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Trade-in didn't work out though. They only offered 11,500 for a 2001 loaded Mustang GT (leather, Mach 460, Traction control) in excellent condition. Drove home with both cars. So now we've got a GT for sale.
BTW the stock radio doesn't sound too good, the rear is non existant until you set it to about R6. I'm going to check out the accessory thread to see if anyone has recommendations. Other than the radio, this car is great; handles better than the Mustang in the twisties so I don't miss the off the line acceleration too much.
I was gived a order number and a VIN already.
I've called my dealer. He told me he has already different order nu,ber and also a different VIN.
On my order no. the car should be ready on jun.9 and the dealer is telling me a date on the end july.
what might have happend ?
4 Spd A/T. MSRP 19,990, paid 18260 (200 below invoice) and got the $1000 loyalty rebate also.
Total 17260.
Hampton Chevrolet-Mazda, Hampton VA
It took a month's worth of research and going dealer to dealer.
Had it almost 3 weeks and love it so far. Cant wait til the break in period is over. Already found myself driving 160, though. (kph)
I'm a Canadian living here in the US, I own a 98 626 which we purchased in CAN. In 99 when we moved to the US, I crossed the border & drove the car here to AZ. When I crossed immigration told me that my 98 could not be imported at the border due to immissions but I was allowed to have it in the US for one year. (If you have the proper paper work from Mazda Canada they will import your car at the border.) Check this out before you cross. Since I didn't, I said sure, anything to get in, the family was already here. They also told me that if I wished to have it imported into the US I could take it to an importer in AZ to have it converted.
In AZ I checked this out and the price came to about $1500. So I decided to wait. After one year I had to get AZ plates so I took it to an immissions depo and of course it failed. So off I go to an immissions shop, they said no problem, show me the slip you received from the immissions depo and for about $50 US my car later passed and we got AZ plates. Remember, take the car back to the shop so they can undo what they did.
Now I have the car into the US with AZ plates, however immigration can come looking for the car if they wish but they are much to busy for that. Also the first time you take a CAN. car to an immissions depo they do more tests than normal US cars cause they are req'd by law. The next year I took the car to the depo with AZ plates they did less testing and the CAN. car passed with flying colors.
Sorry, I'm getting long winded so I'll sum this up. So 4 years later we are ready to buy a new Mazda & I find out that the dealers will take a CAN. car at trade, no problem and they will convert it to US standards themselves, no cost to me, just hand over the keys. And if you don't decide to trade right-a-way keep your car & remember to read the speedometer in mph instead of km or the tickets can add up!
So, if you are buying in CAN. don't feel you cannot keep it here cause you can. It just can be a slight pain in the butt if you don't know the ins & outs. However I suggest buying here if you can.
I believe some cars now made in CAN. will pass US immissions standards no problem. Check this out whenever you purchase in CAN.
Hope this helps.
We got the $1000 Mazda loyalty rebate and a $250 rebate for using Mazda financing. We used the 0% financing for 60 months, and used the rebates as the down payment - so we drove off the lot with no money down!
I don't know if they would have dropped the price any further for this car - the sale price was pretty low (the ad must have been to get people in the door - but we actually wanted the base model!). Also, there wasn't a cash-back option for the MZ6, just the 0%. We wanted the 0%, so we didn't ask about other pricing schemes.
I highly recommend Oak Tree Mazda in San Jose, CA. There was no pressure, our salesman pointed out the ad price right away even though we didn't know about it, and they made the ad deal for our car even though it wasn't one of the 3 cars included in the ad. We were a little nervous, as this was our first new car purchase - but the sale was a million times easier than we expected.
I've only had the car for less than a day, and I already love it. Zoom zoom!
I'm wondering whether there is a fixed installation price laid down by the S-Plan, or if the dealership can basically quote whatever number they normally charge from any other buyer.
For example, using the following format
(Accessory: Invoice : Quoted Installed Price by dealership)
- Fog Lights : 200 : 398
- Sport Grille : 140 : 242
- Autodim/Homelink mirror : 200 : 460
- InDash 6 CD changer : 400 : 656
- Cassette Player : 160 : 300
Also, I was quoted for each of the following aftermarket
- Moonroof : 1059 (Invoice for factory-installed 560)
- Leather seats : 1059 (Invoice Invoice for factory-installed 688)
Essentially sounds like an attempt at a rip-off, what say?
Rich, I'd really appreciate a comparative quote for what your dealership would charge for these accessories on an S-Plan purchase!
I dont think buying on SPlan saves you anything on options...you might get the part at invoice, but you still have to pay the pre-determined installation cost.
In the end, I paid $393 total. It was $50/hour for labor (times 3 hours) and I was told cost on the mirror was $243. He said they normally charge 75 an hour for labor. The cost they quoted you does sound high, but compared to what I paid and since I know I got it at discounted prices, that might be right. Hope this helps.
There - had to say the obligatory two words!
I was out negotiating with another dealer when you guys posted these - but I also got the feeling the first dealer (who quoted me those numbers yesterday) wasn't being too fair on the numbers by charging MORE than he would a non S-Plan customer (or so it seemed!)
Anyway - mine ...
- 5 Speed (Yeah!)
- Lapis Blue Metalic
- Grey Leather
- Appearance Package (2-3 other dealers implied they wouldn't do S Plan on the App. Pack as it was 'almost' the Sport Package, but this one agreed!)
- Premium package
- Rear Wing Spoiler
- Moonroof
- Chrome Package (Can I REMOVE this?
- Comfort Package
- Wheel Locks
- Floor Mats (no charge - couldn't even see it int he list anywhere - but they're in the car! I guess its just become standard policy?)
