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Replying to: narek (May 11, 2008 7:00 pm)
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I recently bought a friend a 08 mazda3 i touring auto value sedan with 2.0l, alloys, abs airbags, etc, (msrp 18100) For $15500 +tax and title with 100kmi factory bumper to bumper warranty.another $680. There were some dealers that seemed amenable to a mazda6 i value auto (alloys,auto,airbags, abs) msrp 21200 for $15700. The mazda is a better or at least competitive car and is truly stunning looking at night, the 6 does also, though their designs are pushing 4 years old. Your own research end of month could reveal lower prices. The 08 Elantra gls auto (17000 msrp) is a compelling buy for 13000 or less, the 20000 sonata 08 for 15000 but once you get considerably above that (or about 16000 or so for the 09 Sonata) you should probably look elsewhere. Hyundai's made big strides in quality over the years and the Elantra is nice but price is their main selling point and if the best price you can get in your area is about 14500 for the gls auto and the hi 15's or so for the SE its well past time to move on. Both mazdas wholesale used for about $2000-2500 more than the Hyundai 's after 12 months, and will depreciate much less from a decent purchase price over the years. So in addition to higher quality they're worth it. Good luck --jjf
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Replying to: jfritsch (May 12, 2008 4:35 am)  The Mazda3i is a nice car, but you are overlooking some "selling points" of the Elantra, such as standard stability control and traction control (on the SE), more interior room (especially in back--midsized inside vs. compact for the Mazda3), bigger trunk, standard XM radio, and a smoother and quieter ride. With a $1500-2000 rebate on the Elantra, it isn't hard at all to find a GLS AT around $13-14k and an SE around $14-15k. As for the Mazda3 being "higher quality," not sure where you get that but CR ranks both cars the same for reliability and in fact ranks the Elantra SE over the Mazda3i and has the Elantra SE as its "Top Pick" in the Sedans Under $20k class. But it was very nice of you to buy a new Mazda3i for your friend. You are a very generous person.
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Replying to: backy (May 12, 2008 7:49 am) On the other hand I do like the bit better fuel economy with gas prices heading north.
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Replying to: mjoshi (May 12, 2008 9:40 am) |
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Replying to: backy (May 11, 2008 9:18 pm) I'm discovering they're pretty hard to find in my area right now. I've been told that when the April Consumer Reports mag was released listing the Elantra SE as a "Top Pick" the SE's started flying off the lot. They also tell me that getting more is unlikely, and that the next shipment might be '09s. I swear. I'm always a day late and a dollar short. 
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Replying to: narek (May 12, 2008 10:56 am)
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Replying to: backy (May 12, 2008 10:59 am)  Not sure yet if that's what I'll do, but it's nice to know I have that option. |
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Replying to: platyase (May 08, 2008 11:15 am)
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Replying to: stilgar (May 13, 2008 9:18 am)
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