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#3613 of 4314 2008.5 mazda3 i touring value(automatic) by shawn89 Jul 22, 2008 (7:03 pm)
Hi guys, need a little help. What is a good price on this car in texas? I am looking to buy one and just wanted your guys opinions. Thanks
#3614 of 4314 Re: 2008 Mazda 3 iTouring VE or S Touring Auto [xmom] by tgeorges Jul 23, 2008 (11:33 am)
Replying to: xmom (Jul 21, 2008 10:16 am) I live in metro Atlanta, too (Roswell) but went over to Jim Ellis Mazda in Marietta to get a 2008 3 i Touring automatic (not the i Touring Value - so mine does not have 17" wheels, ABS, or side airbags). It was technically a "used" vehicle, but had only 75 miles on it as it was an unused dealer loaner. As a certified pre-owned, it had an 8 year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty and the remainder of the 3/36,000 bumper to bumper. I paid $14,988 for it. There are about 4 more on that lot in the same boat so to speak - new, but really certified pre-owned. I know there's at least one other at that price, and a couple others for $1000 more.   My experience was great. This is the very first foreign car I've ever owned, and I picked it based on reliability, performance, value, and how well it "fit" me and my situation.   I know that there are i Touring Values running into the $16K and $17K but my goal was $15k or under and so far I couldn't be happier.   My son, of course, wanted the RX-8 that was on the lot for $15,988. I almost got it.   -Tom Replies to this message: kingpcgeek (Jul 23, 2008 12:59 pm)
#3615 of 4314 Re: 2008 Mazda 3 iTouring VE or S Touring Auto [tgeorges] by kingpcgeek Jul 23, 2008 (12:59 pm)
Replying to: tgeorges (Jul 23, 2008 11:33 am) My son, of course, wanted the RX-8 that was on the lot for $15,988. I almost got it.   I test drove one a couple of years ago. What a blast to drive, but lousy gas mileage and from what I hear loves to use about a quart of oil every other fill up. Reason I didn't buy it? My wife's legs were too cramped with her purse on the floor in the passenger seat.
#3616 of 4314 Ready to purchase Mazda3 by missh Jul 24, 2008 (8:04 am)
I've been negotiating a deal on the vehicle below and here is what I've been offered:   Mazda3, sport, hatch, auto - $17,765 (including destination); no other options   add process fee $359 add T,T,L   I've been talking with about five dealers altogether. Two of the five have told me that they can't match nor beat this price. I have two others agreeing to match it.   However, I've been really wanting to get the sport model with the additional option of the sunroof/6-CD and I'm willing to pay invoice price of $765 on top of $17,765 which would bring total to about $18,500. So far I've got one dealer willing to sell for $18,980, but no one else is offering lower.   I'm trying to decide if this is good deal...any ideas?? Replies to this message: mizzoumazda (Jul 24, 2008 8:13 am) missh (Jul 24, 2008 12:50 pm) mizzoumazda (Jul 24, 2008 4:08 pm) and 1 more...
#3617 of 4314 Re: Ready to purchase Mazda3 [missh] by mizzoumazda Jul 24, 2008 (8:13 am)
Replying to: missh (Jul 24, 2008 8:04 am) I don't get it with these fees. I mean a price is either a price or it isn't ("price" + fee = price), so I don't know why dealers play this game. Replies to this message: missh (Jul 24, 2008 12:50 pm) mizzoumazda (Jul 24, 2008 4:08 pm) jfritsch (Jul 25, 2008 5:55 am)
#3618 of 4314 Re: Ready to purchase Mazda3 [mizzoumazda] by missh Jul 24, 2008 (12:50 pm)
Replying to: mizzoumazda (Jul 24, 2008 8:13 am) I don't get it either. Previous to my negotiations with Mazda, I had been seriously considering the Nissan Versa. Believe it or not, one of the Nissan dealers added on $499 "processing fee." In all of my experiences, the lowest "process fee" I've been quoted is $99. It really seems to vary. Is this fee something that can be negotiated?? Replies to this message: mizzoumazda (Jul 24, 2008 4:08 pm) jfritsch (Jul 25, 2008 5:55 am)
#3619 of 4314 Re: Ready to purchase Mazda3 [missh] by mizzoumazda Jul 24, 2008 (4:08 pm)
Replying to: missh (Jul 24, 2008 12:50 pm) Well, of course, but just remember, that unless the dealer can tell you this "fee" is something he has to pay to somebody else, it is simply part of the price he is setting (as opposed to destination charge, which, because all dealers pay it, should already be built into the price), and this fee is part of what you are paying to him.   If it is a "doc fee," I don't know how that works there, but here in Illinois, it is capped (I think at $150), and they all charge it, but at least it is a given amount. Replies to this message: jfritsch (Jul 25, 2008 5:55 am)
#3620 of 4314 Re: Ready to purchase Mazda3 [mizzoumazda] by jfritsch Jul 25, 2008 (5:55 am)
Replying to: mizzoumazda (Jul 24, 2008 4:08 pm) The fee is to drop on exhausted walk ins (people with no or few competitive bids) and get another 499 out of them.. Their existence at a dealership may speak for how successful they are at dropping it on buyers in their area. Get 10-20 bids end of month (last week) via email inclusive of all dealer fees, destination, title (and possibly taxes for your county and state) Lowest price otd wins. Usually 10-20 solicitations will produce 2-4 that really need to sell a car. Sometimes the doc fee is printed on the form for a dealership, and they really need to "charge" it to everyone, but with competitive phone bids while munching chips on your couch they can just reduce their otd bid.   A bid of 18000 and change is lousy for the 19500 sport hatch auto.They're usually selling for 16500 or so this time of year with all doc and delivery fees. If stocks are low maybe you can work them the last few days of the month.   The mazda6 i sport value edition sedan hatch 5dr is rare around here (msrp 22400 instead of 21250 for the reg sedan) but it is a hatch in sedans clothing (indistinguishable from the normal 6 sedan)and has a huge hatch you could load a refrigerator in, and sexy as hell. Make sure none of these are available in the 17000 or less range before going with the 3 hatch. Take the normal utility of a 3 hatch and double it for this one. Very underrated. (except in japan where they sell like the dickens) Only hatch sedan available.Check it out.   Good luck   --jjf
#3621 of 4314 Navigation by ylz Jul 27, 2008 (6:46 am)
Hello all. Would someone who owns a 2008 Mazda 3 WITH Nav, please comment on this. It is an accurate navigation system? It is tedious to use with that controller next to the shifter? I know it may not be worth the price but I like the clean look of a nav system in a car but I need some feedback on THIS particular nav. Please help. Thanks.
#3622 of 4314 Re: Help Please!!! Trade in Vs. OTD price [jfritsch] by rodiddy Jul 29, 2008 (5:29 pm)
Replying to: jfritsch (Jul 13, 2008 5:16 am) First, I should state that I live in Florida: 6% taxes. With alot of the input from this forum I was able to get an idea about decent deals on the M3 Hatchback. However, I need a sanity check. Please tell me if I'm giving too much or too little for the following proposal:   My 2005 Audi A4 1.8t: KBB:Excellent $16,825 to really Good $15,865 condition + $2000 OTD for a   2008 Mazda3 Hatchback Sport w/ leather seats

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