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Re: New to the Mazda CX-9 Scene [ecs1] by outsidegurl
Sep 28, 2007 (4:13 pm)
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Replying to: ecs1 (Sep 24, 2007 7:05 pm)

Hi and thanks for your input! No, I haven't driven the sport HL yet, but intend to before I make my decision. I really keep going back to the CX-9...it seems to be rated pretty well overall. I too felt a little lost in the Saturn model (similar toAcadia). It has benefits, but I don't think I want something that big.
May I ask why you didn't opt for the 20" wheels on the MX-9? Is it a rougher ride? I only drove the Touring, and loved it, but I really like what the GT offers (fog lamps, puddle lamps, blind side safety feature, etc.). You're right, the gas mileage is subpar, but I think they are all in the ball park.
BTW, I have some friends who also have Highlanders and they all rave about them!
Thanks for your post!
P.S. Do you know when the best time is to get a good price on a new vehicle?
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Re: New to the Mazda CX-9 Scene [warever] by outsidegurl
Sep 28, 2007 (4:34 pm)
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Replying to: warever (Sep 25, 2007 3:25 pm)

Hi, you sure have done your homework. I appreciate the info. I actually did a lot of research when I leased five vehicles over the last 11 years. Now that I'm back in the mode of auto shopping, I've done some number crunching and have come to this conclusion... For my needs, the benefits of leasing have waned due to increased interest rates coupled with car companies over the years trying to recapture monies they lost by offering great lease deals and not being able to regain their money when they attempted to resell. I also have been nervous each time I had to return the vehicle in fear that I would be nailed for "excessive wear and tear". I actually never had to pay anything more, but I know people who have been hammered with excess fees. I also have moved and have a longer commute to work, so...it looks like I'll be purchasing something in the very near future! Thanks for all of your examples...you should be a writer for Edmunds!
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Re: "Assessment fees" as part of the invoice price [seloo] by kcgille
Sep 28, 2007 (7:40 pm)
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Replying to: seloo (Sep 27, 2007 4:18 am)

I did pay a $259 document prep fee. I could have probably pushed it, but I have been working this dealer for over a month...walked out etc, my goal was $31,500, but they said they just couldn't do it. Otherwise, no other fees that I am aware of and I made sure to get every thing explained to me so they didn't try to throw anything else in. Hope that answers your question.
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Re: "Assessment fees" as part of the invoice price [bobw3] by kcgille
Sep 28, 2007 (7:45 pm)
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Replying to: bobw3 (Sep 27, 2007 5:11 am)

I did not trade-in anything, chose to keep my car. Financed at 48 mos, 4.9%. I put $10K down. I had mentioned previously that I might seek financing somewhere else (wanted 36 mos at 0%, but it wasn't an option for a '08), but dealer said I had to finance through Mazda because it was such a low price (whatever....). I think the interest I will be paying was about $2500 if I don't pay it off early. Hate paying that interest...what a waste!
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Re: "Assessment fees" as part of the invoice price [kcgille] by seloo
Sep 29, 2007 (2:23 am)
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Replying to: kcgille (Sep 28, 2007 7:40 pm)

Just to be clear, what was the final price you paid for the car including all fees, before tax and title?
 
What was the invoice price of the car?
 
Thanks
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For Reference (Deals from the numerous Auto Malls) by seloo
Sep 29, 2007 (5:55 am)
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2007 Mazda CX9
Body: Sport AWD Color: Crystal White Interior: Sand
   
Delivered Internet Price: $29,358 Factory Invoice: $30,642
Delivered Value Price: $29,727 MSRP: $32,770
  
 
2008 Mazda CX9
Body: Touring AWD Color: Galaxy Gray Interior: Black
          
Delivered Internet Price: $33,667 Factory Invoice: $33,701
Delivered Value Price: $34,036 MSRP: $36,202
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Re: "Assessment fees" as part of the invoice price [seloo] by kcgille
Sep 29, 2007 (6:34 am)
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Replying to: seloo (Sep 29, 2007 2:23 am)

Here is the breakdown.
2008 CX-9 Touring FWD
Stormy blue mica, sand interior
Entertainment system w. Bose
Roof rails
Asking price $35,020
 
Sale price $31,933 (no trade in)
Purhased 100K mile warranty at $1299.00
Processing fee $294. (I think I posted $259 earlier)
AFTER taxes, title, & license fees total sale price
$36,179.17
Put $10K down (not part of the negotiation, nor did I commit to any financing before I got my final price)
Financed for 48 mos at 4.9%-$26,179.17. Pymt $601/mo. May be more info than needed...sorry, just trying to lay it all out there.
 
Oh..invoice paperwork shows $32,433. left the dealership with the print off as a matter of fact(oops......). They called and asked me to return it. LOL
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Re: "Assessment fees" as part of the invoice price [kcgille] by seloo
Sep 29, 2007 (6:46 am)
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Replying to: kcgille (Sep 29, 2007 6:34 am)

Thanks for all the information, it is helpful to all.
 
If I understand correctly, the total price with all fees and before tax (not including your EW) was $204 under invoice.
 
We will put that one in the books.
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Re: "Assessment fees" as part of the invoice price [kcgille] by warever
Sep 29, 2007 (2:26 pm)
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Replying to: kcgille (Sep 28, 2007 7:45 pm)

Uh, the dealer can NEVER MAKE you finance through any particular finance company.
 
What they may be saying is that their price is valid only if you finance through Mazda - which is because they're evidently getting a kickback on the financing of some sort and aren't making enough on the vehicle otherwise.
 
But 48 months at 4.9% is probably not a bad deal - though some other dealer might have been able to get you better rates (but perhaps not as good a price).
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Re: Offer from dealer: what do you think? [kbedwards] by warever
Sep 29, 2007 (2:37 pm)
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Replying to: kbedwards (Sep 28, 2007 10:32 am)

You probably don't have to test drive the actual car as much as you might when you're trying to decide whether that's the model you want, but you SHOULD drive it a LITTLE just to make sure that there's nothing wrong with it - no rattles, shimmies, shakes, whines, etc. And in theory, you should always take delivery of a new vehicle in daylight so you can thoroughly inspect it. I actually had a vehicle (that I picked up at night) that had a paint flaw from the factory. Yes, the dealer fixed it for free, and yes, I probably would have taken delivery of the vehicle anyway, but it would have been nice to have it on the due bill from the start and not have to convince them that it wasn't something that I even COULD have done.
 
After all, even the best manufacturer can make mistakes and you want to try to find them before driving off with the vehicle.
 
Manufacturer web sites are sometimes off as well because they may not be updated right away or might be updated but the car you're looking at was from a previous batch at a previous price.
 
Yeah, I honor a wrong price as well, but you're not talking about someone not honoring a price they quoted. You're talking about the dealer telling you that the SUGGESTED price is different from what you think it is. I'm sure they'd be happy to honor a sale at MSRP - even one $500 lower than they say it is! (grin)
 
No, not a car dealer. Never was, never will be. I'm a computer consultant, actually. Just very detail oriented and a very "by the numbers" sort of guy (yeah, ok... say it... nerd (grin)).
 
They may or may not be trying to put one over on you (well, since they're car dealers, I'd vote that they probably are, but that's another issue). Get them to send you a copy of the window sticker. Then you'll know 100% for sure where that $500 is.
 
By the way, those other places you can buy the car... is it for the same price? Or higher?

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