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I can get a "new" 07 Speed3 S with no options (which is what I want) for $21K. Is this a good deal?
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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
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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. |
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Replying to: chrisneglia (Mar 06, 2008 5:07 am)
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Replying to: jjanders (Mar 06, 2008 10:40 am) |
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I recently bought a Mazda 3 08 Sport automatic. I got a very good price on it and had done my homework to be aware of most dealer fees that I might be charged. I figured tax/title/tag fees were not determined by the dealer. I was charged a $66 fee and told to just pick up my tags when my letter arrived in the mail. When I got to the tax office in GA, I realized that I had been charged a $66 fee for what is an $18 service. The rest ($48) is an "administrative fee" charged by the dealer. This was NOT explained to me when I bought the car. New tags cost me an additional $20. The amount, granted, is not a large one at all but on principle, I feel cheated for having been given the impression that those were the fees charged by the GA tax office. Please read your buyer's order carefully and ask the dealer what the title/tag fee includes explicitly. Don't agree to anything else. This was at Mazda Roswell. I came away a rather happy customer originally but this small scam has really left a bad taste in my mouth.
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Replying to: prof31 (Mar 07, 2008 1:35 pm) The way to avoid that problem is to negotiate an Out the Door(OTD) price. When I buy a car I determine the price I want to pay for the car(less the reasonable value of my trade, if any), the applicable sales tax, and any registration fees. I tell the salesperson that I am only interested in an OTD price. That way there are no surprises. The only number on the sales contract I care amount is the amount I will have to write the check for- the bottom line OTD figure. |
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Replying to: pciskowski (Mar 05, 2008 5:03 pm) --jjf I can get a "new" 07 Speed3 S with no options (which is what I want) for $21K. Is this a good deal? |
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Replying to: prof31 (Mar 07, 2008 1:35 pm) If you didn't get at least $2000 or so off the msrp, exclusive of financing you possibly left $300 or so there too. Regardless, letting $48 spoil your day is downright dumb. It is among the more reasonable fees dealers charge. Lifes too short. Enjoy the car man! --jjf recently bought a Mazda 3 08 Sport automatic. I got a very good price on it and had done my homework to be aware of most dealer fees that I might be charged. I figured tax/title/tag fees were not determined by the dealer. I was charged a $66 fee and told to just pick up my tags when my letter arrived in the mail. When I got to the tax office in GA, I realized that I had been charged a $66 fee for what is an $18 service. The rest ($48) is an "administrative fee" charged by the dealer. This was NOT explained to me when I bought the car. New tags cost me an additional $20. The amount, granted, is not a large one at all but on principle, I feel cheated for having been given the impression that those were the fees charged by the GA tax office. Please read your buyer's order carefully and ask the dealer what the title/tag fee includes explicitly. Don't agree to anything else. This was at Mazda Roswell. I came away a rather happy customer originally but this small scam has really left a bad taste in my mouth. |
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