Need advice to buy or not

[StayBroke]

i bought mine for 2075 with tech pack. my trade was 18 and owed 15. after all said and done it came to be 305 for 72 months and let me tell you they will bull shit you all day long saying they cant make it work. they can make it work just tell them 21176 or what ever out the door . meaning taxes and everything included. i hate stealerships.

[Jake5713]

Originally Posted by ThizSpeed3 Thanks for clearing that up , not sure if ge was srs Really plan on getting it gotta stay firm with the dealer, they wants me to pay for them getting the car 209miles away is this legit? The car is at dealership now as we speak

yeah they made me pay because they had to hire a driver as well :-(
try to negotiate
take your time

[nextgenerationx1]

The car is great, I test drove this and the gti n civic si, I like the inside of the gti a lot but the speed3 performance was unbeatable between the 3 cars. I picked mine up in August and have 5.5k miles on it, n ummmm I'm already at stage 2. It's fun! If u don't care for modding that's cool, but def do the rear motor mounts and the short shifter plate. I just got my solid bushings in which I'll install tomorrow and do any fine adjustments to it. The rrm and ssp is a must and makes this car a million times better. When I first got it I'm like damn wtf do I not know how to drive stick I couldn't shift smoothly for crap. Car is great dude, buy it and don't look back. Just don't buy the car from them, I got my car for like 21 something non tech, qualified for 0 apr when they ran it in August, put 5k down and payments r 306 for 60 months. 400 at 72 months is crazy dude

[Sid3wayS]

I paid 22k for my tech package, I think my apr is like 6.5 my payments are 410. Dont get suckered or scared with these stealerships

[LakeSTLMS3]

OP, I would check those numbers again before you make the purchase. My bottom line came to 22,000 at 72 months on 4.5% and I'm paying 352 a month.

BTW, these cars are great and have little to no problems so if you keep the sand out of your vagina, I think you'll be just fine!

[ThizSpeed3]

Originally Posted by Sid3wayS I paid 22k for my tech package, I think my apr is like 6.5 my payments are 410. Dont get suckered or scared with these stealerships

Thanks for all the input ,my math is terrible I was subtracting out the door price with trade in o.o

so about 26k 72m 4-4.5 apr 407-412 a month.

21657
473
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499

Owe 3550.91

[ThizSpeed3]

save the brownies? Lol

Thankyou everyone

[Stingray69]

You have not bought that car yet? Iv'e seen guys buy whole dealerships quicker! Good luck OP.

[nobrakez]

I think I missed something but those payments are def. high. I pay ~that on a 60 month loan at 8.9%. Whatever the case dont play the monthly payment game. Decide on a trade-in price and the price for the car. You can do the math from there to keep them honest. And shipping is bs. When I bought my Subie I got a good deal on the car and they paid shipping because they didnt have the one I wanted on the lot.

[ThizSpeed3]

well i went and sign the papers the deal is in the bag unless the "bank" changes there mind o_o maybe there trying the spot and delivery scam but , i wont resign to a higher apr all in all its about 419 a month bc i was upside down on my trade in which is reasonable with my pay. so thanks everyone for the input , haters gana hate

[Mrmatt3465]

@ThizSpeed3

We probably paid more then we should have, but life's short. x]

5.9% APR [not bad for 2 21 yr olds ]
$25,500 before finance charges.

Its a 2012 VRM with 204miles [705 now] They gave us the all weather mats, BOSE sound [I think thats an option right?], and a cute lil Mazdaspeed Oil Filler Cap.

[manila]

OP, I've had mine for about a week now and I love the car completely. I bought a Black Mica w/ tech. package. I walked into the dealership (stealership) knowing I wasn't buying a car, ran some numbers, took it for a test drove and walked out with the only one they had that was on the showroom.

Previously going to buy a red 1stGen, but glad I waited for the 2ndGen. The features is what sets it off!!

[WAHBAM]

100% Haggle-Free New Car Price Quotes from Local Dealers - TrueCar
Maybe this will help you bargain down

[bertrand_CX_7]

I Paid 19K for my 2010 non tech with 20 Miles on it.

Never buy, sign deal without consulting Forums or what other ppl are paying.

Sometine it helps to set a limit for your self. If asking Price is above it, just walk away and don't even bother to look back.

And oh, answer their calls. Use this experience as lerning Point. Make your math and figure out the monthly payment using online car loan calcultar. If they don't like your offer, ask them to fuck them Self.

Good luck

[neofandango]

2012 is the same as the 2011, and that is the same as the 2010 so pretty safe bet.

