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01-24-2006, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by jisoo26
Definitely. I got mine for $23,499 (+TT&L) with the GT package, 6-disc CD changer, and spoiler. It was a new 2005 model.
01-24-2006, 10:11 AM
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So, with these REALLY low prices I've got to ask. Are there REALLY good incentives to the dealers allowing them to still make <some> money selling the cars this low, or, are they loosing money just to clear inventory?? These prices appear to be $4k to $5k below invoice. I've never heard of factory hold backs being this high??
01-24-2006, 01:11 PM
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I got a quote today on a rx-8 with sport package at $23,814. Seems pretty good.. Any thoughts?
1) Welcome to the forum. Always love to see a 1st post.
2) You didn't say new or used (and mileage if used) so no one can really evaluate how good that price might be.
3) You didn't say if there were any other options in addition to the sports pacakge.
4) You didn't say what market (New York or Florida).
5) You didn't say how that compares to the Edmunds.COM pricing so you probably didn't check that first.
6) You probably didn't read the other dozen active threads discussing price in this same forum - which would be my strongest recommendation which would give you the most information.
7) This is one of the best places to research your potential new RX-8.
01-24-2006, 09:33 PM
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Thanks for your thoughts cool-blue:
1) Thanks for the welcome.
2) Its new.
3) No options qouted other than the sport package.
4) The market is Austin, Texas
5) Edmunds MSRP $28735 Invoice $26,522 TMV $26,581 so $2,700 below invoice.
6) I've read probably all of them (been at it for a week now) but still wanted some different eyes on this particular offer.
7) I completely agree.
Interestingly enough Carmax is offering an '05 w/sport package and 7k miles for $23,600 and they think its a very good price. Go figure.
1) Thanks for the welcome.
2) Its new.
3) No options qouted other than the sport package.
4) The market is Austin, Texas
5) Edmunds MSRP $28735 Invoice $26,522 TMV $26,581 so $2,700 below invoice.
6) I've read probably all of them (been at it for a week now) but still wanted some different eyes on this particular offer.
7) I completely agree.
Interestingly enough Carmax is offering an '05 w/sport package and 7k miles for $23,600 and they think its a very good price. Go figure.
01-25-2006, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by gards
6) I've read probably all of them (been at it for a week now) but still wanted some different eyes on this particular offer.
Originally Posted by gards
Interestingly enough Carmax is offering an '05 w/sport package and 7k miles for $23,600 and they think its a very good price. Go figure.
$2700 below invoice on a brand new 2005 would be quite good. Note, that's also ~$2700 below Edmunds' true-market-value. Not bad at all.
01-25-2006, 02:41 PM
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I too have been trying to become an RX8 owner (Base). My quest for a 2005 is being frustrated by non-responsive internet sales departments and/or lack of AT4 stock (N. Calif).
Here's the one reply I have been able to get
"THANK YOU FOR YOUR RECENT INQUIRY
MSRP $27935.00
DISCOUNT $3936.00
SALE PRICE $23999.00 PLUS FEES.
THERE IS ALSO A $1000.00 CUSTOMER REBATE THAT IS AVAILABLE TO CUSTOMER
THAT FINANCE THROUGH MAZDA AMERICAN CREDIT AND THAT YOU CAN USE AS YOUR
DOWN PAYMENT OR AS PART OF YOUR DOWN PAYMENT.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFO. OR IF YOU WANT TO SET
UP AN APPOINTMENT TO TEST DRIVE THE RX-8
I emailed them back asking for more prticulars (equipment, add-ons, mileage, etc. with no reply. I caled Mazda USA an dgotthe build date (May 05) and figure it has been sitting at the dealers a while (rural area).
I was hoping to get someting firmed up by this weekend to take advantage of the factry incentives by 1/31.
Anyone waiting until March or April for an 05 will have slim pickings (at least in California).
Thoughts?
Here's the one reply I have been able to get
"THANK YOU FOR YOUR RECENT INQUIRY
MSRP $27935.00
DISCOUNT $3936.00
SALE PRICE $23999.00 PLUS FEES.
THERE IS ALSO A $1000.00 CUSTOMER REBATE THAT IS AVAILABLE TO CUSTOMER
THAT FINANCE THROUGH MAZDA AMERICAN CREDIT AND THAT YOU CAN USE AS YOUR
DOWN PAYMENT OR AS PART OF YOUR DOWN PAYMENT.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFO. OR IF YOU WANT TO SET
UP AN APPOINTMENT TO TEST DRIVE THE RX-8
I emailed them back asking for more prticulars (equipment, add-ons, mileage, etc. with no reply. I caled Mazda USA an dgotthe build date (May 05) and figure it has been sitting at the dealers a while (rural area).
I was hoping to get someting firmed up by this weekend to take advantage of the factry incentives by 1/31.
Anyone waiting until March or April for an 05 will have slim pickings (at least in California).
Thoughts?
01-25-2006, 03:01 PM
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It seems to me there was another $1500 hold back. don't know if it's still available. Buying a car from a dealer is a painful frustrating hassel. Once you find a deal that you can live with and commit to, STOP! shopping or will you drive yourself nuts. There will always be a better price. Get the best deal you can at the time and start loving the car and enjoying it. At least you are in Texas and shouldn't have to buy winter tires for it.
