CIRCULATING IN WANGARATTA, BENALLA, MYRTLEFORD, BRIGHT, MT BEAUTY, BEECHWORTH, YACKANDANDAH, RUTHERGLEN, CHILTERN AND DISTRICTS
NORTH EAST
February 21, 2014
available online - wangarattachronicle.com.au
PRINTED FORTNIGHTLY — VOLUME 442
MAZDA 3: Its strong styling is gathering a lot of attention in Australia.
Mazda 3 is ready for the sales fray T
here’s no more important model to Mazda than its biggest selling model, the small-medium Mazda3. And there’s no more important country to Mazda than Australia - accounting for 10 per cent of the model’s worldwide sales since 2004. The new Mazda3 hopes to continue the success. Its shape follows the styling cues of other recent Mazda model cars, but takes the theme to new levels with bold sporty lines that attracted a lot of attention from people who noticed it during our first Australian test drives out of Adelaide. The complex grille sits close to being vertical to make for a long bonnet, and the body sits on a longer wheelbase and
By EWAN KENNEDY therefore has shorter overhangs in a very European manner, which also gives improved interior room. Inside, there’s a strong Italian look to the instrument layout with the topline models having a single large gauge for the tachometer. It’s flanked by a pair of smaller digital displays, one showing a digital speedometer. It certainly works nicely. Body rigidity has been improved by 30 per cent compared to the outgoing model, yet weight has been reduced by up to 70 kg. Mazda3 is offered with two engine choices: a 2.0-litre petrol engine with 114 kW of power and 200 Nm of torque at
4000 rpm, and a new 2.5-litre petrol unit producing 138 kW, and 250 Nm at 3250. Mazda figures show the engines use about 30 per cent less fuel than the units they supersede. Transmissions are six-speed manual and six-speed automatic. Both are new designs that improve efficiency and make for sharper driving. Mazda has been pushing hard on safety for a number of years and even the lower cost versions have better than average levels. Major safety features include milliwave radars and cameras to support the driver in recognising hazards, avoiding collisions and minimising damage; automatic headlamps that move between high and
low beams; Blind Spot Monitoring; Lane Departure Warning; Forward Obstruction Warning; Smart City Brake Support, if the driver fails to do so, this system does their braking for them; and six airbags. Engine performance from the smaller engine is adequate and it can struggle a bit on hills at times. Even the larger powerplant is more tradesmanlike than sporting. The suspension tune has been carried out exceptionally well. Road grip is high and the feedback through the steering is excellent. The complete 2014 Mazda3 range has competitive pricing - contact your local Mazda dealer for driveaway prices.
All 2013 Mazda 3’s SOLD! Come in and see our new model!
2014 Mazda 3 - NEW SHAPE, NEW DESIGN, NEW LOOK!
ONE MILE
MOTORS ABN 44 048 105 609 LMCT 1060
10 Templeton Street, Wangaratta Paul Davenport 0408 057 837 Matt Thewlis 0428 215 677 Michael Henderson 0418 512 531
(03) 5721 5677 c/21d08688-V7/0814
2
NORTH EAST
February 21, 2014
Selling your car has never been easier or cheaper!
NORTH EAST
SOLD
CLASSIFIEDS
2004 Yamaha TTR 125, VGC, new rear tyre & battery, electric start. $2200. Ph: 5756 2431.
Vehicle Advertisers Guidelines Private vendors of motor cars advertised for sale must include in their advertisement ‡ &DVK SULFH RI PRWRU FDU ‡ ,I FDU LV UHJLVWHUHG UHJLVWUDWLRQ QXPEHU ‡ ,I XQUHJLVWHUHG WKH HQJLQH QXPEHU
2008 RM 250, one owner, never raced, no test rides. $3800. Pitpro 250, new chain, sprocket, tyres. $350. Ph 0424 914 446.
FORD Falcon Ute 2005 with aluminium tray 103,500km, automatic, power steerC A M P E R Tr a i l e r. ing, air conditioning, MDC Extreme Explorer registered Oct 2014, V3 Offroad. Elec brakes, $12,500 ono (XIN954). many extras. 18’ x 15’ Contact 5725 1597 or tent area incl annexe. 0431 050 210. Purchased new March 2013. Used once. $6550. FALCON BA XR6, Ph (03) 5721 8432. turbo, auto, 2003, leather trim, 18in alloys, H Y U N DA I E x c e l , 9 6 , 0 0 0 k m , R W C , 1998, manual, navy, red, 12 months rego R W C , r e g 2 0 1 5 (SRA971), ec, service (PZJ922), $2500 obo. books, $14,000. Ph 0407 324 695. Ph 5725 1536.
