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#228 of 265 Apples and oranges... by lonestar May 18, 2004 (2:16 pm)
Maybe SoCal car dealers sell previous untitled new vehicles at used car prices, but that's generally not the case in the rest of America. I could've easily saved $1K to $1.5K buying a low-mileage used 2003 model, but I wasn't particularly enthralled with the idea of purchasing a fleet/rental car with all the abuse and lack of care they receive. IMHO, at the end of the day I suppose you have to decide which is mor important--price or piece of mind.
#229 of 265 lonestar by blueguydotcom May 18, 2004 (8:46 pm)
I'm not saying one should buy the car at the price of a trade-in but anything 2k over what you could trade the car in for seconds later is well...kinda ripping yourself off. This is an out of production model that's getting 10k or so on trade-ins. Everyone knows when you buy a car it loses value instantly. But 2k? 3k?   In my area an lx with 100 miles, auto, moon, 6 disc, spoiler in outstanding condition is listing at 10,800 for a trade-in. So, is 14k a good deal? That's ~15.4 out the door.
#230 of 265 '03 Pro by smith1 May 19, 2004 (7:05 am)
"In my area an lx with 100 miles, auto, moon, 6 disc, spoiler in outstanding condition is listing at 10,800 for a trade-in."   Sure, because any new car loses a huge chunk of value when driven off the lot. But try finding a used car like that to buy. Who gets rid of cars with 100 miles on them? And if a dealer DID take this hypothetical vehicle in trade for 10,800 he sure isn’t going to resell it for that. He would want at least 11,500 for it, maybe more. So a brand new LX automatic for $12,400, as I was quoted right off the bat, isn't too bad a deal, and maybe I can get the price down further.
#231 of 265 Looking for a 2001 Protege ES by cowbuoy May 23, 2004 (4:51 am)
I have done A LOT of research and have decided that the best used car for me is the 2001 Protege ES.   Does anyone know of one - with a sunroof - for sale?   What would be a fair price on this year and model?   I was considering a 2000 but after reading about the upgrades in 2001, I decided on that year although I will have to stretch my budget (just finishing grad school and need a good set of wheels to start job hunting/working)   Hey - anyone out there need an engineering/environmental geologist?
#232 of 265 by blueguydotcom Jun 02, 2004 (10:31 pm)
What would be a fair price on this year and model?   Check Edmunds used car section and build it with the equipment you want. I punched it in for 50k miles, 5 speed, moon, cd and it came out to 7,300 private party. Odds are good you could probably pay less as Mazdas depreciate so fast it'll make your head swim. heck that's only 3 years old and the car's lost over 50% of its sticker. Ouch.
#233 of 265 Re: '03 Protege leftovers [smith1 #226] by kenv Jun 03, 2004 (5:24 am)
Replying to: smith1 (May 17, 2004 1:24 pm) Just purchased a 2003 ES, brand new on lot. Only had 114 miles on it when I drove it off. Sticker was $18,060 (including ABS and side air-bags) and I got 'em down to 13,900. I had referenced other internet sales on two LX's that MSRP'ed at 18k and 17k and they sold for 13k and 12k - so I used the 5000 off as a target to throw at the dealer. My first offer was 13,000 plus my trade for TTL out the door. They came back with 14,300 and I countered with 13,800, They came back with 13,921 and I settled at 13,900. I also checked KBB for retail/used for that car and it booked around 13,500. Couldn't check it for new prices. I felt good about my purchase. BTW, the car was manufactured 7/03 and looks like it was delivered 9/9/2003. Got the last new ES in the area. Heck, I think in the South.   KenV
#234 of 265 Protege5 on Highway by r34 Oct 10, 2004 (7:30 pm)
I just bought a 2002 Protege5. It was equipped with autostick. It performs very well in city driving. However, I found that the engine was very noisy on the highway and the car was not willing to go beyond 70mph. The noise was liked it couldn't swift up to the next gear. Is it normal ? I tried another 2002 and found the same problem.   Can I use the low profile 16" tires on winter (maybe no more than 1 inch of snow)?   Thanks. Replies to this message: kirstie_h (Oct 11, 2004 5:41 am)
#235 of 265 Re: Protege5 on Highway [r34] by kirstie_h HOST Oct 11, 2004 (5:41 am)
Replying to: r34 (Oct 10, 2004 7:30 pm) Hi r34 - you're in the pricing discussion, and your question would be better suited for our Protege5 Problems & Solutions discussion. Please visit that topic to continue.   kirstie_h Roving Host & Future Vehicles Host
#237 of 265 Re: Cool resource [icvci] by fblack Jul 13, 2005 (11:48 am)
Replying to: icvci (May 10, 2004 8:16 am) This is a bogus site. There are fake ratings in the system to boost their popularity.

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