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I'm on the east coast (NJ) and I've gotten some internet quotes that all tend to be roughly $500 over the invoice price given by Edmunds (regardless of color, specific options, etc.). And, of course, these initial quotes are all "before taxes and fees".
After reading the posts here, it seems like I should be able to negotiate down to get a lot closer to invoice. Is that a fair assessment? Reading the above post about David paying $270 below invoice makes me feel like $500 over invoice is a rip-off (even though Edmunds' "True Market Value", what others are supposedly paying, is $700 over invoice).
Any thoughts to help me out?
Thanks!
Steve
nope, don't head up to Richmond (Went there one time when a friend briefly lived there, otherwise I may pass through on my way up the east coast once in a blue moon).
Took in the local attraction with the Quaker Steak & Lube 200 truck race at Lowe's Motor Speedway here in Charlotte last night. Purposely took my truck instead of the 3 to make sure I didn't try to reenact the race on the way home!
Color/insurance: I don't think State Farm (my insurer) cares about color when setting the price. However, when I compared the 5-door 3 with the Toyota Matrix at one point for insurance cost, the Matrix was actually $10/6 Month more than the Mazda3! That surprised me.
My temperment means that since we didn't need the car immediately, I was prepared to shop and play dealers off each other until I got within $100 of invoice. I just found a dealer that saved me some trouble. So if I were you, I wouldn't accept the $500 over invoice yet. YMMV.
Where does Edmund get the TMV number, anyway? Is my sale factored in?
I got a smarmy note by email about "differences in values" - I'll say!
Tells you something about management.
I am looking forward to the Speed3.
:shades: Daddy likey! :shades:
Hopefully in '98 when my turnrolls around, the 3 will still be around or possibly it's next generation so i can "zoom zoom".
Enjoy your 3's guys...wish I could!
The Sandman
anyone know the phone $ to check on the rebate? (the rebate form doesnt list it.)
I live in MI and I am getting quotes all over the board.
I can I really know what the S-plan price is exactly for the hatchback????
** What is the Gerber rebate and how long are they giving $500 off???
Please help?!
I have been quoted for m3 sedan abs/sab + sports pkg MT bacl 2005 as $18754 + ttl by one dealer and 18494.00 plus TT&Lplus Recieve FREE window tint.
Does it look good price?
Thanks
Deepak
for gerber rebate i registered myself at gerber.com and i emailed them for mazda rebate
they sent me the certificate and I am now waiting it to arrive by usps post
you can do the same
thanks
deepak
If you have S Plan, my Mazda dealer said they must give you $7 below invoice price and must show you a copy of the invoice.
I have a Partner Code (my company uses Ford vehicles for our fleet so they extend the Friends & Family discount to all of us) and when I logged onto the www.fordpartner.com website with my partner code, I was able to download a pdf of all pricing - S-Plan and MSRP for the base vehicle and all options.
for gerber rebate i registered myself at gerber.com and i emailed them for mazda rebate
they sent me the certificate and I am now waiting it to arrive by usps post
you can do the same
thanks
deepak"
i receive the gerber rebate certficate via email. i took it to the dealer, and they submitted it. the check will goto me since i bought the car already and just realized about this rebate.
it's been a month. i want to check the status.
Does anyone have the phone #/website to call to check?
2005 Mazda 3, 5 door, manual trans, ABS/SAC, Moonroof/6CD, Autodim compass mirror, rear bumper plate, custom leather seats (Katzkin) with warmers, titanium grey. I used S-plan pricing, which was $18,479. The dealer threw in the custom leather for free (usually $995)! After my grad rebate, I paid $17,979 for everything, which seems like a pretty great deal. Regardless, I'm VERY happy with my purchase!!!
Now ... onto the problem of getting my iPod to work with the factory stereo.
And, by the way, what's this Gerber discount I keep reading about? Can you still apply after making a purchase?
I am looking at purchasing the Mazda 3 Hatchback with ABS package and Moonroof package and with a manual trans.
The invoice price on edmunds.com is $18007.
Can you tell me the exact S-plan price for the car I have listed with these exact feartures??
