View Full Version : New Here - planning to buy a mazda3
stuckbroker
10-17-2006, 10:27 PM
Hey guys,
I just joined to learn more about mazda 3 before purchasing one.
You guys know any dealers that could give a good deal?
I just found out that max discount is $500.
I'm not in a rush on buying.
walter
Max discount is only $500? Maybe now that they are selling so well and a new model just came out... Where are you from? So we could help you with dealers that are local to you.
I have had really good service at Mazda Of Toronto and Erin Mills Mazda! I can tell you I have had terrible service from both Burlington Mazda and Oakville Mazda. I will never go back to Oakville Mazda. Even if they called to say I won $100 bucks and had to come pick it up... I still wouldn't go... I would say f the $100.
P.S. Welcome to the club & I love the colours. Ha.
stuckbroker
10-17-2006, 11:32 PM
Thanks!
I live in toronto. I went to Dufferin Mazda, they told me maximum $500 from any dealer, and will be lucky to get it.
I really like this car and planning to get the GT (pearl white or electric blue) - probably with luxury package.
You think it is worth it for the luxury package?
Thanks!
I live in toronto. I went to Dufferin Mazda, they told me maximum $500 from any dealer, and will be lucky to get it.
I really like this car and planning to get the GT (pearl white or electric blue) - probably with luxury package.
You think it is worth it for the luxury package?
I wish I had the pearl white. I have the sport gt w/luxury package on mine & it was well worth the $1000 or $1500 or whatever it is... been a few years since I priced the luxury package out and I can't remember.
bubba1983
10-18-2006, 12:15 AM
*calling on The BIz*
he's our resident in house sales guy!!
majic
10-18-2006, 12:19 AM
I live in toronto. I went to Dufferin Mazda, they told me maximum $500 from any dealer, and will be lucky to get it.
lol.. burlington mazda guy said to me (when i was buying mine) "if you're nice (wtf?) i'll give you the '05 model for '04 pricing" AHHAHAHAHAHAHA.. not sure what the demand is now but you should be able to do better.. talk to TheBiz on here (send him a PM) and see what he can do.. for sure SHOP AROUND
welcome btw!
--majic
Cardinal Fang
10-18-2006, 08:57 AM
"If you're nice?"
;D
Ok now I've heard everything majic. Please tell me you didn't keep a straight face? Welcome to the board stuckbroker as someone else has pointed out talk to TheBiz aka Jeff at Mazda of Toronto.
TheProfessor
10-18-2006, 09:37 AM
+1 for Mazda of Toronto........both sales (Jeff a.k.a. TheBiz) and parts (Joe a.k.a. Flipdaddy) are great.
stuckbroker
10-18-2006, 10:55 AM
hmmm, that good eh!
I'll send him a pm.
Thanks Guys!
majic
10-18-2006, 11:43 AM
"If you're nice?"
;D
Ok now I've heard everything majic. Please tell me you didn't keep a straight face? Welcome to the board stuckbroker as someone else has pointed out talk to TheBiz aka Jeff at Mazda of Toronto.
i swear.. the only reason i didn't just blow up in his face was the 45min road test he let me go on alone (you can learn how to drive stick in about half that time.. more or less) ;D
RedRaptor
10-18-2006, 11:44 AM
Hey,
Also give Dennis @ Prima Mazda a try (Woodbridge). I helped my sister get her car there and she got a great deal on hers. :)
Here is his info.
Dennis DiBiase
Prima Mazda
Tel: 905-850-8111
Fax 905-850-8110
Cel: 416-433-1007
www.primamazda.ca
Chuckie
10-18-2006, 11:52 AM
Welcome
+1 for Jeff
+1 for white (though electric blue is a nice colour, nothing can compare to white)
-Chuckie
White-out Division
stuckbroker
10-18-2006, 12:01 PM
I actually have a question.
What do you guys think about the tiptronic?
is there too much lag?
I drive a manual, but i may have to buy an automatic so my gf can drive it too
Chuckie
10-18-2006, 12:08 PM
I actually have a question.
What do you guys think about the tiptronic?
is there too much lag?
I drive a manual, but i may have to buy an automatic so my gf can drive it too
I've heard that the tip is decent... the lag is about a second or so i think
(I don't have tiptronic so Im just going by what i remmeber reading and hearing).
You will learn to adjust to the lag.
or if you're Pearly, you can even rev match with it.
sbmonkey
10-18-2006, 01:14 PM
The tiptronic is not bad. I drove my friend's auto through twisty mountain roads and it's not all that bad. Much better in traffic if you ask me. lol
Jeff-TheBiz
10-18-2006, 01:50 PM
PM sent and replied..
