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Re: good deal on leftover '08? [jeffb1]
by derrickson
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Dec 03, 2008 (11:28 am)
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Replying to: jeffb1 (Dec 03, 2008 11:13 am)
You're welcome. I received several tips here when I was buying, so happ to Pay-it-fwd... Good position to be in that you don't have to buy. That should help. The dwindling inventory was mentioned awhile back by a Mazda salesperson who said dealers were not flooded with these as they curtailed production several months ago. We bought ours as a result of Hurricane Ike which flooded one of our vehicles. But we also paid cash like you, which I think helps to keep things "cleaner".
I know when I bought in October, my dealer alone had at least 6 or more. I did also notice the one I bought had been sitting on the lot since April. Interesting too, was the sunny Saturday afternoon I stopped by to look at the vehicle, I was the ONLY customer on the ENTIRE LOT!!!! It was eerie. This is a HUGE Ford/Mazda dealer and it was a ghost town... except for me. Saw the downturn in auto sales right before my eyes. Good luck with the purchase!
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Re: good deal on leftover '08? [jeffb1]
by fishhoppa
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Dec 03, 2008 (2:10 pm)
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Replying to: jeffb1 (Dec 03, 2008 10:18 am)
#625 of 628 good deal on leftover '08? by jeffb1 Dec 03, 2008 (10:18 am)
ok, fellas, here's the deal I have sitting before me -- new 2008 Sport FWD, only option is power driver seat. MSRP is $24,735. Internet sales mgr has quoted me $19,427 ($5308 off sticker). (no trade in -- cash deal). I'm in the St. Louis MO area. Can anyone let me know if that's a steal or if you're in the same area and have gotten a better price recently on a 2008 (or 2009), similarly equipped
Hi Jeffb1,
Here's another purchase price experience to help you gauge your above deal. I had purchased a new 08' Touring model w/Bose-Moonroof for $20.2k + TTL about 1.5 months ago. That's approx $7.5k off msrp. Hope that helps you out with your purchase. Good Luck!
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Re: good deal on leftover '08? [fishhoppa]
by jeffb1
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Dec 03, 2008 (6:21 pm)
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Replying to: fishhoppa (Dec 03, 2008 2:10 pm)
Thx Fishhoppa, it does help. My concern is that it sounds like I missed the boat a couple months ago on the really good deals, and now the '08 leftovers are disappearing, and with them the really good discounts. I might try to counter with something a thousand or so less than their offer, but I'm pretty sure that won't fly with the dealer. Regardless, I appreciate the info!
Jeff B.
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Re: good deal on leftover '08? [jeffb1]
by des5
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Dec 05, 2008 (7:49 am)
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Replying to: jeffb1 (Dec 03, 2008 10:18 am)
The deals certainly seem to vary by geographic region as well as timing. When I bought in late October, people were reporting deals in Texas better than those here in Cleveland. Nevertheless, dealers here are now advertising 6K-6.5K off '08 CX-7 and 9K off CX-9 and that's before the 1K loyalty. My trim setup is the same as yours, except the deal was 18.5K. The dealer has about 5500 to give up for sure. CX-7 sales have been terrible lately so I'd think the extra $800 a unit Mazda was kicking back is still there, so now you're up to ~6.3K off sticker. Then there's 475 holdback, which is tougher to get at.
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Re: good deal on leftover '08? [des5]
by jeffb1
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Dec 05, 2008 (8:30 am)
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Replying to: des5 (Dec 05, 2008 7:49 am)
I can't seem to find anything "official" regarding the 1k loyalty, unfortunately. I think $18.5k would be a price I'd be willing to pay, for sure, so I might just shoot them that number as a 'take it or leave it' offer (worded a little more diplomatically, of course) and if they won't go for it, just walk away.
Not to veer too far off the subject, but just curious -- what % city/hwy driving do you do and what's your observed mpg so far?
Thx for your help!
Jeff
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Re: good deal on leftover '08? [jeffb1]
by mkadd
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Dec 05, 2008 (8:59 pm)
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Replying to: jeffb1 (Dec 03, 2008 10:18 am)
Hey jeffb1
I see that you wrote no cash is included in this quote (19,427), does that mean that this offer is still eligible for either the $3750 or the 0%...I have an email quote of 20K which includes the $3750 and I feel they can still do better.....I argued that Mazda is only offering 0% on CX-7, no cash in lieu, but they keep arguing that it is not true...Please keep us updated about your 18.5K offer...Thanks
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Re: good deal on leftover '08? [mkadd]
by jeffb1
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Dec 06, 2008 (9:30 am)
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Replying to: mkadd (Dec 05, 2008 8:59 pm)
The $19,427 was their supposedly "lowest" offer, and if you're looking at a vehicle similarly equipped (2008 w/fwd and power driver seats - no other options) and the best they've offered is $20k, then you can do better. I haven't seen or driven this particular vehicle yet, and I may do so and then offer the 18.5k take-it-or-leave-it offer to the dealer. If you're dealing with a floor salesperson, find their website and try to get to the internet sales mgr or fleet manager instead -- I'm convinced they'll give you a better deal than the floor salespeople, with much less hassle.
Jeff
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Re: good deal on leftover '08? [jeffb1]
by mkadd
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Dec 06, 2008 (3:51 pm)
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Replying to: jeffb1 (Dec 06, 2008 9:30 am)
But is $19,427 with $3750 discount that all dealers seem to offer without any note from Mazda neither on this site or on their web site, or is this quote still eligible for 0%.....20K is actually an email quote, and I really think I can do better...I don't need the car but for a good deal I'll go for it...
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2009 Dealer Cash ?
by zq8
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Dec 06, 2008 (5:51 pm)
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Can any of you Mazda Dealer members tell me the current dealer cash available on a 2009 CX-7 please?
THANKS !
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Re: good deal on leftover '08? [mkadd]
by jeffb1
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Dec 07, 2008 (8:34 am)
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Replying to: mkadd (Dec 06, 2008 3:51 pm)
I'm in the same situation -- don't need the vehicle but if I can get a great deal I'll do it. Regarding the 0%, i was going to do a straight cash deal, so I have no idea regarding the financing. Sorry!
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