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Replying to: ohblue (Oct 18, 2008 9:35 am) Many dealers in my area follow this approach, including Saturn dealers (of coruse) and an entire chain of dealerships which includes a Mazda dealer. They post their firm prices on the cars for all to see. And the sales reps focus on finding the right car for the buyer, not on negotiating the price. And I can attest it makes for a much less stressful buying experience. So I agree... this is something that is totally under the dealers' control. They are the ones who set the prices at which they will sell their cars. No buyer can force a dealer to sell a Mazda6 at a certain price. P.S. Many people out there need their 401K/IRA/529 money right now. While the market takes a few years to recover, they are definitely impacted. Not everyone has the luxury of waiting 10-20-30 years to draw that money out of the market. And just because someone is shopping for a car, doesn't make them rich. It means they need a car, period. |
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Replying to: ohblue (Oct 18, 2008 9:35 am) This is the only consumer industry where people haggle to the penny. It should not be that way. Anyway, back to the Mazda6. If you are fortunate to buy now, you can get a great deal.
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Replying to: drosa (Oct 17, 2008 9:58 am) |
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Replying to: malachai1 (Oct 18, 2008 1:59 pm) There is no doubt Acura's has better resale, however, the 09 Mazda6 offers more then a TL in almost every way. It's faster, handles better, has more technology. All it does not have is the funny looking "A" on the grille. You should never buy a car based on what it's worth 5-6 years from now, because to be honest, no one knows! Look at the MDX's now. They are worth NOTHING. Who fell for the "Acura MDX's will always hold their value" line a few years ago sure got hosed.
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Oct 18, 2008 2:27 pm) I put a deposit down on a S-Silver Touring with Conv, Bose/Moon roof and Rear Spoiler ($29655 MSRP). Total out the door is $27,248 (includes NJ Tax - 7%). I got invoice - 400 (S-plan) and -1000 for Private Launch. I did argue for the additional MAC rebate but the Manager( in 2 different dealers) insisted that it could not be combined with the Private Launch showing me the fine print in the offer stating they are both private offers. This is exactly $3K less (GT w\Bose would have been $1.5K diff) than the best price I got for the TL. 6 has that TL does not New Model Signficantly more horse power and torque ('08 Accord has more than '08 TL) Regular Gas Push button start Blind spot monitoring Rear Spoiler 18 inch wheels Larger interior and trunk Much, Much nicer Xenon lights Luxuries that 6 and TL both have Blue tooth Xenon The TL has that 6 touring does not Full leather seats Home Link (GT offers) Heated seats (GT offers) Memory seats (GT offers) auto dimming mirror(GT offers) A note on the MDX mention. I bought an 05 Pilot over an outgoing '04 MDX and have no regrets.
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Oct 18, 2008 12:16 pm) Just curious, has anyone offered to pay sticker price and you've said, "No, that's too high. I think you should pay me less?" You try to make as much as you can, the consumer tries to pay as little as they can. It's that simple. Unless you are really differentiating yourself, what else is there but price? Live by free markets; die by free markets. Long live capitalism... Lastly, I and I'm sure many others are genuinely appreciative of the information you and the other Mazda salesman have shared on this site, but you both have "taken shots" at consumers for trying to make the best deal they can. As far as I can tell, Edmunds is set up for consumers, aka the general public, to make the best car buying decision they can. Isn't there a better place you could vent your frustration about customer behavior? Back to Mazda6's, I just put a down payment on mine today. 
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Oct 18, 2008 6:33 am) Taken out of context the above would be quite interesting to see.  
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Replying to: malachai1 (Oct 18, 2008 1:59 pm) I had test driven TL sometime last year, but wasn't impressed. When I decided to buy a car last month and after driving the Mazda 6 S GT, I didn't even consider driving the TL again. And recently when I sat in my friend's 08 TL and I could immediately see why they are being so heavily discounted. Don't get me wrong, the TL is a pretty decent car, but when compared to my 6 S GT, the base TL looked and felt seriously out-dated, especially the interior, and to an extent the exterior too. (and that monster of a key ) In fact I was surprised at subtle things like that the TL doesn't even have the trunk lift strut that the 6 has - I had a 3-series like 10 years ago which had this. Plus the 6 GT has features which aren't even available on the TL. And mainly the 6 was more fun to drive than the TL. I don't know what the resale value of my car will be when I try to sell it, but I wouldn't automatically assume it would be lower than the 08 TL. And I wouldn't buy a car that I don't prefer just because it's resale could be better in the future.
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Replying to: darkmanrob85 (Oct 16, 2008 5:30 am) BTW, I have an iphone and bluetooth works fine, though I feel the volume is low (compared to my CX-9) I have to increase the volume to more 30 to be able to hear, which is a very high volume setting. |
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Replying to: ohblue (Oct 18, 2008 4:28 pm) I resent the "taken shots" comment. If you notice, I have been more then fair in also claiming how bad dealers have been and how they have been the cause of what the business is today, and how some continue to be....besides, some of us dealers need to stand up when we get ripped here! Common, we are out numbered!! Isn't there a better place you could vent your frustration about customer behavior? I think you are misunderstanding me here. I am by no means frustrated. I'm simply calling a spade a spade. The car business is a rough, tough, business on both side of the salesman's desk. As I said, there is no need for it, but, it is what it is. So, guess what, you're stuck with me here  I just put a down payment on mine today Now, that's what I'm talkin about! Keep us updated as to how you like it! 
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