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I got a 3
I had been hunting and reading for awhile and this past monday finally pulled the trigger on a left over 2007 mazda 3. The car had been sitting on the lot for awhile and they knew that i knew this, so they cut me a deal at 300 UNDER invoice (meaning i was cutting into the dealer hold back). The car is a ton of fun to drive, feels precise and agile like my old 944, with massive brakes for an economy car. The color is galaxy gray.........
  
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10-31-2007, 11:31 AM
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Excellent choice. The 3's truly push the upper limits of their class. A couple of things to watch out for.
Horrific brake shudder/squeal when in reverse after anytime the discs get wet. Glove box rattle. It happens to just about every 3. Your rear brakes will dust about 5 times as much as the fronts. Be careful with oil changes. The oil filter cap can crack the housing! And I can't tell from the photos, but if yours came with Goodyear RSA's, they're crap. Most people suggest switching to Kumhos, I went with Yoko's and love them. Other than these minor annoyances I love mine. |
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10-31-2007, 11:38 AM
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I'm with Bill
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http://www.mazdamotorsports.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/MazdaSportsCatalogView?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10001
If you plan to Autocross it (they do very well in stock form) join Mazdaspeed and get big discounts. Congrats! I like them a lot too and once the Audi lease is up and its gone and we feel a need to fill the void I will be at the Mazda dealership.
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10-31-2007, 11:41 AM
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Great choice. I think it is head and shoulders the best value in its class.
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10-31-2007, 11:53 AM
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My brother just got one like that, same color and all. They called him the day after he picked it up and wanted another $2000, the salesman made a mistake and under charged him. He just laughed at them, he loves the car though.
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10-31-2007, 11:56 AM
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Nice. I really like what Mazda has done.
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10-31-2007, 12:35 PM
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What are these things worth?
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10-31-2007, 01:49 PM
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Sticker was 19,300 for mine. Out the door the final price with the deal i got was 18,500. This included TTL and all those crazy dealer fees.
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10-31-2007, 04:47 PM
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Sounds like a good deal. I will caveat you to remember that there is the invoice, then there is the INVOICE...
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10-31-2007, 05:33 PM
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2004 Mazda Miata
1970/1982 Porsche 914-6/911SC 2.7 RS
