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you tell them the estimate of the car value and they will give you a blanck check. don't let the "mazda" dealer connect you with a bank that will give you some high rate loans. i had good credit and mazda was so stingy not to give me a car loan. i had to go to bank of america to get a nice decent rate loan. 5.6% for 5 years.
to tell you the truth i recommend you the mazda 3 hatchback 5 door, 2.3 engine. trust me alot of people are gonna turn heads when you drive by. the hatchback seems to have a lexus type of body style more than the sedan you are trying to buy. besides the sedan doesn't look too attractive. yellow, black mica, or charcoal gray colored are the hottest colors right now.. silver is nice but its played out.
listen, i bought a mazda 3s hatchback. tag price was $20,500 and lowest they gave me was $18,900. it was well equipped with moonroof, sports seats, etc. but with no leather seats, no navigation. not including taxes, extra warranty, documentation. this was back in 2005 DECEMBER, dealer was located right by chicago ridge mall, oak lawn. my car drives great, no problems, etc. i get alot of envy at my workplace. love my car. by the way make sure the car you buy is made 90% or so directly from japan.
was Gunther Mazda, Delray Mazda and Palm Beach Mazda in FL. And the other one I was interested in was Walser Mazda in Burnsville, MN. Yes, I do get around! Anyone that has experiences with any of these or other NE/Midwest/FL dealerships, with actual numbers, please respond here or PM me. Financing aspects, I'm not really interested in. Many posts on this forum are spending alot of time with the nuances of financing. This will be a cash deal, period.
Wayne Mazda and Maxon Mazda in Union has somewhat a partnership. Maxon Mazda has about half of Wayne's inventory which is not bad. They do have one of the smallest inventories in the NY Metro Area. But their sales people are great! Look for Denise if you're interested in this dealer. They even had a promo at that time of evaluating your trade-in at $4000 regardless of condition, as long as it is running fine!
I ended up buying mine in Sansone Rt 1 Mazda in Avenel, NJ. Would I suggest that dealership? A big no. The only reason I bought mine there was they have what I want. And they've only given mine at 22575 with the options (MSRP around 23000, Invoice at 21800). My salesperson is ok but their Finance Managers are the worst I've seen so far.
In the NY Metro Area, try to avoid the NY dealers, NJ dealers are much better and have better inventories. Last time I've checked, Wayne has 20 Speed3's! While the NY dealers only have 2 or 3 in their lot.
mp6466 - I totally agree! Everytime I pulled up on a parking lot at a Wal-Mart, Target, Home Depot or any mall, it just turns heads. I've always been approached by anyone, just wanting to get a glimpse of my car. It really has that Lexus look. Yes, silver is somewhat sold to many people already and mine is silver, but because of the uniqueness of the 5door, it still amazes a lot of people.
Wayne Mazda sells the most Mazdas in the entire USA. It says so in their internal, glossy publication that is distributed to the dealers. It used to be Maple Shade Mazda back in the 1980s and early to mid 90s.
Anyone else with an aggressive discounter in the NorthEast, upper Midwest, or FL?
I just purchased a 3iTouring from Lodi Mazda yesterday after a poor experience the same morning at Garden State Honda.
I did not use Wayne Mazda simply because I was happy with the deal at Lodi and the guys at Lodi responded to my inquiry prior to anyone else.
I have not heard anything negative about Wayne from anyone in the area. There is a BBB report on them though, and they are not BBB members. Might be worth checking out (a single report may also be a good indicator given the potential number of complaints, yes?)
A large inventory does not guarantee good service however (as you well know). Sometimes the small guys try harder.
FWIW, after reading "confessions of a car salesman" on Edmunds, I am keenly aware of the Dealership Management's influence on the behavior of the salespeople. I tend to that as a guidepost for judging the Dealer's overall quality of service and attitude towards customer service.
Lodi Mazda had a good selection of colors in my price range and the staff was VERY nice.
FYI (for others in the area not paying with cash): Their finance department saved me over 4K in finance charges versus financing I obtained on my own, prior to the visit.
There was no haggling, and the salesman, Mayad Mustafa, was very friendly, patient and helpful.
Their pricing was as good (within a few tens of dollars) of "deep discount" internet pricing I'd received prior to shopping for the car.
Anyhow, good luck with your purchase. It's only been a day with the car but I already like it better than my '02 Jetta.