[Atlanta]

So they aren't coming off the price at all? That seems crazy high and I believe they have a better intersect rate from Mazda direct, check out their web page.

[XxSPUDxX]

First time poster. Doing my due diligence to get the best price.

What do you guys think of this?

Red MS3 w/ tech package. I used the truecar site and got this response.



Selling Price: $24,788 (includes freight)
VA Taxes: $749.61
Tags and Tiling: $146.50
Processing Fee: $199
Final OTD Price: $25,883.11

[WAHBAM]

Thats seems okay IMO

[XxSPUDxX]

just ok? think i can do better?

[speedyspaghetti]

I have an 07 MS3 with 65k miles and I have had no problems with it whatsoever. Just keep up with the regular maintenance, take care of the car and it'll be the most fun car you've ever owned.

[Atlanta]

Originally Posted by XxSPUDxX just ok? think i can do better?

I thought it was used. Brand new? What year?

[SofaKingAwesome]

Get a GenCoupe, I hear they are fast and have a sweet forum

Originally Posted by XxSPUDxX just ok? think i can do better?

You can probably snatch up an '11 w/ tech for around 24k w/ the influx of 12's

[XxSPUDxX]

Originally Posted by Atlanta I thought it was used. Brand new? What year?

Yep, brand new. 2012

Originally Posted by SofaKingAwesome Get a GenCoupe, I hear they are fast and have a sweet forum You can probably snatch up an '11 w/ tech for around 24k w/ the influx of 12's

The guy at the dealer said he could only find one 2011 Red MS3 on the east coast and could have it brought to his dealership...

Only splitting hairs on price b/w 2011 and 2012.. So im fine with 2012

[ASHMS3]

That's almost exactly what I paid for an '11 in May, pull the trigger. Make them a lower offer, if they don't budge then take it. Also, walk in with financing in hand. If they can do better that's great. I think it is a good bargaining chip to have it secured already.

[SofaKingAwesome]

yeah take the 12 if you can't get an 11 for cheaper for sure. No chickenpox, sweeeeet mirror indicators. You should get white just to piss off all of the guys (like me) running 10's and 11's

[ASHMS3]

The 12's still have chickenpox on the seats. Just not on the dash anymore from what I have heard. If there's a '12 owner that can shed some light on that. I am jealous of the white though. Love my car, but pu's look really good in white.

[ThizSpeed3]

Originally Posted by jashw311 The 12's still have chickenpox on the seats. Just not on the dash anymore from what I have heard. If there's a '12 owner that can shed some light on that. I am jealous of the white though. Love my car, but pu's look really good in white.

picked up a silver 12, no chicken pox on the dash still on the seats thou
white speed3 with black smoke all over the back is very sexy.

[Mrmatt3465]

YES! How much did it all come out to? Its a great car isn't it? And it looks damn good in the driveway.

Yes the '12 still has the psychodelic red chicken pox interior but its on the seats and panels, not the dash

[ThizSpeed3]

Originally Posted by Mrmatt3465 YES! How much did it all come out to? Its a great car isn't it? And it looks damn good in the driveway. Yes the '12 still has the psychodelic red chicken pox interior but its on the seats and panels, not the dash

like 23k + what i owed on my mazda6
it is a fun car and looks good

someone tell me this weird smell.. i dont think its clutch b/c i've burnt some clutchs in my old civic/mx3 it just smells like hot engine i guess lol normal?

[WAHBAM]

Brand new cars have that smell from all the break in.

[ThizSpeed3]

Originally Posted by WAHBAM Brand new cars have that smell from all the break in.

thanks, i didn't know never owned a brand new car except for this, usually buy used ones.

[Mrmatt3465]

According to the owner's manual, break in is ONLY the first 600 miles! So don't beat the living crap out of it, and don't stay at a constant speed for long periods of time. I.E. Don't go on a 4 hour road trip consistently sitting at 70mph the whole way. The dealership I bought my 3 from was 2 hours from home. The whole drive home I moved between 60-80 mph 5 mph increments and about 5 minute intervals. Also don't forget to let it idle for ~30 sec after long drives or hard drives.

[Voltron]

I beat the shit out of my speed3 daily....since the minute I picked it up lol. Every car is gonna have some of issue whether it be a Eco box or some high over priced car. Take care of the car and it takes care of you. Unless you got one built on a Friday haha. And worst case scenario, there's always a warranty. And if you're really scared, buy the extended warranty, never beat on it, and don't mod it. You know the old saying, you're not making power unless youre breaking shit. My .02 cents

Oh yeah, 720 miles on it and smiling every time I drive it.