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    Default New Here - planning to buy a mazda3

    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

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    Default Re: New Here - planning to buy a mazda3

    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.

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    Default Re: New Here - planning to buy a mazda3

    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?

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    Default Re: New Here - planning to buy a mazda3

    Quote Originally Posted by stuckbroker
    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.

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    *calling on The BIz*
    he's our resident in house sales guy!!
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    Default Re: New Here - planning to buy a mazda3

    Quote Originally Posted by stuckbroker
    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!

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    Default Re: New Here - planning to buy a mazda3

    "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.

    2006 Copper Red Mazda3 GT Sport

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    +1 for Mazda of Toronto........both sales (Jeff a.k.a. TheBiz) and parts (Joe a.k.a. Flipdaddy) are great.

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    Default Re: New Here - planning to buy a mazda3

    hmmm, that good eh!

    I'll send him a pm.

    Thanks Guys!

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    Default Re: New Here - planning to buy a mazda3

    Quote Originally Posted by Cardinal Fang
    "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

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    Default Re: New Here - planning to buy a mazda3

    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
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    Default Re: New Here - planning to buy a mazda3

    Welcome

    +1 for Jeff
    +1 for white (though electric blue is a nice colour, nothing can compare to white)

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    Default Re: New Here - planning to buy a mazda3

    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

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    Default Re: New Here - planning to buy a mazda3

    Quote Originally Posted by stuckbroker
    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.

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    Default Re: New Here - planning to buy a mazda3

    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

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    Default Re: New Here - planning to buy a mazda3

    PM sent and replied..

    Hope to hear from your soon, and welcome to the board.

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    Default Re: New Here - planning to buy a mazda3

    welcome to the club

    good luck with ur purchase

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    Default Re: New Here - planning to buy a mazda3

    Quote Originally Posted by stuckbroker
    I drive a manual, but i may have to buy an automatic so my gf can drive it too
    she must learn stick!

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    Quote Originally Posted by stuckbroker
    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!

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    Quote Originally Posted by bubba
    Quote Originally Posted by stuckbroker
    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.

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    Default Re: New Here - planning to buy a mazda3

    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.


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    Quote Originally Posted by stas
    * 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!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chuckie
    Quote Originally Posted by stas
    * 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.

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    Default Re: New Here - planning to buy a mazda3

    Tell her to buy her own car then LOL

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    Default Re: New Here - planning to buy a mazda3

    Quote Originally Posted by Chuckie
    Quote Originally Posted by stas
    * 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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