Any good dealerships in the LA area?
01-15-2004, 04:51 PM
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What I'm looking for is Red AT with only the GT package black/red interior, and just the rear wing spoiler. 
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You might be able to pull that off for about 28200-29200 range. Pre Taxes and all that hoopla. I got mine with strakes, GT, Silver AT, for 29k. Prolly more than I should have paid, but I wanted it at that very moment :P
[/B][/QUOTE] You might be able to pull that off for about 28200-29200 range. Pre Taxes and all that hoopla. I got mine with strakes, GT, Silver AT, for 29k. Prolly more than I should have paid, but I wanted it at that very moment :P
01-15-2004, 04:54 PM
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Originally posted by MARYDOLL
Hey shift_zoom8:
What is wrong with AT? I know there is a big horsepower diff, but who cares.... Some people just enjoy the comfort of an AT, especially in heay traffic congested areas like LA.
Hey shift_zoom8:
What is wrong with AT? I know there is a big horsepower diff, but who cares.... Some people just enjoy the comfort of an AT, especially in heay traffic congested areas like LA.
1) I drive from OC to LA and back.. 1 hour each way in traffic, 6 days a week.. I often get lazy, chat on the phone etc... I couldn't stand driving stick anymore.
2) Auto starter. Set it up with my remote, works great with ATs.
3) Tiptronics! For the hell of it.
If I really wanted a super speedy race car, I wouldn't have dropped 30k on an RX-8. I would have bought other cars that just went fast.. but looked like trash. I prefer people looking at my car than speeding by them. All show, and no go. Luckily RX-8 has some go power.
01-15-2004, 04:55 PM
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Originally posted by Outlaws eXtreme
You might be able to pull that off for about 28200-29200 range. Pre Taxes and all that hoopla. I got mine with strakes, GT, Silver AT, for 29k. Prolly more than I should have paid, but I wanted it at that very moment :P [/B]
You might be able to pull that off for about 28200-29200 range. Pre Taxes and all that hoopla. I got mine with strakes, GT, Silver AT, for 29k. Prolly more than I should have paid, but I wanted it at that very moment :P [/B]
My price b4 taxes and licensing and the whole shaabang
is $30,0227 for all the options I stated above. The final came out to 34,055.23.... I guess I shouldn't even ask if that price is way too high....
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Originally posted by mikeb
I have more experience if my car is actually a July build, and you are right people do what untill the next year to buy cars but they don't wait one or two months thinking that's better or safer with no PROOF
I have more experience if my car is actually a July build, and you are right people do what untill the next year to buy cars but they don't wait one or two months thinking that's better or safer with no PROOF
01-15-2004, 05:00 PM
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For sure you can get it below that 30k price at Galpin Mazda. But ask for Philip. If you need help on that, let me know. I've talked to him extensively about the pricing. I got basically the same thing.. minus the crappy 6 disc changer. The spoiler is like +250 or so on the price.. so it's going to be in the 29k or so range at the moment. Maybe lower. ATs are still lower in stock, and higher in demand currently now since they've offered it as a AT package.
01-15-2004, 05:13 PM
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Originally posted by MARYDOLL
What I'm looking for is RED or BLACK AT with only the GT package black/red interior, and just the rear wing spoiler.
What I'm looking for is RED or BLACK AT with only the GT package black/red interior, and just the rear wing spoiler.
01-15-2004, 05:23 PM
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Originally posted by Outlaws eXtreme
For sure you can get it below that 30k price at Galpin Mazda. But ask for Philip. If you need help on that, let me know. I've talked to him extensively about the pricing. I got basically the same thing.. minus the crappy 6 disc changer. The spoiler is like +250 or so on the price.. so it's going to be in the 29k or so range at the moment. Maybe lower. ATs are still lower in stock, and higher in demand currently now since they've offered it as a AT package.
For sure you can get it below that 30k price at Galpin Mazda. But ask for Philip. If you need help on that, let me know. I've talked to him extensively about the pricing. I got basically the same thing.. minus the crappy 6 disc changer. The spoiler is like +250 or so on the price.. so it's going to be in the 29k or so range at the moment. Maybe lower. ATs are still lower in stock, and higher in demand currently now since they've offered it as a AT package.
I will call Galpin as soon as I get off work and ask for Philip; BTW is he in Internet fleet sales, or just a reg. salesman? I would appreciate you're help on this immensly.
When U say 29k you mean with taxes and the whole extra s*** right?
01-15-2004, 06:31 PM
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Originally posted by MARYDOLL
I will definitely take u up on that offer Outlaws
I will call Galpin as soon as I get off work and ask for Philip; BTW is he in Internet fleet sales, or just a reg. salesman? I would appreciate you're help on this immensly.
When U say 29k you mean with taxes and the whole extra s*** right?
I will definitely take u up on that offer Outlaws
I will call Galpin as soon as I get off work and ask for Philip; BTW is he in Internet fleet sales, or just a reg. salesman? I would appreciate you're help on this immensly.
When U say 29k you mean with taxes and the whole extra s*** right?
