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Replying to: destry (Feb 14, 2008 12:42 pm) |
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Replying to: kleetampa (Feb 01, 2008 10:38 am) I know nothing about mechanical issues in cars, but I do think there is a break-in period. I was concerned at first. This probably doesn't help anyone but I think sometimes these little bugs work themselves out. Additionally, I think most new Miata owners are very sensitive to their cars. We expect a perfect machine. |
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Replying to: kirstie_h (Feb 14, 2008 5:24 pm)
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Replying to: miatamama1 (Feb 20, 2008 4:22 pm)
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Replying to: rpm (Feb 22, 2008 8:54 am) So here is the question to all you PRHT GT owners. Did anyone out there pay sticker price besides me? I am hoping to hear I am not the only one.
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Replying to: miatamama1 (Feb 22, 2008 6:42 am)  A friend of mine bought a 1990 Miata when they came out - and paid $1750 over sticker price. 
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Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 22, 2008 12:48 pm) |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 22, 2008 12:48 pm) However, I was shopping new cars as well. I was looking at Subaru WRXs, Mitsubishi Evolution X, and Miatas. In all cases I found the dealer showrooms completely empty and sales people looking very very bored. Everyone agrees that the economy is really really slow. Most had so called "market" adjustments. For example, the Evolution X sticker was $35k and they "market adjusted" it up another $4500. totally around $40,000. Note: This car Just came out and is super hyped all over in the press. However, when I told them that in no way will I ever pay an additional markup. He said "well I guess you are not buying this car then". I smiled and politely said.. "well I guess probably not from you". I didn't get mad, I just hung out a little longer with him, engaging in a polite dialog. Looking at the car some more because they are very rare....he asks me if I will buy it at sticker price. I said, well at least we would be a lot closer. After a test drive, I told him that I didn't care for the interior as it doesn't feel like a $35k interior to me. Next he starts going under sticker a thosand dollars. Long and the short of it... dont let the markup discourage you right now. Its a buyer's market, especially for sports cars which dont have large volumes (ie. dont move off the lot at great rates). Pay no attention to it. It is just a form of negotiation. Get them to spend some time with you and after that show them that you are willing to walk away after they have vested some time with you. You will find they are bluffing if you dont insult their ego or engage in angry dialog. When I shopped "newish" used cars at the dealers, I was successfull with negotiating from the trade-in value up. Yes.. I said wholesale, trade-in. People dont have a lot of disposable income right now to spend on a sports cars. Dont pay any attention to the retail price. The price of the car should be, a reasonable profilt plus what the dealer paid for the car. This will be less then a private party sale.. no matter what they say they want for it. Ignore it. Get them to invest some time, dont get mad or leave quickly if they initially make it appear they dont want to deal. In every case, the dealer was ok with my offer of $500 profit above their cost (i.e. wholesale price). I live in the Portland, Oregon area. Ironically, the car I bought in the end came from a private party.. I just couldn't pass up the car in perfect condition with 1700 miles. I realize I may have pad a 1000 less at a dealer by paying $500 over their whole sale/trade in price, but I didn't think I would be very successful finding a car in this condition at a dealer. So it was worth it to me paying a little extra. I dont feel bad, can complain too much about getting almost new car with 1700 miles which has already taken a $7000 (~25%) depreciate off the MSRP. Best Regards!
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Replying to: manybmws (Feb 01, 2008 1:43 pm) What did you mean by "just keep the revs up" when you said: >>. Just enjoy the car and keep the revs up, the warranty is not going away anytime soon... I have just started to read the Miata forums, as I just bought one yesterday. Other then performance reasons, is there a reason to keep the revs up? Just want to make sure I didn't miss something important, unique to this engine. thanks
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