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I checked out the Mazda 3s at a dealer out in Eastern Long Island. The price i was given was close to what the TMV suggested, However the destination fee was way over: 869 vs. the 560 TMV destination charge. How could that be, and how can I argue with that? I'm still waiting to receive an offer from another dealership. Mazda3s base: 16305 tmv 16349 AT2 5 speed: 855 tmv 900 2 AB SAB/SAC package: 340 tmv 227 Dest fee: 869 tmv 560 |
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Help. Still trying to find a manual GT w/o extras. Every car in area (Indiana) has expensive moonroof option. How are you finding below invoice prices and where do you get coupons? Is anyone finding a GT manual w/o options?
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| What does everyone think about this deal? $18000 + tax, dmv, $170 dealer fee for a black 2006 Mazda3 s touring, 5spd manual, moonroof + 6cd changer, compass+autodim, wheel locks, + cargo net. | |
It has 1300 miles and color is strato blue. Is this a popular color?
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I have looked at ALMOST new cars before - but have not purchased one. I always wondered why did the owner trade (return) the car so quickly? Could be valid reasons - like they lost their job - but I also worry about all the reasons that are bad. Like major mechanical issues - or a wreck - In my experience the difference in purchase price was never that large - so I just got the new one. On one car - a Toyota - when I opened the glove box I found a warranty form that was filled out with the owners name & address - so I looked up the phone number and gave them a call. The guy was surprised to get a call - but said he returned it (after a fight with the dealership). The car had less than 500 miles and had to have its tranny replaced. The sales person told me the car was a executive demo - |
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Replying to: bongjie (Jan 31, 2006 10:40 pm) |
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I had a message on my phone yesterday from the finance dept at the dealership. All they said was that I had to stop by to sign some papers as soon as I had a chance. I tried calling back to see what it was because I haven't been able to stop by yet, but the finance guy I dealt with wasn't there, so I still don't know what the papers are. What exactly could this be for? I bought the car back in late december with a rate of ~6.7%...All I can think of is a change in the finance rate or signing the title?? If this is a change in the finance rate (i'm sure it would be for the worse!), what happens if it's a totally crappy rate and I don't sign? Can I just give the car back and walk away? I traded in a car as well, so how would that work. Is the finance rate still negotiable?...Any ideas or comments?
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As a reference I purchased today a M3, GT, 5-Door, manual, with Bose/Sunroof, Sirius Sat. Radio, wheel locks, for $19,488 (not including TTL). How does this compare with others?
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Take a look at your sales contract - is it signed by a manager? By signed I don't mean a typed name or a rubber stamp - but a real signature. Is there a statement in the contract that says something like - the deal is not final until financing is approved - and that could take up to 6 weeks? I have read this kind of statement many times - I always make them change it - once I drive off the deal MUST be done - final. If they say - its Saturday - take the car - we will have the finance company finalize it next week - say NO thanks - I will wait. My neighbor bought a Rav-4 - got called back three weeks later - his trade in was gone - already sold - they said his credit came up short - they needed a higher rate - it was ONLY about $50 per month (rate went from 8% to 13.5 / 60 months) - he ask me what I would do - I told him to go get a loan at his credit union. Anyone wonder why car dealerships have such a bad rep - this is why. BTW - the car dealerships have a name for taking your trade in - selling it and then making you sign a higher rate loan. They call it DE- saddling (not sure of the spelling) but you get the idea. The only good thing about this kind of life experience is its is a lesson that you will never forget - unlike the things you learn in school that are easy to forget - the things learned in the school of hard knocks last a life time. |
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Replying to: dairyshick (Feb 01, 2006 2:39 pm) Funny part is this: I'm at the dealership waiting room getting the first "flush out" oil change, and my wife calls my cell and says a lady from Mazda called. I call her back and she's sitting about 20 feet away, 2 office over. She walked over and I signed the paper. She just happened to call in the half hour I was sitting there? Weird... |
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