New MSP Owner - Questions - WARNING: Newbie alert!

[Tri-C]

brianseto, it sounds as though you paid $18,500 after the rebate - is that correct?
There should be no price difference between an '03 and an 03.5 (except that the former stickered for $500 less than the latter). Any dealer who claims one is limited production and the other is not, is just blowing smoke.

I realize rebates may have changed since I bought my silver MSP on January 3 for $16,074 but, yes, it does sound as though you paid too much.

 

[mazdaowner123]

This thread is from july.....

 

[SpeedMcheen]

I found the '03.5 to be slightly more expensive than the '03. But I made off with an '03.5 for $18,900 out the door. With $2500 cash rebate, tax, delivery charge, etc. And I think I could've done better had I been more of a hard-ass.