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#2225 of 3652 Re: More Zoom-Zoom coupon?? [allfiredup] by dairyshick Dec 13, 2005 (6:36 am)
Replying to: allfiredup (Dec 12, 2005 9:45 pm) Thanks for the info....believe it or not, the dealer by me (pensacola, FL area) made an offer on an '06 MZ6s well below MSRP. The MSRP was $26,820.00 and they knocked it right down to $24,566.00 before the $3000.00 cash back in incentives. However, I just moved from PA not too long ago, and I know I wouldn't get such a good and hassle-free deal there....I guess it just depends on the market.   So, knowing that, it's making my decision very difficult. I'm not sure what they would offer me for a MZ3 yet, but the deal on the MZ6s was pretty freakin good! Are there reliability issues with either car that would shift me away from either of them??
#2226 of 3652 Re: Shopping in Tri-State area [audia8q] by lex_kolt Dec 13, 2005 (7:41 am)
Replying to: audia8q (Dec 12, 2005 10:10 am) I wanted to get Silver/Titanium 5door hatch GT Manual w/Bose upgrade. Using Mazda.com I did 150 mile radius search on my zipcode(07410) for manual and no matches came up. Let me know if you find something. Replies to this message: audia8q (Dec 13, 2005 10:39 am) allfiredup (Dec 13, 2005 4:45 pm)
#2227 of 3652 caylan by z71bill Dec 13, 2005 (7:43 am)
Its not normal to pay less than the dealers cost (invoice - holdback) on a popular car UNLESS there is something going on that gives the dealership an extra reason to sell.   My Toyota purchase was an example of this.   Its not just a matter of using some trick or scam to beat the dealership down and get them to agree to a deal that is below their cost. If they have no cash in the bank and a lot full of cars - and a payroll due - then you could get a lower price. Problem is - you don't know all this - and chances are the sales people don't even know if the dealership is short on cash - until their paycheck bounces.   I guess that is why I think you should try and get the best deal you can get - assume they need your money more than you need their car. But in reality 99% of the new Mazda3's sold over the next 6 months will be at or above invoice.   Also other factors can have a big impact on the deal.   If someone buys the car for $500 under invoice -   But gets $2,500 less for their trade in (than it is worth) - or agrees to a 14% interest rate - or buys the extended warranty for $2,500 - (saw a lady on the news last week complaining about paying $2,500 for a warranty - and they still will not fix her car)   Its hard to compare a deal unless you know all the details. Replies to this message: jmacdonald (Dec 14, 2005 9:05 am)
#2228 of 3652 Re: Shopping in Tri-State area [lex_kolt] by audia8q Dec 13, 2005 (10:39 am)
Replying to: lex_kolt (Dec 13, 2005 7:41 am) There are two on long island, one in connecticut and one near boston.....They either just arrived or will be arriving anyday. I suspect some may be sold but one should be available.
#2229 of 3652 24 Month Lease on Mazda3 by schu71 Dec 13, 2005 (3:45 pm)
Has anyone done a lease on the Mazda3? I am looking to do a 24 month lease with $0 down and was wondering what the payment would be like.
#2230 of 3652 Re: Shopping in Tri-State area [lex_kolt] by allfiredup Dec 13, 2005 (4:45 pm)
Replying to: lex_kolt (Dec 13, 2005 7:41 am) I wanted to get Silver/Titanium 5door hatch GT Manual w/Bose upgrade. Using Mazda.com I did 150 mile radius search on my zipcode(07410) for manual and no matches came up. Let me know if you find something.   I was only looking for a 3 s Touring 5-door Manual (more common than GT) in Titanium Gray and there were none within 150 miles of Atlanta, either. I just started picking cities several hours away and got lucky with Knoxville, TN. They had exactly what I wanted and gave me a great deal. I'm driving three hours on Thursday to get it.
#2231 of 3652 Options on 3 i by buyer5 Dec 13, 2005 (7:08 pm)
I'm looking at the 3 i but I want power locks and power windows. Does anyone know if you can add this as an optional add-on or do you have to move up to the 3 i touring? If you can add it would it be worth it to do so or just easier to start looking at the i touring instead? Replies to this message: allfiredup (Dec 13, 2005 7:20 pm) buyer5 (Dec 14, 2005 7:12 am)
#2232 of 3652 Re: Options on 3 i [buyer5] by allfiredup Dec 13, 2005 (7:20 pm)
Replying to: buyer5 (Dec 13, 2005 7:08 pm) For an extra $2,100, you get A/C, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, 16" alloy wheels, cruise control and keyless entry. Add A/C to the base 3 i and the price difference is only $1,300 or so. Go for the Touring if you want any of the above items.   The only individual options on the base model are A/C, ABS/side airbags, "appearance packages", 6CD Changer and Sirius radio. You can't get power windows or locks. That's the purpose of the Touring model- to package all the power/comfort items together.   It's worth the extra cash. You'll especially appreciate it at trade-in time. Replies to this message: buyer5 (Dec 14, 2005 7:12 am)
#2233 of 3652 Re: Maybe I'll just take it...anyone use E-loan before? [user1235] by socalgirl01 Dec 13, 2005 (10:42 pm)
Replying to: user1235 (Dec 01, 2005 12:50 pm) I still havent made to the point to worry about extend warranty....because the car dealer told me about that they will get from another dealership turn out to be "sold" already. So I am back to point one to locate car again. The interent manager from the dealer called me and said there is shipment of a new car just lke i wanted will come in and ask me to go in asap...supposely before someone else took it. Its for a Mazda3 GT 4dr auto. I previously post the price dealer quote for me:   Selling Price $19,500 documentation 45 state tax 1514.74 state tire fee 8.75 TT&L 186 zoom-zoom coupon -500 (upon presentation) "out the door price" $20,754.49 I studied it again and dont understand what exactly is in this documentation fee...and why it is taxable?   I download carbuyingtips website's offer spreadsheet and they somehow calculate differently....any use that one before? It seems like they add and subtracts everything before tax it.   Anyway, I think this price is ok...I dono if there is any factory to dealer incentives right now, so its a good price in a way.   I tried to appy for E-loan but get rejected..ppl work there told me I have little credit history and working history is too short as well. I guess I will be taking loan from dealer in this case. Anyone has good strategy to negociate APR on loan? Seems like they can rip me off more on this step since I wont be going there with any pre-approved loands. Replies to this message: allfiredup (Dec 14, 2005 10:46 am)
#2234 of 3652 Re: Options on 3 i [allfiredup] by buyer5 Dec 14, 2005 (7:12 am)
Replying to: allfiredup (Dec 13, 2005 7:20 pm) Thanks for the information allfiredup. That's what I thought but just making sure. Think I'll go for the i touring then.

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