SOLD
HOLDEN Crewman Cross 8 2004 - dual fuel. 195,000km. Very good cond. Full leather interior. Regretful sale. (TCM699) Vic. reg. Sept. 14. $16,000. Ph 0419 554 527.
NISSAN X Trail Ti T30, 2004, 107,000km, auto alloys, towbar, one owner (TFS030), excellent car. $12,500 ono. Ph 5721 5099 or 0408 032 807.
DECEASED estate. 2009 Omega Commodore sedan, 106,000km, new tyres & windscreen, RWC, 6 mths rego, ex cond (YPA263), $14,000. Ph 0417 893 337.
CAMRY SV21 1989 Yellow Unreg Vin No 6T153SV2109052298 Good clean car, runs well. $600 ono. Ph 5721 9792, M 0412 939 234.
CreditCard& Eftposfacilities
Why not charge your advertisement to Mastercard or Visa?
5723 0101
KIA Rio - 2000 sedan hatchback, registration till April 2014. 206,230km, manual 5 speed. Air conditioner and new Pioneer stereo. Some panel and hail damage. Very reliable and clean. No RWC. $2000 ono. VIN KNADC243216524565. Ph 0403 574 776.
MODEL “A� Ford 1928, restored in excellent condition, with RWC. Reg (WMN388). Will not disappoint. $22,000 ono. Ph 0427 500 083.
2004 VY SS Crewman, 230,000kms fully optioned RWC; (ZKA773) new tyres, clutch, brakes, rotars, radiator, air con and more $11,500. Ph 0429 001 334. HYUNDAI Getz TB S, 2010. 1.4L, 5spd man, 3dr, 53,000kms, balance of new car warranty till June ’15 (private use), excel cond, reg to June ’14 (XUA982), RWC. $6890 neg. Ph 0458 326 672.
For all your classified advertising needs
BMD Tropic 14. Minn Kota electric and deep cycle battery, lowrance sounder,LED nav lights and cockpit lights, 30hp outboard with charge circuit. Casting deck with storage, water proof storage in rear seat. $7000. Ph 0417 405308.
HEARD offroad camper trailer. Sunraysia wheels, 12 mths rego, pull-out kitchen, innerspring mattress, extras. $7000. Ph 5766 2270 or 0403 684 098.
Phoneyour advert 03 5723 0101
Ph 03 5723 0101
On the Road
Keep your car in A1 condition
TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY
with these local automotive experts!
GAS CONVERSIONS
WINDOW TINTING
AUTO ELECTRICAL
FUEL SYSTEM
OVENS FORD
BLACK CAT TINTING
DAVID BATTIN AUTO ELECTRICAL
GOODYEAR
181 Tone Rd, Wangaratta Phone: (03) 5721 9922
62 Parfitt Rd, Wangaratta Phone: (03) 5721 4428
69 Tone Road, Wangaratta Phone: (03) 5721 4307
50 Newman St, Wangaratta Phone: (03) 5721 7611
PANEL REPAIRS
RADIATORS
ACTION SMASH REPAIRS
WANGARATTA RADIATOR SERVICES
22 Newman St, Wangaratta Phone: (03) 5722 1520
HARRISON & SOLIMO PANELS
PTY LTD
135 Vincent Rd, Wangaratta Phone: (03) 5721 3486
PREV VENT BLLOCKAG GES IN OUR FUEEL SYSTEEM YO
REBUILT TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS Approved By all Insurance Companies ‡ 6SUD\ 3DLQWLQJ ‡ 4XDOLW\ :RUNPDQVKLS ‡ $// ,QVXUDQFH :RUN ‡ 0DMRU & 0LQRU 5HSDLUV
KENT CAN SAVE YOU THOUSAND$ ON YOUR FUEL COST$!
Fuel prices are going up, so convert your car to LPG and enjoy the benefits of cheap LPG Prices Call Kent and the team today to book your conversion.
Kent
OVENS FORD
$
D/39d00022/14-10
5722 2111
1000
Government rebate currently available... under the LPG vehicle scheme*
*conditions apply
Parfitt Rd, Wangaratta Ph: (03) 5721 4428
5721 5687
2 Newman St, Wangaratta A division of Exhaust & Offroad Services
^
Auto Club membership
^Conditions Apply. See instore
69 Tone Road, Wangaratta (03) 5721 4307 / 0409 845 718 www.goodyearautocare.com.au
the best
^
^
Call Bluey too fiindd out moore.
