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#2419 of 3654 New Left over 2005 mazda 3 s clearance, how low can I get one? by rustes Mar 07, 2006 (1:21 pm)
(Sorry about Long Post) 2005 Sedan Winning Blue Interior Black 4 speed auto sport 810 cargo net 32 leather seats 507 auto dim mirror 240 rear spoiler 280 wheel locks 32 sport package 421 Miami-Fort Lauderdale Assesment 146.00   Invoice price is $19,253 (SPlan) MRSP is 20,685 Selling them from 3000 off MRSP. Here's the details $20,685 MRSP of Car w/options -3020.89 discounts ---------------- 17664.11   +698.89 dealer fee called Delivery charge/documentation fee +87.43 Taxable Total is : 18,456.93 6% + $50; 1157.41 19,614.34 +225 tag,title fee 19839 OTD Things I think I can get them to knock off are: 700 dollar Delivery Charge/Documentation (unneccessary Dealer profit) Auto Dim Mirror $240!! Take it out. 19839 - 940 ------ $18,899 I'll start my negoations there.   Internet guy over phone told me if I come in he would give me Splan price for 2006 and 1,000 under s-plan for 2005 cars. So, I drove 20 miles, 19839 OTD is what the internet guy told me when I arrived. I didn't agrue about his price cause it seems like a great deal! But, seeing that he is adding a load of fees, and I didn't attempt to lower the price, when I go in tomorrow to purchase the car, I think I can drive away with a better deal than 19,839. He has 3 winning blues with same options from 2005. He also has about 18 2005 mazda 3 instock. So, with 2007 around the corner dealership has got be motivated to sell.   Wish me luck, any advice, input would be appriciated. Replies to this message: crikey (Mar 08, 2006 3:17 pm)
#2420 of 3654 Re: New Left over 2005 mazda 3 s clearance, how low can I get one? [rustes] by crikey Mar 08, 2006 (3:17 pm)
Replying to: rustes (Mar 07, 2006 1:21 pm) One of the bigger differences between the 2005 and 2006 model is the automatic tranny. The 2005 had 4-speed while the 2006 now has a 5-speed. Since I would be stuck with an auto tranny because of my better half, I would likely not consider a 2005 if the difference in price between a 2005 and 2006 is not much.   I'm stating this because you can use this to your advantage, if you're not particular about the 4-speed/5-speed thing. Just state that you're having 2nd thoughts about the 2005 model because you just realized that it has a 4-speed auto tranny and because the 2006 prices have not come down yet, you'll wait a while. They might make the deal better for you just to move that 2005 model. You have to be prepared to walk, though, in order for it to work. They'll likely call you back afterwards if they really want to sell it.
#2421 of 3654 compare sedan & hatchback which better? by beach70s Mar 09, 2006 (6:13 pm)
Am buying 3 GT and apecs on Edmunds and Mazda USA show both sedan and 5dr as 57.7 tall and 5.7 ground clearance, yet when seeing them in person, 5dr seemed much shorter and lower grd clearance? Anyone notice difference or think 5dr didn't have enough clearance?
#2422 of 3654 Re: New Left over 2005 mazda 3 s clearance, how low can I get one? by z71bill Mar 10, 2006 (9:54 am)
Its MARCH of 2006 - why would any quality dealership still have 2005's on their lot. Haven't the 2006's been out since September of 2005?   Unless you get a LARGE discount - well below invoice - I would not get the 2005 model. Every new car drops as soon as you drive it off the lot - buying last years model you will get a DOUBLE whammy.   Just for fun - look inside the drivers side door - right on the frame - there is a sticker that says the month and year the car was manufactured. I would guess Mazda stopped making 2005's in July (August maybe) of 2005. So your NEW car is most likely 8-9 or more months old. Replies to this message: mrblonde49 (Mar 10, 2006 10:16 am) allfiredup (Mar 10, 2006 8:30 pm)
#2423 of 3654 Re: New Left over 2005 mazda 3 s clearance, how low can I get one? [z71bill] by mrblonde49 Mar 10, 2006 (10:16 am)
Replying to: z71bill (Mar 10, 2006 9:54 am) Its MARCH of 2006 - why would any quality dealership still have 2005's on their lot. Haven't the 2006's been out since September of 2005?    Unless you get a LARGE discount - well below invoice - I would not get the 2005 model. Every new car drops as soon as you drive it off the lot - buying last years model you will get a DOUBLE whammy.    Just for fun - look inside the drivers side door - right on the frame - there is a sticker that says the month and year the car was manufactured. I would guess Mazda stopped making 2005's in July (August maybe) of 2005. So your NEW car is most likely 8-9 or more months old. "   Especially for a hot selling car. I'd be very curious as to why they were still there... Replies to this message: allfiredup (Mar 10, 2006 8:30 pm)
#2424 of 3654 Re: Signed the papers on a Velocity Red Grand Touring w/ Navigation [slate1 by allfiredup Mar 10, 2006 (8:26 pm)
Replying to: slate1 (Mar 06, 2006 11:21 am) Good luck with the Winning Blue. I searched about 300 miles in every direction from my location to find a 3 s 5-door in Winning Blue. I found a few in Winning Blue, but couldn't find a single one with manual transmission (and most of them had sunroof, CD changer and leather which I didn't want). I finally had to settle on the Titanium Gray, which I really like, but still would have loved the Winning Blue.   I try to console my self with the fact that mine has the red/black interior instead of the blue/black. Replies to this message: slate1 (Mar 10, 2006 9:29 pm) beach70s (Mar 13, 2006 12:50 pm) slate1 (Mar 13, 2006 9:15 pm)
#2425 of 3654 Re: New Left over 2005 mazda 3 s clearance, how low can I get one? [mrblond by allfiredup Mar 10, 2006 (8:30 pm)
Replying to: mrblonde49 (Mar 10, 2006 10:16 am) As late as 12/05, most of the dealers I contacted (20+ of them) all had at least a few '05 models left. A lot of them were oddballs. One in particular that I considered was a 4-door s with every options except sunroof (including Xenon/TPMS, CD changer, sunroof, leather) and would have taken it except it was an automatic. I wasn't crazy about the color either, Strato Blue. The majority of them were i models with so many options they cost more than regular s models.
#2426 of 3654 Re: Signed the papers on a Velocity Red Grand Touring w/ Navigation [slate1 [allfiredup] by slate1 Mar 10, 2006 (9:29 pm)
Replying to: allfiredup (Mar 10, 2006 8:26 pm) I stopped by the dealership yesterday and they assure me that my car will be here next week. I've got my fingers crossed.   It's supposedly off the ship now and the sales manager said he was working with the district distributor on getting it here as quickly as possible.   I'll post once I've got it - sure hope nothing falls through... this waiting is HELL!!!
#2427 of 3654 Re: Signed the papers on a Velocity Red Grand Touring w/ Navigation [slate1 [allfiredup] by beach70s Mar 13, 2006 (12:50 pm)
Replying to: allfiredup (Mar 10, 2006 8:26 pm) Congratulations. If you really like the cloth seats-unless there's been a change not listed Mazda, Edmunds, etc. all GTs have leather seats standard. Replies to this message: slate1 (Mar 13, 2006 9:15 pm)
#2428 of 3654 Re: Signed the papers on a Velocity Red Grand Touring w/ Navigation [beach70s] by slate1 Mar 13, 2006 (9:15 pm)
Replying to: beach70s (Mar 13, 2006 12:50 pm) Right - the GT has leather... I actaully thought the leather was quite nice for a car at this price point.

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