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#1898 of 1950 Re: Looking for suggestions... [kreuzer] by backy Jun 28, 2009 (10:29 am)
Replying to: kreuzer (Jun 28, 2009 6:08 am) It is quite possible to get a new Santa Fe around $20k, e.g. invoice on a GLS with AT and tow hitch is just over $23k, and there's a $2000 rebate now plus dealers are dealing on these. (For example, Fitzmall offers GLSes with AT for under $20k.) You might even be able to find an SE, with the superior powertrain (3.3L V6 + 5AT) for just a bit over $20k (Fitzmall's start at $21.4k). The RAV4 will be higher, but I noticed Fitzmall has new I4 RAV4s starting at just over $20.4k. But those have a towing capacity of only 1500 lbs., with the tow prep package. This is well under list, so it looks like Toyota dealers will budge on the RAV4. Toyota sales are down quite a bit this year.   I notice Subaru has pretty low lease payments on the Forester, e.g. $279 for 3 years with nothing down except acquisition fee being offered in my area. That might be another route for you. Replies to this message: kreuzer (Jun 29, 2009 7:22 am)
#1899 of 1950 Re: Looking for suggestions... [backy] by kreuzer Jun 29, 2009 (7:22 am)
Replying to: backy (Jun 28, 2009 10:29 am) Thanks, backy for your swift replies! I'll consider all of them.
#1900 of 1950 Re: Help me decide... [jbbevel] by jbbevel Jun 29, 2009 (12:56 pm)
Replying to: jbbevel (Jun 25, 2009 2:52 pm) Well, I've ended up going with the new 2010 Mazda 3 Sport Hatchback 6 speed Manual Transmission. I decided to dump the upgraded stereo and Moonroof option... just didn't seem worth another $1200.
#1901 of 1950 Costco Buying Service by bwia Jul 01, 2009 (9:22 am)
Has any boardie used or have experience with the no-haggle Costco buying service? I am not a Costco member yet so I was wondering: 1) Is it worth it to buy a $50 membership? and 2) Are the savings they promote significantly better than what I could get haggling the old fashioned way?   Furthermore, does Costco tend to recommend dealerships close to metropolitan areas or are they inclined to recommend out-of-the-way dealerships in Podunck USA? Any feedback is appreciated. Replies to this message: jbbevel (Jul 02, 2009 9:41 am)
#1902 of 1950 Re: Costco Buying Service [bwia] by jbbevel Jul 02, 2009 (9:41 am)
Replying to: bwia (Jul 01, 2009 9:22 am) I think you have to take the Costco Buying Service... on a case by case basis. I used it to buy my wife's 2007 Toyota RAV 4... brand new.... back in 07.. I could not seem to get Toyota dealer to nudge much on the prices.... ended up just going with the Costco deal.. and did okay...   Comparatively, I just bought a new 2010 Mazda 3 on monday.... I used Edmunds and got quotes from about 7 dealers... told them I was pre-approved and would buy on monday ( end of month, end of quarter ) and would take the best dealer quote. I ended up doing better than Costco program or another program I was considering. Got my new ride for $400 below invoice... Costco was about $200 over invoice. So i made out with a $600 savings... by doing my homework and timing it right.   Good luck!
#1903 of 1950 Mazda 3 Hatchback pricing by BMW540 Jul 08, 2009 (7:12 am)
Just got quoted $ 4500 worth of clunker cash. and, $350.00 a mo payments for 60 mo on a new Mazda 3 hatchback with Bose and moonroof. Hows that sound? BMW Replies to this message: jbbevel (Jul 08, 2009 9:43 am) r000 (Jul 08, 2009 11:56 am) qbrozen (Jul 08, 2009 1:14 pm)
#1904 of 1950 Re: Mazda 3 Hatchback pricing [BMW540] by jbbevel Jul 08, 2009 (9:43 am)
Replying to: BMW540 (Jul 08, 2009 7:12 am) Well...   You've gotta give us more information than what your payment is. What's the total cost, and out the door after Tax, title and license?
#1905 of 1950 Re: Mazda 3 Hatchback pricing [BMW540] by r000 Jul 08, 2009 (11:56 am)
Replying to: BMW540 (Jul 08, 2009 7:12 am) Doesn't sound very good...   The MSRP is $24,445 Minus 4500, that puts you around $20000 retail. But who pays retail? Replies to this message: qbrozen (Jul 08, 2009 1:14 pm)
#1906 of 1950 Re: Mazda 3 Hatchback pricing [r000] by qbrozen Jul 08, 2009 (1:14 pm)
Replying to: r000 (Jul 08, 2009 11:56 am) Your response contains about as much detail as his post, so I guess its appropriate. ;b   IF he did pay $20k after the government aid, add tax and tags, and even at 0% it would be $361/mo.
#1907 of 1950 Again, Mazda 3 HB pricing by BMW540 Jul 12, 2009 (7:38 am)
Got 2 more quotes for 3 Hatchback with Bose and $200.00 paint option. $21250 + fees and $21034 + fees.$350.00 for 60 mos 3.9% $4500 clunker cash. ????? BMW

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