01-25-2006, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jimbo99
I too have been trying to become an RX8 owner (Base). My quest for a 2005 is being frustrated by non-responsive internet sales departments and/or lack of AT4 stock (N. Calif).
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Thoughts?
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Thoughts?
There were a few notable exceptions. I did receive some polite phone calls, made contact with a dealer in AZ making shrewd use of ebay and, finally, some legible e-mails which lead to my purchase. I actually received 4 e-mails (1 from CustomerService@cars.com, 2 form letters from the dealership's internet sales office and 1 form letter from the internet sales lady) before I received a 5th e-mail which was personalized and said roughly what I wanted to hear:
Check this out - polite, good grammer, good punctuation, well written. I thought it was a mistake.
Compare that to the monkey who sent you the e-mail in all caps.
From: Sandra Cole [mailto:sandrac@sandsauto.com]
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 2:33 PM
Subject: I just tried to reach you about the vehicle!
I just tried to reach you by phone. I have the information you requested on the vehicle.
Please call me at your earliest convenience. As your Internet Sales Manager, it is my responsibility to ensure your Purchase Request is handled promptly according to our customer-oriented guidelines. My customers love the no-haggle, no-hassle process. My goals are to provide expedited, up-front attractive pricing, on the vehicle you have selected and make your experience completely satisfying.
I look forward to speaking with you.
P.S. I just spoke with my sales manager at Perry Hall Mazda and he advised that this is a brand new RX8 with a full factory warranty. To confirm this vehicle has a manual transmission and has all the options that we spoke about on the phone. Please give me a call when you get a few minutes.
Sandra Cole
Internet Sales Consultant
Schaefer & Strohminger
(800) 387-7527 (direct)
(410) 882-8875 (fax)
sandrac@sandsauto.com
http://www.SandSauto.com
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01-25-2006, 09:04 PM
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Cool-Blue-Dad,
Thanks, and let me apoligize for my typing skills and not running spellcheck before hitting the send button.
The ALL CAPS didn't put me off, just the lack of follow-up after I asked what the specific options/features of the vehicle were, what the mileage is (granted it's new but if, as I suspect, it has been on the lot since June or July it may have a few), and asked about the $1,500 Factory incentive.
Nothing and it's been two full working days. Reading all the thread posts on pricing sure is providing me with great info. I was looking to get a used 04 but now I have hope to getting an 05. I have also found the 04's to be over priced.
Jim
Thanks, and let me apoligize for my typing skills and not running spellcheck before hitting the send button.
The ALL CAPS didn't put me off, just the lack of follow-up after I asked what the specific options/features of the vehicle were, what the mileage is (granted it's new but if, as I suspect, it has been on the lot since June or July it may have a few), and asked about the $1,500 Factory incentive.
Nothing and it's been two full working days. Reading all the thread posts on pricing sure is providing me with great info. I was looking to get a used 04 but now I have hope to getting an 05. I have also found the 04's to be over priced.
Jim
01-25-2006, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by jimbo99
Cool-Blue-Dad,
Thanks, and let me apoligize for my typing skills and not running spellcheck before hitting the send button.
Thanks, and let me apoligize for my typing skills and not running spellcheck before hitting the send button.
Originally Posted by jimbo99
The ALL CAPS didn't put me off, just the lack of follow-up after I asked what the specific options/features of the vehicle were, what the mileage is (granted it's new but if, as I suspect, it has been on the lot since June or July it may have a few), and asked about the $1,500 Factory incentive.
Nothing and it's been two full working days.
Nothing and it's been two full working days.
Based on my experience with web-contacts and dealer e-mails I would suggest that you upgrade your contact with the dealership from e-mail to phone as soon as you confirm the dealership has 'a new RX-8'.
When I dealt with Sanda by phone we discussed features and options and she agreed to drive over to see the car and verify A, B, and C per my instructions, then return and call me back.
Of course, I was investigating several car leads at the same time so I made notes on a notepad for every phone contact. I'd recommend keeping a written log of your phone calls because the dealers and cars will all start to mix together in your head after a while.
01-25-2006, 09:31 PM
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Yea, that's what I want to think. The Internet Sales Manager at another dealer that I test drove a used 04 at only works Thursday through Sunday. The All Caps Simmian, per the email address, isn't the that dealer's Internet Sales Manager.
BTW any idea what the Mazda Finance rates are for "excellant" to get the additional $1,000? For the last car purchased 2-years ago I was pre-qual'd by my credit union, so I told the finance guys that I didn't need their financing unless they could beat 3.95% (going used car rate at the time). They came back with Chrysler Financial at 2.99%. Oh to have those rates bacK{:o(
Jim
BTW any idea what the Mazda Finance rates are for "excellant" to get the additional $1,000? For the last car purchased 2-years ago I was pre-qual'd by my credit union, so I told the finance guys that I didn't need their financing unless they could beat 3.95% (going used car rate at the time). They came back with Chrysler Financial at 2.99%. Oh to have those rates bacK{:o(
Jim
01-26-2006, 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by jimbo99
BTW any idea what the Mazda Finance rates are for "excellant" to get the additional $1,000? Jim
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