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#735 of 4327 Re: 2004 VS 2005 [kyfdx] by mazda6s Aug 20, 2004 (8:44 am)
Replying to: kyfdx (Aug 20, 2004 7:34 am) ... plus $2000 in worthless dealer packs.
#736 of 4327 mdaffron/z71bill by bunk1968 Aug 20, 2004 (10:11 am)
Thank you. I asked about dates on the A/C issue because so many have suggested that only the early production models have problems with the A/C?   I never really thought about the value in waiting for the '05'. I just thought that it was best to get a great deal on an '04' at the end of the year. If all things work out, I plan on keeping this car for quite a while and what z71bill says seems to make sense. I know that right now Mazda will offer me $500 off because my current vehicle is a Mazda and I wonder if they will keep that offer on the '05's? I also wonder if there will be a horsepower change in the '05's? It would not make sense to me that Mazda would make a higher horsepower 3 so early on unless it was a Mazdaspeed. I guess that I really don't know what kind of deal would justify not waiting for an '05' and if the '05's have the A/C problem solved...? I know it is purely speculation, but I am thinking that the '05's are going to be raised in price at least $500 and that Mazda will not give me the $500 discount for owner loyalty with an '05' and that the '04's are going to be discounted at least $1500, so what do you do with all that? Well, thanks everyone for your input.
#737 of 4327 04 vs 05 by birdman579 Aug 20, 2004 (3:09 pm)
Actually, resale value is actually a wash unless there's a major redesign. Here's why... if you buy an 04, when its time to sell, the car will have low mileage for its year so you'll get a mileage bonus. If you buy an early 05, you'll have a relatively high mileage and get a mileage deduction. The low mileage bonus on the 04 will essentially offset any penalty for being an older model year vehicle. What does this tell you? Buy the car when its the right time at the right price. Only you know the answer to those 2 questions. Replies to this message: eaglewings (Aug 27, 2004 3:52 pm)
#738 of 4327 by neomonkey Aug 20, 2004 (7:24 pm)
I've been waiting to get a 2005 for a year now. I will get the Carbon Grey sedan GT GFX loaded. Wait for the new colors in 05. They'd set you aprt from all the tit greys of 2004.
#739 of 4327 The fine print by z71bill Aug 20, 2004 (8:00 pm)
You are right - the fine print says -    "one only"   That always means that even though the ad came out on Friday they sold that one car on Tuesday. The point is - dealers are starting to offer some deep discounts on the 2004 models - the 2005's are coming and no dealer wants to have a lot full of 2004's. Now is a great time to get a good deal - prices should be coming down + the selection is still OK. By The middle of October you may be able to get a lower price on a 2004 - but your choice will be the white 2.0L with no AC or a red hatch that has a dent in the side.   birdman579   Low mileage on a 2 - 3 year old - I would agree -but after 6-7 years if a car has a few thousand less miles is has a very small impact on trade in value. Think about it - a 1996 Mazda Protege has a trade in value of less than $2,000 - if it has 78,000 miles or 86,000 miles how much difference does it make? Maybe $50.
#740 of 4327 Re: Mazda3 I S-Plan [tommyj49] by tora9 Aug 21, 2004 (3:37 am)
Replying to: tommyj49 (Aug 04, 2004 9:25 am) What is the S plan? Do family members of a Ford employee get the same discount?   Are you still eligible for rebates on the '04s with the S plan?   Anyone have any ideas? Replies to this message: brett65 (Aug 26, 2004 9:22 am)
#741 of 4327 Other colors by tora9 Aug 21, 2004 (5:12 am)
Here in NC, you can get a 3 in SHIMMERING SAND. Anyone seen any other colors not listed on the mazdausa site?
#742 of 4327 SE Michigan Dealership by brett65 Aug 26, 2004 (9:14 am)
Does anyone have knowledge of a Mazda dealership in this area that you would recommend? Any help is appreciated. Thanks
#743 of 4327 Re: Mazda3 I S-Plan [tora9] by brett65 Aug 26, 2004 (9:22 am)
Replying to: tora9 (Aug 21, 2004 3:37 am) The S plan is Mazda's equivalent to Ford's A and Z plan, and yes Ford family members are eligible. I would think you are eligible for any rebates on top of this, but I don't know this for a fact.
#744 of 4327 Re: 04 vs 05 [birdman579] by eaglewings Aug 27, 2004 (3:52 pm)
Replying to: birdman579 (Aug 20, 2004 3:09 pm) You make a good point about lower mileage for the 04 model. Another good point mentioned by someone else is that if you plan on keeping your car for 7 or more years, the blue book value isn't going to show a lot of difference between the 04 and 05 model.   So, bottom, line, if the price is right for an 04 model, go for it. Some people do not seem to find the A/C that much of a problem. Different climatic region and different personal tolerance for environmental comfort?

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