For the S Plan price of 21xxx (my head is still hurting, and I don't have the inclination to look at the paperwork - this was the printed SPlan price on the dealer's invoice) ). Of course, also 0% for 60 months, and 1750 down payment (1000 Mazda loyalty rebate, 500 recent graduate rebate, 250 Mazda Credit rebate). NOTHING outta my wallet
Total "Fees" came to 100 (100 for advertising, which they added into the invoice, and claimed was the regional Mazda fee - mostly legit from all the other messages I've browsed, and 25 for documentation instead of the usual 100+, or so they claimed. I didn't raise a stink!)
Options (for 1100 installed, after MUCH haggling, screaming, tearing of hair out, back-slapping, theatrics etc - was kinda fun - yeah, I'm a glutton for that kind of punishment!)
- In Dash 6 CD Changer
- In Dash Cassette Deck
- Moonroof Wind Deflector (I might change my mind - someone please point me to some photos of this - I may HATE it s looks!)
- Autodimming mirror with HomeLink and Compass
So, basically, Invoice on the car and less than MSRP PLUS less than standard labour prices on the options. I know people in other regions have done better on the base price (below invoice) but I set mysself a target, reached it, and quit, ending it semi-amicably with the dealership (for whatever that's worth!)
Still hasn't sunk in. I went with a couple of friends - one whose judgement I trust to help with the delivery inspection/test driving/number crunching/voice-of-reason role, the other for moral (and driving) upport We stopped for dinner after picking it up, and I had NO appetite! I couldn't wait for them to get done and drive the car onward (home)
See my message to Todd on the M6 board.
Dinu
Of course, I'll take photos over the next few days - but things are going to be hectic with packed weekends and my upcoming (local) move.
From MSRP $21525 I am given $19525 without taxes/fees/trade-in. Maybe it sounds cheaper than some but it's already July outside and this is for pretty basic model i. Just 4 speed AT,premium package,wheel locks. Within is ungodly $795 fee they charge here for "appearance" that includes paint sealant and some other funny things.
Soooo... do you think it's better to grab it or wait till December or a new model?
Thanks everybody!
DO NOT PAY ANYTHING FOR DEALER ADD-ONS!!! If they don't wanna give you the car without it there must be another Mazda dealer that would. And let them know that right away, as soon as these charges come up.
When I bought my Protege a dealer quoted me $1300 CAD over MSRP b/c they already applied 3M film on the hood/headlights and sprayed ScotchGuard on the interior of their cars. Oh well, their loss - I never asked for it and I won't shell out a penny for it either. Needless to say I didn't buy from them.
Dinu
Dinu
You're right in that fact that there are over 20 Mazda dealers within less than 1hr's drive all over T.O.
Some people that have bought the M6 have travelled out of town to get theirs. Don't forget that the warranty provided my MazdaUSA is honoured at every Mazda dealer in the US (and in Canada if you came on a trip let's say), so you might be able to get a better deal somewhere else, fly and drive it back all in one day.
Dinu
I wanted to wait for the Hatchback but I thought this deal was too good to pass up. Incidentally, the configuration I ended up with is non-standard but the dealer added the extra options I wanted basically at S-plan cost without additional charges like labor!
Please join us in the M6 sedans board.
Dinu
I will keep you posted.
Gee, I can't get a better one in the Southerneast!
I'm sick and tired of songs and dances of the dealers. Now it's $19.8- 20.3 for auto, premium ,side ab,abs. It's not even close to invoice I think!
Discount -2220 (invoice)
cash back-1500
loyalty -1000
dealer fee (utter nonsense)
+149
Paid $18,649---not too bad
Got car in Orlando at a big Mazda dealer
Deal included $1250 rebate for loyalty and Mazda financing.
Thank you
Dave
I received the loyalty rebate for my Mazda6 purchase three weeks ago - I owned an '88 626. All they needed was the registration, which they photocopied. I'm assuming the title would work as well. We didn't trade in the 626, as with 213K miles we weren't expecting a great deal from the dealer.
So yes, if you go out and buy a cheapo Mazda, and the registration is in your name, you should be able to get the rebate. Also, if anyone in your immediate family owns a Mazda, I believe you can get the rebate as well!
Ready to purchase a 6i and was wanting to know if anyone who has recently purchased, found out about any factory to dealer incentives Mazda might be running? Has anyone checked it out with the "Fighting Chance" website?
Just looking for the best deal!
Thanks!
Thank you
The plan has set pricing guidelines for all models and options which, I believe, are somewhere between MSRP and invoice. There is no haggling or debate, you just get the set S-plan price. There has been much discussion about whether dealers are required to sell vehicles at S-plan prices; the concensus seems to be that you may need to check with a few dealers to find one willing to sell the vehicle you want at the S-plan price.
And that's all I know about that - and considering I haven't used the S-plan, or have actually read any of the details, you should definitely take my words with a huge pinch of salt. I'm sure other people have more to say...
As to who is eligible for S-Plan, that is harder to say. Certainly the employees of Mazda and family are entitled, but so are a lot of people apparently. I work for a University, and b/c of that I was eligible, because I believe my university has research contracts with Ford, so Ford was kind enough to extend this benefit to university employees. My suggestion is just go and ask the dealer for information about S-Plan and whether or not (some of them dont) the dealer actually will sell a car at an S-Plan price. The way the salesman explained it to me, a dealer will sell a car at S-Plan, and then report that to the manufacturer, b/c then that dealer can order a car any way they want and get it garunteed (helpful if the dealer wants a loaded sports-package car that is hard to come by). Hope that helps.
Anyway, sorry for the misinformation.
It thought this was a good deal, but was shooting to pay invoice. Any comments?
If a dealer tells you otherwise, go to another dealer.