MSRP: $18,980
Discount: $1,665
Sale Price: $17,315
CA Tax @ 7.75%: $1,346.18
DMV: $177
DOC fee: $55
State Tire fee: $8.75
Total O.T.D.: $18,901.93
Thank you.
Good luck
--jjf
Hello. Is this a good price for the S-Sport sedan w/ SAB/SAC?
MSRP: $18,980
Discount: $1,665
Sale Price: $17,315
CA Tax 7.75%: $1,346.18
DMV: $177
DOC fee: $55
State Tire fee: $8.75
Total O.T.D.: $18,901.93
Thank you.
I received a price for a Mazda3 Hatchback Sport Automatic:
$18100+tax+doc(55)+DMV (invoice is 18031)
I also received a price for the Mazda3 Hatchback Touring Automatic:
$18900+tax+doc(55)+DMV (invoice is 18727)
Another dealer quoted me 17632 for the Sport and 18998 for the touring, +tax, title
Are these any good?
Good Luck
--jjf
Hi
I received a price for a Mazda3 Hatchback Sport Automatic:
$18100+tax+doc(55)+DMV (invoice is 18031)
I also received a price for the Mazda3 Hatchback Touring Automatic:
$18900+tax+doc(55)+DMV (invoice is 18727)
Another dealer quoted me 17632 for the Sport and 18998 for the touring, +tax, title
Are these any good?
I'm not sure what you mean by $3000 off.
The hatch touring auto has an MSRP of $19970 and invoice of $18727.
I've been offered it at $18900.
According to Consumer Report, there is a dealer incentive of $388. So i guess the dealer paid 18727-388=$18339.
How can they offer it at 3000 below MSRP i.e. $16970?
I've never heard of anybody paying almost 2 grand below invoice for a Mazda3.
Can it be done?
A 19700 MSRP model wholesales used for about $14000 after year 1 so you want a good chunk off a new one. 3000 off is more common on the Hatch though (and as you can see hardly giving the car away). Check out my message 14394 on the Accord prices paid forum for more useful info on how to buy a car.
--jjf
i'm looking for a s GT automatic and i really want the 0.9% financing that ends on july 9th. (not sure if i can get it, but i'd like to try for it.)
is it gonna be a bad time to contact the dealers now? (june 24/25th) or should i wait for july/aug, and hope that they may have financing offers in those months too..
thanks!
I mispoke. I have a '00 Jetta. The new VW's aren't very fuel efficient, compared with the Mazda or a Honda.
I was also rather disappointed in the build quality of the Jetta, compared with previous VWs I've owned (I have a '90 Corrado that I'm reluctantly going to part with and it has much better build quality than the '00... and it's 17 years old!).
The new VWs are nice but after I test drove the Mazda and read the consumer reports recommendation, I was basically sold.
Sorry for the late reply.
I went for a longer finance period but my credit is average, as far as I know.
Id really appreciate any comparison info and also hope this quote helps others looking at similar trim!
Thanks!
I was also looking at the Mazda3 s Touring Auto Hatch in the Chicago area.
Got quotes of 18998 and 18900 +TTL.
They were both by phone. I reckon you could chip a couple of hundred off but it seems to be about right.
Invoice is 18727 according to Edmunds. I bought the Consumer Report thing that tells you what the dealer actually paid. According to that there is a 388 dollars hold back for the dealer, meaning the real invoice is 18339 or lower.
Good luck.
This forum was helpful over the last couple months as I began looking into buying a Mazda3, so I thought I'd share my own purchase details.
I bought a Mazda3 Touring 5-door, manual tranmission in galaxy gray from Mazda of Oakland. Invoice price according to Edmunds was $17,841. Another dealer had previously quoted me $17,700 so I took that to the Oakland dealer and asked them to beat it, which they did with the offer of $17,500. I don't have the out-the-door total in front of me but it was just the sale price plus the standard CA sales tax and DMV fees - no weird advertising fees or any of that.
There was a bit of debate about whether I qualified for the 0% financing because even though my credit score was excellent I'm a first-time car buyer and I don't have a whole lot of credit built up, but after the dealership consulted with Mazda's finance department I was approved.
The dealership was great. Friendly and easy-going all around. I was prepared for a battle once I got to the F&I office, but encountered nothing of the sort. The only add-on he tried to sell me was the extended warranty and when I said I wasn't interested he didn't press the issue at all.
So far I'm loving the car. Haven't put enough miles on it to see how the mileage comes out yet, but it's a joy to drive. I was looking for something that had some cargo space since I transport equipment for my job pretty regularly, but I also wanted something that would be fun to drive. The 3 has fit the bill perfectly.
