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#2794 of 4314 Re: Ordering an '07 [drinkduff77] by autonomous Aug 23, 2006 (9:37 am)
Replying to: drinkduff77 (Aug 22, 2006 7:41 pm) When ordering a vehicle you should ensure that the order form shows a) the precise model, b) your preferred options, c) the date by which the car is needed, d) the action if you are not totally satisfied.   Stating the delivery date prevents you being held hostage waiting for a car that has "not yet arrived, but will be here soon." Since the Mazda3 is manufactured in Japan you should expect several months wait. If there is an interruption (as happened last year due to a major fire in the factory and as happened this year due to an incredible ship wreck) you may be waiting far longer (4 to 6 months?). Consider including a clause in the contract like "the car as described herein must be delivered prior to Dec 1, 2006 or a full refund will be provided". Dealerships obviously want you to have a car, however, they cannot control all the circumstances and so you need to protect yourself in case you want to back out of the deal.
#2795 of 4314 Re: Ordering an '07 by drinkduff77 Aug 23, 2006 (6:39 pm)
Thanks guys for the great advice. Can't wait to start the process.   -Brian
#2796 of 4314 Re: Ordering an '07 [jfritsch] by aviboy97 Aug 24, 2006 (2:49 pm)
Replying to: jfritsch (Aug 23, 2006 2:42 am) I would think an ordered car should have a 2-8wk wait. (If shipped from far east? where are M3's made?) Depends on where in the supply chain it is.   Be careful with that advise. Mazda3's are made in Japan. From the time you order until it is on the dealer lot is roughly 14-18 weeks. Dealers only place allocations once a month, for Mazda, it usually runs in the middle of the month. If you order a Mazda3 late in the month, it will not get placed until mid following month.   This time frame would only change if you happen to reserve an incoming car already allocated to the dealer, and that depends on where it is. If it's on the water, its anywhere from 8-3 weeks.   Just some advise for all of you wanting '07 Mazda3's, some are here, I am already sold out of '07's, and the rest are not due until the end of September, early October. Most of the 2006 inventory is already gone.
#2797 of 4314 2006 money back by mcdermott2 Aug 24, 2006 (7:15 pm)
Looking to buy basic 3i and Ramsey Mazda Nj has dealer pricing. How much lower can I go than that?
#2798 of 4314 Mazda 3i by yoshii Aug 25, 2006 (6:19 pm)
This was my deal at Mazda of Lodi:   2006 Mazda3i Automatic A/C Cargo Mat Cargo Net Door Guards   MSRP $16,230 Invoice $15,119   Plus I received a Platinum detailing package and free oil change   Wrote a check for $16,000 OTD (NJ 7% tax included)   I basically got the car almost $200 under invoice with NO FEES. I think I got a pretty good deal, what do you think?
#2799 of 4314 07 Mazda 3sTouring FAIR OFFER?? by karend3 Aug 26, 2006 (9:16 am)
for a 4-door Automatic...   (I entered similar email yesterday on the "Mazda 3:Official 2007 U.S. Info" forum but found this would be the more appropriate site.)   I want to make a single figure (OTD)out-the-door offer and let the dealer distribute the amount of the check to whatever "fees" or "actual price of the car" that he wants to. I'm not wanting to get into the negotiate this/negotiate that.   Considering any appropriate fees; tax,title,license; destination; holdback/other dealer's profit; PLUS THE FACT I want the car for as little cost to me as possible, but a REASONABLE, FAIR profit for the dealer, WHAT WOULD BE CONSIDERED A FAIR o-t-d OFFER??   The only figures I have right now are --   MSRP $19,275 (anyone know the Invoice??) Dest. 560 Opts./ 1,700 (appx. based on 2006 invoice)  Acces.   Would this FAIR PRICE I am seeking   offering Invoice for car; Invoice for Opts./Acces.; tax,title,license PLUS destination    I may have to order my specific car as there are few on the lets already. Any advice on the ordering procedure?? (deposit, etc.)    I would appreciate several replies, from both shoppers, buyers AND dealers. Thanks in advance.
#2800 of 4314 07 Mazda 3sTouring 4-dr. Auto.- FAIR OFFER?? by karend3 Aug 26, 2006 (9:21 am)
(I entered similar email yesterday on the "Mazda 3:Official 2007 U.S. Info" forum but found this would be the more appropriate site.)   I want to make a single figure (OTD)out-the-door offer and let the dealer distribute the amount of the check to whatever "fees" or "actual price of the car" that he wants to. I'm not wanting to get into the negotiate this/negotiate that.   Would this FAIR PRICE I am seeking consist of:   Invoice (for car) Invoice (for options/accessories) Destination Tax/title/license   Should I offer even lower due to various sources of dealer profit?? (i.e. holdback, etc.)   I would appreciate several replies, from both shoppers, buyers AND dealers. Thanks in advance.
#2801 of 4314 '07 i touring with side air bags/abs, OTD 18,530?? by liangww Aug 26, 2006 (9:25 am)
msrp 18010, inovice 17081, got 100 over invoice. in PA, 7% tax and 145 transaction fee. Is it a resasonable price, though higher than I thought for a compact car.
#2802 of 4314 I have 16.5k maximum to spend by thetrumphet Aug 26, 2006 (2:25 pm)
if I have 16,500 total to spend, including sales tax/registration, etc. what kind of 3 can I get? a brand new base 06 3?
#2803 of 4314 S Touring Moonroof Package by onrop Aug 26, 2006 (10:29 pm)
I just got an S Touring Sedan 06 with the Moonroof package (lip spoiler, 6-cd changer, and moonroof). They gave me a special on it, $18,874 (MSRP claimed at 19,300). I bought it for $18,500. This plus tax and license ended up costing me 21,447 out the door in Washington State. Does that sound reasonable for you guys at this point in time? Replies to this message: drinkduff77 (Aug 28, 2006 2:32 am) onrop (Aug 28, 2006 8:28 pm) drinkduff77 (Aug 29, 2006 12:21 am)

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