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Like I said above, I paid more than I needed too by 1-1.5K - more than I would have if I would have decided in the first place I wanted new, and if I had found out what people were actually paying on this forum, rather than using TMV or KBB which apparently is not including the dealer incentives.
But I don't think I got totally screwed and we're happy with the car. Probably the best thing for those of us who didn't get the killer deal is to stop reading this thread and just go enjoy the car!
They gave us a discount on the set of Mazda5 set covers so the $300 mazda gift covered the price. Ordered them this morning .
Now, I'm always being told of a different fee that some in this thread don't seem to have to deal with - the processing fee, or delivery fee. This is independent of how you finance the car, and the dealer's quotes I'm getting always say "with all incentives, not including taxes, tags, and processing fees."
Because we have a fraud alert on our credit report, the financing never went through with the dealer. I went back to the dealer today and they applied the $1000 to my balance. I'm going to pay cash so I just saved some more $.
Thanks for letting me know the 0% APR deal has another option.
I purchased a used 2008 Mazda 5 Touring with 15k miles on it for $14,800 over the weekend. I think I am happy about the deal although its not as great as I (initially, before visiting here) thought before. :shades:
This is from D. Dahle Mazda dealership in Salt Lake City, UT. The sticker price on the car was over $17k.
The dealer was OK. Nothing too special about their service. Salesman was appearing too busy on the day of sale. The guy who had to print all the sales documents took sometime as well. He was offering $1100 for extending the warranty to 6 years and 75k miles. If not used, the money will be refunded at the end of the warranty coverage period. What do you guys think of that deal? Should I get it?
Thanks,
I think conventional wisdom on extended warranties, if you're going to get one at all, is to buy them from someone other than the dealer.
I think you got a good deal. 2009 brand new for under $17k can't be bad.
Did you get the offer for the warranty? I was offered that by the dealership. It is extension of the factory warranty offered by Mazda. I did not see any papers for fine prints and those details but it made sense to me. They charge you a little extra upfront for the option of paying back. But what it does for them is that now you (the owner) won't go to them for little little thing (probably anything costing you less than $500). You won't get those small things fixed under warranty to keep the $1100 cash back at the end of the 6 years. Saves Mazda some money as the warranty essentially becomes not bumper to bumper but only for major components -- because as I said, you won't go to get small issues fixed under warranty... that's how I think they can offer the option to pay back the warranty money... :confuse:
You say buy it from someone other than the dealer because of price or service? Shouldn't a warranty from Mazda be the best one to get for a Mazda car? And the dealership is there and they can do the service and handle the claims with the least hassle. With the online warranty companies its always a few extra steps to get the authorization for work etc.
Is $1100 for 3 years extension a good price?
I dont want to be a party pooper, but here is my $0.02 The price you paid for the extended service is about average of what people have posted here. I had never heard of getting a refund if you did not use the extended service either as oahu mentioned. My understanding has been that you can get a full refund only if you cancel it before the original warranty (3yr/36k) runs out. After that, you can still get a refund if you cancel, but it will be a pro-rated amount. Reasons for canceling would be a change of mind, sold the vehicle or a total loss. Most people forget about their E.S. when they sell or trade in the vehicle and/or when they experience a total loss, thus extended service companies keep the money and make out like a bandit, unless of course you remember to cancel.
Also, an E.S. contract is just a peace of mind thing. It will only be of value if it is used past the premium paid for, in this case $1100. So if you have trouble-free ownership after the normal warranty period or only use the E.S. plan for less than the amount you paid for it, then it automatically becomes a waste of money. It is really a gamble you take whether you purchase it or not, it is strictly a peace of mind unless it is used and taken advantage of its benefits.
The strange thing to me about the deal they offer you is to take the point of view of the EW company. If you need no repairs, they give you your money back and make no money. If you need $1100 in repairs, you break even and they make no money. If you need $2100 in repairs, you save $1000 on getting your car fixed and they lose $1000. What's in it for them? If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
I'll call the dealership again and try to get clarification on the money-back part of the warranty. I agree, it doesn't make much sense... except that they get to keep the $1100 for 5 years and can make some money off of that.
