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Replying to: darkmanrob85 (Oct 13, 2008 7:28 pm) I had a follow-up call with the dealer. So here are the numbers; $23645(price) - 6700 (trade-in value) = $16945 $16945 + 1101(6.5% tax) = $18046 I guess if there are any other dealer fees, it would be added to the $18046 number.
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Replying to: heybroder (Oct 14, 2008 8:21 am)
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Replying to: darkmanrob85 (Oct 14, 2008 7:51 am) The sales person is the one to do that. In my business, the finance person does not set or alter the price of the car in any way. Either the sales person or sales manager do. If you want to be, say, $25K OTD, then it is up to your sales person to see if that is possible. The tasks for a finance person are supposed be to deal with financial institutions, warranties, and any extra products to be sold in addition to the vehicle its self.
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Replying to: 4rman (Oct 14, 2008 9:23 am) Any applicable rebates, or incentives, always get taken off the negotiated price. However, those incentives are taxable. Don't forget that.
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Replying to: 4rman (Oct 14, 2008 9:23 am) 
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I’ve FINALLY got some behind-the-wheel time with not one but 3 different ’09 models. On Saturday, I went to New Country Mazda in Saratoga (while visiting the in-laws), and was able to drive the S Touring. The salesperson went to find the specific model on the lot, so I wasn’t able to start it myself, but it sure was whisper-quiet when it pulled up. I didn’t even notice it until I turned to see it right in front of me. This is my first exposure to the cloth/leather seats, and I like them. I’m still not used to the gray steering wheel in a black interior, but the wheel itself fell easily to hand, and the rim thickness was luckily retained from the first-gen car. The steering-wheel controls will take a little getting used to, but they’re easily reached without removing my hands from the 9 and 3 position, something I can’t say about the ’07 Altima 2.5S that my wife drives. Other comparisons: The interior as a whole is a vast improvement over just about anything else I’ve driven, let alone in this class. The orange-and-blue gauges are easy to read, and all other controls are logically placed and intuitive. An excellent compromise between the stark, minimum-controlled dash of the Altima, and the 58 different buttons scattered on the Accord’s dash. My father-in-law and brother-in-law were with me, so the four of us piled into the car (yes, all four of us, more on that later). The in–laws in the back seat both were impressed with the room, easily getting comfortable, unlike my ’04, which my father-in-law never has enough legroom. And we’re off. Acceleration was smooth, without any hesitation or hiccup. The V6 definitely has more HP and torque compared to the 3.0L, even with the automatic and four adults, the power was effortless, and getting up to speed was easy even with only a slight amount of pedal travel. Maneuvering around the auto mall complex was a breeze, and the shorter turning-circle was VERY evident (and welcome!) Driving on suburban roads, the steering wheel felt nicely weighted, with plenty of feedback. Unlike others, I didn’t sense any on-center dead spot, it felt tight from lock to lock, similar to my ’04. Brakes were excellent (as with every Mazda I’ve driven), and offered nice feedback. After four to five blocks, the salesperson guided me back to the dealer, not allowing me to take it onto the Northway, saying that he had “an appointment” and we didn’t have enough time. No, I wasn’t happy, and I remembered why my in-laws never bought a car from New Country. It was nice, but I wanted more, and I got it. Yesterday, I went to the local dealer (Burdick), and tested both a I GT and S GT, back to back, without any salesperson! I drove both cars through the same 16 mile route, with highway and backroads sprinkled in with the city streets. The 4-cylinder was a decent engine, with good power, and a vast improvement over the 2.3L with the automatic. Steering and brakes felt similar to the Touring, but there’s still an obvious difference between the 4-cylinder and V6 in terms of handling and control. Cutting apexes was still easy, but I did feel more body roll than my ’04 with V6. The S GT was a whole different experience from the I GT. The V6 was quiet and docile around town, but it moved when you wanted it to, with a nice, throaty growl. Passing on the highway was effortless, even with the slushbox, and I was easily the first car from a red light, without even trying. Chirping the tires was easy, but I didn’t feel any torque steer at any time, not bad for 272 HP and 269 lb-ft. of torque. The added weight became apparent on the backroads, with more body roll than the 4-cylinder. A LOT of the blame goes to the miserable Michelins that Mazda AGAIN saddles us with. Even the 18” tires squealed early and often, and rode loudly on certain surfaces. Final impression: The power from the V6 is immense and easy to control. Steering and braking is still excellent, better than any Accord or Altima could even dream of. I’ll admit that the handling isn’t as good as the first-gen, which I’m not very thrilled about, but a better set of tires would go a long way (but not all the way) to fix that. Although it’s no BMW, it still feels more involving than an Accord or Altima, and the HUGE improvements in both the drivetrains and interior are very appreciated.
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Replying to: heybroder (Oct 14, 2008 10:08 am)
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Replying to: 4rman (Oct 14, 2008 9:19 am) |
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Oct 14, 2008 9:38 am) |
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