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Replying to: kyfdx (Jul 09, 2006 9:15 am) slaterac. |
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Replying to: audia8q (Jul 10, 2006 7:06 am) I'm familiar with the dealership.. Priced a P5 there a few years ago.. You are correct, they'll do anything they can to make it up somewhere else... and, like all advertising, it is designed to get customers in the door.. But, if you know what you are doing, they will let it go for the advertised price.. Also, I have to disagree with our other member that the Mazda3 is still in high demand/short supply... I see dozens in stock at all of my local dealerships... This is the third model year for the car, and the fourth year will be here soon... The deals should be a lot closer to invoice than MSRP, no matter where you buy.. Don't get me wrong, it is still a great little car.. (sounds familiar..hmmm...lol), but it isn't the latest and greatest thing out there any more... regards, kyfdx |
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I agree with the previous post. In my part of southern Ohio numerous dealers have mazda 3s all over the lot. Some dealers have several 05 Hatchback models hanging around. (One dealer has 5 of em) The Hatches don't seem to be as popular as the sedans. The 06's are just about yesterdays news and the 05's are stale yesterdays news at this point. link title has ads from dealers all over the country advertising different models. Some are of course teasers but some are legit. Its pretty interesting. The 05 3s sedan w airbag option is a $13500 vehicle after a year or so so judge your purchase from that point. Shoot for $600 -$ 1000 below invoice for the 06 sedan and 800-1500 for the hatch. Shoot for $1000+ more for any 05s (usually hatches)left. As usual, doing your research the first 3 weeks of the month and your inquiries the last 7-10 days or so is usually the most productive. Have to know what you want, get 10-15 bids,(maybe less for mazda ) let the sales or fleet manager (who you should talk to ) know you're getting competitive bids. Do this by fax or phone of course and don't screw around with the salesman-salesmanager-internet manager runaround etc if possible. I've purchased many cars over the years, and the link titlepackage I've seen is the closest to perfect way to buy a new car I've seen. M ay be useful and economical for some of you. Rotsa ruck --jjf |
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Replying to: jfritsch (Jul 11, 2006 4:35 am) I now do understand why "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing".... Just because there are cars sitting on dealers lots does not mean anything. 1- Most of the best selling trim levels are nowhere to be found (i touring auto, S touring auto...) 2-Most dealers have less than a 20 day supply of 3's with most of their incoming units sold and 2007's still 2 months away. To me that is a car that should be selling for full price anyday, problem is Mazda dealers , unlike honda, don't know yet how to handle sales of such a highly demanded model.
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Replying to: robby1 (Jul 11, 2006 5:34 am) I happen to agree. Here's the problem...Myself being a Mazda dealer, we try to hold gross on every car. I work to make a living, not make friends. Most Mazda buyers want to shop around, and once that person goes to another dealer, that other dealer immediately drops their pants to invoice or a few hundred above. In some instances, below invoice. Now, I understand that you need to do what you need to do to make a deal, I do it all the time. But, I don't drop my pants, and kill any chance I had to make money. Most dealers here in the North East give all the money away, rather quickly. Unless it's a MX-5. That has been my experience. I just had a customer that was quoted $300 below invoice on the first shot from another Mazda dealer and wanted me to beat it. It seems like MSRP is a fictitious number that needs not to be mentioned anymore. With the supply and demand issue with these Mazda3's, to be selling well below invoice is mind boggling. But, whats even more mind boggling is if you go to a Mazda dealer and try to get the MX-5 $300 below invoice, or even AT invoice, they dealer will laugh, and tell you to have a nice day. |
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Replying to: robby1 (Jul 11, 2006 5:34 am) slaterac.
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Replying to: slaterac (Jul 11, 2006 11:14 am) Mazda 3 had its best selling month last month (June 06). I cannot imagine why dealers would offer 1K+ under invoice when there is no manufacturer incentive on this car. While the 3 is not exactly the latest compact car on the market, it is clearly at the top (look at all the awards it has won over the last few years). Its not like we are talking about a Dodge Neon or Chevy Cavalier here.. |
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Although a hot new model will normally sell for more (relatively) than a car that has been around for a few model years - you need to look at the whole auto industry not just one company. Just because a model (say the Mazda3) is in demand it does not always mean they will sell at a higher price. Mazda must compete with everyone else - if the Ford dealer (or whoever) 1/4 mile away is selling below invoice the Mazda dealership (if they have a clue) will know it - if a customer has 1/2 of a brain they will not come into the Mazda dealer and say - I must have the Mazda3 - no other car will do - even though I can buy a Corolla below invoice - get a big rebate on a Focus - buy a Civic for $150 over invoice - or get a Cobalt with 0% interest for 60 months - I don't care - BTW how much for that red Mazda3 - I must have red or my wife will get mad - and this is the only red one in the state - will you give me a good deal? Many dealerships would rather have a deal that makes them $250 NOW - then hold out in hopes the customer will come back in a few days and pay a few hundred more. Its all about NOW. If you have ever been in a competitive business you would understand this.
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Replying to: z71bill (Jul 11, 2006 6:50 pm) I would have to agree with you there. I basically said that in an earlier post. I will basically do anything to make a deal, obviously. I'm going to try and make money, first, if that does not work, then I do what I have to do within reason. My philosophy is, if a dealer is going to make no money on a sale, it might as well be me! I would rather take the short deal, then have another dealer take that deal. Usually that sale will lead to service money, and possible referrals. It's good in the long run. |
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| Hi there....I haul a pretty large piano keyboard/amp/etc and I wanted to know how long (in feet/inches) it is from the back of the rear seats to the rear hatch. (Of course, when the rear seat is folded down.) Also what are the width measurements w/ the 40/60 splits, etc? Thanks so much! | |
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