Author Topic: Mazda 3 gt sport 2004 (Read 4265 times)

shol · « **on:** October 29, 2004, 03:50:06 pm »

I'm being quoted 27300 out the door im pretty sure that is a bit high for a 2004 mazra 3 sport... anyone wanna let me know how much lower I should ask them to go ? its air cloth 5 speed gt version...

dugrant153 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 30, 2004, 01:58:22 am »

cloth and 5-spd?! And that much?! wow.

wait, is it after tax price?

shol · « **Reply #2 on:** November 03, 2004, 12:54:15 pm »

yes, and i went to another dealer and they wanted 28400 for a dark grey ... eeek

WW · « **Reply #3 on:** November 03, 2004, 02:14:14 pm »

$28400 before taxes?! Cloth and 5-speed?! I think that is way over priced.

Oops. Thanks Mdxtasy. Next time I'll read the posts more carefully.

(Message edited by winson on November 03, 2004)

Mdxtasy · « **Reply #4 on:** November 03, 2004, 02:19:15 pm »

The 'out the door' comment seems to suggest it's all taxes in.

Shnak · « **Reply #5 on:** November 03, 2004, 03:17:51 pm »

Who said my Golf TDI wasn't a good value at 29000$ taxes in? Take out the extra accessories (PhatBox, window tint, bug deflector) and it comes down to about 27800$ out of the door... Compared to a Mazda3 well loaded, it's not too shabby I think.

simonsez · « **Reply #6 on:** November 03, 2004, 04:27:55 pm »

agree......and it also makes my 05 Accord DX look like a steal at $27500 out the door!!!...although less equipped than Shnak's Golf or Mazda3 GT

Snowman · « **Reply #7 on:** November 03, 2004, 04:45:12 pm »

Good point Simon…..The Honda Accord DX should be considered in this price range and is a worthy competitor….if not the clear choice.

Shnak · « **Reply #8 on:** November 03, 2004, 04:53:30 pm »

Only reason I didn't go for an Accord for similar money than my Golf is because I feel the Accord is more a family car than my current situation. If I had been 3-4 years older, and closer to having kids, it would've been very tough not to get an Accord sedan 4-cyl. But right now, I wanted something sportier. And no, I'm not claming my Golf is sporty... I'm sure saying that it is sportIER.

Snowman · « **Reply #9 on:** November 03, 2004, 05:09:57 pm »

Shnak….An Accord Coupe starts at $27,500 MSRP….Its very sporty looking.

WW · « **Reply #10 on:** November 03, 2004, 07:27:30 pm »

The Accord DX is a fine automobile. However, I don't think I would buy it. For that price, I'd rather get a Mazda6 GS I-4. The Accords are expensive in this segment but then again, it gives you no problems and very good on gas.

Shnak · « **Reply #11 on:** November 03, 2004, 08:01:22 pm »

Snowman, I know that the Accord Coupe is sportier and is a very fine automobile... I test drove a coupe 4-cyl 5-speed a while ago and man is that engine smooth! But I absolutely wanted 4 doors... and I feel that looks and performance wise, the Accord sedan isn't that sporty. Not that I want a race car, but you know... after enduring a CR-V for a little bit more than a year, I figured I'd get something a little sporty before having to switch to minivans and bigger cars.

Snowman · « **Reply #12 on:** November 03, 2004, 08:42:59 pm »

Toyota Martix XRS?

WW · « **Reply #13 on:** November 03, 2004, 10:25:03 pm »

Why didn't you choose the Mazda6 then? It's a great car for around 25K.

Shnak · « **Reply #14 on:** November 04, 2004, 09:34:41 am »

Matrix didn't interest me... doesn't feel too solid, or planted on the road, like my Golf does. Plus, that interior is horrible. I hate that Pontiac interior. Solid mecanic though, no doubt about it. As for the Mazda6, sure it's a nice vehicle, but way too small. I couldn't even sit in it comfortably.

Mdxtasy · « **Reply #15 on:** November 04, 2004, 10:45:47 am »

When you in a Golf TDI....there really isn't much for it to compete with. The new A3 and 1 series will be interesting competition for the Golf. You want a hatchback and 4 doors? Toyota Echo, Suzuki Aerio, Ford Focus, Chevy Aveo.

WW · « **Reply #16 on:** November 05, 2004, 12:37:20 am »

Shnak, are you saying the interior of a Golf is bigger than the interior of the Mazda6?

Snowman · « **Reply #17 on:** November 05, 2004, 07:52:55 am »

I think he said his a$$ is bigger than a Mazda 6

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Shnak · « **Reply #18 on:** November 05, 2004, 08:12:34 am »

I have a very good driving position in the Golf with about an inch of free space over my head, so no hair brushing in the Golf. In the Mazda6, I couldn't even lower the seat enough to fit comfortably... my hair would more than brush the ceiling, and I needed to recline my seat to insanely uncomfortable levels. Mazda6 is definitely not a car for me...

WW · « **Reply #19 on:** November 05, 2004, 06:25:09 pm »

I see...Shnak, you must be tall

. Guess the Golf isn't as small as it looks.