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Replying to: regattagirl (Feb 20, 2007 8:19 am) The dealer did not have a navigation dvd though. Can anyone tell me how I can get the dvd? Is it expensive?
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Replying to: floody (Apr 04, 2007 5:09 am) I would have made the dealer supply the disc and if they did not have it put it on the "we owe" document. Normally for Mazda NAV discs you order them direct from NavTeq: Here is the link, click on the Store icon. They don't have a listing for a 2006 3, the 2004-2005 3 DVDs - like most other DVDs they sell - is $199 + shipping. I think they changed the disc format for 06, so older discs would not work. I would call Navteq and see what they say. You can also find them from time to time of fleabay, folks steal them from cars and sell them or perhaps get them from wrecks or something. A lot of folks will try to sell their old discs online once they upgrade, but who wants old maps? Dennis
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Replying to: dwynne (Apr 04, 2007 12:46 pm) Can I buy a dvd for another Mazda model (say the RX-8) and use it with the Mazda 3?
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Replying to: floody (Apr 04, 2007 12:57 pm) Dennis |
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Hi, I'm very new to Mazda. I currently own an 06 ford focus that I'm sick of and want to trade it in for the Mazda 3. Salesman usually eat me up, so this time I'm doing all the research I can before I go. What prices should I consider a good deal? I'm in Texas if that helps. I was thinking 17000.00? Does that sound about right? What features are important? Thanks!
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Replying to: arbybarbie1979 (Apr 05, 2007 10:14 am) 
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Replying to: arbybarbie1979 (Apr 05, 2007 10:14 am)  What I would do: Do an online appraisal here on Edmunds, KBB, NADA on your current Focus. Put in the color, options, miles, and be honest about the condition. What does the trade in value look like? If you have it financed call the bank and get a current payoff on it. If the trade value looks like enough to cover the payoff, then step 1 is complete. If not, you may want to suffer with the Focus a while longer until you get it paid down enough to be "right side up" on the loan. If you decide to go ahead with trying to trade - I could again look here on Edmunds for "what others are paying" for the Mazda 3 equipped like you want. Check for incentives, cheap financing, dealer money, etc. Also build and price it at www.carsdirect.com and see what the invoice and "target price" are ($300 over invoice in my area). That gives you an idea of what you should pay for the new car. So now you know what your car is worth and what a new one should cost you - should be easier to get a good deal now that saying "I was thinking 17000.00", right? If possible, I would get pre-qualified for financing before visiting the dealer as well. Go through your bank or credit union and check the rates at peoplefirst.com. If you have locked in low financing and know the price for a new car and the value of your trade, the rest should be pretty easy. If you know someone who works for Ford or Mazda or has a relative that does, you may can get an S-plan PIN from them for low no-haggle pricing (about invoice) on a new Mazda. As to what options, I would not buy any new car without ABS and would try real hard not to buy one that does not have side/head air bags and stability control. I don't think stability control is offered on the 3i, but the others are in an inexpensive package. Dennis |
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Replying to: arbybarbie1979 (Apr 05, 2007 10:14 am) |
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Just bought: Mazda3 s Grand Touring Black Mica 5-door Hatchback Manual Transmission Options: Bose Audio & Moonroof package Compass/Auto-dim Mirror w/ Homelink Rear bumper step plate Wheel locks MSRP: $22,200 Invoice: $20,846 Paid invoice: $20,846 (yes, invoice!) Bought it through the dealership's online sales manager. I'm telling you this is the way to go. I spoke with internet sales guys at several dealerships of different brands as well, and was offered invoice or below on nearly every car that I looked at. These guys are completely pressure free and some of the nicest guys I've ever met at a dealership. Once you know what make/model you want, use Edmunds or KBB or CarsDirect or any of those sites - you enter your contact info and what car you are looking for, and you automatically get emailed price quotes from several dealers in your area. Find the best quote, go down and check out the car, and seal the deal. 100% positive experience, saves time of traveling to 5 different dealers, and gets you amazing prices.
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Replying to: klaw2000 (Apr 11, 2007 1:51 pm)  I got my pricing online and took it to the dealership and was out the door in 3-4 hours. I would of been out a lot sooner, but I was watching the Laker game on their 67 inch plasma TV enjoying all the free starbucks that I could drink. I got my car for $100.00 above invoice. You beat me as far as Invoice. Darn. GOOD JOB!!! NICE CAR?? PLEASE POST YOUR FINDINGS OK. |
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