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#3574 of 5092 Re: Deal for 2008 Mazda3 S Grand Touring [artz2] by jfritsch

Jun 23, 2008 (2:44 am)

Replying to: artz2 (Jun 22, 2008 8:27 pm)
Technically a ok price is about 20% above the trade in value on a year old used one (kbb.com, nada.com). Less as August passes. Prices I would give are irrelevant. Taking a number to a random mazda dealer who may be in a great area and having a great month and beating your head against the wall trying to get money off is not fruitful. (where are the counter-bids?)
 
Putting out email requests for bids to 10-20 dealers within 100-200 miles (mazda website-all prices inclusive off all dealer fees) last week of the month and getting the 2-5 that will deal bidding lower is fruitful, especially from your living room watching TV. The lowest price you can get for a given month is the lowest you can get. But you must hold the auction, seeing who may break.
 
Good luck
--jjf
 
Thank you for the figures. The car I'm shooting for is a 4 door sedan. Could you possibly give a good price for the 4 door S Grand Touring auto?

#3575 of 5092 Re: 2008 mazda i touring value [rnsmel] by rnsmel

Jun 23, 2008 (4:28 am)

Replying to: rnsmel (Jun 22, 2008 4:55 pm)
Future reference for people in WA. The dealer told me Seattle tax is 9.3% and Lynnwood is 9.2%.
 
What are the basic fees that are they add?
 
Tax, License Fee...Anything else?

#3576 of 5092 i Touring Value Ed vs value package by annasmolka

Jun 23, 2008 (2:12 pm)

Everybody,thanks for your valuable input.
 
I have another question: I'm a bit confused about the Value Edition thing.
So my understanding is that the VE comes standard with ABS and side airbags.
And the regular i Touring doesn't have those but some dealers are offering what they call "i Touring with a value package" which in other words is the ABS/SAB/SAC package. So what would be the difference between the VE and the regular i Touring with value package? Anything I should watch out for?
And how much of a difference in price should I expect?
 
Thanks again!!
AS

#3577 of 5092 Mazda 3 i touring value by rnsmel

Jun 23, 2008 (2:36 pm)

Going today to purchase my vehicle if things go according to plan.
 
2008 mazda 3 i touring value in metro gray mica/black
standard/no options
 
price 16,262.81
doc fee 49.00
tax 1512.44
license 125.75
total $17,950 otd
 
thanks again everyone for your responses!

#3578 of 5092 Re: Deal for 2008 Mazda3 S Grand Touring [artz2] by sharkie21

Jun 23, 2008 (4:38 pm)

Replying to: artz2 (Jun 21, 2008 9:40 pm)
Hey Artz,
 
I'm also in the atlanta region. Perhaps we can work together to get a better deal.
 
Send me an email at sharkie21yahoo.com

#3579 of 5092 Good price to buy? by isabel70

Jun 23, 2008 (5:54 pm)

Hi, all. Looking for feedback please! In Allentown, PA:
  
2008.5 Mazda3
S Touring /Auto/ Sedan 4-door.
Only option is the moonroof/6 CD.
Dealer's price is $19,990 plus tax/title/tags.
  
It seems to match up with the prices on CR/Edmunds but if the 2009's are coming out in 3 mos or so, should I be holding out for lower?
Thanks!

#3580 of 5092 Re: Good price to buy? [isabel70] by jfritsch

Jun 24, 2008 (10:20 am)

Replying to: isabel70 (Jun 23, 2008 5:54 pm)
If that is a msrp 20800 (manufacturers sticker price) or so car 1000 off isn't much. We're talking about the low 18's or better in that case.
 
Good luck
--jjf
 
Hi, all. Looking for feedback please! In Allentown, PA:
   
2008.5 Mazda3
S Touring /Auto/ Sedan 4-door.
Only option is the moonroof/6 CD.
Dealer's price is $19,990 plus tax/title/tags.
   
It seems to match up with the prices on CR/Edmunds but if the 2009's are coming out in 3 mos or so, should I be holding out for lower?
Thanks!

#3581 of 5092 Bought 08.5 Mazda s GT - AT by sharkie21

Jun 24, 2008 (5:35 pm)

Just bought my mazda today in Atlanta!
 
2008.5 Mazda s GT 4dr sdn - Automatic
-moonroof/bose speaker
-satelite radio
 
zoom zoom!
 
Artz! If you want info send me an email look up a few post. I get a referral bonus of $100 if you buy a car!

#3582 of 5092 Price check on a 2008.5 s touring 5dr auto by kruzerman

Jun 24, 2008 (7:21 pm)

I have a dealer i have been going back and forth on a price and here is the final offer. That is if they don't try and go back on their offer again. I'm in Maryland and the taxes are 6%. This seems like a good offer. The hatchbacks seem in short supply around here unless you want the GT with everything or a manual transmission. I have a feeling this deal is going to go south because the initial offer from the dealer included freight but subsequent offers have said it wasn't included. They were trying hard to get me to agree to the offers without the freight included. If i had done that i would have ended up paying more than the initial offer!
 
price $16,845.00
moonroof $765.00
freight $650.00
ttl b4 ttf $18,260.00
taxes $1,095.60
registration $225.00
dealer fee $100.00
OTD $19,680.60
 
Color is storm blue and there are no other options than the moonroof and automatic trans.
Thanks.

#3583 of 5092 Re: Bought 08.5 Mazda s GT - AT [sharkie21] by adonisjev

Jun 24, 2008 (10:24 pm)

Replying to: sharkie21 (Jun 24, 2008 5:35 pm)
Hi, I am getting 2008 Mazda 3 i-touring value automatic (with moon roof and 6 disc package) for $17,000 + tax + DMV charges... is this a good deal?? If anyone has got their i-touring value recently, please advise !!! Smile

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