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#3367 of 4324 Just got my Mazda 3 i Sport by trekker56 Feb 17, 2008 (3:52 pm)
A VW Passat 2.0T owner I needed to get a 2nd commuter car so went for a vanilla Mazda 3 i Sport 2.0L Manual with   - Air conditioning - ABS package - Black Mica   $13454 + TT for $14.2K out the door. Good deal?   Trekker
#3368 of 4324 3 S manual GT with moon/bose/cd by clanolear Feb 19, 2008 (5:26 pm)
I was given a price of 19,995 plus 240 doc fees (gotta love them). Doesn't include reg and taxes, but sounds like a good deal for a 2008 grand touring with the bose/moon package.   I am still debating between 3 and civic, but has anyone gotten a deal better than this?   Seems like a good deal to me. Any thoughts? Replies to this message: igozoomzoom (Feb 19, 2008 7:11 pm)
#3369 of 4324 Re: 3 S manual GT with moon/bose/cd [clanolear] by igozoomzoom Feb 19, 2008 (7:11 pm)
Replying to: clanolear (Feb 19, 2008 5:26 pm) The car you describe stickers for about $22k, so the quote of $20k sounds like a pretty good deal. In my area (Atlanta) they don't discount GT models very much (if any). I also noticed that Mazda is offering special APRs- 1.9% for 36 months or 4.9% for 60 months.   Two years ago, I was in the same situation- trying to decide between the Mazda3 and Civic. After driving them back to back, the Mazda3 won me over. The handling and power (over the Civic EX) were a big factor. Originally, I was only considering the sedan, but I ended up going with the 5-door and haven't regretted that choice one bit.   The Civic Si Sedan hadn't been introduced yet when I was shopping in 12/05. It's the only Civic that compares with the driving dynamics of the MZ3. If leather is important to you, you can't get an Si with it....just an EX with those dorky 16-inch wheels.   You can't really go wrong with either car. I've owned nine other cars prior to the Mazda and they were all Hondas (including two Acuras). All great cars, but Hondas just aren't much fun to drive anymore.
#3370 of 4324 Help with Mazda3 Hatchback Sport S Manual Price by calguitar Feb 21, 2008 (11:57 am)
Hello,   This is my first post in the forum. I'm planning to purchase a new 2008 Mazda3 Hatchback Sport S with Manual transmission in Crystal White. The best price I have so far is from a dealer who told me (email) that they would beat $19,000 Out-the-Door (which was a price I got from another dealer). The car is the base model but comes with two accessories: back bumper guard ($50 value??) and wheel locks ($50 value??). i understand that whites cost about $200 more usually. Please let me know what you guys think of the price and also any advice with purchasing this car (haggle more?, ask for accessories??, etc).   Also we're financing it 60months and 4.9%APR.   Thank you in advance. Replies to this message: jfritsch (Feb 22, 2008 9:28 am)
#3371 of 4324 Re: Help with Mazda3 Hatchback Sport S Manual Price [calguitar] by jfritsch Feb 22, 2008 (9:28 am)
Replying to: calguitar (Feb 21, 2008 11:57 am) OTD prices aren't very descriptive..to evaluate your deal.   What is the sticker price?   What are the taxes? ($100-$1700 depending on state)   What are all fees? (dealer doc and prep, title etc.)   If other sources (banks, credit unions etc) can match or beat 4.9 percent that isn't worth much from mazda.   good luck --jjf
#3372 of 4324 08 I touring by travis64 Feb 22, 2008 (7:05 pm)
I got a offer of 2008 I touring 2.0 auto for 17250 before taxes...I'm going to wait till they get a I touring value stormy blue.what do you think a fair offer is?1700?thanks Replies to this message: rag326 (Feb 24, 2008 1:56 am)
#3373 of 4324 Re: 08 I touring [travis64] by rag326 Feb 24, 2008 (1:56 am)
Replying to: travis64 (Feb 22, 2008 7:05 pm) Two days ago, I bought the car you first described in black, with the optional abs package. My out-the-door price was $16,896, and I had a trade in, so I ended up paying 400 less. I don't have the price breakdown in front of me this very second but I can post that later. I don't know where in the country you're located, but anyone near Lakeland, FL should absolutely check out Lakeland Automall. Ask for Reggie McNeal. He truly played no games and was incredibly fair. Aside from that, I was fielding offers all day and may or may not have been able to get an even better deal than that, but after dealing with Toyota for two months and getting the run around, I ended up in a position where I absolutely needed to buy because my car was all but dead--so I made a decision and drove to Lakeland. DEFINITELY get quotes via the internet, and CALL THEM after the initial quotes, let them know you have better offers, ask if they can beat the others, and request a copy of a purchase order or price breakdown. They'll e-mail you in minutes and you can get the lowest price quickly this way. Good luck!
#3374 of 4324 Shipping time by gordonwd Feb 25, 2008 (8:28 am)
Replying to: autonomous (Feb 12, 2008 7:18 pm) Our 2008.5 5-door GT was built on Feb. 14. Anyone have an idea how long it will take to get to our dealership in the Detroit area?
#3375 of 4324 Quick responses REALLY appreciated, re: mazda3 s sport auto purchase by novader Feb 26, 2008 (8:52 pm)
Went to a dealership where I spotted a used '07 (w/ warranty) Mazda3 s Sport Auto with 4000 miles on it, listed for $19,995, only extras on it was a moonroof. I am wondering what I should come at them with for a price. Reading this forum I've seen two guidelines I could go by, being 1) $1500 off the '08 invoice and 2) 15-20% more than the kbb value of an '06.   Seeing what others have gotten for their '08s i was considering low $16,000s, but is this much too low of an offer? I feel insecure, this being my first solo car-buying experience and $4000 seems like a large jump. So, what is it that you think? Also, I saw an ad for an '07, all the same except 7500 miles on it and no moonroof for $15,998. Should I check into that and use it as leverage?   All comment are very much so appreicate, especially since I am on a major time crunch and need to purchase something by this weekend.
#3376 of 4324 After 4 years or reading about the 3..... by clanolear Feb 27, 2008 (5:24 am)
Red Mazda 3 S, Grand Touring with manual tran. Price minus registration and taxes was 20,300 Comes with Bose/CD/moon, wheel locks and all weather mats. Think msrp is 21,965.   I am very happy with the price and with the overall purchasing process at the dealership on route 9 in Shrewsbury, MA - I won't mention names since I am not sure if I can do that here, but will review the dealership on this site separately. Very easy transaction - no push for add-ons. Overall very satisfied.   Decided over the Civic for a few reasons (some minor, but....) 1) More fun to drive (hope mgp is still acceptable) 2) minor - better overall visibility - hard to back Civic up (and I back into garage so I want to see if kids or dog are back there) 3) Steering wheel on Civic only had two spokes (is that the word) and it just didn't feel as comfy as I'm not a 3 and 9 hands driver. 4) Better options   I still think that the Civic is a good car - not bashing it at all. Just preferred the 3.   Good luck to all.

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