Which Bay Area Mazda dealer??

[GEEBO]

What's up ya'll? I'm new to the forums and very, very tempted to pick up an '09 MS3. Where did you pick up your MS3 and what was your experience like dealing with the sales peeps?

I'm closest to Putnam and Menlo Mazda. Anyone deal with these guys?

Thanks for the input!

 

[my3needsaname]

I bought my car from Hayward Mazda, great sales department...don't ever bring your car there for service. DON'T EVER DO IT, YOU WILL REGRET DOING THAT!!!

I now go to Diablo Mazda, sure they've been warm and welcoming but they FIX ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. And their sales department wanted $400 more than Hayward did for literally the exact same car. (which is my car)

I'm going down to Oak Tree Mazda in San Jose because they seem to be on their game pretty well and my car has a lot of problems.

If they don't do anything I might try Fremont Mazda who seemed to be on their game too but Oak Tree seemed to be a bit more knowledgeable.

As for Putnam and Menlo Mazda, I can't really help you there. I'm just gonna say steer clear of Hayward and Diablo Mazda until I find out more from Fremont and Oak Tree.

Good luck!

 

[GEEBO]

Coo, thanks for the heads up. When did you purchase the MS3 and what did you end up paying (including tax, title, license)?

 

[CnoTataymo]

Every Bay Area dealership is a hit or miss. I know a lot of people that go to Hayward, Putnam and Oak Tree and I've heard mixed reviews. I go to Capital Mazda in south San Jose. But I've only gone for some freak s*** that happen to my shifter and they fixed it under warranty. If you're modded, some dealerships are cool and some are not. Just try to be cool with whatever you go to so they get to know you.

 

[my3needsaname]

Coo, thanks for the heads up. When did you purchase the MS3 and what did you end up paying (including tax, title, license)?

No problem! I actually own a regular 2008.5 Mazda3 Grand Touring bought June 23, 2008 for $23,210 after TTL and fees and stuff. It was $21,... for the car itself. YOU CAN DO MUCH BETTER FOR AN MS3!!! lol

Every Bay Area dealership is a hit or miss. I know a lot of people that go to Hayward, Putnam and Oak Tree and I've heard mixed reviews. I go to Capital Mazda in south San Jose. But I've only gone for some freak s*** that happen to my shifter and they fixed it under warranty. If you're modded, some dealerships are cool and some are not. Just try to be cool with whatever you go to so they get to know you.

See I learn that now. lol If I had known that before then it could've changed my automotive outcome. If I had known that my car would run like this that would've also changed the outcome of my buying experience.
I bought my car from Hayward, they had 2 shots: first time was great, second time they caused mass amounts of damage to a 1 month old vehicle...never going back.
I'm just hoping the next two I try will have at least one good experience. I mean so far it's been (notcool) (doughpoke

 

[GEEBO]

what did they do to your ride, man??

 

[BayAreaMS3]

I got mine at Oak Tree Mazda on Stevens Creek. They were great. I went to quite a few mazda dealers then decided on Oak Tree when i bought my MS3

 

[BadBandar]

I went to TracyMazda to get my msp. I test drove a ms3 there too but i didnt like it as much. Thats the only mazda dealership ive been to. They got good customer service.

 

[my3needsaname]

what did they do to your ride, man??

I have a thread around here somewhere but mainly, they were supposed to have it done saturday after I dropped it off for just a few new car parts replacement that had to be done and my right headlight was on the list. They pretty much finished everything except put the bumper back on and the tech just left it, worked on another car, then went home. I had to pick it up monday morning and when I got there it wasn't ready and they had a battery jumper hooked up to it (my month old car) and had to jump start it. I got it and it had like no gas and was running so I shut it off and went to start it and everything went back to default because the battery was dead because the idiot that was working on it left somehting on all weekend. Then my hood prop was bent and the guy tried to jump my car and broke my battery box and they didn't ackgnowledge they did it although it was only there that weekend. So in the end I went in for a headlight and got a bad experience, had ot search for another dealer, got a new battery, and entire battery box.

 

[CWPMS32K9]

Menlo Mazda was great! I just bought my speed a couple of weeks ago. I made the deal over e-mail and Zam got me out in 20 minutes. He had all my paperwork ready to go and did not try to sell me any extras! Just like I asked. Try calling Zam at Menlo Mazda...

 

[my3needsaname]

Idk if you're still looking for insight but here are my updated experiences:

Diablo Mazda: fix nothing but TSB's, kinda rude.
Hayward Mazda: just break stuff, they're out of business now anyways.
Oak Tree Mazda: got my warranty voided.

Maybe I'm just not supposed to drive a Mazda??? (shrug)

 

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[tju317]

Menlo Mazda was great! I just bought my speed a couple of weeks ago. I made the deal over e-mail and Zam got me out in 20 minutes. He had all my paperwork ready to go and did not try to sell me any extras! Just like I asked. Try calling Zam at Menlo Mazda...

+1 for Zam Bales of Menlo Mazda. Bought a CX9 GT AWD from him last week and the process was quick and painless.

 

[KRM9]

+1 for Zam Bales of Menlo Mazda. Bought a CX9 GT AWD from him last week and the process was quick and painless.

+1 from me too for Zam. Not really sure about his boss though, he look like he was stressed out the whole time.

 

[djchris721]

Matt at Putnam Mazda Service department, took care of the squeeking on my rear suspension, even order a brand new RSB just in case that was the issue

 

[GBean]

We bought our Protege ES from Menlo Mazda in 2002. Did the whole thing over the phone and was in and out quick. They also gave us a steal.
Dont know about their service dept.

Just bought a new 09 Mz5 from Fremont Mazda on thursday.
It went pretty well.
We got the touring with EVERY option for $18612. MSRP with the options was near $25k
Only issue is the battery box is broken and there is a small scrape on the underside of the front lip.
They agreed to have the battery box replace, but I havent spoken to them about the front lip.
Should I bring it up and see what they say or just leave it?

 

[my3needsaname]

We bought our Protege ES from Menlo Mazda in 2002. Did the whole thing over the phone and was in and out quick. They also gave us a steal.
Dont know about their service dept.

Just bought a new 09 Mz5 from Fremont Mazda on thursday.
It went pretty well.
We got the touring with EVERY option for $18612. MSRP with the options was near $25k
Only issue is the battery box is broken and there is a small scrape on the underside of the front lip.
They agreed to have the battery box replace, but I havent spoken to them about the front lip.
Should I bring it up and see what they say or just leave it?

At Hayward Mazda, when I bought my MZ3, I pointed out a long scratch along the left rear portion of the side skirt and they saw it, acknowledged it, and never did anything. But I pushed it on them a couple times and now they're out of business so nothing will be done with it.
Anyway, I would bring it up!

 

[GBean]

I am just concerned they would say we did it.

 

[my3needsaname]

I am just concerned they would say we did it.

Yea I brought it up before we even left with the car.

 

[zam070]

Hey Gbean
I work for Menlo Mazda in Rewood City so some advice from a dealer. Call them and tell them about the battery and the small scrape on the underside of the front lip and set a appointment for them to fix it soon as they can and if they say no or any other reasons tell them that you will give them a bad review on the mazda survey and that should do the job.