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Mazda MX-5/Miata: Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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What is this discussion about? Mazda MX-5 Miata, Mazda MAZDASPEED MX-5 Miata, Coupe, Convertible


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Re: need help with price [aviboy97] by erics6
May 09, 2006 (1:25 pm)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (May 09, 2006 11:47 am)

I realize the weekend ads are meant to draw traffic. Cool thing around here is you can get other dealers to at least match the price, and you'll see different Miata models available in the weekend ads. As the consumer, you just have to be patient and watch for the good deals. Helps to be in an area where there's competition and availability too.
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Re: need help with price [erics6] by aviboy97
May 10, 2006 (11:57 am)
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Replying to: erics6 (May 09, 2006 1:25 pm)

As a consumer, that is the smart thing to do. I do that with every other product advertised, like electronics. Most dealers will match, unless the deal is just too big of a loser.
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Re: need help with price [aviboy97] by manybmws
May 10, 2006 (4:35 pm)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (May 10, 2006 11:57 am)

I called 128 Mazda in the Boston area before buying mine. They advertised $3,000 off a Club Spec in the Sunday paper. Well, they said this includes all possible incentives that are available - you would have to be a retired 60 year old college student who had purchased another Mazda exactly 2 years ago to get the full discount Realistically they were offering a $1K discount over the phone. I have purchased over 20 new cars so far in my lifetime - getting a good deal includes good timing, working multiple dealers at the same time, and good negotiating skills. I bought a 2003 BMW 530i brand new for $4K under invoice.
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Re: need help with price [manybmws] by aviboy97
May 11, 2006 (2:20 pm)
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Replying to: manybmws (May 10, 2006 4:35 pm)

I have purchased over 20 new cars so far in my lifetime - getting a good deal includes good timing, working multiple dealers at the same time, and good negotiating skills. I bought a 2003 BMW 530i brand new for $4K under invoice
 
I see that from your name you have purchased quite a few BMW's. I don't know if you know how the biz works, but, a 2003 BMW 530i sold for $4,000 UNDER invoice was probably still a winner for the dealer. I'm sure BMW's have quite a large holdback system, plus any incentives that were on the car, considering the 530i is not their #1 seller. However, you did receive a fantastic deal, which I guess was the point of your post. Congrads on the Beamer!
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Re: need help with price [aviboy97] by manybmws
May 12, 2006 (3:36 am)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (May 11, 2006 2:20 pm)

that was not the point of the post - but it was substantiating evidence you whipper snapper .
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Re: need help with price [manybmws] by aviboy97
May 12, 2006 (9:51 am)
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Replying to: manybmws (May 12, 2006 3:36 am)

hey, no whipper snapper here...although my name probably suggest's so!
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99 MX-5 by mazdaman3
May 13, 2006 (7:35 pm)
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I'm looking at a 1999 MX-5 with 17,000 miles on it, the dealership is asking 11,900 and edmunds tmv says right at 9,000. It needs new tires, but otherwise it's in good shape. KBB.com says 10,500. Is edmunds off, how much should I be expecting them to come down to? And how do I get them to come down. And how do I get them to lower the price of the car and not increase the trade in value of my current car? Thanks for you help.
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Re: 99 MX-5 [mazdaman3] by aviboy97
May 14, 2006 (4:02 pm)
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Replying to: mazdaman3 (May 13, 2006 7:35 pm)

Edmunds and KBB are publishers. Most car dealers, or people in the biz do not go by what these sites suggest, however, consumers do.
 
A 1999 MX-5 with 17,000 miles on it is a very rare find. Mileage for that car should be around 70,000-75,000 miles. I do not have my book's with me, for I am home, and not at work, so I may be off.
 
You can offer to the dealer what you are willing to pay. Keep in mind, they do not have to accept your offer. Most dealers will work with you. But, a rare find means you paying out for it. If you really want it, work your butt off to get it.
 
Three weeks ago, I sold a 1999 Chevy Corvette conv. w/suspension package with 11,000 miles on it. KBB was around $27,700 I think. We were advertising it for $29,990. I sold it for $28,500. But, we had to pay through the nose to get it on trade. That is just another example of the type of situation you are in.
 
Good luck, I hope you get the MX-5
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Used 2002 Miata SE vs. New 2006 MX-5 by lwirth
May 15, 2006 (9:05 am)
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I am seriously considering the purchase of a yellow 2002 SE with 37,000 miles in excellent condition for $14,500. I like the previous generation Miata mainly for the higher seating position -- elbow sits comfortably on the window sill. I assume that I could buy a new base MX-5 for around $21,000. I would appreciate any advice from the experts out there. I like the extra horsepower and safety features on the new MX-5, but also appreciate the looks and lower price of the used 2002 SE. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Re: Used 2002 Miata SE vs. New 2006 MX-5 [lwirth] by erics6
May 15, 2006 (10:49 am)
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Replying to: lwirth (May 15, 2006 9:05 am)

02 SE is nice. Drive them them both and see which one you like.

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