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Mazda MPV Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Steve, Host
If I get bad vibes about a salesmen, I ask for another one.
Bad Vibes:
1. Silly jokes.
2. Meaningless Chit Chat.
3. "I am doing you a favor" attitude..
4. Probing for personal information.
5. Lack of knowledge about car...
6. Pretense that salesman will "use" his influence with the dealer to get me a "special" deal...
Maybe someday Wallymart will get into the business..
Tj
The rebate for the '03 is $2500 and the rebate for the '04 is $1500. As far as MSRP pricing the '04 isn't much more than the '03. The new subtle changes are nice and the rear disc brake option is excellent. Problem is very little availability, same as the Sienna.
So here is the quick deal without working them.
MPV ES loaded (it was in the local car show last weekend) MSRP $29870. About the only option it didn't have is the RES (DVD) system.
I'm trying to get past the smaller size and lower HP from the V6. Gas mileage is lower, but not by much but with the reduced HP you'd think it would be better.
Thanks for the buying tips, it really helps putting things in order of importance. Need versus wants have always caused indecision with us because when spending this much money you should at least have some enjoyment as well as reliability. If it were merely transportation I'd buy the cheapest new car and drive it til the wheels fell off.
Dano
If it were merely transportation I'd buy the cheapest new car and drive it til the wheels fell off.
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I suggest you take a look at KIA Spectra forum. It is one of cheapest new car with tons of problems.
Bought the 2004 MPV over the weekend. Deal was $28839-$1500rebate+TTF. It doesn't have the Four Seasons package which I wanted but the wife couldn't wait. Now that a few days have past I really believe we could have gotten it for $28000. Oh well.
So far the smell doesn't appear to be a big issue and we've had no trouble with either power door.
I'll post updates if anything is worth posting.
Dano
Sounds just like what people were saying about Honda and Toyota 30 years ago, and about Mazda not that long ago.
Steve, Host
I started to experience the 1st hard shift about same mileage you had. 500 mis seems is the clue. The hard shift feels a bit stronger during the trip last week.
Wonder how much Mazda charges on a tranny back flush. If it is not too much I will pay for it just for the peace of mind.
It's LX and comes with power sliding door, rear air and some other goodies. Basically I got 5.5K rebate over MSRP. I think it was a good deal.
So far no problems with shifting but I assure you if it happens I'll post it. Check out my post in the MPV Problems & Solutions.
Those who have this problem may want to consider submitting it to the NHTSA for a review. That is how many get resolutions or at least responses from manufacturers.
Dano
Security package
All weather package
Moonroof
Roof rack
Fog lights
Auto dimming rearview mirror
6 CD + cassette
Cargo net
(basically, everything except the DVD & trailer hitch)
Paid 22,000 (incldg tax and tags) in the Washington DC area
Took it for a 600 mile trip to NYC & back, it drives great.
Steve, Host
thanks
firing at full spread?
I have been reading these posts with interest,and am now glad to say that we are members of the MPV club! We purchased a 2002 ES (leather, sunroof) today - only drawback is 55k miles on it - for 16000. We figured that the 12 month/12k mile warranty the dealer (Richmond Honda - Richmond, VA) gave us was what we would need, given how we plan to use the van. Other 2002s we looked at had the mileage to keep us within the factory warranty, but the time limit would run out on us in about a year anyway.
So please don't tell me now that there are all kinds of problems that crop up right at 55k miles . . . there didn't seem to be that kind of thread on these boards anywhere.
Back on topic, the dealer was great - we called from the road to ask him to have paperwork ready etc as we were coming in with a 4 year old and a 2 year old - we got there and the car had temporary tags on it already, paperwork was printed and taken care of in about 20 minutes. We'd definitely deal with them again.
Anyway, glad to be a part of the minivan contingent!
-Waterbaby
Problem for me was this was the last '03 LX out of a stock of 13 in the greater Seattle area that had the AB7 traction control/side air bags package. Side air bags were at the top of my desirable options list as early indications are that these are quite effective in real world crashes. Also, it was coastal blue which my wife had a strong preference for relative to other colours available in the area. So, weighing the downside of missing the deal versus the upside of saving a few extra hundred $$, my hands were tied a little.
Based on my experience, I suggest other buyers who are in a region where there is still good inventory and are more ambivalent about options, colours, etc, could certainly do better.
Brent
Great car...but we just discovered the 2nd - 3rd gear shifing problem. And we're anxious to read about how to get it fixed.
James
San Jose, CA
If they don't know, then you'll have to push them to contact Mazda for the info. Or contact Mazda yourself and get them to send the info to the dealer.
Steve.
Steve.
1. Is Fitzgerald OK? and
2. More to the point, is there a no-haggle Mazda dealer in Northern Virginia? (I assume that taxes, etc., would be less complicated if I -- a Virginia buyer -- bought in-state.)
wildwillie
Don't leave Richmond out of the picture - Whitten Brothers usually has good deals and seem to be up front in terms of internet buying (take this with a grain of salt - we bought our used MPV from Richmond Honda - if we had gone new, the Whitten deals (3+k under invoice) were enticing.
Good luck!
Waterbaby
The dealer was advertising an LX for $18,499. When we got there the dealer said the advertised price was for 3 vehichles which were orignally fleet vehicles so couldn't do the one we were looking at for the same price. We held our ground ended up with the advertised price for the vehicle we wanted.
In Boston 2004 MPV LX with alloy wheels is $19,500 (ad. car).
Most dealers wanted invoice plus a few hundred dollars, and then were going to add $300-360 for their "admin fee". The Longmont dealer sold us the ES for invoice, and NO admin fee. In addition, the van was undercoated by the dealer, which makes it much quieter on the highway.
All-in-all, a pleasant buying experience that only took about 45 minutes, including the sales manager's "tour" of the vehicle before we drove off.
If you live close enough in Colorado, give Mazda of Longmont a try.
"$1000 Cash to Customer start: 03/03/2004 end: 07/05/2004
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Must not have purchased a new Mazda, Ford, Lincoln or Mercury in the past 4 (four) years.
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The Direct Mail Certificate is issued to select customers. Only eligible customers qualify. Customer required to show a copy of the Direct Mail Certificate. At least one Direct Mail Certificate is required for redemption per purchase/lease. At least one Direct Mail Certificate is required for redemption per purchase/lease. Incentives may vary; contact your local dealer for details."
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My advice is just to tell the dealer that you know others are getting incentive offers in the mail and you want similar consideration :-)
Steve, Host