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2199 messages, Last post on Nov 29, 2009 at 8:37 PM
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Nov 10, 2008 8:38 am) Thanks for your feedback. I wish you the best!
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Replying to: seloo (Nov 10, 2008 9:22 am) I'm guessing that in a few years most of the business a dealer will do will be generated via the Internet. That is the way the business is going. Good thing about Mazda is that the company recognized that a few years ago, and they have a great Internet Sales training and program support for dealers to be successful with Internet leads. They are very prepared for it. Why do you think they advertise on sites like Edmunds.com, a site that is used heavily by Internet shoppers? Pure genius on their part.
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Nov 10, 2008 10:08 am) In my case, there are 3 Mazda dealers within reasonable driving range, 9-15-40 miles. I don't think I would consult the one at 40 miles if it were not for the Internet. I eventually bought from the one in the middle, partly because the nearest one didn't have the model I wanted. I do agree Mazda is much better than average in its Internet presence, from its own website all the way to Internet sales departments. When I was quoting Toyota's, most of the dealers simply hit the 'reply' button dodging the quote request and asking me to show up at the lot. This CX-9 is the fourth car I bought on the Internet, I always provide an actual email and respond within 24 hours and I always write off any dealer who refuses to provide a quote or dodges the quote with a request for a dealer visit. It is not about ripping off dealers or "hiding" from them, it is about a less-stressful experience and using everyone's time wisely. |
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I didn't see them feel guilty when they made $5,000 off my 2001 Odyssey purchase. ($1500 OVER MSRP at that time - best deal in town). Information is power to consumers. BTW, $10,000 off is still available in SF Bay Area. Saw that on newspaper over the weekend. 
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Replying to: des5 (Nov 09, 2008 7:23 pm) Translation: Getting your lazy butt off the couch and doing something productive. Whatta sacrifice.... so don't cry about the time spent. Oh gimme a break. Do you know the difference between an explanation and complaining? A question was asked about what we do and how much time is put into it, and I answered. It's called an explanation. |
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I just received a communication stating that, as of October, the state of North Carolina will no longer issue inspection stickers for the windshield, instead using an electronic bookkeeping system. From now on, the only practical way to monitor how fast a car is moving is to keep a tab on VIN numbers in the Mazda website. Not sure why they publish those though.
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Replying to: nastacio (Nov 11, 2008 11:25 am) That's very tough to do. Heck, I have no idea how long I've had some of my cars on my lot! |
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Replying to: ceric (Nov 10, 2008 12:21 pm) I do feel for those who are struggling to make a living. I don't like to see anyone suffer. I'm just glad I'm not in the mortgage or real estate business. However, the auto industry is that much better right now then the housing market! |
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Nov 11, 2008 12:05 pm)
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Replying to: buzzly (Nov 11, 2008 5:21 pm) #1284
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