I wish I could get a copy of what the prices are for the S-plan, but I don't think that is possible.
Thank you for all your help.
I was offered the exact car I described above for $17300 before Tax and ...
***Can I get the Gerber.com rebate with the S-plan??
How much is the rebate for??
If I get my S-plan price and then tell them I also have the Gerber rebate will they be able to go even lower in price??
Thanks in advance!
It's getting hot here in New Orleans, and since the A/C in my old Passat is long dead, I want me a new Mmmmazda3 sooooon! :shades:
I registered at the Gerber website, then I sent an email (through the "contact us" section of the website) asking if they could mail me the ad for the Gerber-sponsored Mazda rebate. They sent me an initial reply which was not at all helpful. But then I wrote back to clarify, and it worked the second time. Here's how I worded the second email:
"I'd like to use the $500 Gerber-sponsored Mazda rebate, but my problem is that I can't find the "Ad" that is mentioned in the instructions for obtaining the rebate. Is there any way that another Ad could be mailed to me?"
This worked out perfectly, because Gerber responded with:
"Thank you for your e-mail reply.
The material you inquired about is being sent to you. It should arrive in a few days.
Best wishes from your friends @ gerber.com."
Just try to be as clear as possible when making the request, and make sure to include your mailing address when you write to Gerber to ask for the rebate.
Good luck!
Steve
manual transmission=15,986
ABS = $688
moonroof/6-CD = 765
total=17,439
ask your dealer. they have to show you s-plan pricing if you have the PIN.
Just talked to mazda rep and she told me my gerber rebate is on the way thru email sometime next week I am gonna get it
R/
DD
Good luck
DD
Makes me get Macerena flashbacks!
In my ride, I have to use a Belkin Cassette (Air Supply, anyone?)
May have to forgo a roof for My Musik!
DrFill
Thank YOU so much for this info!
I signed up for the Gerber rebate on Mazda.com, but I do not have the add. I will try to follow the intructions here, but my big question is if I get the S-plan price, DOES A DEALER HAVE TO HONOR THE $500 REBATE ON TOP OF THAT????
Thanks again for all the great help MKV!
What??
What exactly should I expect to pay after getting a quote on a car??
I live in MI and did not expect to pay all these fee's am I being conned?
MKV: you said the S-plan price should be 17,439 for the Mazda 3 with ABS and Moonroof packages. Will dealers go lower than this?? I had one dealer offer me the car for $17300, but I think they may just be trying to get me in to sway me with some other offer. I have another dealer that thinks anything close to 17,000 or 17, 500 is undoable.
A dealer told me they have a $500 rebate until the end of the month on the S-plan, anyone else heard of this?
Also please someone let me know if I can use the Gerber rebate on top of the S-plan price of $17439 or whatever it is?
Can anyone tell me if I can use the Gerber rebate on top of the S-plan?
:P
Meade
I have read some states mandate that if a dealership charges a fee - like advertising or doc fee that they must charge the same fee to all customers.
That does not really mean much - you can always negotiate a lower price on the car - offsetting the fee - so that even though the invoice says $300 DOC FEE you did not really pay it - for example you buy the car for $300 UNDER invoice rather than at invoice.
These fees are always negotiable - ALWAYS - the question is is it worth your time and effort to spend 3 days trying to get a $50 doc fee reduced down to $25?
I gave a co-worker a ride to shop for a car - First he negotiated a deal that was below invoice - then got them to reduce the destination charge - he worked like hell - but ended up getting a great deal on a Nissan.
I tell the sales person - as soon as we start taking about pricing - that - the price I am offering includes all the fees EXCEPT TT&L - and that I also expect that they will do the same. But still about 1/2 the time when I get to closing they have added in something extra - I never pay it - and have only had to walk away from a deal a few times.
Customers: All $500 certificate recipients are on the "In Market Owners" list posted in DealerLink identified by Customer ID.
Owners who receive a $500 certificate in the "In Market Owners" direct communication.
