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Re: Trouble selling the 6 [srhnk401] by jeffyscott
May 06, 2008 (9:57 am)
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Replying to: srhnk401 (May 06, 2008 8:45 am)

A new Mazda6 s sport value, the only V6 with manual, is about $18,000 at invoice less rebate. Not sure how that is equipped compared to yours, but even adding $2K to that would still put the new one at about $20,000 for an actual sales price. (From your description sounds like yours might be equivalent to s Touring. that would be around $20K at invoice, taking off $1000 for manual would put it at ~$19K)
 
I only have ever bought cheap used cars, so I am not sure how folks that buy newer, higher priced, ones think...but I think perhaps I'd be looking to get at least a 25-30% discount from a comparable new one to buy a 2 year old car, which would be anywhere from $12-15K.
 
I think the biggest problem is the manual transmission eliminates 90-95% of potential buyers. Next, with $3.70 per gallon gas, a lot of buyers are now looking for 4 cylinders.
 
If you believe that trade in value, why not trade it in or sell to carmax?
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Re: Trouble selling the 6 [jeffyscott] by srhnk401
May 06, 2008 (1:01 pm)
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Replying to: jeffyscott (May 06, 2008 9:57 am)

Thanks for the input. I haven't had good experiences with CarMax. I've realized that CarMax is a corrupt company that wrongfully cheats desperate people. Since I'm not in a desperate situation, I'm willing to hold off to the cars full worth.
 
Thanks again.
 
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Mazda 6 Vs Accord 2009 by stewie2
Mar 04, 2009 (6:13 am)
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Hey Guys,
I am planning to buy the new full size sedan this march. The two vehicles that I have finally decided on in this category are Honda Accord 2009 and the new Mazda 6 2009. I have test driven both these cars and found them very similar. however I have a love for Mazda's interiors and exteriors. So I had planned to buy one soon.
I have a couple of questions that still are bothering me.
1. Honda Accord is said to have no scheduled Maintenance until 100k miles. (Couldnt find that on their website but I have read blogs where people have mentioned that)
2. I have the new Mazda has transmission problems when its COLD, does anyone know about this?
3. Overall, how has your experience been with the Mazda 6. Would you recommend buying it?
Thanks
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2008 Mazda6 availablity? by jeffyscott
Mar 05, 2009 (8:20 am)
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I happened to notice that mazdausa.com still shows rebates available on the 2008 Mazda6. Is it really still possible to find the former version of the 6?
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Re: 2008 Mazda6 availablity? [jeffyscott] by mz6greyghost
Mar 05, 2009 (8:24 am)
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Mar 05, 2009 8:20 am)

I happened to notice that mazdausa.com still shows rebates available on the 2008 Mazda6. Is it really still possible to find the former version of the 6?
 
With this economy? I'd say it's an almost-certainty that you'll still see '08s on the new-car lots. IIRC, the local dealer still has at least a half-dozen...
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Re: 2008 Mazda6 availablity? [mz6greyghost] by jeffyscott
Mar 05, 2009 (12:08 pm)
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Replying to: mz6greyghost (Mar 05, 2009 8:24 am)

the local dealer still has at least a half-dozen...
 
Interesting...according to dealer websites there are none at the 4 nearest dealerships to me.
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Re: 2008 Mazda6 availablity? [jeffyscott] by m6user
Mar 05, 2009 (3:59 pm)
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Mar 05, 2009 12:08 pm)

I don't see any in the Chicago area either. They blew them out last fall. My dealership hasn't had any 08s since Nov of last year. They keep their inventory fairly lean but I haven't seen any on the big dealers either.
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Re: Mazda 6 Vs Accord 2009 [stewie2] by aviboy97
Mar 05, 2009 (6:27 pm)
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Replying to: stewie2 (Mar 04, 2009 6:13 am)

1. Honda Accord is said to have no scheduled Maintenance until 100k miles. (Couldnt find that on their website but I have read blogs where people have mentioned that)
 
On Honda's web site, it says "no schedule maintenance tune up's until 100,000 miles". Maintenance is needed on the Accord, just like every other car on the market.
 
2. I have the new Mazda has transmission problems when its COLD, does anyone know about this?
 
News to me, and we have put several of these 09's on the road. Here in CT we have had a pretty cold winter. BTW, it's the same tranny that is in the CX-9, which has had virtually no issues in the 2+ years it's been out.
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Re: Mazda 6 Vs Accord 2009 [aviboy97] by jeffyscott
Mar 06, 2009 (5:47 am)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Mar 05, 2009 6:27 pm)

no schedule maintenance tune up's until 100,000 miles
 
"tune up" today means change spark plugs. So all it means is you can leave the spark plugs in for 100K mi, if you wish. This is nothing new, various manufacturer's have been saying that for at least a decade. IIRC, my 1997 Windstar was in the 100K mi plug club. I changed them after 6 years at well under 100K mi, as I understand leaving them in too long can cause them to become welded to the the head.

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