WANG’S ONLY 5 STAR CARWASH
myFord Capped Price Servicing^ Published Maximum Logbook TRUST: Service Price COMMITMENT: 105,000km/ 6 years, whichever comes first PROTECTION: Includes 12 Month
n39D00136/0112
WANGARATTA
Available diesel & petrol vehicles
E/39D00139/33-13
185 Tone Road (Hume Hwy), Wangaratta
FUELSYSTEM
Licensed Roadworthy Inspection Centre PH: (03)
P/31D22108-V2/4313
Temperature Controlled Baked Enamel Process
WITH A
CARWASH
express CAR CLEAN
valet service
22 - 24 Handley Street, Wangaratta, Ph: 57221522 j/06d05870/31-11
n25d03590-V8/0414
YAMAHA TTR 125 2003, very good condition. Serviced on regular intervals. New tyres, sprockets and chain. $1700. Ph (03) 57222414.
FORD AU2 VCT XR6, TickFord optioned, l e a t h e r, m a n u a l , 144,000km, premium sound, regularly serviced, 5 months rego (1AV4AQ) RWC, $5900 ono. Ph 0405 763 316 / 0400 582 477.
JOIN THE CELEBRATION AT McRAE NISSAN WODONGA NAVARA STX 550
NAVARA STX
DUAL CAB 4X4 V6 DIESEL
DUAL CAB 4X4 V6 DIESEL
170KW OF GRUNT, 7 SP AUTO, FULL LEATHER TRIM, SAT NAV, REVERSE CAMERA.
170KW OF GRUNT, 7 SP AUTO, CLOTH TRIM
$
FREE TOW BAR & TONNEAU
49,490
S/N 52682
$
DRIVEAWAY*
47,990
ZSD-649
SAVE $10,000
SAVE $8,500
RX NAVARA 4X4
RX NAVARA 4X4
SINGLE CAB 2.5LTR DIESEL
DUAL CAB 2.5 LTR DIESEL
6 SP MANUAL, HEAVY DUTY STEEL TRAY
6 SPEED MANUAL
INCLUDES STEEL TRAY
INCLUDES FREE TOW BAR
$
29,990
S/N 52111
DRIVEAWAY*
$
DRIVEAWAY*
29,990
S/N 52579
SAVE $9,000
DRIVEAWAY*
SAVE $9,650 FREE ALLOY NUDGE BAR & TOW BAR
X-TRAIL ST 4WD
• CVT TRANSMISSION • CRUISE CONTROL • ALLOY WHEELS • BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY
$
3 ONLY AVAILABLE AT THIS GREAT PRICE
30,990
DRIVEAWAY^
ST NAVARA 4X4
SAVE $8,730 ST NAVARA 4X4
DUAL CAB 2.5LTR DIESEL
DUAL CAB 2.5 LTR DIESEL
5SP AUTO, NUDGE BAR & TOW PACK
5 SPEED AUTOMATIC
INCLUDES METALLIC PAINT
$
39,490
S/N 52363
DRIVEAWAY*
SAVE $8,850
FREE NUDGE BAR & TOW PACK
$
38,990
S/N 52426
DRIVEAWAY*
SAVE $8,850
ST NAVARA 4X4
ST-R NAVARA 4X4
6SP MANUAL, COMPANY DEMO VEHICLE
5 SPEED MANUAL
DUAL CAB 2.5LTR DIESEL
FREE TOW BAR & TONNEAU
$
34,990
ZSD 626
DRIVEAWAY*
SAVE $8,500
DUAL CAB 2.5 LTR DIESEL
FREE BULL BAR & TOW PACK
$
27,990
S/N 52679
DRIVEAWAY*
SAVE $8,700 MELBOURNE ROAD, WODONGA
Ph: 02 6051 5555 - www.mcraemotors.com.au LMCT 498
*Victorian Rego Transfers Included. Premium paint available at additional cost. ABN Prices. ^Victorian Rego Transfers Included. Premium paint available at additional cost.
06D09273-V2/0814
2.5 LTR PETROL
n o i t a t i v In nd ed to atte
ll invit You are a y Fun Day il m a F ’s a d Alessi Maz nch of the u la e h t h wit 3!!! A D Z A M W 1 ALL NE y, March a d r u t a S n on Come dow le family o h w e h t with g Castle Jumpin inting Face Pa Q Free BB Crew ... S tar FM he show .. t f o r a t s urse, the and, of co AZDA 3 M W E N L the AL
pm ~ 2 l l i t m a ~9
The next great drive begins All-New M{zd{ 3 is here It takes you to another level. All-New Mazda3 has breakthrough SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY that gives you sports performance, yet exceptional fuel economy. While advanced i-ACTIVSENSE^ safety technology even helps you avoid collisions. And you’re connected to web content from music to social media.* Whether you choose Hatch or Sedan, the new Mazda3 goes beyond what you imagined. Begin your next great drive at Alessi Mazda, or visit AllNewMazda3.com.au ^Standard on SP25 Astina, optional on other models. *Maxx models and above. MAZ11067
609 Hume St, Albury ph 02 6041 0810 lmct 7659
n37D03719/0814
now at Alessi M{zd{