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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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Replying to: lukanen (Feb 01, 2006 3:08 pm)
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| I bought my Mazda 3s a couple of months ago and used both the Zoom Zoom coupon and Mazda rebate. Now my friend wants to buy one (and who wouldn't?), but I'm pretty sure those coupons have expired. Does anyone know if there are currently any other rebates or coupons? Thanks! | |
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Replying to: beach70s (Feb 01, 2006 8:49 pm) |
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