So, lets see in Canadian funds.
My 03.5 MSP was 28,595 with freight. In the US think it was 20,500? Lets say 21000.
So if the MS3 loaded is 3 grand US more then the MSP was, we are looking at around 4000-4500 Canadian more which sticks us at 32, 595 or 33k. Which is about where I've guessed all along.
Now, add in the fact that it's the new super cool thing to own, and expect lease rates of about 5.9-6.9% No money down, and your lease payment will be about 550-600/month. don't want to lease? well expect upwards of 700+ for a "cute hatchback". good luck selling your lease a year or two down the road for that kind of money when nobody is going to know why you are asking so much for a "Mazda 3 hatch".......as nobody ever knows what a mazdaspeed is. trust me, I've been through this 3 times now.
......I'd wait till next year to get one at 1.9%, and a payment of less then 475. That won't be hard because the cars proboably won't get here until the snow is about to hit the ground, they'll sit in the showroom until the spring which makes them an old 07' model and dealers will want to get rid of them before the 08's get there.
another thing. Expect 17" winter tires folks.
Mazda itself is Madaspeeds worse enemy.
1. The Mazdspeeds are never advertised which hurts sales, and re-sales.
2. They always release them just before the snow hits. Who wants to buy a 250+hp fwd with snow on the ground? even worse when you'll need 17" rims for winter use. so they end up sticking in show rooms all winter.
