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In most used vehicle sales "retail sales tax" has to be paid to the government on the "actual sale price or the average wholesale value". You may want to confirm this with a dealer or the Govt. of Ontario to avoid any surprises. In Ontario, the seller must provide you with a government based report to ensure teh vehicle's authenticity, the report is called the Used Vehicle Information Package. You can ask the seller if he has the package. Do not purchase the vehicle without this or you will not have legal recourse in case things turn sour.
So far, it sounds like $28K is his lowest bid. If you can get it to $27K and the car passes an inspection at your independent garage, it sounds like you could have a very interesting prospect. When I checked autotrader there were only Mazda6 sedans and they were priced lower, but that is not surprising considering how they were equipped compared to the one you are considering.
Best of luck and keep us posted, Clive!
The Mazda6 Sport Sedan has a 0% for 36 months, 1.9% for 48 months and 2.9% for 60 months assuming that we have good credit rating.
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MSRP = 27,855
I used my Family's S-Plan employee discount = $25,855
Financing got 1000 off at 3.9 for 60 months%.
They told me that is the lowest they could go with employee discounts and it was the same everywhere else. From what I'm seeing here, I made a bad move. GRRRRR.
I want it with everything - leather, moonroof, homelink rearview mirror - building online it comes to MSRP $28,780. They have located a vehicle for me in the color and options I want so they don't have it on their lot -- how much I should pay?
I have also been offered a 2005 Accord with the exact same options (that I just don't like as much as the Mazda6) for $26,000. Should I accept an offer for anything MORE than that?
Thanks!
For the Accord EX-V6 you should able to do better than 26K. Under 24K is what I will pay for the Accord.
Good Luck.
You are very close to the border line of the entry-luxes when the sticker on the Mazda is well over $28K. Granted, you will get a good discount off that sticker if you negotiate, but if you want the 6, I would suggest one of the mid-level options. My '04 6s has everything you are looking at except the leather and homelink and stickered under 26K before discounts and rebates.
You seem to want a very well-equipped sports sedan. If your pocketbook can handle a couple of thousand more, you might want to investigate the Acura TSX, perhaps even the TL, or the Infiniti G35. These cars are all going to cost in the upper 20s to low 30s, but the resale on them is much better. Plus, you will enjoy the amenties of a premium dealership.
Don't misunderstand. I don't want to talk you out of the 6 because it is a terriffic car and I enjoy mine. Just consider all of your options.
Although the Acura TL would rank at the top of the list provided, I have seen the the Mazda 6 sport hatchback sitting very sweetly beside the TL. Mazda has a way with its styling.
Congratulations on a great price and great car!
Was it "new" or a tester?
How many miles on it when you bought it?
Would you care to recommend the dealer?
Looking for your opinion on this puppy. I haven't been to look at it yet. What's your take on ex-rentals? What do you value a vehicle with these miles on the clock?
Year: 2004
Make: MAZDA
Model: MAZDA 6
Model Detail: GS GFX
Price: $21,995.00
Mileage: 51169 km
Features: automatic, 4 dr., V6, gas, front wheel, silver exterior, black interior, alloy wheels, tinted windows, sunroof, bucket seats, power seats, air conditioning, am-fm stereo, compact disc, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, heated mirrors, cruise control, tilt wheel, drivers air bag, passenger air bag, anti-lock brakes, traction control, anti-theft, keyless entry
Notes: THIS WAS A RENTAL UNIT. IT IS THE V6 ENGINE WITH THE POWER MOONROOF. HAS THE 17" ALUMINUM RIMS & REAR SPOILER! ALSO HAS THE PREMIUM AUDIO (BOSE) SYSTEM!! WARRANTY
Interesting description until you mentioned RENTAL UNIT.
Personally, I find these the least appealing vehicles; I prefer one
previous driver with all the records than a myriad of anonymous ones
(I have visions of coke spilling, hamburgers dripping, ...)
The km make it more than a two year old car (assuming 20K / year)
but the price for a V6 looks appealing.
But then again what's the harm of taking it for a spin and then
having a mechanic that you trust give it the once over?
Anyone have experience buying a "rental"?
I just bought one last week in the Philadelphia area.
2004 Mazda 6 Wagon Glacier Silver Metallic with 13,300 miles. It was just the standard base wagon with out any options but even so that was pretty well loaded for me . They were asking$16,300 and came down to $15,000. I had my mechanic check it out and there were no accidents or leaks. He said it seemed well maintained. I had no problem buying an ex-rental , at least you know they are doing some maintenance. with a car coming off lease you have no idea what the previous buyer was like.
The only problem I had was that it only came with one key and no remotes. I got a remote off of e-bay for $12, but the second key needs programed by the dealer. They want $35 for the key and $89 for one hour labor to program it, so I will be shopping that around.
I loved the 6 wagon when it first came out but I did not want to pay $21k at the time. I think one year old with 3 years of warranty left and 37k miles is still like most new car warranties.
In my area there seems to be alot of these available all of the sudden from the rental companies. They must have sold a bunch of them at the auctions recently.
