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Is there a way of checking if a car manufacturer is going to retire/relaunch a model?

Jaxer
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I'm thinking of buying a Mazda 3 but I was just curious if theres any way of knowing if this is due to be changed/relaunched in the near future (just thinking of the knock on effect on residual value).

Does anyone know if the manufacturers announce forthcoming changes to their line up anywhere?

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  • LandyAndy
    LandyAndy Posts: 26,377 Forumite
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    Try asking a main dealer.
  • geo555
    geo555 Posts: 787 Forumite
    The Mazda 3 was launched in 2003 and had a facelift last year. Manufacturers usually give a model a 7 year life span, so the new Mazda 3 will probably be due in 2010.
    You can check out spy shots, models news etc. here
    https://www.worldcarfans.com
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  • That segment of cars tends to either update or replace the model every 5-7 years. The Mazda 3 was introduced in december 2003, so it should have a good few years yet.

    The new one will be based on the next Ford Focus platform (like the current Mazda 3 is based on the current Focus) and thats appearing in 2010 I believe, judging from press reports. So in other words, somewhere round then!
  • I remeber that I used to get a car mag that had this "Due to be replaced?" information along with all the other model data in the huge "New Car Data" section at the back.

    Trouble is I can't recall which one, I suspect it was either "What Car" or "Car". A few minutes in the magazine aisle at Tesco should reveal the right one.
    My eyes! The goggles do nothing!
  • Both What car and AutoExpress highlight known model changes /facelifts over the next few months.
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  • movilogo
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    In www.five.tv/fifthgear site you will get replacement due date for most models in the market.

    But no idea about re-launch, though.
    Happiness is buying an item and then not checking its price after a month to discover it was reduced further.
  • Jaxer
    Jaxer Posts: 204 Forumite
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    movilogo wrote: »
    In www.five.tv/fifthgear site you will get replacement due date for most models in the market.

    But no idea about re-launch, though.

    Thanks for all the replies. It says 2011 on the Five website so thats good enough as a general guide. I did ask a main dealer but he just said it had a recent facelift last year and didnt have information for a replacement.
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