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Hi folks, This forum was helpful over the last couple months as I began looking into buying a Mazda3, so I thought I'd share my own purchase details. I bought a Mazda3 Touring 5-door, manual tranmission in galaxy gray from Mazda of Oakland. Invoice price according to Edmunds was $17,841. Another dealer had previously quoted me $17,700 so I took that to the Oakland dealer and asked them to beat it, which they did with the offer of $17,500. I don't have the out-the-door total in front of me but it was just the sale price plus the standard CA sales tax and DMV fees - no weird advertising fees or any of that. There was a bit of debate about whether I qualified for the 0% financing because even though my credit score was excellent I'm a first-time car buyer and I don't have a whole lot of credit built up, but after the dealership consulted with Mazda's finance department I was approved. The dealership was great. Friendly and easy-going all around. I was prepared for a battle once I got to the F&I office, but encountered nothing of the sort. The only add-on he tried to sell me was the extended warranty and when I said I wasn't interested he didn't press the issue at all. So far I'm loving the car. Haven't put enough miles on it to see how the mileage comes out yet, but it's a joy to drive. I was looking for something that had some cargo space since I transport equipment for my job pretty regularly, but I also wanted something that would be fun to drive. The 3 has fit the bill perfectly. |
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Is there still an S model and an I model? Back in '05 when we got our S, those were the only two models, as I recall. The Sandman 
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Replying to: sandman46 (Jul 09, 2007 5:11 pm) i sport i touring s sport s touring s grand touring |
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Just paid 18500+TTL+53 doc fee for an automatic touring hatch with no options (wouldn't pay for mats, pinstripe and autoguard but got them anyway for 'free'). And two tanks of gas. Invoice is 18727. Paid 18500. Not a great price, but not a bad one either. The car is pretty good for the price. |
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I'm dealing with Walser Mazda in Minnesota - it's a "no haggle, one price" place, and they really mean it. I think they've got a pretty good deal, though I haven't actually made the purchase yet. I'm looking at a Grey 4 door Mazda3 S Touring, here's what it's shaping up to be: $18920 MSRP -$1500 "Walser discount" - $300 Coupon from mazda site (presented when you build a car online) - $250 "friends & family" coupon (a friend bought at this dealer) ------ $16870 (for the car, still add in TTL etc...) Seems like a good deal to me; the only thing that bums me out is there was a bit of paint scraped off one fender at some point on the lot, and while they'll fix it, it's no longer factory paint. They don't seem to want to discount for that... any thoughts?
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Replying to: sandeen (Jul 10, 2007 1:01 pm) I would write it into the agreement that you want to be satisfied with the workmanship or you will not be taking the deal. p.s. of course you know this won't be the last scrape or ding or dent but only the first. 
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Replying to: autonomous (Jul 10, 2007 1:17 pm) Of course... but I'd rather it be my ding and not some lot-jockey's.
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Replying to: sandeen (Jul 10, 2007 1:01 pm) 17,221 1,076 sales tax 55. inspection 72. plates 50. document fee 38. for some other fee 18,511,77 total Just Found the 300.00 discount for filling out a form online. So I will be using that. Thanks for that info. Is this a good price or should I wait to see if there will be other discounts? Should I ask for more of a discount or maybe have the dealership throw in a few freebies like window tint, pinstripe, oil changes, etc. I have bought other 2 cars from this dealership was hopeing for a little better discount.
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Replying to: swiffer1 (Jul 10, 2007 8:41 pm) Thanx --jjf I am seriously considering purchasing the Mazda 3 I-Touring Automatic 4 door, the only option I am getting is the Air Bag/ABS package. MSRP is 18,145 which includes a $595. destination charge. I have been quoted 17,221 1,076 sales tax 55. inspection 72. plates 50. document fee 38. for some other fee 18,511,77 total Just Found the 300.00 discount for filling out a form online. So I will be using that. Thanks for that info. Is this a good price or should I wait to see if there will be other discounts? Should I ask for more of a discount or maybe have the dealership throw in a few freebies like window tint, pinstripe, oil changes, etc. I have bought other 2 cars from this dealership was hopeing for a little better discount.
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Replying to: jfritsch (Jul 11, 2007 6:37 am) Wow, really? I haven't seen anything like that posted here. That would make a 3i touring come in at about $10k... you've actually seen such a deal? Where do you live, I may come visit.
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