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#3373 of 3654 Re: 08 I touring [travis64] by rag326 Feb 24, 2008 (2:56 am)
Replying to: travis64 (Feb 22, 2008 8:05 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 3654 Shipping time by gordonwd Feb 25, 2008 (9:28 am)
Replying to: autonomous (Feb 12, 2008 8:18 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 3654 Quick responses REALLY appreciated, re: mazda3 s sport auto purchase by novader Feb 26, 2008 (9:52 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 3654 After 4 years or reading about the 3..... by clanolear Feb 27, 2008 (6:24 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.
#3377 of 3654 Price for 2007 Speed3 by pciskowski Mar 05, 2008 (5:03 pm)
I can get a "new" 07 Speed3 S with no options (which is what I want) for $21K. Is this a good deal? Replies to this message: jfritsch (Mar 08, 2008 3:19 pm)
#3378 of 3654 Here is what I payed for my 08 M3 Sport Hatch.... by chrisneglia Mar 06, 2008 (5:07 am)
Black Mica, tried to get my wife to go for the Aurora Blue, but its her car tho I get stuck with another black vehicle upkeep (have a black Tacoma)   Water under the bridge now no matter good deal or not.   3.9% for 60 months stick...finally last time I had a stick was 1995! moon roof package pin stripe (may take off) stupid a$$ paint prep mats 2 free oil changes....who hoo...should have asked for 12..lol.   Price with destination charge $17264.32 Replies to this message: jjanders (Mar 06, 2008 10:40 am) chrisneglia (Mar 06, 2008 5:09 pm)
#3379 of 3654 Mazda 3 s hatch auto - price paid... by novader Mar 06, 2008 (6:48 am)
So, I ended up deciding on a mazda 3 s (hatchback) touring automatic with moonroof/6disc cd changer, 2007 used with 4000 miles on it, in a disgusting red color, but walked out paying $16,500+399admin fee = $16,899 OTD (+ttl), so I was happy despite the red.   The other offers I got from competing dealerships just didn't seem to much compare:   1) new '07 (100mi) silver hatchback sport auto with moon and 6cd= $17,700+499admin fee = $18199 OTD; 2) new '08 whatever color hatchback sport auto with moon and 6cd = 18500+399 admin fee = $18,899 OTD.   Hope this helps.
#3380 of 3654 Re: Here is what I payed for my 08 M3 Sport Hatch.... [chrisneglia] by jjanders Mar 06, 2008 (10:40 am)
Replying to: chrisneglia (Mar 06, 2008 5:07 am) $1000 below invoice?!? Hmm.... Replies to this message: chrisneglia (Mar 06, 2008 5:09 pm)
#3382 of 3654 Re: Here is what I payed for my 08 M3 Sport Hatch.... [jjanders] by chrisneglia Mar 06, 2008 (5:09 pm)
Replying to: jjanders (Mar 06, 2008 10:40 am) Got a quote for 16,060 for the same car from dealer2 but not in colors my wife wanted and no sun roof. Per the email/quote MSRP 18560, or $2500 off. Dealer 1 internet manager already gave me $2000 off if I purchased one that evening along with the financing. Told them to match it as I didnt care about the sun roof. They did. Emailing/internet sales is great!....Chris

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