Hope to hear from your soon, and welcome to the board.
Jeff
Broli
10-18-2006, 04:27 PM
welcome to the club
good luck with ur purchase
bubba1983
10-18-2006, 05:02 PM
I drive a manual, but i may have to buy an automatic so my gf can drive it too
she must learn stick!
I actually have a question.
What do you guys think about the tiptronic?
is there too much lag?
I drive a manual, but i may have to buy an automatic so my gf can drive it too
I have a 5spd and I drove an 06 tiptronic for a week as a loner car from erin mills mazda... for the first few hours I was thinking... eeew... I need 5spd back... but after that I actually liked the tip... A lot!!! I would consider it for my next purchase. It is a compromise between the two. Try before you buy!
Chuckie
10-18-2006, 07:35 PM
I drive a manual, but i may have to buy an automatic so my gf can drive it too
she must learn stick!
*standard internet answer* your girlfriend is broken. get a new one who knows how to drive stick.
but really. the tip isn't that bad.
i suggest go with stick. i have an 06 tiptronic (not my decission) and although you'll appretiate it more after a couple of spirited runs on twisty roads ;D because you'll get used to the tranny and the engine, its still missing the neutral and the response that u can get with the stick. you'll also get better milleage with a stick.
p.s. if you want to feel the zoom zoom, get rid of the body roll asap, right now its killing me, thats the only major complaint i have with the car.
Chuckie
10-23-2006, 09:32 PM
* i suggest go with stick. i have an 06 tiptronic (not my decission) and although you'll appretiate it more after a couple of spirited runs on twisty roads* ;D* because you'll get used to the tranny and the engine,* its still missing the neutral and the response that u can get with the stick. you'll also get better milleage with a stick.*
* p.s. if you want to feel the zoom zoom, get rid of the body roll asap, right now its killing me, thats the only major complaint i have with the car.
first, mileage is not going to be a strong point either way. If you want mileage get the 2.0.
The car is rated at 9.2 city for manual and 9.4 for auto. Not a noticable of a difference if you ask me. (I get 9.8ish)
secondly, im sure the hatch rolls a bit more than the sedan, so i know what stas, you are talking about. rear sway + springs needed!
* i suggest go with stick. i have an 06 tiptronic (not my decission) and although you'll appretiate it more after a couple of spirited runs on twisty roads* ;D* because you'll get used to the tranny and the engine,* its still missing the neutral and the response that u can get with the stick. you'll also get better milleage with a stick.*
* p.s. if you want to feel the zoom zoom, get rid of the body roll asap, right now its killing me, thats the only major complaint i have with the car.
first, mileage is not going to be a strong point either way. If you want mileage get the 2.0.
The car is rated at 9.2 city for manual and 9.4 for auto. Not a noticable of a difference if you ask me. (I get 9.8ish)
secondly, im sure the hatch rolls a bit more than the sedan, so i know what stas, you are talking about. rear sway + springs needed!
with the tiptronic i get 10.8, and i think that number is going to climb. to be honest the car needs the neutral, you don't want it to be in gear all the time, and personally its also a convenience factor for me, the car does run much smoother then with tiptronic. maybe it's like that for me because of my driving style.
MAZDA Kitten
11-10-2006, 05:30 PM
Tell her to buy her own car then LOL
PlatMS6
11-10-2006, 08:41 PM
* i suggest go with stick. i have an 06 tiptronic (not my decission) and although you'll appretiate it more after a couple of spirited runs on twisty roads* ;D* because you'll get used to the tranny and the engine,* its still missing the neutral and the response that u can get with the stick. you'll also get better milleage with a stick.*
* p.s. if you want to feel the zoom zoom, get rid of the body roll asap, right now its killing me, thats the only major complaint i have with the car.
first, mileage is not going to be a strong point either way. If you want mileage get the 2.0.
The car is rated at 9.2 city for manual and 9.4 for auto. Not a noticable of a difference if you ask me. (I get 9.8ish)
secondly, im sure the hatch rolls a bit more than the sedan, so i know what stas, you are talking about. rear sway + springs needed!
I would not consider the 2.0L as a better economy motor. I got anywhere from sub 400 to 460, depending on the amount driven highway/city to a tank 45L (when the light pops on~10L left)
I do know that the 2.0L suffered less catastrophic failures than the 2.3, but other than that hardly any differences. *
If you go for the 2.0L you will not miss much from not going with the 2.3
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