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Re: accidentally posted this in another topic when it should have been here [chyv1083] by mrblonde49
Jul 27, 2006 (6:40 pm)
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Replying to: chyv1083 (Jul 27, 2006 3:24 pm)

Mine has been great - fun and reliable - no issues except a guy dozing off at 5 PM and hitting me from behind (just got it back today).
 
And if you like hatches much better, I think you just about made your mind up.
 
I had a 3 hatch for a month (coincidence rental from Enterprise). I liked it and probably would have gotten one if I could go back in time - especially the fact you had a remote release for the trunk (unlike the sedan)
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NEED HELP ASAP....plan to buy in a week!!! by naejae
Aug 10, 2006 (3:17 pm)
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Hello to all.
 
I am planning to purchase a 2006 mazda 3i Touring within the next week. The only add-ons: Auto tranny and an ABS package (maybe the moonroof package if I afford it). Went to Koeppel Mazda in NY and got quoted 16,800 which included a $200 NY Assessment Fee (is that fee actually something legit?).
 
Is that a good deal or should I be trying to get the one with the moonroof for the same price??
 
Any info you could give me would really help out. Thanks.
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Re: NEED HELP ASAP....plan to buy in a week!!! [naejae] by cyberbebe03
Aug 10, 2006 (8:15 pm)
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Replying to: naejae (Aug 10, 2006 3:17 pm)

if its $16,800 Out The Door, then you did get a good deal. not too sure about the ny assessment fee.
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Re: NEED HELP ASAP....plan to buy in a week!!! [cyberbebe03] by david2033
Aug 14, 2006 (3:46 pm)
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Replying to: cyberbebe03 (Aug 10, 2006 8:15 pm)

Just got quoted 20,566 otd for mazda3 with:
2.3L ENGINE BADGE [BDG]
CARGO NET [CGN]
SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO [SAT]
WHEEL LOCKS [WLK]
PWR SLIDING MOONROOF & IN-DASH 6-DISC CD CHANGER PKG [1MC]
FRONT SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAGS & FRONT/REAR SIDE AIR CURTAINS [2AB]
 
 this seems way to high. I can get s-pricing for 18688. Was wondering how much lower I showed ask.also should I wait for the 2007 model and how is the depreciation on these cars?
 
thanks for any info you can offer
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Re: NEED HELP ASAP....plan to buy in a week!!! [david2033] by jfritsch
Aug 14, 2006 (6:53 pm)
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Replying to: david2033 (Aug 14, 2006 3:46 pm)

Without MSRP, tax rate in your state (otd includes this usually) hard to tell. If you go to edmunds and kbb.com you can get an Idea of what the car is worth in a year. (I believe its about 14000.
 
If you need a target to shoot for, (not the best way to do it) shoot for 1200 off invoice and get the best you can.
  
Best if you get 10-15 competitive quotes last week of the month. Helpful if you are flexible on colors/options.
 
1)Go to fightingchance.com Get Braggs kit on your car, maybe buy his book. ($34.00 and well worth it)This should help you before EOM.
 
2)Later go to library or Amazon (may be updated) and read the classic (1981)"Don't get taken every time" by Remar Sutton.
Been in the business and it is the most accurate description I've read. Fun read too.
 
Do this and you will know more than 99% of new car buyers out there. Do your studying and know how to buy a car for life.
 
--jjf
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Re: NEED HELP ASAP....plan to buy in a week!!! [jfritsch] by david2033
Aug 15, 2006 (5:25 pm)
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Replying to: jfritsch (Aug 14, 2006 6:53 pm)

thanks jjf for the great info. it will help
 
msrp was 20230 but he stated I'll knock it to 19138+ fees(1428)so out the door was 20566. Tax in state is 6.25. I just wanted to see what they would offer. I knew I could get s-pricing.
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Re: Mazda 3 S [dc_driver] by naejae
Aug 15, 2006 (9:13 pm)
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Replying to: dc_driver (Jul 17, 2006 10:02 am)

Thanks for all the help on pricing. Went to Guiffre this evening. Here's my experience: I've spent a few weeks trying to locate the Mazda 3 of my choice which was basically a 3i Touring or an S with the auto tranny-no specific preference in color although I did actually want the Sunlight Silver. After calling 4 dealerships today and feeling discouraged I contacted Guiffre who told me there were no iTourings and only one S model left (Sunlight Silver-how exciting!) The catch was it had the moonroof package which i didn't really want.
 
The bottom line is they quoted me 20,989.44 OTD.
Here are the fees they listed:
18,500 or the car
199.00 for VIN etching (which i wanted for insurance purposes)
12.50 Waste tire fee
150 Registration
10 inspection
45 dealer fee
 
Are there are hidden charges in there somewhere because this doesn't seem to add up? Could they have possibly added the finance charge from the bank to this maybe?
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Re: Mazda 3 S [naejae] by kyfdx HOST
Aug 16, 2006 (3:34 am)
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Replying to: naejae (Aug 15, 2006 9:13 pm)

Sales tax?
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Re: Mazda 3 S [naejae] by jfritsch
Aug 16, 2006 (4:32 am)
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Replying to: naejae (Aug 15, 2006 9:13 pm)

Possibly sales tax? Sales tax + 400 processing fee? (nix)
 
I may be wrong but a lot of dealers only have the cahones to ask $50 for the VIN etching.
 
--jjf
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carmax used mazda 6 by thetrumphet
Aug 18, 2006 (6:46 pm)
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Do you guys think this is a good deal?
 
From CarMax - 2005 Mazda 6
 
27,000 mileage. AC/power steering/air bags/power windows/power seats/alloy wheels/ABS brakes/AMFM CD system/power locks/power mirrors/cruise control/auto. transmission. 100% OK by AutoCheck.
 
no haggle price of $15,998.

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