the price of the MP5

[snowman4us]

just wondering what the hell is going on w/ mazda? they keep on lowering and rasing the price of the MP5. i look at the paper like 2 weeks ago and the mp5 is 15k and now its 13.5k and it was 14.5k like 2 months ago when i got my MP5. im just confused?

 

[sharkonwheels]

Nope. My sales mgr friend said the same thing. Says every time they get an order in, there's a different price! Drives him absolutely batty!

I can verify that the 3 invoices I saw, for the 3 cars I was interested in, had all the cars, and their options priced differently. Plus, mid 2003 model year, they made the roof-rack optional, and the subwoofer included no-charge.

Confusing.

 

[snowman4us]

so what exactly is the diff. in the 2003 and the 2003.5 MP5?

 

[sharkonwheels]

What I know, personally, is the roof-rack became a $200-and-some-odd option, and the subwoofer became a NO-CHARGE standard item.

 

[snowman4us]

so how mutch did you guys pay for your mp5?

 

[sharkonwheels]

I paid just a bit under 17.8K as:

2003.5 P5
5-Speed
Laser Blue Mica
Leather
Moonroof/CD Changer package
ABS/Airbags package
Subwoofer
Rear Bumper Guard
Wheel Locks
Cargo net
Cargo Tray
Roof Rack
Moonroof Wind Deflector (which I dislike)

MSRP was almost $20K on the Window. Expensive for a 5-speed, but it has just about every option imaginable - only the polished alloys remained, and I'm not too keen on the factory polished alloys. Invoice was about $17.5-17.6K, but I chipped in on the tow bill, and dealer trade cost (car was at a dealer about 50-60 miles or so away)

 

[Stealth5]

that sucks, mine was 19,400

 

[snowman4us]

that sucks, mine was 19,400

you paid 19.4k , for that price you could have gotten a WRX, RSX, 2.5RS, MSP.... damb i whould never pay 20k for a MP5 , sorry to hear that but it seems u got ripped off.
i paid only 14.5 for the base model exept wheel locks and rear bumper guard.

 

[sharkonwheels]

A WRX for 19.4K? I don't think so. In S. Florida, there's not a SINGLE WRX with an MSRP of under about 25K, and they're NOT going to knock $5K of a WRX.

An RSX (non-type-S) is a puny, tiny little car. I had trouble getting in-and-out, so even the Type-S was out of the question. Non-Type-S, maybe for 20K, but not a Type-S. They're almost $24K, and in most places in the US, they don't NEED to haggle, becaus they sell relatively well, and most production is non-Type-S anyway.

a 2.5RS is ugly as hell, and most have a ton of factory options added on, which I found in that same local-dealer-search I did when shopping around on the WRX.

MSP: yup. 2003 is $20.5K, and 2003.5 is $21K, and that's usually not negotiable, unless you know someone. My Sales Mgr buddy could only offer me $600 off the window, but I decided for the MP5 to keep my payment under $280/month.


Stealth5: When'd you get yours? What options? Where at?

 

[snowman4us]

i ment used, sorry.
and u think that the 2.5rs are ugly... how do you dare to say that to my face...j/k. and im talking about a 2000 or 2001 2.5rs Subaru

 

[dosle]

i paid 17,500, then did 1750 down and 2,000 rebate

car features:
5 speed sport-auto
moonroof
6cd indash

good deal for such a great car!

matt

 

[sharkonwheels]

snowman:
As to ugly, I was actually referring more to the wagons, really. I think the sedans are nice, except the headlights are so
DAMN H U G E

As to used, no WAY would I ever get a used WRX, just as I wouldn't get a used Mustang GT or Cobra. I'd HATE to get someone else's thrashed out car!!!!!

 

[monki]

they are lowering the price every day , not up and down.

Look, i kept the newspaper from last month.

1) Lease rate dropped from 5.95 to 5.45
2) Frieght and PDE waived (as on newspaper)

the price itself - i dont know, but it seems they are trying to get rid of the mp5 now.

 

[sharkonwheels]

well, to be correct, they're trying to get rid of ANYTHING, right now. EVERY car from Mazda has a rebate on it except for the MSP. Everything! Tribute,MPV,Miata, all of 'em. P5 has $1750 rebate, Protege sedan has $2000, Tributes have at least $2000.

Cars cost differently in differnt parts of the country, also. Emissions differences can mean a few hundrew dollars, different freight figures (Mazda does not *CHARGE* a destination fee, except to Alaska, but I'm sure it's melded in there somewhere)

 

[1ofdfew323]

the sticker price on mine was 17,800 it came with all the standard options plus 6 disc in dash and moonroof. no roofrack cuz i dont need it. got my car for $14,400 brand new w/ 4 miles on da clock!!!

 

[SnowSerpent]

I paid 19.1 before tax and title. I'm upset cause if I waited a while I could've had a 03 for a cheaper price.

 

[sharkonwheels]

Don't feel bad - It'll ALWAYS be that way. If that were the case, you'd NEVER buy a car, because when ya got the '03, you'll say you shoulda' waited for the '04!!!

 

[SnowSerpent]

Don't feel bad - It'll ALWAYS be that way. If that were the case, you'd NEVER buy a car, because when ya got the '03, you'll say you shoulda' waited for the '04!!!

(werd)

Luckily I got the 2002.5 that looks like the 03's.

 

[Snacks McGee]

I got mine for 17,500. With everything in it like leather and the 6-disc and moonroof. I guess anything around 17,500 is kind of on the high end.

 

[GXL]

I paid $16.200 for my 2002 P5 with Cassette player, wheels locks, cargo net, and alarm system.

I got 0% finance for 48 months - my payment is $269.73 with $4k down.

Snack McGee, your P5 looks awesome with the polish wheels and the windows tinted... Just get a set of springs and it would look even better! Yellow P5s look damn good.