See the 2007 Red that I had was a lemon with other issues. When I first purchased it, I found a chip that had been repainted and then it peeled. They let me repaint it. Next, A home Depot was built across from where I live. They painted on a windy day and overspray carried over to all vehicles at my work. They compensated us but the paint would not come off all the black rubber pieces. There was a door ding, a chip in the A-pillar, and several chips in the front bumper. The oil leaking from the axle completely coated everything underneath the vehicle.
I received a brand new White Mica, loaded with no issues. I can't even start to touch a Canadian price if they are as low as I have heard. Dealers in Tennessee do NOT sell that cheap. Anyways, the point being missed is this: anytime you buy a vehicle it loses value the instant you drive off the lot. My loan was through my own bank at 5.9%. I was upside down almost 4k. They covered the GAP. I purchased the car on the employee "S" plan. Basically I paid employee price, got my 5.9%(with a 670 credit score because my wife is self employeed and claimed loss last year), and received a warranty beyond the factory. I feel happy. I would like to see the paperwork from any of the people that claim they sell so cheap. I am shocked that there can be that much difference in price. I have heard many people claim they sell cheap, but NEVER had anyone back it up with proof. LOL, I was dealing with Mazda North America, and the $35 dollar Edmunds report put their cost over what some of you are claiming.
BTW, I forgot to mention I live in a small town that is 50 miles from the dealer. Seven trips to Nashville cost me about $1000 gas, lunch, and time from work. :bsprotest)
Below please find an exerpt from the e-mail from my Mazda dealer I just bought my 2008.5 GT from. This was the offer I accepted, and fortunately, they had not sold it before I called. Not sure if I can post the dealer name in this forum, so I won't. This price was about $250.00 under dealer invoice, according to Edmunds. This was not a bad price, however; the 2009's are out already.
follow-up on your request from Louis Davies
Hi Jeff,
I got your request, and first let me apologize for getting back to you so late. Our system has been down all day. I do have a 2008 Mazda Speed GT in Red in stock. MSRP on the vehicle is $24,805 this weekend only I have it advertised for $22,998*
At that price it wont last long, so please call if your interested.
*Plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document preparation charge, and any emission testing charge. Subject to prior sale.
I only post this to make a point. This is what I was willing to pay for this particular car, and I am happy with the deal. Others have paid less, but I was happy with this price for this car. Something is worth what you are willing to pay for it, so if you are happy, I think you made a great deal. I also agree that replacing a car you cannot trust is worth the price as well. Enjoy your beautiful new MS3!!!
P.S, hope your problems are not a "true red" thing
