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Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Mazda MX-5/Miata: Prices Paid and Buying Experience
167 messages, Last post on Aug 03, 2009 at 7:53 PM
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Replying to: berry4 (Jan 27, 2008 10:20 am) Since this discussion is focused on pricing, you might have better luck with one of our other Miata discussions. Try here: Mazda Miata Good luck! kyfdx
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jan 27, 2008 7:09 pm) So I went ahead and decided to buy used. Went with a 2006. 3rd generation and the last one to have a 4yr/50k warranty. 07 and 08 now I have 3yr/36k. Touring 6 speed automatic. Certified one owner, 10k miles, clean title. Runs fine so far. I paid $15k. Could have probably bargained lower... Considering that in Las Vegas no dealer would go below $17000 (before tax and their obscene $400 doc fee which doesn't include plates or registration by the way, you do that yourself here) for a 06 sport, I think I did okay. Bought out of state so I have to pay sales tax in NV when I register (ouch). I've picked up or ordered some other items (see below for a breakdown on cost) Not quite used to the automatic. Even with the tip-tronic, there's a delay in shifting (very noticeable from 1st to 2nd). In automatic mode shifting is a bit easier, although there is the tendency to auto-downshift which is annoying at the shifting-breakpoint speeds. Another funny quirk, if you make your turns easy, the turn signal doesn't shut off. Handling is excellent. Steering is quite responsive. Not much noticeable sidesway. My previous experiences are with a S2000 (04) and a Carrera (07). While not having as much pep, overall this car has been very enjoyable and for day to day top down cruising the MX-5 is hard to beat. So far my cost: Car $15000 Seat Covers $150 (black interior in Vegas summers = bad idea) Mud Guards $150 (plus a couple of hours of sweat and cursing the teeny-tiny instructions. The silly plastic bolts unscrew dammit...and why do dealer mechanics not install bolts to the proper torque specs?) Dealer touch-up paint $6 Door edge guards $2 Dash cover $40 Carfax 30 days $30 K&N Air Filter $36.50 (no tax, free shipping) Shipping $500 (pesky California law) Doc fee $55 (reasonable for a dealer) Insurance $900/yr Registration $1200 (estimated) ========================= Total cost to me so far: 18,069.50 |
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I wanted a black GT PRHT with everything except Sirius radio. I found two in the Houston area by using the MazdaUSA.com inventory search tool (this is a fantastic tool. Thanks Mazda!) I started with one of those buying services where they have a supposedly pre-negotiated price. HAH! The one dealer in my area that was on this plan sent me e-mail after e-mail trying to explain how they were getting several $1000 over MSRP. I went to another dealer and dealed down to a few hundred over MSRP, but asked them to hold the deal for 24 hours. The third dealer went back and forth a few times, but I ended up paying what I was hoping and drove out with the exact car I wanted at several hundred under the MSRP. The guys at Joe Myers in Houston were excellent to work with and I was well pleased.
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Replying to: peterrabbid (Apr 01, 2008 8:23 pm) I contacted a number of dealerships by email and went into several. Nobody would budge off of sticker price. However, that was also when some were still on the boat and had not arrived at the dealership and they didn't have many in stock. Anyway, I paid sticker for 08 PRHT Grand Touring. I have decided I will NEVER do that again. This car is special and a one-timer for me. |
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| Hi. looking for any advice on a good lease on mx5 touring w. automatic trans.24-27 months 15 k/year miles total out of pocket $1000.00. Have a$500.00 Mazda loyalty voucher as am currently in a speed 6 lease. Thanks | |
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Replying to: cacophony777 (Sep 02, 2007 10:38 am) Oh yeah, I forgot to mention: it has 4,900 original miles on it. |
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After much research, road tested Miata, 350Z and Accord Coupe. All are attractive, but I wanted to have some fun with the top down. I will be buying or leasing in about a week. It is a 3rd car, other is a suv and 4 door (wife & 2 teen drivers) I was offered this (did not negotiate yet) Grand Touring with Leather, soft top and limited slip package = $25,900 Lease for 24 months at $295 with 2000 + tax down, 10,500 miles Lease for 36 months at $369 with 0 down, 10,500 miles Any recommendations on model choices? How do you like your car? Is the door cupholder annoying? THANKS FOR YOUR ADVICE
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Replying to: howiebx (Apr 05, 2008 5:46 pm) Cup holder is fine for me. I have heard taller people complain that it hits their knee, but at 5'8", I never touch it. Check out miata.net for some solutions and suggestions if it bothers you...... |
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| There's still quite a bit of stock in new 2007 Miatas in my area, I even have choice of color that I want. Anyone ever bought a new car almost a whole year after they hit the lot? What kind of a discount can you expect? Should I offer the used price? | |
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