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Re: Quick help with this negotiation would be appreciated [teachermommy]
by cyclone83
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Jul 14, 2009 (12:31 pm)
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Replying to: teachermommy (Jul 14, 2009 11:52 am)
I think the price he gave you is a bit high (although I have no idea what the roof rack and hitch costs), so I would try to get the price down. I feel the best way is shopping around for competition. I shopped around 5 other states (mostly by email) getting prices before I went to my local dealers. The prices ranged my almost $2000!! Getting low prices from different dealers really helped my negotiations...heck, I didn't even really negotiate with anyone, just asked if they could beat the lowest price.
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Re: Quick help with this negotiation would be appreciated [teachermommy]
by vg33e power
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Jul 14, 2009 (12:41 pm)
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Replying to: teachermommy (Jul 14, 2009 11:52 am)
Correct me if I am wrong but the last time I checked the trailer hitch option is not available from Mazda and it is not recommended. I know that they are aftermarket hitches out there for our MZ5s but I find it interesting that the dealership you are talking to is willing to take on that liability of going against Mazda's recommendations and install a trailer hitch. If I were you I would research it further, I would bet money the saleman is just trying to get your money and at the end let you down by saying that he is sorry for overlooking the fact that Mazda does not offer or recommend a trailer hitch on the Mazda5.
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Re: Quick help with this negotiation would be appreciated [vg33e power]
by teachermommy
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Jul 14, 2009 (12:56 pm)
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Replying to: vg33e power (Jul 14, 2009 12:41 pm)
We made it clear we want the hitch for a bike rack and have not had issue with that so far, but I've sent a clarification question.
I will check other dealerships, just wondered if I'm in the ball park. I've also returned my counter-proposal, so we'll see what happens.
I appreciate the feedback.
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Such a frustrating process.
by mommiemara
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Jul 14, 2009 (6:13 pm)
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I love how they trow numbers at you. My dealer claims this week there is a $3500 incentive on the mazda5. I looked at a touring without any options and am being quoted $18,140 sale price this is before tax and fee's
I also looked at a GT with nav system and was quoted a price if $21,895 before tax and fees. This is as low as I have gotten so far. Should I keep pushing or is this a pretty good deal? Thanks for any help I was ripped of on my car 5 years ago. Live , learn and trying to do better this time.
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Re: Such a frustrating process. [mommiemara]
by cyclone83
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Jul 14, 2009 (9:26 pm)
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Replying to: mommiemara (Jul 14, 2009 6:13 pm)
I think that's a pretty good price on the Touring, but I think you can do better on the Grand Touring. It depends what the fees are, sometimes those are outrageous...make sure they tell you what fees will be included.
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Looking for a Mazda5?
by cyclone83
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Jul 15, 2009 (8:12 am)
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If anyone is looking for a Mazda5 in the midwest, specifically a Grand Touring, let me now. I've been talking with a lot of dealers and can put you in touch with ones offering the best prices. Just thought I'd offer...
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Re: Looking for a Mazda5? [cyclone83]
by mommiemara
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Jul 15, 2009 (8:51 am)
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Replying to: cyclone83 (Jul 15, 2009 8:12 am)
Where in the midwest? I'm in Ohio. thanks
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Re: Looking for a Mazda5? [mommiemara]
by cyclone83
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Jul 15, 2009 (9:23 am)
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Replying to: mommiemara (Jul 15, 2009 8:51 am)
The closest I could point you to is Evanston, IL (near Chicago). If nothing else, you could get a price and use it for negotiations. The best price was from Columbia, MO. Let me know if you want names.
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Destination fees
by lildanbassman
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Jul 15, 2009 (11:22 am)
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I got a dealer to accept $16,500 for a MZ5 Sport AT. I asked him about any hidden fees or extra costs and he said the only one would be a $189 documentation fee (and of course title & tax). From what I've read, some dealers may not include a destination fee in a quote, but is this normal practice or is it usually included?
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Re: Destination fees [lildanbassman]
by jwunder
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Jul 16, 2009 (4:24 am)
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Replying to: lildanbassman (Jul 15, 2009 11:22 am)
Almost everyone of the quotes I have gotten online have not included Destination fees. Can I ask what area of the country do you live in? Because I am having a tough time getting any dealer to accept $17,000 for that same car.
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