29k is pre tax and other stuff. It's going to be around that range.. depending on the current market for the car and how many are in stock in the area. If it's the ONLY red one AT, and everyone is requesting it, you're going to be paying higher, if it's in large quantities, then you can be paying invoice. etc...
01-15-2004, 07:18 PM
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Outlaws: when will u be going in to Galpin for youre oil change?
Also I was wondering....does Mazda offer free oil changes/maintenance as part of their deals? Or do u pay for it out of pocket?
Also I was wondering....does Mazda offer free oil changes/maintenance as part of their deals? Or do u pay for it out of pocket?
01-15-2004, 07:35 PM
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They have the typical warranty thing with the oil changes... 48 months/50k miles thing. Every 5k miles oil change, maintence..etc.
I haven't made my appt. for the oil change...yet. PM (private message) me your e-mail or AIM and I'll try to help out as much as possible.
I haven't made my appt. for the oil change...yet. PM (private message) me your e-mail or AIM and I'll try to help out as much as possible.
01-15-2004, 09:45 PM
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Originally posted by mikeb
what does that mean?
when is your build date?
How would you know?
I have more experience if my car is actually a July build, and you are right people do what untill the next year to buy cars but they don't wait one or two months thinking that's better or safer with no PROOF
what does that mean?
when is your build date?
How would you know?
I have more experience if my car is actually a July build, and you are right people do what untill the next year to buy cars but they don't wait one or two months thinking that's better or safer with no PROOF
Also, the fact that you don't have a science background is no excuse for your last statement. Exactly because we are "everyday consumers" and "have no proof" of anything is why everyone of us should try to get a recently built car.
Mike, please do not devise your own Las Vegas gambling system.
01-16-2004, 12:39 AM
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Originally posted by shift_zoom8
The poor girl is going back to the starting point with her OUT THE DOOR thing.
You guys better dig in because it's going to be a long campaign.
The poor girl is going back to the starting point with her OUT THE DOOR thing.
You guys better dig in because it's going to be a long campaign.
01-16-2004, 01:46 AM
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Originally posted by shift_zoom8
Mike, I believe I just caused you to write your longest post ever.
Also, the fact that you don't have a science background is no excuse for your last statement. Exactly because we are "everyday consumers" and "have no proof" of anything is why everyone of us should try to get a recently built car.
Mike, please do not devise your own Las Vegas gambling system.
Mike, I believe I just caused you to write your longest post ever.
Also, the fact that you don't have a science background is no excuse for your last statement. Exactly because we are "everyday consumers" and "have no proof" of anything is why everyone of us should try to get a recently built car.
Mike, please do not devise your own Las Vegas gambling system.
and you still have nothing to support youre idea that november or december build dates are better.
01-16-2004, 11:33 AM
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I don't see why you are all making the car buying process out to be such an ordeal. I live in Sherman Oaks. I went to Galpin to test drive the car knowing full well that they didn't have what I wanted in stock. I looked on-line before buying and saw that Browning had two of what I was looking for. When I took my test drive at Galpin I told the sales manager what I wanted and that I would write them a check on the spot for it if they had it. I also told them that Browning had what I wanted in stock and if they wanted to do a dealer trade I would be more than happy to buy it here at Galpin. The sales manager said "well, I guess we can call them and see what we can do on Monday"... It was Friday when I was there. They were not really interested in doing anything very quickly.
So... I got on my cell phone while leaving Galpin and called Browning and asked for the sales manager. Chuck checked the stock and found the two cars I had looked up on the computer. We agreed to a price of $600 above invoice on the phone and I drove there that evening and purchased the car. It was very simple. The build date on my car is 11/28/03 and it was purchased on 11/26/03. Galpin did call me on Saturday just to say they were still searching for a car. I told them, you snooze you loose.
So... I got on my cell phone while leaving Galpin and called Browning and asked for the sales manager. Chuck checked the stock and found the two cars I had looked up on the computer. We agreed to a price of $600 above invoice on the phone and I drove there that evening and purchased the car. It was very simple. The build date on my car is 11/28/03 and it was purchased on 11/26/03. Galpin did call me on Saturday just to say they were still searching for a car. I told them, you snooze you loose.
01-16-2004, 12:52 PM
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[B]The build date on my car is 11/28/03 and it was purchased on 11/26/03.
[B]The build date on my car is 11/28/03 and it was purchased on 11/26/03.
01-18-2004, 06:33 PM
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DrComputer,
EXACTLY what happened to me as well. Had been waiting (and waiting...and...) on Claremont Mazda to "find" what I wanted or make a dealer trade and finally went to the dealer 2 miles away here in Oxnard (Todey Mazda) and got exactly what I wanted at the same price Claremont had offered but for which had been unable/incapable of making a car appear. Too bad for them. If you want business, you'll find a way to get it; otherwise I'll give my money to someone else. :P
EXACTLY what happened to me as well. Had been waiting (and waiting...and...) on Claremont Mazda to "find" what I wanted or make a dealer trade and finally went to the dealer 2 miles away here in Oxnard (Todey Mazda) and got exactly what I wanted at the same price Claremont had offered but for which had been unable/incapable of making a car appear. Too bad for them. If you want business, you'll find a way to get it; otherwise I'll give my money to someone else. :P
