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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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Re: good deal on leftover '08? [jeffb1]
by supershawn
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Dec 07, 2008 (10:31 am)
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Replying to: jeffb1 (Dec 07, 2008 8:34 am)
"Regarding the 0%, i was going to do a straight cash deal, so I have no idea regarding the financing."
No offense, and I admit I am not an all out "expert" when it comes to finance, but if there is no rebate in lieu of the 0% financing, why in the world would you pay cash? Exercise and build your credit, take the 19k you were going to use and invest it (heck, in this economy you may even make $5 or 6 dollars over the years financed  )
Keep your cash first emergencies if you don't want to invest it, but don't give up interest free financing unless there is something being taken away (like a rebate).
Now, if there is a rebate vs. low APR deal, don't EVER take the low APR, take the rebate. That's Econ 101 stuff.
-Shawn
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Re: good deal on leftover '08? [supershawn]
by jeffb1
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Dec 07, 2008 (11:21 am)
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Replying to: supershawn (Dec 07, 2008 10:31 am)
I agree with your point, but I promoted the 'no trade in, no financing, just write a check' approach to avoid the 'well, what do you wanna pay per month?' questions. I got the opportunity a few years back to get out of all car payments, and once you do that, getting back into a car loan is not desirable (at least for me). Typically the rebate/low financing scenario is a 'or' situation vs. a 'and' situation, so I guess I never thought to even ask about it. I'm not focused on whether the discount is a discount vs. cash back -- i'm focused only on the bottom-line price. I also had a bank lose my title several years back after I paid off a loan (via mail), and then refused to cover the cost of re-titling the car (said it wasn't their fault -- that it got lost in the mail). So although I understand the opportunity cost of money, the simplicity of writing a check, quickly getting the title, and not raising my monthly recurring costs is very appealing to me. Appreciate the suggestion, though.
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Re: good deal on leftover '08? [supershawn]
by derrickson
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Dec 07, 2008 (4:04 pm)
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Replying to: supershawn (Dec 07, 2008 10:31 am)
Hey Shawn,
If I recall, didn't you spend sometime at a dealership? If so, can you maybe shed some light on why just 2 months ago, folks (aka me) were getting deals on the 08's that were roughly $7K off MSRP (17400 = 24400-7000)? Now as year end approaches, I would expect deals on 08's to be getting better. But instead I'm seeing prices $2K MORE?? Especially with the market the way is, I'm trying to understand the rationale behind them decreasing the incentives...
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