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Hi, I have a question for any and/or all Mazda dealers out there... Two days ago I purchased a 2006 3i (I love it!) through the S plan. When I originally test drove the 3i, I was not aware that I could use this plan and so did not inform the salesman at that time. They did not have what I wanted on their lot, but the salesman was going to check around and call me back. After the weekend, when I went to work I found out about the S plan - great! I called my sales guy right away and told him - no problem, they participated. And yes, he agreed that the price would be the invoice price. He had not located the car I wanted though, so I went online and checked Mazda inventory. I found two at a dealership 60 miles away that were what I wanted. I had no problem driving that distance for the car, but since this other guy had been working with me, I decided to check with him to see if he wanted me to contact that dealer myself or if he still wanted to do it. He said no problem - they work deals with that dealer all the time and could probably make a swap with them. He called back in two days - my first color choice was gone, but the second was available - did I want it? Yes, I said - thanks for doing this for me! Okay, they get the car and I go down to sign all the paperwork, expecting to pay invoice and TTL. Boy, was I surprised to learn that I had a $399.00 dealer fee (on top of the $19.50 filing fee which I had no problem with)! What exactly is that for I asked him?? I was so upset that I honestly don't remember what he told me, but the paperwork says "This charge represents costs and additional profit to the seller/dealer for items such as inspecting, cleaning and adjusting new and used vehicles and preparing documents relating to the sale". Wow! I didn't trade in a car, so I just paid them 400 bucks to swap a car with another dealer, clean it and fill it with gas? Oh yeah, and typing up some papers. This doesn't seem reasonable to me, but I am not in that business so I thought I would check with you experts out there.. Keep in mind that I told the salesman I had no problem going to the other dealer myself, but he still wanted the deal. Any comments and/or info would be appreciated! (before I fill out my survey card I will be getting)... Thanks 
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Replying to: billo (May 07, 2004 6:50 am) |
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| So Im getting a Mazda 3s touring fully loaded. Was offered $100 over the invoice price which was 22,375. After taxes etc, however, the estimated cost (not the final cost) is looking like 23,916.41. This doesn't seem like much of a deal to me? Are there any discounts out there for Mazda? whats the 411 on the college grad deal? ANY advice or pointers on getting this price lowered would be great..this is my first car so I don't have a trade-in, or much experience in this whole process. Also whats this about an advertising fee? Also, since the dealership didnt have the car I had to leave a deposit of $500.00. which I get back once they get the car or get back in full if they cant locate the car in 2 weeks? is this standard practice? (i mean i know its too late now since I gave them the money but still a little curious) Is that really negotiable? Im reading other postings and seems like everyone is getting a better deal (under 20000) HELP PLEASE BEFORE I OVER PAY!!! | |
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Replying to: ostiaantic (Jan 29, 2006 2:12 pm) |
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| I am in the process of trading in my 2006 SE Solara Convertible for a 2006 Winning Blue Mazda 3s touring 5-door with the 6CD/Sunroof and an automatic. I live in NY and used a large Mazda dealership in NJ to get the invoice price, ~$18,700 on the Mazda 3 and got a good price on my Solara as trade. Looking forward to a smaller, fun to drive vehicle that has more cargo options. | |
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Replying to: maznewbie (Feb 26, 2006 8:37 am)
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Replying to: widow1 (Feb 26, 2006 2:39 pm) |
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Re: Reasonable & Customary Fees? There is no such thing - it is just another name for paying more money. Does the bank (yours or the dealership) treat the money paid for fees any differently then the money paid for the car? Look on the window sticker you will see a line called DELIVERY, PROCESSING AND HANDLING - this is the charge for transportation (most of the time people call it the destination charge) - but it is also for vehicle prep including the paperwork. The salesperson may try and say this is a fee Mazda charges the dealership and has nothing to do with the transaction between the dealership and the customer - pure lie - the agreement between the dealership and Mazda includes the dealership doing normal vehicle prep - which includes basic things like installing floor mats - removing the protective covers - checking the tire PSI - bla bla bla - dealerships like to add this fee in because most customers - even the ones that don't like it - still pay it. It would be the same as charging you twice for the seats or the steering wheel. |
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Took delivery late September. Now I'm getting out of the Mazda game. Bought both as a second driver for the wife and I. Have driven the '06 sparingly - have only 2k on the odometer - but love the torquey 2.3 liter though I was not displeased with the 2 liter in the '04. Now my driving needs have changed drastically and I will be doing a lot of traveling. So the Mazda is on the block and I'm replacing it with a fuel sipping VW Jetta TDI. Wow! Selling within 5 months and 2K miles! Depreciation costs can be staggering (20% to 25% for initial year on compacts). Consumer Reports rated the Mazda3 manual in its top compacts for fuel economy so it's a bit surprising that you mention "fuel sipping VW Jetta TDI" as the reason to move from Mazda. The new Jetta is a very handsome vehicle. Happy trails with the Jetta!
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