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Re: Cautionary Tale - New 3 GT ! [gwrace1] by griswald
Feb 18, 2009 (5:33 am)
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Replying to: gwrace1 (Feb 16, 2009 10:21 am)

My wife has a 2008.5 GS (2.0L) and I have a new 2010 GT (2.5L) version. We think they're both great but both agree the 2010 GT is a lot more appealing on an raw emotional level. I haven't driven hers too much but from a good 60 km drive we had along some twisties yesterday in the GT I'd say that the GT is noticeably more responsive and entertaining to drive than her GS. Having only about 100 km on the odometer I was basically taking it easy but even so we took most of the curves at over twice the indicated limit without any drama at all, just great zoom zoom, so I'm still far from being familiar with the car's limits. The GT is a more compelling & desirable vehicle, (at least for occasional use), but we've always had a preference for sportier vehicles. For my wife's daily driver/commuter car the GS is better suited with its smaller engine and higher profile tires for our local pot holes. The GT''s more fun though, feels great and damn, does the dashboard and insturments ever look good all lit up at night!
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Re: US pricing released [aviboy97] by tgassett
Feb 18, 2009 (5:41 am)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Feb 17, 2009 2:38 pm)

AVI - you should have full details on everything by now. - how much is the destination charge?
 
By looking at the US pricing press release the 2010 S Sport A/T is priced between the 2009 S Sport A/T and S Touring A/T. Does that look correct to you?
 
thanks
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Re: US pricing released [exit123] by smallcar
Feb 18, 2009 (7:13 am)
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Replying to: exit123 (Feb 17, 2009 2:47 pm)

Here's a document from Mazda with more detail:
 
http://www.mazdausamedia.com/files/2010MY%20MAZDA3%20MSRP%20Pricing%20Bulletin%2- 02010.1.pdf
#185 of 659
Re: US pricing released [aviboy97] by manybmws
Feb 18, 2009 (2:12 pm)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Feb 17, 2009 2:38 pm)

Requires Moonroof/Bose package for $1,395.
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Re: US pricing released [tgassett] by aviboy97
Feb 18, 2009 (6:08 pm)
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Replying to: tgassett (Feb 18, 2009 5:41 am)

AVI - you should have full details on everything by now. - how much is the destination charge?
 
You know, surprisingly, I do not have full details yet. I have been checking my Mazda Intranet quite regularly so see if they have given us official price sheets including accessories and factory invoice prices, including destination. I would assume destination is $670.
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Re: US pricing released [manybmws] by aviboy97
Feb 18, 2009 (6:14 pm)
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Replying to: manybmws (Feb 18, 2009 2:12 pm)

Requires Moonroof/Bose package for $1,395.
 
Most every manufacturer that offers a nav system requires you to get every other package first. This is not unique to Mazda.
 
Let's put this in perspective. $1,195 for a Nav system, MID, keyless ignition and a few other features is damn cheap.
 
Currently, the moon roof / 6CD changer package costs $890. For another $400 you get a much better sound system made by Bose. Seems more then worth it to me.
 
Lets look at it this way....what other manufacturer gives you a moon roof, Bose Audio system (or equivalent), nav system, keyless ignition, Sirius radio and a perimeter alarm for $2,590. Most built in nav systems are close to $2,000 alone...
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Re: US pricing released [aviboy97] by tgassett
Feb 18, 2009 (8:18 pm)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Feb 18, 2009 6:14 pm)

I am kind of slow. So let me get this straight. You cannot get the Tech package unless you get the Moonroof/Bose package as well?? That is crazy but I will have to live with it. Just give us the car already.
 
The Mazda press release from yesterday says the pricing is effective on 2-20-09 so maybe you (avi) will get the remaining info on Friday. It also shows destination at $670, which is unchanged.
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Re: US pricing released [aviboy97] by manybmws
Feb 19, 2009 (7:20 am)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Feb 18, 2009 6:14 pm)

Typical options pricing strategy for the likes of Lexus and Toyota and others...
 
This essentially get's most to buy in for the full boat of options no mater what the model. Helps raise the average selling price of the s Sport and s GT model Mazda 3s.
 
I agree it is a good bundled price and think a lot of folks will take it. After all BMW charges $2K for Nav alone. I think the price of OEM Nav systems will begin to go down and this is the first evidence of it.
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Who cares about the new front grill by gwrace1
Feb 22, 2009 (9:19 pm)
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It's amazing to me how many people won't even look at the 2010 model due to it's front grill. I really could care less about the look of the grill. There is a lot more to a car than it's grill. If you read into all the reviews/changes for the new model there is a lot of benefits. New improved engine, drive train, interior, electronics, features and functions.
 
The new grill that everyone seems to be dwelling on actually provides reduced drag and therefore the same or better fuel economy than the outgoing model even with the more powerful engine. I must have read 50 or so reviews on the new model and not one has had any negative accept for the grill. It's a matter of personal taste.
 
I buy a car for it's capabilities and fun factor. It just seems rather stupid to not buy a car because it has a different style grill. Take a look at other models on the road from almost any manufacturer. You can certainly make a facial expression out of any of them. Take your choice!
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Re: US pricing released [tgassett] by aviboy97
Feb 23, 2009 (7:51 am)
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Replying to: tgassett (Feb 18, 2009 8:18 pm)

I got my official pricing data from Mazda at the end of last week. Destination is $670, as I thought it would be.
 
What I found interesting is the 2010 Mazda3 s Sport, which is more along the lines of the 2009 s Touring, is a few dollars LESS then the 2009 model.
 
Pricing across the board seems to be very similar to 2009. That's great news.

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