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Re: Buying 2008 Grand Touring TONIGHT! [nissmazlover] by coolmazda5
Dec 20, 2007 (1:09 pm)
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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.
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Re: Roomy enough for family of 5? [jlsdas3] by coolmazda5
Dec 20, 2007 (1:16 pm)
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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.
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Re: Buying 2008 Grand Touring TONIGHT! [coolmazda5] by nissmazlover
Dec 20, 2007 (1:48 pm)
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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.
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Tribute too small for 3 seats by jlsdas3
Dec 20, 2007 (3:13 pm)
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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.
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Re: Tribute too small for 3 seats [jlsdas3] by coolmazda5
Dec 21, 2007 (1:16 pm)
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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.
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Any promotions in the next month? by david2
Dec 26, 2007 (8:56 am)
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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!
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Options Added by Dealer by rob222
Dec 27, 2007 (4:51 am)
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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?
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Re: Options Added by Dealer [rob222] by jfritsch
Dec 27, 2007 (6:36 am)
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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?
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Re: Options Added by Dealer [rob222] by osswaldg
Dec 27, 2007 (4:24 pm)
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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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Help - Touring MSRP vs. Invoice pricing on Navigation System option by marshella
Dec 28, 2007 (5:49 pm)
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Edmunds.com does not on it's pricing options list for the Touring the cost or MSRP for the navigation system. It is standard on the Grand Touring, but not seen as an option on both the Sport or Touring (even in literature /sales brochure from Mazda). However, I've test drove a Touring so equipped and have seen some others. I'm going tomorrow to try and negotiate a fair price on a Touring with this Navigation system - and want to know the invoice cost. Can anyone help? Thank you in advance....
 
Marshella in Baltimore

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