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#1589 of 4327 Re: audia8q [z71bill] by mikezoomzoom Jul 25, 2005 (11:24 am)
Replying to: z71bill (Jul 25, 2005 6:59 am) Just to shed some light on the subject... sell Mazdas in Fort Worth, Tx. My two Mazda 3 sales this past weekend were both to extremely educated consumers. They were aware that the Mazda 3 has no manufacturer's support in the form of factory incentives, and also aware that there is only a limited amount of profit from invoice to MSRP. These folks were very pleasurable to deal with and had already done some on-line research, as well drive other vehicles which might be in the same segment as the award-winning Mazda 3.   Long story short... MSRP on one and MSRP+$156 tint on the other=HAPPY PEOPLE WHO KNEW ALL ABOUT THE FIGURES IN THE CAR AND PAYED MSRP!!!   Bottom line... Mazda's are pretty well equipped from the start and value priced from the get-go. They saw this in regards to what they got for their money. These folks felt that the product justified the price not just for the car, but also for the warranty which includes roadside assistance and loaner car.   Apparently, a huge amount of consumers feel the same way since supply is depleted nationwide. Believe me when I say that they aren't all being sold at invoice. The car itself has a lot to do with that if people are doing their cross-shopping and seeing that nothing else truly stacks up in this Japenese compact segment. Replies to this message: richml (Jul 25, 2005 12:14 pm) mikezoomzoom (Jul 25, 2005 2:22 pm)
#1590 of 4327 Re: audia8q [mikezoomzoom] by richml Jul 25, 2005 (12:14 pm)
Replying to: mikezoomzoom (Jul 25, 2005 11:24 am) mike, how would you have responded if one of the buyers had started bargaining on the price?   I ask because I was turned off by salespeople at a dealership where I had previously purchased another new vehicle. They mentioned several times that 3 sales were "hot" and they were asking "sticker price." Obviously that's their right, but it caused me to purchase my 3 from another dealer who was willing to sell at a price much closer to the prices that I see reflected by other buyers in this forum. Replies to this message: mikezoomzoom (Jul 25, 2005 2:22 pm)
#1591 of 4327 Prices paid? by z71bill Jul 25, 2005 (1:20 pm)
I have been reading this thread for about 1 1/2 years - don't recall anyone posting that they paid MSRP for a Mazda3 - or any Mazda for that matter - I think one post said he paid MSRP - but they gave him a few thousand more for his trade in than it was worth - so he did not really pay MSRP. If that adds up.   Anyone that is not a self serving car sales person care to post that they have bought a Mazda3 at (or above) MSRP?   If 7 out of 10 buyers post that this is what they paid - then I will be happy to admit that I am wrong (I will however - not be holding my breath).
#1592 of 4327 Re: audia8q [richml] by mikezoomzoom Jul 25, 2005 (2:22 pm)
Replying to: richml (Jul 25, 2005 12:14 pm) Based on availability, small discounts could have possibly been achieved. I certainly wouldn't have scoffed at them or come off arrogant. If that's what you experienced... I apologize for your isolated incident. Keep in mind, as salespeople, our attitudes in combination with an individual consumer's attitude can sometimes make the difference.   We don't give cars away, folks have to ask for savings in order to test the marketplace. Now the question would be what would have been "fair" even after the current marketplace had been discussed?   This is a "hot" car with many educated consumers, such as yourself, seeking out their desired Mazda 3s at different dealers nationwide. Not all deals will be the same!   One, which I sold this past weekend, was a Mazda 3i w/Auto and AC with an MSRP of $15,990( profit margin of about $870) which hadn't even been processed to the front lot. It was a totally fresh unit just off the transport. I know the majority of people are seeking affirmation that they got the best deal ever. Any deal is a good deal when it comes to the Mazda 3.    IT'S NOT OVERPRICED TO BEGIN WITH!!!
