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3615 messages, Last post on Jul 23, 2008 at 1:59 PM
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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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| Hi. I've just been quoted a price of $16,305 (including dest. fees) for a new 2008 Mazda3 I Touring manual, with moonroof, side airbags and upgraded CD. MSRP is $18,175. Do you think that's a good deal? | |
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Replying to: prof31 (Mar 07, 2008 1:35 pm) is this bad?
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getting a 5 door, not quite sure of model yet. For on 08, where are these deals happending? is it at invoice? below invoice? was looking at honda and was getting offers for new 08 accords at or very near invoice and this car is not as popular. please advise???? thanks
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Replying to: jrkfla (Mar 20, 2008 5:57 am) Good luck --jjf |
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Replying to: travis64 (Mar 12, 2008 12:13 pm) How did I do?
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Replying to: travis64 (Mar 21, 2008 2:29 pm) --jjf
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