car salesmen....(smash)
Nathan,
I can see how the other vehicles may look appealing, however you are comparing apples to oranges. The Mazda3 that I have in inventory is a Grand Touring not a touring and hardly any miles on it, verses 13k. We are talking many more features and leather seats vs. cloth, there is no comparison.
Regarding the 2013 Hatchback, what trim level is the one your looking at and is it pre-owned as well? Both of my vehicles are new, so how is that even a fair comparison?
David
My response
First, it is oranges to oranges. They are all Mazda 3’s.
The ’12 s model while appealing with leather and sunroof isn’t a must have for me. Plus the S is only 12 hp more than the 2.0l skyactiv while about 7 mpg’s combined less. That adds up, especially with the extra price difference already. While never titled and low miles, it’s basically a used car at this point. I wouldn’t do more than $17,500 so that one is out. You’re probably going to be sitting on this one for a while until you drop it below $20k.
Your ’13 I Touring hatch is exactly the same as the used ’12 sedan hatch local to me save for little things Mazda added/subtracted between the model years. Only differences are the color and the Hatch, $500 more than the comparable sedan when new. 13k miles on a car is nothing, for most people that’s one year. Plus it’s priced pretty close to invoice plus incentives which would be the same as me using s-plan. If I’m going to use s-plan I might as well use it on a ’14 model. Plus remember the 2 hour drive. Unless this is going for less than $16,500 it’s not worth it. New yes, Longer warranty yes but will be voided before it’s up. I’m getting more bang for my buck used.
Secondly, It’s Nathaniel. Not Nathan. So you lost the sale anyway.
Possibly a little harsh, but the guy just couldn't take no. Thank god Nick is nothing like that. I guess I'm partially to blame for inquiring in the first place...but not really.