I really love the feel of Mazda's. I had a couple of RX-7's and this reminds me in some ways of them.
Coke and burger spills I can handle, a good professional upholstery cleaning and it's almost as good as new. You would think the rental company would have stuck to the service program - I guess I can ask to see the history. I would definitely get a mechanic to check it over and hope he finds any potential demons.
As said, no harm it having a look, the dealer's only 5 minutes away from my house.
Cheers,
Clive
From $21K to $15K (i.e. 30% decrease) in one year sounds like a great deal especially with the low mileage and the remaining warranty. Congratulations guss!
Was that a good price, or has anyone got one for less? I'm in no hurry, since the wagons don't seem to move very fast at this dealership. I know it will be there tomorrow.
Im new here..
There is a Mazda 6 S that im tyring buy. It's a 2004 MAZDA6 s Sports Sedan, Grand Touring Model with less that 100 miles on it from dealer. This car is loaded.. it's got everything. I would be getting this car for just under $22K including TAX after all the incentives. Is this a good deal?? let me know.. thanks!
I have had mine 2 weeks now and 500 miles and besides a small stain on the back seat I can not find anything wrong with it.
Mine was sitting on the dealer lot in Philly for about 4 months. thought there would be no way they would accept my offer, but I am glad they did, this car is great. usually get tired of a car in a couple of years , but I can see having this one a long time. It does everything I need it to do well.
Let me know how you make out.
Just make sure they have at least 1 key and 1 remote. My dealer agreed to get a second key made and the key blank is $33 and programing it is $89.
I've found a couple of new 2004s and am boning up to make some deals--of course, the best deal that can be made!
Unfortunately, while doing research, I haven't been able to get good TMVs on new 2004s w/very little mileage--the research I've done assumes that the 2004s are used??? Any or all help would be appreciated!
Tkx
J.
1.open drivers door and leave open.
2. put key in ignition and turn it to on and back to off three times and leave in at off.
3.press the sensor button on the drivers door three times. locks will activate.
4. press any button on the fob twice. it will then be programed.
Just make sure you get the fob with only 3 buttons. The sedan version with a trunk release button will not work(I know , I tried).
I tinted the windows to the legal max - looks very sharp! One fine ride. I've only seen two others on the road. I was looking at Altima's, but seems like you see 3 at every intersection! I was gung on a TSX or saving my pennies for a TL, but when I came upon this deal I counldn't pass it up. :shades:
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I am in NJ area and i am trying to buy Mazda6 Grand touring V6 including 2SE sports package for 21500 + tax and fees . is this the good price ?
Thanks
Sathish.N
After I saw this, I spent some time tracking down 6cyl, manual trans.
I didn't care too much about body style (slight preference toward wagon). Preferred a raging deal to lots of options--really, would have been happy with a base model.
I found a hatchback in Austin, TX and a loaded sedan in CT, both on autotrader. Was seriously considering the hatchback, but the fellow in TX told me the rebate was $3000 plus $1000--you get the extra $1000 for the wagon.
I then found a redfire 5 speed wagon with beige interior 2 hrs away in Charlotte, NC through a labor intensive process of searching the 10 closest dealers to nearby cities in GA, TN, SC, and NC on the mazdausa website. It has the luxury package (leather, power drivers seat, etc), fog lights, wheel locks.
Plenty of automatic wagons, but this was the only 5 speed I found. Bought it yesterday for $17242 plus tax, tag, fees for a total of just under $19000 out the door. That was 200 under invoice in addition to $5000 in rebates : ) I got 200 under invoice by protesting the $500 "doc. fee" that they stated they could not budge for legal reasons.
This is the most fun vehicle I've owned! Happy hunting!
There is a dealer in my area advertising that they still have 3 2004 wagons. Prices for an automatic with Bose stereo are $18,450. So you did real well at basically $17,542 with leather.
I have had my sport wagon for about a month and 1500 miles and I love it. I have no idea why they are not moving. The price certainly seems right.
Where does it say what incentives are available for the 2004 Mazda6's? I don't see it on edmunds or mazdas site, I assume I missed it. But if it is indeed 3000+1000, thats sweet. I know there are 2 mazda dealers close to me, one has plenty of 2004 6's left. I think around 60 it says online, the other doesn't appear to have any, seems weird to me. But if I can find one I want and get 4000 in rebates. I just may have to jump on it. They did make the 5 door in '04 right? And are there any significant changes from the 04 to 05 model years? Also, and I am sure I am pressing my luck, but I don't suppose you could get s plan pricing(I qualify for it) as well as the reabtes could you?
Thanks,
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Also how long is the warranty, edmunds says 4 year 50,000 mile bumper to bumper and powertrain. But I have seen 2 other websites saying its 3 years 50,000 miles for both.
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I agree with suydam that you may be able to get the price lower on the Mazda6. It's an '04 and the '05's have been out for several months now. Seems to me the dealer should be quite eager to sell you that '04 and put an '05 in it's place. The price does seem pretty good for the Passat though, it must be below invoice.
Don't know the invoice on the '04 Passat GLS. MSRP is 27,680.
I think I would be happy with either one.
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