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536 messages, Last post on Jun 28, 2008 at 7:58 PM
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I think ~$50 is ok for a doc fee - those 8 buck an hour clerks who have to go to DMV don't come cheap  So call it $329 pure dealer profit. Razor Blue sounds nice though! Steve, Host
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Replying to: steve_ (Jul 21, 2004 7:42 pm) The Razor Blue looked good in the book and that was going to be the one. But when we saw it in person it didnt do anything for us. Love the way the gray one looks. Think we have a lil over 200 miles now and cant wait for our next road trip! |
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| I just purchased from San Francisco Mazda a new 2004 LX MPV with the following options: LX+, 4 Season/Towing, Side-Air/Traction Control, Wheel Locks and Cargon Net for Invoice less $3,500 rebate. They are working a trade to get the car from Seaside Mazda. It's funny because I had previously talked to Seaside and they had given me a $500 above invoice price before rebate. So my local Sales Rep got me a better deal than I could have gotten myself and apparently worked a three-way win situation at the same time. During my MPV shopping this week I got a $200 below invoice offer from San Jose, a $100 above invoice offer from Oakland, and $293 above invoice offer from Sacramento. All of these offers were before the $3,500 rebate for option configurations close to the one described above. As you know, you can get the invoice amounts and TMV right here on Edmonds.com. Beware, not one Sales Rep or even Service Rep knew from memory about the hard shift transmission problem on MPV's delivered before February. So be advised to ask when your desired car came into their inventory and have them check their TSBs to see whether you need to have the Transmission Control Module computer memory flashed with the new, corrective software. The jerks aren't otherwise volunteering it. Good luck everyone. | |
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Traded in our '01 Santa Fe for a: '04 MPV LX, Silver LX+ and 4 Seasons packages MSRP: $25,115 (this was a bit of a lot queen: the current MSRP on KBB shows up as $25,315) After $4k in rebates ($3500 + $500 College Grad) $17,615 So, how'd I do? I personally think I stole it. Got 11,600 in trade (Edmunds estimated $11,286) on the old car, and paid only State taxes and fees, a $49 Credit Report fee and a $399 dealer doc fee on top of the $17,615. Huge doc fee, I know, but I'm pretty sure the dealer lost money anyway. This was a "loss leader" advertised car. Sure is a nice little van! -Jason
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Replying to: jaserb (Jul 22, 2004 8:36 pm) Everyone out there looking to buy a new MPV should be able to get at least $1k under invoice if not more and this doesnt include the rebate. As you see, Jason and I did. Happy Haggling!! |
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and I kind of like the give and take with the dealer. All I did was stick to my guns - I calculated what I thought the out the door price should be (after ad price, trade-in, payoff of my old car, sales tax, etc.) and they took it - grudgingly, but they took it. The "closer" said, "OK, but you gotta PROMISE me you'll give us a perfect score on the survey!" Their first offer was a "payment" offer. I broke out my trusty financial calculator and backed out the payment they offered into real numbers, and they were roughly $3500 higher than what I figured! Can't blame them for trying, but it's nice to have the knowledge to be able to cut through the smokescreen. Thanks, Edmunds! Oh, and I wouldn't guarantee that anyone can get $1000+ off invoice. This was an advertised loss leader on a specific van they had in stock. If you go into the dealer bound and determined you're gonna get $1700 below invoice because Jaserb on Edmunds did you're likely to go home without a van. -Jason |
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We purchased our new 04 MPV today. It's LX, with LX Plus, traction control, all-seasons, auto-dimming, roof-rack, rear spoiler, rear bumper step plate and whitewater pearl. not sure if it comes with that special paint. Invoice is $24327 w/o special paint fee, - $4000 (rebate+graduate) we got it down to $20400. The car has no auto-dimming, they have to put it on. even though the invoice is $184, the labor they said is another $100. We insisted, got $20400. Not sure the problem of "hard shift transmission problem". I think this car is built on last year, billed to dealer this March. Also, they charged us $100 doc fee, they must make another $50 profit from us. We will go tomorrow to discuss finance tomorrow. Is there any way to avoid the extra $50? maybe I ask too much. |
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I moved your post over to the main Mazda MPV discussion since it was more about problems than the buying experience. You may want to talk about the problems over in the Mazda MPV Owners: Problems & Solutions discussion too. Luck! Steve, Host |
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| Does anyone have any information on a good price for the extended warranty? Purchased my 04 MPV LX on July 1st. I was quoted a price of $1,200 for 7 year/100k mile extended warranty...wanted to think about it. I have not seen any info on warranty posted here. Thanks. | |
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