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#142 of 265 Protege ES by jamesspot

Nov 17, 2003 (6:23 am)

2003 Protege ES
MSRP $18,015 + $590 destination
Final price with cash back = $14,100
 
Included sport auto transmission, ABS and side air bag package, wheel locks, and cargo net.
$15,195 out-the-door including MD TTL at John Koons Mazda.
 
We wanted a daily driver that would be safe for our teenage daughter. The ES offered the best braking (with ABS, 16" wheels, and 4 wheel disc brakes), steering, handling, and safety for the money with enough room for a 6'5" 195lb Dad (moonroof was OK - but we wanted the extra headrooom space and increased reliability of no roof). The engine and ride is a bit rougher/louder than my current car, but it promises to be a simple and reliable daily driver with average economy car gas mileage.
 
We could afford the extra $10k for the car with disc ABS brakes, side air bags, and a 4 year/50k mile warranty compared to the $4k for a used 100k mile car with none of those features.

#143 of 265 Beaverton Oregon dealer experience by erics6

Nov 17, 2003 (5:17 pm)

Went to look at a used 02 P5 this weekend at a local Mazda dealer in Beaverton, Oregon. Dealer had advertised it in a used car magazine for $10,888 - pretty good price. It was advertised as an almost new loaded P5 with 5100 miles on it.
 
Went through the internet sales person. Got there. Not quite as advertised. P5 had 21,000 miles. Jumped into it and took it for a test drive. Hmmm...seemed to pull to the right a bit and clutch seemed a little sticky. Popped the hood and checked the underside of the oil cap. White film on the underside of the cap - not good. Few oil changes if any. Front tires almost totally bald. Front rim had been curbed - not unusual. Front air dam cracked and a couple big scratches. Oh, and the $10,888 was a mistake. The actual price was $12,888. We printed a retraction - umm...how can you print a retraction in a weekly magazine.
 
So, how much for my 99 Miata. Oh, well were looking at maybe $6000 trade-in. Really. Well thanks, but I'm not interested, so bye-bye. Well, how about one of our new 03 P5's for $12,888. That's an okay price...about $4700 off MSRP, but not interested given the trade in value of my car.
 
Actually, I was nice. The internet sales guy was pleasant and he just fed me the lines the sales manager gave him. I said thanks, but no thanks. Reminded me why I don't want to do business with the Beaverton, Oregon Mazda dealer.

#144 of 265 got mine tonight for 15100$ by ddwzf

Nov 17, 2003 (9:56 pm)

Black, 5 spd, leather, moonroof & cd changer, abs+side air bag. out door 15100$ in richmond ( I have 500 college rebate ). actually didn't want leather and moonroof ( cd changer is totally a waste, I have an mp3 and sub waiting in my garage ), but anyway, the option is not expensive, not bad

#145 of 265 2003 Protege DX Auto by lawman1967

Nov 22, 2003 (12:19 pm)

with air and 6 disc changer for $11,200 after rebates.

#146 of 265 2003 Protege5 by tinlizzy76

Nov 22, 2003 (5:10 pm)

Just bought a new 2003 Silver Protege5 for $14443 with 3.9% APR. Didn't have to do much haggling, and I'm thinking maybe I could have done better. I just offered them the Edmunds TMV which was $14943 minus the $500 college grad discount. Here are the options:
Automatic Transmission
ABS/Side Airbags
Alarm system
Cargo Net
Wheel locks
Rear Bumper Guard
 
Seeing some of the other prices paid, I'm thinking maybe I should have haggled a little more, but the buying experience was rather pleasant. Maybe that's more important than going from dealer to dealer and dealing with slimy salesmen just to save a few hundred? I hope! Let me know how you think I did! This was at Brandywine Mazda in West Chester, PA (near Philly).

#147 of 265 protege5 dealer discussions by sevenseas

Nov 23, 2003 (8:58 pm)

I visited two different dealerships today in the LA area. I was looking for leather,moonroof and 6-cd player, roof rack, rear bumper guard and wheel locks. Browning Mazda quoted $100 above invoice plus $2500 rebate, plus accessiories at cost, which with the dealer incentive of $500 gives them a $600 profit. They had one in red and after a test drive loved it. I stopped by another dealership who matched Browning Mazda's offer and had a Protege5 in laser blue, which was my first color choice.
 
I told both dealerships I was trading my 1999 rav4 and would pay cash for the balance. Neither dealership would give me a trade in value, but I'm sure when I see them tomorrow with checkbook in hand I'll get a response.
 
Whoever gives me the best trade-in for the rav4 sinks the deal.
 
I own a 2003 V6 Mazda6 (so far no rust problems), which I love but was tired of the rav4. The Mazda3, with simular front end appearance to the 6, doesnt hold my interest, even with the upgraded engine, added features like telescoping steering column and appearance. The Protege5 is a great deal with the incentives. And I loved its raspy engine, which adds to the driving experience.
 
I'll keep the members informed of the sale.

#148 of 265 purchasing experience by sevenseas

Nov 25, 2003 (12:38 am)

Silver Pro5 with:
 
cloth
automatic
moonroof/6 cd player
roof rack
rear bumper guard
cargo tray
perimeter shock sensor alarm (installed at no charge)
wheel locks
roof cargo box
 
$15,096 after $2500 rebate.
 
Had a discrepancy with the dealer regarding trade-in value of my rav4 which resulted in $1400 less than I believed it was worth.
 
The dealer and I initially settled on the roof cargo box($260) at no charge to offset the difference, then while the paperwork was being written I called another dealership asking them to expect my arrivial to see what they would offer as trade in. The sales rep. wasnt too happy with my approach. They didnt want to see me go. The head manager spoke to me and after discussing the matter offered me an additional $600 more for my trade. The deal closed.
 
Checked out the Mazda3 hatchback. Nice car but I'm glad I opted for the Protege5.

#149 of 265 sevenseas by bluong1

Nov 25, 2003 (1:42 am)

First congrats!!!
 
Checked out the Mazda3 hatchback. Nice car but I'm glad I opted for the Protege5.
 
Interesting comment! Did you testdrive the Mazda3 and Protegé5 back to back? I assume you refer to the huge rebate on the P5 that is going on right now and not the intrinsic quality of both cars, right?

#150 of 265 sevenseas by pappy55

Nov 25, 2003 (8:37 am)

Just curious, but why did you pick the Pro5 over the Mazda3? I LOVE my Pro5 but part of me wishes I had waited a couple months to compare to the 3.
 
Congrats on your purchase, you'll love it.

#151 of 265 3 and Protege by lawman1967

Nov 25, 2003 (8:52 am)

the $3000 incentive (2500 customer and 500 dealer) are enough to tip the scales in the Pro's favor. Add the willingness to discount deeply compared to dealer markup on a brand-new design and the 3 just isn't a good value. This has nothing to do with the quality of performance of the 3, just the fire sale on Proteges makes it pretty stupid to buy anything else in the compact class.
 
My 03 Protege DX with automatic, AC, 6 disc CD and cargo net was the same price as a Hyundai Accent. There is just no comparison.

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