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Re: Private Launch Bonus [ohblue]
by weathergirl
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Oct 15, 2008 (5:14 pm)
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Replying to: ohblue (Oct 15, 2008 4:43 pm)
Thanks for the info! I sent an email to Mazda just as heybroder instructed on Monday. Nothing yet. Since I'm not a prior or current Mazda owner (yet!) I guess I'll just have to be happy with the S-Plan. 
Thanks guys for the tips and advice!
I do have some more questions for everyone.
I've heard that in order for a dealership to move a car from one store to the other, or trade one between dealerships, the buyer is required to put down a deposit on the car. Everything I've ever read has told me to never put down a deposit on a car they don't actually have. So what is the right thing to do? How much would a reasonable deposit be? Has anyone using the S-Plan been asked to do this when they don't have the car you want on the lot? Thanks!
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Re: Private Launch Bonus [weathergirl]
by ohblue
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Oct 15, 2008 (5:33 pm)
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Replying to: weathergirl (Oct 15, 2008 5:14 pm)
If it were me, I'd just go buy it from the dealer who has it (especially if you are s-plan), instead of letting someone who doesn't care about your car "break it in" for you by driving it to your dealer. Better yet, order exactly what you want from the dealer of your choice (if you can wait for it). I think that's what I am going to have to do.
BTW, I sent emails 2 days in a row, and my wife and I were Mazda owners in the past (MX-6 & RX-7), but not currently. They still offered to send the $500 card.
Good luck...
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Re: How Long To Build? [snoopy316]
by aviboy97
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Oct 15, 2008 (5:49 pm)
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Replying to: snoopy316 (Oct 15, 2008 4:31 pm)
It takes anywhere between 4 and 6 weeks.
A fresh order takes 8-10 weeks from the time of allocation to dealer inventory.
What your dealer did you for was alter an incoming unit before it went into production. Once the vehicle has been produced, it's roughly 4-6 weeks.
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Re: How Long To Build? [aviboy97]
by ohblue
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Oct 15, 2008 (5:53 pm)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Oct 15, 2008 5:49 pm)
Ah, not what I wanted to hear, but thanks anyway....bummer.
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Re: How Long To Build? [ohblue]
by aviboy97
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Oct 15, 2008 (6:03 pm)
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Replying to: ohblue (Oct 15, 2008 5:53 pm)
Ask your local dealer to spec changew an incoming unit. If possible, you can get the car in 4-6 weeks. Maybe longer, depending upon where you live.
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Re: Private Launch Bonus [ohblue]
by weathergirl
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Oct 15, 2008 (6:07 pm)
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Replying to: ohblue (Oct 15, 2008 5:33 pm)
Thanks for the reply! There is a reason I'm trying to stick with one dealership, even though they don't actually have the car I want yet. They are offering a "Free Lifetime Powertrain Warranty" on any new Mazda purchased from them. Since I don't see anyone else offering it, I guess that means that it's limited to this dealership. I'm assuming that means if something covered by a "powertrain warranty" needs replacing once the factory warranty expires, only this dealership will honor the "lifetime" one, unlike Nissan who did offer a nationwide one in the spring.
So, is it worth it to go through this dealership just to get the free extra warranty? I do plan to keep the car for at least the 5 year/60,000 mile factory warranty timeframe, and possibly longer. There's a small, but real chance, that I might not live in this area when the factory one is up. Who knows? They don't actually have the car I want, but claim to have "located" it. The other 2 Mazda dealerships near me don't have the one I want, either. So, whoever I go with will have to bring it in from somewhere. I really don't think I can be patient enough to wait for one on order. I've been looking for a new car for a year. Now that I've found what I want, I want it now.
Any suggestions? Thanks!
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Re: Private Launch Bonus [weathergirl]
by minarets2
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Oct 15, 2008 (7:04 pm)
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Replying to: weathergirl (Oct 15, 2008 6:07 pm)
that just means the dealership is about to go out of buisness.
 i kid, but i wouldnt doubt some dealership has tried that before going under
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Re: Private Launch Bonus [weathergirl]
by m6user
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Oct 15, 2008 (7:28 pm)
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Replying to: weathergirl (Oct 15, 2008 6:07 pm)
Is it Naperville Mazda that is offering this "lifetime powertrain warranty? You should get something from them in writing regarding the fine print of the warranty. Since they are the only Mazda dealer in Chicagoland offering the warranty it may only be good at that dealer. However, they may be buying an aftermarket warranty which may be good nationwide. If so, reading the fine print is even more important especially if it is a major player in your purchase decision.
You might try Wilkins Mazda on Butterfield Rd. They usually have a very large inventory. When the new 6's were just hitting the dealerships they had more than anybody and they have always been very competitive on pricing.
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Re: Private Launch Bonus [m6user]
by backy
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Oct 15, 2008 (7:42 pm)
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Replying to: m6user (Oct 15, 2008 7:28 pm)
Just check to see if the warranty is backed by a company other than the dealership. There's a Chrysler Jeep dealership in my area that offers a powertrain warranty (up to 100k miles) on all used cars, and it is backed by a large insurance company. Service can be performed anywhere as long as it is pre-authorized.
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Re: Private Launch Bonus [weathergirl]
by heybroder
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Oct 15, 2008 (7:59 pm)
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Replying to: weathergirl (Oct 15, 2008 5:14 pm)
I wasn't a current or prior Mazda owner and received the card......Mazda Customer Service was nice enough to send it to me. The Private Launch Bonus is done through email.....$1000 for the Mazda6 or $500 off any other Mazda product. Mazda Customer Service if they want to, can also help you out bigtime with the S-Plan! Good luck to all! 
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