I have not bought the warranty yet... but looking in to it...
Is this a good deal?
Thanks
Other fees include: destination charge (freight) and processing fee. I dislike how Mazda quotes MSRP with freight included, but dealers quote the price without it and you add it back onto your "best price". When I asked a dealer why they did that, he said so they could be aggressive with pricing (as, they can make the price seem like a better deal than it is!).
So, freight on the car was $670, which is standard for Mazda (but it's now gone up for the Sport AT). The dealer processing fee was a whopping $349. Other dealerships in the area charge the same.
When I was getting quotes for $16,995, I was forgetting the $1000 ownership loyalty incentive, which I don't qualify for, so even without that, I got close. I stayed under $19,000 for the total out the door price, so I can live with that. Looks good in the driveway!
I paid $21,810 out the door. :shades:
Go to mazdausa.com, click "view the latest offers", it asks for your zip code, and for mine, it gives details on the loyalty incentive, plus the 0.0% APR for up to 36 months plus 0 monthly payments for 90 days (but you forfeit $1000 if you go that route).
So, we got:
Invoice Pricing
$1000 Loyalty Cash (we own another Mazda)
$500 Customer Cash
3.9% financing for 72 months
We specifically said before going in we would not get the extended warranty. However, they offered dealer cost and $0 deductable, which sucked us back in to get it anyway. We got the 5 year, 100,000 mile plan for just over $1000. Couldn't resist it since I expected more from a previous quote from another dealer. Still wonder if this will pay off. Also may change it to a 6 or 7 year since we drive less than we used to.
Don't remember the final price, but could get it if anyone is interested.
The White makes it a very nice/stunning looking car.
If I don't take the 0%APR, but 6% financing, I can get OTD 17000
Have you guys heard of this arrangement?
I did notice on Edmunds.com that the '08s were actually going for below invoice. The Mazda Loyalty Cash was the kicker for me... the extra $1000 off.
Just bought a Mazda5 Sport manual on 1/19. Here's how it worked:
Dealer offered $15,995 (including destination of $670)
Owner loyalty -$1,000
Bought the car for $14,995 +TTL
OTD was about $15,800
Many thanks!
MSRP: 19105
Invoice: 17899
Factory holdback: -382 (2% of MSRP)
DealerCash: -1500
Destination charge: +670
Documentation: +200
Sales Tax: +834 (5% in Massachusetts)
Customer Rebate: -500
Total OTD payment: $17221
Also, has anyone managed to negotiate a trade-in value higher than KBB, while also keeping the price of the new car low?
dealer is maxon and the one in Rt 23
Special financing is very important too. Remember to bargain 0%APR
My options are
Remote starter
rear bumper guard
fog lights
I think I got a good deal... a very good deal
My options are
Remote starter
rear bumper guard
fog lights
I think I got a good deal... a very good deal
Certainly a great deal for a brand new M5. Does this also include all the documentation and destination fees that dealers charge?
Congratulations!
Go to Quirk Mazda and tell business manager that Chris and Susan told you to go to to the fast talking salesman or his brother who works there. I negotiated deal on phone for 15,800 and then added the remote starter for 429....factory deals end Feb 2
Price I've been quoted is $16,793.20 OTD. We don't qualify for the loyalty rebate.
What is and who qualifies for the Special Purchase Offer of $2,000 Customer Cash listed on the mazdausa website?
Dealer has offered to bring this car to me - 2 hours away - and did not indicate that there would be added cost.
I'm planning to pay w/ credit card (even though I know he's not going to like it!), but I'm not inclined to budge much on the price if they balk given that 2009s are selling for a similar price in some places.
Anything I have overlooked?
Quick!
Invoice: 21229
Dealer Price: 20549
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Destination charge: +670
Documentation: +55
Sales Tax: 1861+ (8.75% LA county)
Mazda rebate: $1000 (included in the dealer price)
Total OTD payment: $22135 plus 2.9% financing.
Paid for the rear bumper guard separately, negotiated over the email and phone, it was easy and fun!