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#89 of 265 Good Price by boggse Sep 08, 2003 (7:02 am)
Considering that the Edmunds TMV on the LX with those options (minus Fog Lights) is $13,664, and doesn't include TTL ($1,431.61 in your case), I would say you got a good deal.
#90 of 265 My new Protege5 by jerrmorn Sep 08, 2003 (8:25 am)
Just bought my wife a new Protege5 (did the whole deal over the phone) and will pick it up tonight. I looked for a dealer who had one on the lot thinking that would get me the best deal (just my suspicion). My wife and I have a little one on the way and I didn't want to wait until the new M3 would be out (plus, probably wouldn't be able to get a good deal right away). Anyway, here's what I got:   2003.5 Black automatic cargo net floor mats rear bumper guard subwoofer wheel locks moonroof/6 CD changer ABS/side air bags   MSRP according to dealer was $19,505 and invoice was $18,186 (his numbers were only a few dollars different than mine). He agreed to sell it to me at invoice if I paid the $189 dealer fee (so basically, $189 over invoice). When I applied the $2250 rebate (here in CT) that dropped the price to $16,125. FYI - the taxes are $1102 and new plates cost $160   I was looking at the Civic and Corolla and neither could match the price (and never mind the FUN factor of the P5).   What do you think of the price?
#91 of 265 Thank you! boggse by syen_007 Sep 08, 2003 (9:09 am)
Thanks for the comment. I checked Edmund's TMV but I wasn't sure how valid those numbers were or if the TMV really is the approximation of what people are paying for the car. If the numbers are valid, then I guess I did get a good deal. Thanks again for the feedback!
#92 of 265 Good Deal? by imidazol97 Sep 08, 2003 (10:16 am)
Mazda Protoge = $13,664 Minus Rebate -2,500                   _______   Net $11,164 Plus TTL 1,431                    ______                   $12,595 Compare to out-the-door at $13,900 looks like $1300 plus the hold-back amounts/incentives the dealer has as profit for dealer.
#93 of 265 Yup, a good deal. by boggse Sep 08, 2003 (10:30 am)
The $13,664 included the $2500 cash rebate. I was actually quoting the Customer Cash Adjusted True Market Value.
#94 of 265 Ok definitely going with the P5 by md_rocks Sep 08, 2003 (3:05 pm)
I'm too scared of the non-replaceability of the radio in the Mazda3 and too bored by an Accord, so the P5 it shall be.   The quotes I'm getting so far are invoice price before rebates, so basically $2000 under invoice, and $14,825 with automatic but not much else. All before taxes, title, license, blah blah. I live in So Cal. Can anyone comment if these are good deals? Or should I negotiate with dealers in other regions?   Richard
#95 of 265 An addendum by md_rocks Sep 09, 2003 (9:54 am)
Did anybody get the factory polished rims without having to pony up for the CD-changer/moonroof package? Exactly zero of the dealers seem flexible enough to swap them out for me (even at my cost with a discount for the trade-in of the original rims). Since I'm swapping in my own head unit, a CD-changer's about as useful as wearing my underwear superman-style (that's on the outside for you non-comic people). The moonroof I won't use but wouldn't mind having once in a blue moon (literally).
#96 of 265 Polished Wheels by boggse Sep 09, 2003 (12:10 pm)
I think they are sort of tied to the 6CD and Moonroof. All the ones at my dealer also had leather with the polished rims. My advice is to get the changer and sell it on eBay. There are plenty of older Miata owners who would go for that stereo.
#98 of 265 Re: better deal by kyfdx HOST Sep 10, 2003 (2:00 pm)
What makes it a no-brainer is the $2500 rebate on the protege... But, if you like to trade cars every three years, you'll probably find that the depreciation will still be more on the protege, even after the rebate.   regards, kyfdx

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