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#548 of 1130 Buying 2008 Grand Touring TONIGHT! by nissmazlover Dec 20, 2007 (12:30 pm)
That's right, I'm trading in my 2006 Mazda 5 Touring (which I bought in July 05, and was the first person in NY to purchase one - and, might I add, LOVE to pieces!) and getting a 2008 Mazda 5 Grand Touring (Sunlight Silver with Black leather interior). I am buying it from Manhattan Mazda from a really nice guy named Frank. He is selling it to me at INVOICE!   I told him I didn't want to pay anything more than 24K OUT THE DOOR for the car and he is actually doing it. He's great! HIGHLY recommend this dealer and person for anyone shopping for a Mazda in New York.   Turns out I am losing out on 1K on the transaction. They're giving me 12K for my 06 - even though Kelly Blue Book and everywhere else says Trade-in value is at least 13K - but I have researched other dealers and stuff and they are all offering the same amount. So, if you add the 1K I have in "upside down" amount to the 24K out the door price for the 08, then it comes out to only 25K for me. I got a lower interest rate on my loan! So, my monthly payment will actually be lower than my current payment for a new and improved 08 GRAND Touring! I couldn't resist the deal!   So, yeah, I'm getting it tonight, and I'm pretty excited. Though, I am regretfully giving up my 06 5 that I called Max. He was my very first car ever, so I have a huge emotional attachment to it. But, I'm sure I'll have a huge emotional attachment to the new one, too! (Ooh, gotta think up a new name for the new one!) Replies to this message: coolmazda5 (Dec 20, 2007 1:09 pm) nissmazlover (Dec 20, 2007 1:48 pm)
#549 of 1130 Re: Buying 2008 Grand Touring TONIGHT! [nissmazlover] by coolmazda5 Dec 20, 2007 (1:09 pm)
Replying to: nissmazlover (Dec 20, 2007 12:30 pm) Best of luck and show some pics once you get it. Good thing you are not getting the copper red one, I've seen it in inventory everywhere. I also bought my 06 in July 05, very first around here for some time, and I should say that even with my 08 both are still very unique in the area (I only see one or so a week). 1k trade-in less is not too much, specially because is a trade-in. Never seen somebody really following the Blue Book to the cent. Replies to this message: nissmazlover (Dec 20, 2007 1:48 pm)
#550 of 1130 Re: Roomy enough for family of 5? [jlsdas3] by coolmazda5 Dec 20, 2007 (1:16 pm)
Replying to: jlsdas3 (Dec 20, 2007 10:39 am) I've seen 3 cars seats in a Mazda5, so yes they fit, but it can be very tight, especially for long trips I would say (luggage, stroller, it adds up). Ideally to me is for 4 passengers, that leaves space for luggage. 5-6 passengers is OK but for short day trips or errands.   I'm not into SUVs, but Can you fit 3 car seats in the Tribute? My friend has one, but it seems small, possibly I'm mistaken.
#551 of 1130 Re: Buying 2008 Grand Touring TONIGHT! [coolmazda5] by nissmazlover Dec 20, 2007 (1:48 pm)
Replying to: coolmazda5 (Dec 20, 2007 1:09 pm) Thanks for the words of encouragement. I was afraid that, even though it's only 1K, that I was still being somewhat duped. But, I checked around other places, and they were all offering about the same thing. That, plus the fact that the guy is selling it to me at invoice with none of the suspicious fees talked about in this forum, plus the fact that my friend has used him before, makes me feel comfortable with him.   I just like the fact that I'm getting a new one for like 40 something dollars less a month -and a GRAND touring at that! I had a Touring before - well, still, currently have. Man, I'm gonna miss Max!   Anyway, I'll do my best to take some pics and put them up here.
#552 of 1130 Tribute too small for 3 seats by jlsdas3 Dec 20, 2007 (3:13 pm)
Thanks for your input, the Tribute backseat isn't wide enough for 2 booster seats and a baby seat----was hoping that I wouldn't have to go back to driving a van--it makes me feel too old!! That's why I was interested in the Mazda5, anyway Mazda no longer does vans. My only other concern with the Mazda5 is that once my child is in the backseat there is no longer much cargo room, but more importantly, how safe is it in a rear-ender accident as her head is practically in the back window. If we only had 2 children, I would most certainly be interested, but I don't know how great it is for larger families. Replies to this message: coolmazda5 (Dec 21, 2007 1:16 pm)
#553 of 1130 Re: Tribute too small for 3 seats [jlsdas3] by coolmazda5 Dec 21, 2007 (1:16 pm)
Replying to: jlsdas3 (Dec 20, 2007 3:13 pm) I know what you mean, that is why the Mazda5 made the top of the list (2 times indeed ), it has many of the minivan features (sliding door for a garage or parking lot is just plain awesome) yet it drives, rides and handles great (including fuel economy). I know is not the same, but I would say an Odyssey would be in order?'   Tribute, that is what I guessed, bummer, it is a very decent SUV. I'm not into SUVs, but my friend loves it.
#554 of 1130 Any promotions in the next month? by david2 Dec 26, 2007 (8:56 am)
Hi all, I'm considering buying/leasing a Mazda5, and there seems to be a leasing special going on right now. Should I rush in or patiently wait until I really need it (late Jan to mid Feb). Is year end really the best time? Thank you!
#555 of 1130 Options Added by Dealer by rob222 Dec 27, 2007 (4:51 am)
Is it SOP for dealers to charge you the labor cost to add options onto the car you want buy? For example I agree to buy a car that does not include certain options that I desire, for example, Sirius radio The dealer tells me the cost of the option and labor cost to install it. Is this a skam? Replies to this message: jfritsch (Dec 27, 2007 6:36 am) osswaldg (Dec 27, 2007 4:24 pm)
#556 of 1130 Re: Options Added by Dealer [rob222] by jfritsch Dec 27, 2007 (6:36 am)
Replying to: rob222 (Dec 27, 2007 4:51 am) Oh by no means. They can charge whatever they want to install stuff. Sirius and XM radio built in usually costs about 300-500 for the module and a dealer install. It is usually a poor value.   You can buy the xm sportster with a home and car kit and remote at sams or wal mart for $50. You can quickie install it with the suction cup windshield mount to evaluate in 5 minutes. You can just return it if you don't like it. You can also bring the receiver (and its $13.00/mo account)indoors and with a boom box in the park and such with some makes. To have the car mount and antenna professionally installed in your car with most brands would be about $140.   Good luck --jjf   Is it SOP for dealers to charge you the labor cost to add options onto the car you want buy? For example I agree to buy a car that does not include certain options that I desire, for example, Sirius radio The dealer tells me the cost of the option and labor cost to install it. Is this a skam?
#557 of 1130 Re: Options Added by Dealer [rob222] by osswaldg Dec 27, 2007 (4:24 pm)
Replying to: rob222 (Dec 27, 2007 4:51 am) When I did my original search for a Mazda 5 I was given the same answer that it would cost extra (labor) to install any the option. The point I didn't like was that the head salesperson at Towne Mazda (Orchard Park, NY) was to lazy to find out what the specific cost would be! Unless you need a car right now or it is a 2007 model I would order what you want that is what I did. The deals offered by Mazda since this car was introduced in 2006 have been been very limited for this model.

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