The Sandman
i sport
i touring
s sport
s touring
s grand touring
Invoice is 18727.
Paid 18500.
Not a great price, but not a bad one either.
The car is pretty good for the price.
$18920 MSRP
-$1500 "Walser discount"
- $300 Coupon from mazda site (presented when you build a car online)
- $250 "friends & family" coupon (a friend bought at this dealer)
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$16870 (for the car, still add in TTL etc...)
Seems like a good deal to me; the only thing that bums me out is there was a bit of paint scraped off one fender at some point on the lot, and while they'll fix it, it's no longer factory paint. They don't seem to want to discount for that... any thoughts?
I would write it into the agreement that you want to be satisfied with the workmanship or you will not be taking the deal.
p.s. of course you know this won't be the last scrape or ding or dent but only the first.
Of course... but I'd rather it be my ding and not some lot-jockey's.
17,221
1,076 sales tax
55. inspection
72. plates
50. document fee
38. for some other fee
18,511,77 total
Just Found the 300.00 discount for filling out a form online. So I will be using that. Thanks for that info.
Is this a good price or should I wait to see if there will be other discounts? Should I ask for more of a discount or maybe have the dealership throw in a few freebies like window tint, pinstripe, oil changes, etc. I have bought other 2 cars from this dealership was hopeing for a little better discount.
Thanx
--jjf
I am seriously considering purchasing the Mazda 3 I-Touring Automatic 4 door, the only option I am getting is the Air Bag/ABS package. MSRP is 18,145 which includes a $595. destination charge. I have been quoted
17,221
1,076 sales tax
55. inspection
72. plates
50. document fee
38. for some other fee
18,511,77 total
Just Found the 300.00 discount for filling out a form online. So I will be using that. Thanks for that info.
Is this a good price or should I wait to see if there will be other discounts? Should I ask for more of a discount or maybe have the dealership throw in a few freebies like window tint, pinstripe, oil changes, etc. I have bought other 2 cars from this dealership was hopeing for a little better discount.
Wow, really? I haven't seen anything like that posted here. That would make a 3i touring come in at about $10k... you've actually seen such a deal? Where do you live, I may come visit.
In any event, you want at least about $3000 off regardless.
Good Luck
--jjf
I've seen numerous ads for mazda 3 over the months for 4000 - 5000 off MSRP.
Wow, really? I haven't seen anything like that posted here. That would make a 3i touring come in at about $10k... you've actually seen such a deal? Where do you live, I may come visit.
Mazda 3 itouring, 4 door, Automatic, ABS Pkg. Black on Black.
Out the door, $17,500.00.
Orlando, FL area.
We drove from South Florida, well worth the drive. My son dealt, with the dealer via email, we phoned and made the appointment. Car & price exactly as ordered. No ifs & or buts.
Reg. Frank R.
Frank R.
Galaxy Grey
5 speed manual
A/C
MSRP: 15,370
Mazda dealership in Derby, CT is offering $14,648
Invoice is $14,374
I'm thinking of asking $14,500, before the $300 coupon.
Obviously that's before destination, dealership fees, taxes, and etc.
If the dealership fees aren't outrageous, does it look like a good price?
I'm also going to be trading in my current car, a 1993 Toyota Tercel with 93,400 miles, and is in need of a new front axle.
Help?
I'm trying to give my parents a good reason to pick the Mazda3 over the Nissan Versa and the Toyota Yaris, which are both decent cars and cheaper enough to make my parents lean towards them.
Help would be greatly appreciated.
Options
auto dim mirror/compass 230
door edge guards 104
all-weather floor mats 58.50
pearl paint 200
Discount (2000)
Subtotal 16867.50
Tax 1096.39
Title, license, misc. 322.25
TOTAL 18286.14
Reg. Frank R.
--jjf
Does anyone know if the dealers will be getting any more 07's delivered or are they waiting on the 08's at this point? I am looking for a Mazda3 hatchback and the dealers near me only have 1 or 2 on the lot, and none are optioned out close to what I'm looking for. Should I just wait for 08's?
As for me, I'm thinking about getting a Mazda 3 S GT M/T, Bose and Moon roof. Ill post what kind of pricing offers i get on the car. Right now the ridiculous price I've gotten for a black S GT is $500 over $21,099 supposedly "invoice" according to the dealer :P