#1593 of 4327 richml by audia8q Jul 25, 2005 (3:14 pm)
Let me take a shot at your question... I don't like salespeople to get pushy about the price of the car before price is an issue. There is never a reason for the salesperson to mock somebody who makes a lowball offer on a hot car. (unless its on edmunds and we all can join in )..Everything has to start somewhere...We prefer to spend more time showing all the features and benefits of the car. If the car is properly presented the value of the product and the dealership/salespeople starts to shine thru. It makes selling a product at or near MSRP alot easier. Cars like the Mazda3 are easy to sell and they match up very well vs. the competition....we can't say that about all the makes and models we offer.   Alot of cars sell for MSRP for the first few weeks on the market but only a few sell for two years without big discounts, rebates or dealer incentives.... Replies to this message: richml (Jul 26, 2005 10:30 am)
#1594 of 4327 I'm Not So Sure Now by sandman46 Jul 25, 2005 (3:45 pm)
With my Mazda $500. rebate and the dealers $300. free gas coupon, I paid $16,235 for our 3s sedan last month. The only option was the wheel locks. They then added on T,T&L but they backed out the dealer prep fee, or so they said. Did I really get a great deal? Audia8q since you are a salesman, can you help me out here. We both love the car and it won't change our minds if we didn't get such a great deal. Please enlighten me about the deal we got. The car is a blast to drive and hugs the road wonderfully with the 16" tire package. We feel that we got a better car than the Jetta Value Edition that was our 2nd choice. The wife now wants to get the Jetta L version, but it retails about $22k, so it's in a different class. She plans to give me the 3s so she can get the 2007 Jetta. Thanks for your insight on this matter. Zoom Zoom!   The Sandman
#1595 of 4327 is this a good price? by standarsh Jul 25, 2005 (5:00 pm)
I just put down a deposit for a Mazda3 a couple of minutes ago. Judging by what I have seen on the site, I think I am getting an OK price. What does everyone think:   Mazda3 S - 4 door ABS/SAB/SAC, Moonroof & CD, Automatic Trans, Compas/Dim Mirror, Rear Wing Spoiler     Price - Discount = Total $18,403 - $500 = $17.903 + TTL Replies to this message: dregur (Jul 25, 2005 7:55 pm)
#1596 of 4327 Mazda $500. Coupon by sandman46 Jul 25, 2005 (5:03 pm)
Is this coupon still valid?   The Sandman
#1597 of 4327 Re: is this a good price? [standarsh] by dregur Jul 25, 2005 (7:55 pm)
Replying to: standarsh (Jul 25, 2005 5:00 pm) Yes, that's actually a really good price. MSRP for that is a little more than 20k. (When I looked for a similar S, I didn't even have the mirror or the spoiler, and it came out to $19,680!)   -The Grinman
#1598 of 4327 Bill ... by mdaffron Jul 26, 2005 (3:48 am)
I think you're assuming that the folks hanging out here at Edmunds represent a cross-section of the people who buy cars. Respectfully, I don't think so. The "average joe" (if there is one) who treats his car as an appliance probably doesn't care enough about his car to even look for a website about cars -- unless maybe he has a problem with it. I think only auto enthusiasts, like you and me, would spend the time to find and then hang out with a bunch of people who just bought the same car. I mean, think about it. My wife drives a 2002 Protege5 (partly because I was able to sway her from another Cavalier or a New Beetle), but even though she's got a very sporty, fun-to-drive car, she could care less. She's never even visited edmunds.com even though I've been here for five years. So that's 50 percent of Mazda buyers in my family alone who haven't been here. Let's get real -- Edmunds' Town Hall is a place for car enthusiasts. How many Mazda3's have been sold in the U.S.? A hundred thousand maybe? (Ooops, Edmunds is international. So it's WAY MORE.) OK, now how many owners have posted here? Maybe a hundred? That's a tenth of one percent (and probably even less) of the owners and their buying experiences, gas mileage reports, a/c opinions, etc.   Meade

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