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Got the 3SGT hatch for 22350 with the following options about 3 months ago here in New Jersey... Moonroof/6CD/Bose Audio Front Air Dam Compass Autodimming mirror Door edge guards Wheel locks Cargo mat All-weather floor mats Rear bumper step plates Definitely below MSRP, but more than a grand above invoice. There were only 6 hatchbacks in this dealer (Sansone Rt1 Mazda), and the only GT and only 1 with a stick. Went to 8 dealers (Maxon Mazda, Wayne Mazda, Mazda of Lodi, Manhattan Mazda, Crystal Mazda, Ramsey Mazda, Koeppel Mazda, and finally, Sansone Rt 1 Mazda) and noone has a GT5dr with a stick. Gotta have those heated leather seats and HID headlights. Love sticks, specially this car, gets better gas mileage too. Test drove the vehicle, got a grin from ear to ear, never drove an economy car like this one! Driven Civics, Sentras and Corollas, this one is definitely the most fun to drive. And I think I was taken advantage of because the salesperson felt I really want to have this specific car. Can't blame myself, I really loved the way this car drove! They gave me the LoJack for 2 years, Extended Bumpter-to-Bumper Warranty to 6 years/100000 miles and Gap Insurancea, all for less than 1500. Plus NY tax (I live in NY, although I bought this in NJ), title and registration. All in all, the car was around 24500, plus 2.9% financing for 5 years. I'm just loving every minute I spend with this car! |
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Replying to: dwynne (May 04, 2007 11:00 am) I agree completely with your assessment of the situation. I guess my feeling is that too many folks get all worked up over $500-$1000 difference between the price they feel they deserve and the price the dealer will honor. Those same people will give back the $1000 and more because they didn't find--or qualify for--the best financing, bought on a 5, 6, even 7 year note and/or rolled negative equity from their last purchase into the new car. But, damn it, they really got a great deal on the purchase price that they can come and brag about on the prices paid forum! I realize that the Mazda3 is an entry level vehicle from a non-luxury brand, but what's wrong with taking the $435/month payment of scenario #1 and waiting 12 months ($5200 down), working on his credit worthiness (if necessary), then going to the dealership, striking a good deal and knowing that it won't be undermined later, by much more significant factors than the price. I'm all for buyers negotiating the best possible price using Edmunds and other sources, but to calvin I'd say, life is too short to waste crying over car deals or dealers that did him wrong. Gogiboy |
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Replying to: scrybe74 (Apr 23, 2007 4:01 pm) Sorry so late, I have not been on this site for 2 weeks, since something bad happen in my family. The guy that I bought my car from was Baldwin. Please see him. Call him, let him know that I sent you. You will get a great deal. Thanks, stallionre |
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Replying to: audia8q (May 04, 2007 12:52 pm) You have a point. There was someone on another forum who was contemplating a tiny Toyota Yaris for its fuel economy until she decided on a Jeep Grand Cherokee. I would never in my wildest dreams have seen the two in a comparison but that's me. "To each his own, it's all unknown" as Bobby would say.
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Replying to: autonomous (May 07, 2007 11:27 am) We had a lady last night who is comparing a RX-8 to a Passat. Go figure. |
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| How successful has everyone been in getting the 1.9% financing? Just how qualified do you have to be to be considered "most qualified." I have a credit score of 706, hoping that I'll be able to get it. | |
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Replying to: klaw2000 (May 15, 2007 5:25 pm) Keep in mind the 1.9% is only up to 36 months - a pretty hollow offer since they know 99% of the folks shopping for a Mazda3 can't afford to finance the car for such a short period of time. Dennis |
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Replying to: klaw2000 (May 15, 2007 5:25 pm) |
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I got a quote online for a Mazda 3 iTouring with auto transmission, abs package, and rear wing spoiler for $17,450 and free lifetime oil/filter changes. This is the best offer the internet manager is willing to do after a few exchanged emails. MSRP is $18,520 and Invoice is $17,296. Should I take this deal or try somewhere else? Also, does anyone know where online I can find a pic of this car with the rear wing spoiler. I've never actually seen this spoiler and the few negative comments I've read online about it are making me worry about how it looks. I don't want to go to the dealership until I'm ready to buy.
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