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Re: My new Mazda3--two month report [spy_hunter]
by raydahs
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Sep 07, 2004 (7:45 am)
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Replying to: spy_hunter (Sep 07, 2004 5:04 am)
Hey Justin, you did the right thing by going down South. Being a resident of S.D. for 8 years now, I can tell you that Cush has that same reputation across their whole product line. My neighbor across the street is a retired Ford Engineer and recently purchased a RX-8. He qualifies for the S-plan pricing but had to drive all the way up to Irvine to receive it.
I don't know what part of the county you're in, but as of 9-1, Hoehn in Carlsbad is the newest dealer in S.D. They have a very good reputation for customer service and will be sharing the service bay with Acura. My neighbor was very pleased to hear that, in case he should have warranty issues. They also accept S-plan pricing.
By the way, how did your A/C work this past weekend?
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Best Recent Price?
by ntruroman
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Sep 08, 2004 (7:59 am)
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I'm looking at a 2004 3 wagon with leather and the CD/Moonroof options. I'd appreciate anyone out there who has purchased recently offering up the price they paid.
Thanks.
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by foxm30
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Sep 08, 2004 (5:23 pm)
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If I get my 3 hatchback, I would like to have the clear film applied to the hood, bumper, and mirrors for protection against rocks and bugs. What's the cheapest anyone can buy this for thru the dealer?
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Re: [foxm30]
by sschaffer
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Sep 08, 2004 (5:33 pm)
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Replying to: foxm30 (Sep 08, 2004 5:23 pm)
It's not a factory supplied dealer-installed option, so there's no set price that would be consistent. If I were you I'd check out independent shops in your area for price quotes, window tinters would be the first place I'd look.
There's a very good chance the dealer actually sublets this to one of the local independents anyway.
The only reason I can see to go thru the dealer is if you want to include the cost in the purchase price of the car, in which case it's gonna be whatever they can get out of you. Having quotes on applying the film from an independent shop or two that you can show the dealer may help in the negotiations.
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New 3?
by jaa37
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Sep 09, 2004 (8:35 am)
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A couple of questions for anyone who knows the answers: do the 3s tend to come with certain options already installed? What kind of price can I expect for a 2004 S 4-door these days? I'm in the Northeast and just had my Civic EX totaled by some crazy driver on the highway, so I'm looking for a new car. People keep telling me the 3 is a better car. Will it cost me a lot more than the EX?
Thanks!
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Re: New 3? [jaa37]
by npaladin2000
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Sep 09, 2004 (11:07 am)
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Replying to: jaa37 (Sep 09, 2004 8:35 am)
Well, it seems like Mazda puts options on in a certain order. For instanse, it's hard to find a car with the ABS/Airbag package alone; usually the sunroof/6-CD package is the first option they build into a car. However, unlike the Civic's setup, it's a matter of likelihood raher than being set in stone.
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Re: My new Mazda3--two month report [spy_hunter]
by ssandala
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Sep 09, 2004 (11:28 am)
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Replying to: spy_hunter (Sep 07, 2004 5:04 am)
just curious how much you paid in taxes, title, etc. I live in Socal & looking at the mazda 3 with the same equip. thanks!
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jaa37
by z71bill
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Sep 09, 2004 (12:06 pm)
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go to WWW.mazdausa.com - you can search dealer inventory by zip code and see what options are on the cars in your area.
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Re: price [birdman579]
by harddrivet
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Sep 09, 2004 (12:53 pm)
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Replying to: birdman579 (Aug 31, 2004 6:00 pm)
I agree, the handling of the 3 is fantastic. Now, I do not drive like a maniac and am mostly reserved, however I will share this story, I was driving on the mass pike last week in my 3i sedan and this jerk in a mercedes 5 something kept on racing up and cutting right in front of me, we were in traffic and I let it go several times, it came to where I was getting off of the pike and I put my blinker on to turn and what should happen, this id10t comes out of nowhere in his mercedes and cuts me off one last time, at this point I leaned my 3 onto the off ramp and punched it into third and went into the left lane of the ramp, (otherwise I would have hit him, or had to jack on the brakes), my 3 went like a rocket and went around the turn and all the time it was in complete control and at no point was I in fear of losing control ( I always drive defensively and do not go past my cars capabilities), anyway when I was coming out of the turn I looked in my mirror and the mercedes was way back like 100 feet, he could not touch the 3, it was almost just like the write up Edmunds did. Of course once I got through the tolls and onto rt. 495 the Mercedes came up behind me on the straight away as I was just going with traffic and I caught him looking at my car with a look of astonishment that his mercedes got blown away by a Mazda, I just had to laugh. I am quite happy with this car indeed, it is in fact a blast to drive, turns many heads, and is a great value for the price.
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Re: price [harddrivet]
by npaladin2000
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Sep 09, 2004 (3:33 pm)
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Replying to: harddrivet (Sep 09, 2004 12:53 pm)
I know the feeling. I beat a V8 Mustang drag racing on Rt. 9 a couple of weeks ago; the guy didn't know how to shift properly. He's still so astonished he's tring to "excuse" his way out. "Oh, I couldn't see right, oh, there was a pebble blocking the way for me" etc. Now, admittedly, if this guy had shifted properly, I wouldn't have stood a chance...until we came to a curve, since Mustangs REALLY ain't so great unless they're going straight. 
These guys that go for power and think horsepower is everything often forget the rest of the car. Mazda understands that the rest of the car is just as important, if not more. A 500 horsepower engine isn't worth much if the suspension and steering are so primitive that you can't take a turn at high speed. 
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