MS3 Purchasing Advice HELP!!!

[Antoniogut]

So I've been doing a LOT of research and I have my heart set on a Mazdaspeed 3. Now comes the looking for the perfect deal part. I was thinking about saving and waiting until the 2008.5 gray model but I've found something that seems to be a good deal. So I've found a 2007 Grand Touring Mazdaspeed 3(7,600 miles) in the Cosmic Blue with the Nav system and upgrades like a CAI and short shifter by TWM, all season mats, regular mats, car cover, 3m clear bra, shop manual, oil filter kits, wheel locks, cargo net and tinted windows...Still has 28 months factory warranty. All for 23k. So what do you all think? First time NEW car owner so any advice is helpful. Thanks!


Update* Reason for sale is due to back injury, he states he takes care of all his car he owns. Says he took it in for all the recalls and if anything was out of the ordinary.
I'm gonna offer 21k if he doesnt take it I'll be going to the dealers!

 

[Powerslave]

SCREW THAT, i got my brand new gt with nav for 27k even, the one your looking at has 7600miles and you don't even know hoe it was treated to save 3k...no way atleast thats my take....mine was on the showroom floor 15miles

 

[sleeper3]

wtf happened to my post?

 

[Antoniogut]

Here's his answer to my concerns...

No worries for the questions. I would be the same way. I run full synthetic oil in the car. I also use(d) it as a commuter car. Not for high speed anythingI mentioned that I took it to the dealer anytime it needed work (recall) and for anything I heard that sounded wrong. Further, the car does have 28 months left on the factory warranty.

He says he's selling it due to "back injury that leaves my driving abilities very limited."

He sounds like an honest guy to me, thanks for the reply so far, keep everyone posted with the more info Im getting

 

[Powerslave]

does it have the navi? for me i wouldn't even consier it unless he was under 20k...

 

[Haltech]

I got my 07 GT with Nav for $24,500 because the dealer fried the clutch in the first one when doing a dealer trade. I demanded another car and what do you know, it was another silver one.I also got a free Sirius setup and a free MSCAI as well.

 

[Antoniogut]

does it have the navi? for me i wouldn't even consier it unless he was under 20k...

yes comes with the navigation system

 

[Antoniogut]

Ok so lowest he'd go would be 23K...let me know what you all think. Thanks

 

[sleeper3]

for 23k I would laugh at him.


sucks but he probably paid full pop for it when he bought it or something. wait til he's more desperate.

 

[ericrapp]

Ok so lowest he'd go would be 23K...let me know what you all think. Thanks

I ordered mine new, rec'd May 2007 with upgrades on sport 24,500$, 4 miles on od. I would prefer untouched on this model (it begs to be driven hard,did it get broken in just right) Used performance cars are high risk imo Good luck though.

 

[DR. ZOOM ZOOM]

I am a dealer and also a custom fabricator . With 7k who cares if it was broken in right . Engines are well past the point of not being broken in right as well as you should pay what you think is fair . I also think you should see what you can purchase one for New and then pay $4000 less thats a good deal ..............(smash)

 

[SwampAss]

mine had 100 miles and probably got treated like s***. I don't care. You can't break these things unless you abuse it all the time. I have about 21k on it, it purrs like a kitten, uses no oil, and returns solid fuel economy.

Try and snake it for less than 20k. It's a used car. I'm sure they soaked someone on it. Let some of that pay off for you.

 

[n|njutsu55]

I'd buy it but it for 20k to 21k. I think thats a pretty fair deal. Your saving at least 4 to 5 grand.

 

[3.slow]

I got a brand new 2008 MS3 Sport for $21,000 for pete's sake!

 

[Dozed]

I thought of going the used route as well. I would talk him down to 20k-21k. With all those add-ons, $22k is the highest I'd go. $24k for a used '07 Speed3 isn't the greatest deal out there.

If you think $24k used is a good deal, you might as well get a new one IMO.

 

[Antoniogut]

Where is everyone getting their Mazdaspeeds so cheap!? Used route avoids taxes/fees and a dealer, well brand new 08 GT is almost 25k plus taxes/fees/etc. I cant find any brand new in or around CA for that cheap.

 

[ericrapp]

So I've been doing a LOT of research and I have my heart set on a Mazdaspeed 3. Now comes the looking for the perfect deal part. I was thinking about saving and waiting until the 2008.5 gray model but I've found something that seems to be a good deal. So I've found a 2007 Grand Touring Mazdaspeed 3(7,600 miles) in the Cosmic Blue with the Nav system and upgrades like a CAI and short shifter by TWM, all season mats, regular mats, car cover, 3m clear bra, shop manual, oil filter kits, wheel locks, cargo net and tinted windows...Still has 28 months factory warranty. All for 24k and he even said he's negotiable. So what do you all think? First time NEW car owner so any advice is helpful. Thanks!

Take it to a trusted mechanic[always a good thing to know one] and be sure it's ok. Those extras do have value but i think 22000 or less. Why not shop online for new if there are any concerns about condition. If you could save a grand, have it shipped from another dealer. and why is he selling? an important ? to ask. Good luck

 

[Dozed]

Where is everyone getting their Mazdaspeeds so cheap!? Used route avoids taxes/fees and a dealer, well brand new 08 GT is almost 25k plus taxes/fees/etc. I cant find any brand new in or around CA for that cheap.

I simply went to Edmunds.com and requested a quote from all the Mazda dealers in the area for a Speed3 GT (in black). The offers poured in and I'm down to $24900 out the door so far. I'm picking mine up next week. Best offer gets my business.

 

[3.slow]

Don't forget the dealer gets a 2-3% kickback from Mazda.

 

[Silver Ecstasy]

I'm in a similar predicament. I could purchase a brand new 08 (08.5 hopefully..) MS3 GT and I can get S-Plan but it'd be a little higher payment than I'd like. I just found an 08 MS3 (looks like a GT too with Bose and leather), with only 4,000 miles on it and they want $19,900 at my mom's bf's dealership. I'm thinking I could get that knocked down even less if I wanted too!