This offer IS transferable within household, must live at same address
This info I found on a dealer's website, located in St. Louis. Anyone have any idea what this is and how to figure out if: a) who is on the list?; and/or b) how to get on the list? The "DealerLink" is the obstacle, it seems.
Yup. Unfortunately some dealers try to slip in other fees as "required".
I got my car yesterday from HileyHurst Maxda Dallas.
I qualified for S-Plan + gerber $500 rebate + grad $500 rebate.
Here are the break up of price:
15530 (S-Plan Price) +688( sab/abs pkg) +765( sunroof/6cd pkg) +421(sports pkg)+580(dest)-1000( rebates) + Dallas TTL=$18456 ( This is the amount I paid to the dealer) + Free Window Tinting + free full tank gas.
I am quite happy with the deal though I could have saved little bit more
But It was absolutely no haggling at all and the internet manager guy was great.Everything was done over emails and the $1000 rebates was given instantly instead of like Mail In rebate.
Also tax was calculated on rebated price instead of full price.
So basically I paid $18456 for all these.
Thanks
DD
I am rather new to this site, and Im looking to get a mazda3 5-door soon. I noticed that some people here are purchasing their mazda3 through the S-plan. But I have no idea what this is. I tried looking on google, but I couldnt find anything. Can anyone tell me more about this plan- what is it exactly, can anyone use this plan, etc?
Thanks
s-plan is special prizing of mazda vehicles which $7 less than invoice
this is available to onll certain companies's employess which ford recognizes as their partners.
for gerber rebate go to www.mazdausa.com/gerber and fill up form and pursue
also go to gerber.com and register urself and contact them thru email for $500 mazda rebate
I did this way
Just purchased MZ3s yesterday.. didn't know about the $500 mazda rebate..
Is it too late !!!!
you can try your luck if your dealer is helpful n good since dealer is not going to pay for this $500
good luck
DD
Now I just need to make up my mind to buy now or wait untill September for the 2006 model.
The 2006 MAZDA3 is a carry-over model, but there are some exciting new
features for 2006 models including:
-addition of variable valve timing (VVT) to the 2.0L engine
-addition of PZEV (for five states) to the 2.3L engine
-addition of a 5-Speed Sport AT to the 2.3L engine.
-all models with air conditioning also contain a pollen filter and
ambient (outside) temperature display in the center instrument panel.
-all 2.3L models add standard ABS and variable-intermittent front
wipers.
-the new 2.3L ?s Grand Touring? model (which replaces the successful
05MY Special Edition SP23) contains the SP23 features plus automatic
climate control and a driving information system (trip computer).
-there are two new exterior colors for 2.3L models: Copper Red Mica
(replaces Lava Orange) and Whitewater Pearl Mica (replaces Rally
White).
I wonder what the chances are of getting a 2005 at invoice?
Thanks!
Also...if I buy my new M3 tomorrow and don't have the $500 Gerber Rebate tomorrow (They are sending it to me), will I still be able to get it?
Does anyone know any info on the June incentives for the Mazda 3?
Hmm, I would have thought that the manufacturer was doing a good job by constantly innovating to improve their systems. Call me naive.
Yes, I would hope so.
-all models with air conditioning also contain ... ambient (outside) temperature display in the center instrument panel."
arrgg... this is exactly what my old Chevy Prizm had and i loved that car (1.8L VVT = 41mpg hwy).
if they dont fix the a/c issues in my 2005 3i by Feb 2006, i'm trading it in for a 2006 3i (assuming no problems on the 2006 3's).
I am more concerned about Mazda's complete lack of support for the unlucky customers that ended up with defective AC systems. Letting customers twist in the wind (sounds better that sweat in the heat) seems to be SOP for Mazda.
I do own a 1992 Mazda Pick up, but I don't think that would give me any other discounts.
I called Mazda and they told me I could recieve the Gerber rebate and the Splan discount together.
Oh, and can anyone tell me if those black rubber like rear bumper protectors are worth it. I don't know if I would need them, but I was thinking of trying to unload and load my bike in the back of the hatch and thought those might be a good idea. Does anyone know if you can fit a bike in there? Does the moon roof deflecter create more wind noise?
Thanks.