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    Re: Buying out the lease

    I agree - even at $295, it's a total ripoff for just a little bit of paperwork.

    FYI, Dave Wood Mazda also charges $495 admin fee. I was told that all dealerships are now charging the same (as...
  2. Re: Bad purge valve - how bad would it be to keep driving?

    Cool thanks.

    BTW, in case I need to repair it, is this a DIY job? Where can I buy this part from?

    Ed
  3. Bad purge valve - how bad would it be to keep driving?

    Hey guys,

    I just got my first CEL last week (during that cold spell) and the dealer said it was due to a bad purge valve. They quoted $230 to change it.

    Here's the thing: I'm returning the...
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    Re: Buying out the lease

    Thanks MS MSP

    $295 sounds more reasonable. You didn't have to do the safety check or e-test? Or was it included in the $295?
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    Buying out the lease

    Hey all

    My buddy wants to buy out my lease, so I called Markham Mazda to find out the fees. Here's what they said:
    - Buyout is $13,249
    + $499 admin fee (same fee applies whether I buy it or my...
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    Replying to Topic \'24000 KM Service\'

    Just had mine done at Dave Wood Mazda in Newmarket. $198 (tax in) + 17% discount for TM3 members = $170.
    Fast and courteous service with a shuttle to and from my office in Aurora.
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    Replying to Topic \'Markham Mazda!\'

    But you can take your car to any Mazda dealership for warranty work, not just the one you bought it from.
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    Replying to Topic \'Markham Mazda!\'

    I heard a rumour that Markham Mazda completely overhauled their service department, firing all the service managers and hiring new staff. (My wife was told this by a co-worker who was very unhappy...
  9. Thread: Tires23.com

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    Tires23.com

    ...in the feedback forum. (I\'ve noticed that the tires23.com thread in the wheels/tires forum is long and filled with alot of technical babble).

    I bought Hankook W400 snow tires and 16\"...
  10. Replying to Topic \'Winter tires on stock 17

    Another thing to consider is winter traction. A 50 series profile will have significantly stiffer sidewalls than a 55 series profile. While a stiffer sidewall is desirable for cornering...
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    Poll: Replying to Topic \'Are you leaning towards winter tires?\'

    I mentioned this on another thread, but Dave Wood Mazda in Newmarket is selling the Blizzak WS-50 mounted on steelies for $799 (205-55-16). The WS-50 is a Q-rated non-directional (I think) tire. ...
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    Replying to Topic \'Insurance - F$&*&@!!!\'

    I\'m with Meloche Monnex. They have a UofT alumni discount.

    I\'m 33 and my wife\'s 30. We have two cars and our home all insured by Meloche (for further discounts). Mazda is under wife\'s name...
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    Replying to Topic \'Has Anyone leased the Mazda 3?\'

    Low km lease is 20,000kms per year (that\'s what I\'m on). Regular km lease is 24,000kms. You can add more before you start the lease (it would be cheaper than adding after you\'ve leased the...
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    Poll: Replying to Topic \'Are you leaning towards winter tires?\'

    There\'s no question that dedicated winter tires are safer than all-seasons. Not only for traction while accelerating, but more importantly for braking and handling. It\'s a small cost considering...
  15. Thread: Steelie rims

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    Replying to Topic \'Steelie rims\'

    Dave Wood Mazda is on Mulock Dr in Newmarket. If you\'re going N on 404, it\'s about 20kms North of Hwy 7.

    Yeah, it\'s $799 plus tax = $918.85

    Yes, they are 205/55 R16.
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    Replying to Topic \'Has Anyone leased the Mazda 3?\'

    That is good info above.

    I\'ll just add some other tips I learned.

    I\'m on my 3rd leased car. I never put a down payment. You can expect to pay 1st month, security deposit (which is...
  17. Thread: Steelie rims

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    Replying to Topic \'Steelie rims\'

    Hi Everyone. This is my first post ;)

    I just came back from my 1st service at Dave Wood Mazda in Newmarket.

    They have two winter packages available:
    1. Blizzak WS-50\'s on steelies. ...
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