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Re: Solving the A/C question [autonomous] by bodble2
Sep 19, 2006 (4:29 pm)
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Replying to: autonomous (Sep 19, 2006 12:13 pm)

As nifty pointed out, it's not always easy or convenient to line up a long enough test drive under just the ideal conditions to test the A/C. So, again I ask, is there anecdotal, or documented, information that Mazda has rectified the A/C issue in post-'06 Mz3?
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Re: Solving the A/C question [bodble2] by nifty56
Sep 20, 2006 (6:20 pm)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Sep 19, 2006 4:29 pm)

As someone has already mentioned some say their A/C in their 06 is good and some say it is weak. Some with the auto A/C works better than the cars with mannual and the other way around. It's a tough call..I have a 05 and the A/C is weak, highway driving it's great, in stop and go it truely sucks. Someone mentioned that the A/C part numbers are the same from 04 to 06 so maybe nothing has changed. You may want to confirm this through your local Mazda parts department..
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Re: Solving the A/C question [nifty56] by bodble2
Sep 20, 2006 (6:41 pm)
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Replying to: nifty56 (Sep 20, 2006 6:20 pm)

Thanks for the feedback!
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Several questions for a new 07 GS auto? by luco
Sep 28, 2006 (8:12 pm)
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I just signed the lease for a 2007 GS auto base option in a Montreal dealership:
 
MSRP: 19,995
Auto: 1,000
Freight: 1,225
Extra color: 105
 
Total: 22,325
 
Discount: -925
Grad discount: -500 (tax incl)
 
Free option: nothing.
 
5.9% for 48 months lease with 0% down for $327/m (tax incl).
 
I have to pay the air tax, tire tax, processing fee = $180, and the first month payment 327 on the delivery day.
 
I am completely new to car leasing, so here are my questions:
 
1) The buyback value of the car is 10,995 for the 25K km limit per year. Do I have to pay tax on it if I want to keep the car after 4 years? (yea I know, a dumb question)
 
2) I drive 50KM (round) to work everyday, do I need the extra 5K per year for $10/m?
 
3) Do I need the extended warranty for $10/m, or the wear-care for $18/m?
 
4) The dealer didn't agree to guarantee the mileage <50 km on the delivery. Is it reasonable? The last question, is it a good deal? Thanks.
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Re: Several questions for a new 07 GS auto? [luco] by bodble2
Sep 28, 2006 (10:03 pm)
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Replying to: luco (Sep 28, 2006 8:12 pm)

1) I was looking at the Mazda3 lease deals in Vancouver. I was looking at a 36K km lease, with low annual km option. The residual was around 61%, which is pretty good. Your residual for a higher annual km, 48-month lease is still around 50%, so that's pretty darn good.
 
Yes, if you buy the car after the lease, you pay sales tax and GST on the buyout price.
 
2) You already have a 25K km lease. Your work mileage is around 14K km. How much do you drive for pleasure. Only you would know whether you need to buy extra km allowance.
 
3) No and No. I wouldn't anyway.
 
4) If the mileage is less than 50km upon delivery, then I wouldn't fret too much. If it is more, don't take delivery. So check it before signing on the dotted line. (Where is he getting the car from? Another dealer?)
 
Overall, I think it's a decent lease deal. The lease rate could be lower, but....it is what it is!
 
BTW, which model are you looking at? The sedan or the hatch? I think the hatch has better lease deals. Also, I think their shorter term leases offer lower lease rates. Check it out on their website.
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Re: Several questions for a new 07 GS auto? [bodble2] by autonomous
Sep 29, 2006 (8:39 am)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Sep 28, 2006 10:03 pm)

I agree with your points. It seems like a decent deal.
 
I prefer purchasing rather than leasing. Mazda Canada has had some very interesting purchase financing options, like 0% for 24 months. I bought my Protege5 at 1.9% for 36 months; the cost of borrowing (COB) was under $500. In effect, the interest paid is part of the final price of the car and so it's worthwhile getting the lowest rate possible.
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Re: Several questions for a new 07 GS auto? [autonomous] by bodble2
Sep 29, 2006 (11:43 am)
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Replying to: autonomous (Sep 29, 2006 8:39 am)

I agree purchasing makes more financial sense. However, I'm looking for a car for my daughter and son to share. And being new drivers, I'm fairly confident they would get into a couple of accidents, which would kill resale value if we were to buy.
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Re: Several questions for a new 07 GS auto? by luco
Sep 29, 2006 (3:41 pm)
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It is a 4dr sedan.
 
Yes, I agree that financing makes more money sense. However, this will be my first long term owned car and I guess I might get some scratches or dents... and I have been a bit unsure of the quality of Mazda, being told by some friends of sad stories of Mazda owners.
 
I have a question about the payment. The total payment should be:
 
Price: 21,400- 438(500 grad discount)= 20,962
 
buy back value: 10,955
 
so the lease cost should be (20,962-10,955)= 10,007
 
Should the lease payment be 10,007*1.15/ 48 and factored the 5.9% in. I know it's more complicated than this due to the interest and monthly payment. However, should it be like that?
 
The final price for the car if I use the buyout later:
 
327*48=15,696
10,955*1.15=12,598
sum: 28,294
 
If I buy now: 24,106. It's 4,000 difference...
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Re: Several questions for a new 07 GS auto? [luco] by bodble2
Sep 29, 2006 (5:01 pm)
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Replying to: luco (Sep 29, 2006 3:41 pm)

Yeah, I think, basically, that's how it works.
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Re: Several questions for a new 07 GS auto? [luco] by charlie21
Sep 30, 2006 (12:28 pm)
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Replying to: luco (Sep 29, 2006 3:41 pm)

Why are you getting a Mazda if you are "a bit unsure of the quality of Mazda"? That's a lot of money to throw at something you don't have much confidence in.

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