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#4418 of 5105 2010 Mazda3 HB s Sport w/ moonroof CD/Bose pkg by crashburn07

Mar 05, 2010 (5:34 pm)

Just picked it up last Saturday. BEAUTIFUL hot car. It has the 2.5L 6-speed manual in gunmetal blue. Unless I have bad info...MSRP on this package is $20,935, Invoice is $19,505 and Dealer Cost is $18,664. I paid $19,265 BEFORE the $500 Mazda rebate. There is 60mo. 0% interest, and a three month payment deferment. The total price package (with taxes/tags and B.S. dealer fee is $19,931 OUT THE DOOR. I actually had a different dealer commit to $300 less, but they messed with me on the delivery date and I got impatient Still liking my deal and LOVING my HB! Thanks to S.T. at NuCar Mazda in New Castle, Delaware!!!

#4419 of 5105 s sport by leah732

Mar 09, 2010 (1:25 pm)

Can anyone report on buying experiences in the Washington, DC metro area? I'm looking at the S Sport Sedan with sunroof and bose sound system.
 
Anyone purchased this trim? What's the best I can get for this car?

#4420 of 5105 Re: s sport [leah732] by crashburn07

Mar 09, 2010 (2:22 pm)

Replying to: leah732 (Mar 09, 2010 1:25 pm)
leah,
 
I recently purchased the same trim package and checked out a few in your area. if you write me at envman at udel dot edu, i will give you the dealership and contact info. they gave me by FAR the best offer out there!

#4421 of 5105 ...reading tea leaves and questions by josephandrews2

Mar 09, 2010 (7:56 pm)

The '10 Mazda was introduced when...late spring-early summer '09?
 
(1) Does anyone have any idea about when the '11's will be on the market?
 
(2) I like everything about the GT (Grand Touring) except the 2.5L...prefer the gas mileage on the 2.0. Any chance that Mazda would make the 2.0 available on the GT in '11...or make options that are now only available on the GT...available on the T in '11?
 
(3) I've looked at most of the posts in this thread relating to the '10 Mazda 3. I'm wondering if posters here have any predictions about upcoming future incentives on the '10 Mazda 3. In particular, I would like to know if there will be any incentives for those who come with their own financing...(in lieu of this month's zero interest for 60 months)
 
Thanks for a wonderful resource...it seems to me that reading the posts leads me to believe that $1,000 below invoice is, historically...a reasonably good price for most Mazda 2010 3's. In summary, toward the July-August months of this year...will that number ($1,000) increase?
 
Thanks again.

#4422 of 5105 Re: s sport [leah732] by igozoomzoom

Mar 10, 2010 (8:12 pm)

Replying to: leah732 (Mar 09, 2010 1:25 pm)
According to Edmunds TMV, CarsDirect and TrueCar.com, a 2010 Mazda3 s Sport 4-door with 6-speed manual and Moonroof/6CD/Bose package-
 
MSRP- $21,185
Invoice- $19,788
BEST DEAL- from $19,494 (TrueCar) to $20,236 (Edmunds TMV)
 
Using the Inventory Search tool on Mazda's website, I found 20 with the specs you want (s Sport 4-door, 6MT, Bose/Moonroof) within 100 miles of DC. Velocity Red is the most plentiful color (6 of the 20) followed by Graphite with Black interior and Black with Black interior (3 of each). You may be able to negotiate better deals on the easier to find colors. There's only one Copper Red and two Crystal White Pearl models, one with Black and one with Dune interior. If the dealer knows they've got the only one of a certain configuration (color/options combo) within 100 miles, it won't be as easy to haggle on the price...
 
The exception to the last statement is if the car has been sitting on the dealer's lot longer than others. If you can determine that it has been sitting for longer than most/all of the others on the lot, you're in a very good spot to negotiate a great deal!

#4423 of 5105 Re: ...reading tea leaves and questions [josephandrews2] by igozoomzoom

Mar 10, 2010 (9:02 pm)

Replying to: josephandrews2 (Mar 09, 2010 7:56 pm)
The '10 Mazda was introduced when...late spring-early summer '09?
  
(1) Does anyone have any idea about when the '11's will be on the market?
 
The 2010 model was introduced earlier in the year than the normal early fall (Sept/Oct, give or take a month) model year change. It's a common practice for a redesigned model. The 2009 model had an abbreviated model year as a result. Most likely, the 2011 will be released in the fall making the 2010 model year longer than 12 months.
  
(2) I like everything about the GT (Grand Touring) except the 2.5L...prefer the gas mileage on the 2.0. Any chance that Mazda would make the 2.0 available on the GT in '11...or make options that are now only available on the GT...available on the T in '11?
 
The idea of an 'i Grand Touring 4-door" with the same engine as the 'i Touring' but the some/most of the 's Grand Touring' features could be very appealing, in my opinion. Apparently, Mazda doesn't agree; I doubt we'll see a 2.0L GT model unless gas prices rise to $5/gallon again!
 
From the introduction of the 2004 Mazda3, the 5-door has never been offered with the 2.0L engine in the U.S. Canada and numerous other markets could get a 2.0L 5-door (and still can in the 2010), but for us the larger, less economical 2.3L and now 2.5L engines are mandatory if we want the hatchback bodystyle!
  
(3) I've looked at most of the posts in this thread relating to the '10 Mazda 3. I'm wondering if posters here have any predictions about upcoming future incentives on the '10 Mazda 3. In particular, I would like to know if there will be any incentives for those who come with their own financing...(in lieu of this month's zero interest for 60 months)
  
Thanks for a wonderful resource...it seems to me that reading the posts leads me to believe that $1,000 below invoice is, historically...a reasonably good price for most Mazda 2010 3's. In summary, toward the July-August months of this year...will that number ($1,000) increase?
 
The deals on remaining 2010 models are almost certain to get sweeter once the 2011 models are sitting next to them on dealer lots! The 2009 models had unprecedented cash incentives to clear out the remainder of the the 'old' design. The incentives offered will be relative to how many 2010 models still remain at the release of the 2011.

#4424 of 5105 Re: ...reading tea leaves and questions [igozoomzoom] by josephandrews2

Mar 10, 2010 (10:27 pm)

Replying to: igozoomzoom (Mar 10, 2010 9:02 pm)
...now that is a well-thought out answer, Mr. I. G. Zoom! Thanks. Now I need to figure out what to do...

#4425 of 5105 Re: s sport [igozoomzoom] by crashburn07

Mar 11, 2010 (1:58 am)

Replying to: igozoomzoom (Mar 10, 2010 8:12 pm)
Great info igozoomzoom...
 
Castle Mazda in Silver Springs was great in working with me. I went back to them no less than three times with offers/counters and they obliged each time. It really helps to get documented offers (e-mail, faxed or hard copy in hand) from other area dealers and work them down. I was able to get them below $18,500 (excl. T/T) on a 2010 Mazda3 HB s Sport, 6-spd manual, gunmetal blue, with the moon roof/CD/Bose pkg. When they could not do the delivery on the Saturday we originally agreed upon (supposedly due to a hangup getting the vehicle from another dealer), they were willing to give me a rental (their expense) while I delivered my trade-in to them on that Saturday and then they offered to deliver the Mazda3 to my home that Monday! The surreal part of this is that I live 90 miles away!!! Now, what dealer out there is going to do that for you? Anyone who reads this and isn't willing to travel up to 90 miles to check out Castle Mazda either is lazy, crazy or doesn't care about how much money they spend.

#4426 of 5105 Re: s sport [crashburn07] by josephandrews2

Mar 11, 2010 (8:28 am)

Replying to: crashburn07 (Mar 11, 2010 1:58 am)
I want to be sure of what you're saying, crashburn...
 
Your vehicle (for which you negotiated a price under $18,500)...when I throw your data (5 Dr HB s Sport, manual transmission, moonroof/CD package)...into the Edmunds TMV...I get $20,255 as the Invoice.
 
Am I right? Meaning you negotiated $1750 under invoice?
 
Can you verify this for me, please?
 
Thanks.">

#4427 of 5105 Mazda3 HB for 23K by seaurchin

Mar 13, 2010 (9:44 pm)

Ok bought last week Mazda3 Hatchback, liquid silver metallic, with auto tranny, Moonroof/Bose package.
 
MSRP $24,945
 
Paid $23,123+around 2K in taxes, $75 Doc Fees, Title $145, and $12 NYS tire tax.
 
OTD $25,355, also got 0% financing for 4 years.
 
Got it at Westchester Mazda, salesman was Blake. Inventory was OK, about 20 cars on the lot, you probably will not find EXACTLY what you want with the color you want, but they car probably will be there.
 
First went to Smith Cairns Mazda, they would not take anything off, salesman said out right i do not care what Edmunds says, i will not give you their price. We walked out and he did not try to stop us. (No hard feelings, its a business)
 
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So far i have to say that maybe because it is a Hatch Back, maybe they are all like this, but back seat is some what small and is hard getting in to. If you are a young guy/gal no problem, but an older person (Mom) may find it a little difficult getting in to.
 
Leather is great, car feels, handles good, looks great. Didn't get any girls yet, but Mazda never really promised that.

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