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Re: Winklovic's 2010 Mazda3 GT Sedan
« Reply #40 on: August 23, 2014, 08:20:43 am »
I'm withholding my approval until I get details about the negotiation process and the price you got.   ;D

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Re: Winklovic's 2010 Mazda3 GT Sedan
« Reply #41 on: August 23, 2014, 10:31:59 am »
I'm withholding my approval until I get details about the negotiation process and the price you got.   ;D

Negotiations went well.  They gave me a price.  I did some quick math and gave them a price.  They came back with a price $1k lower.  I signed my original offer and sent it back.  They then agreed to my original offer. 

I paid $##,###.## for the car.   ;D
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Re: Winklovic's 2010 Mazda3 GT Sedan
« Reply #42 on: August 23, 2014, 12:43:42 pm »
I'm withholding my approval until I get details about the negotiation process and the price you got.   ;D

Negotiations went well.  They gave me a price.  I did some quick math and gave them a price.  They came back with a price $1k lower.  I signed my original offer and sent it back.  They then agreed to my original offer. 

I paid $##,###.## for the car.   ;D

Submitting the same offer twice. Great negotiation strategy. Boss  ;D
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Re: Winklovic's 2010 Mazda3 GT Sedan
« Reply #43 on: August 23, 2014, 03:21:24 pm »
Negotiations went well.  They gave me a price.  I did some quick math and gave them a price.  They came back with a price $1k lower.  I signed my original offer and sent it back.  They then agreed to my original offer. 

I paid $##,###.## for the car.   ;D

Fair enough.  Approved!  :rofl2:  I do love how loaded it is, and those rims look great. 

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Re: Winklovic's 2010 Mazda3 GT Sedan
« Reply #44 on: August 23, 2014, 04:49:13 pm »
Negotiations went well.  They gave me a price.  I did some quick math and gave them a price.  They came back with a price $1k lower.  I signed my original offer and sent it back.  They then agreed to my original offer. 

I paid $##,###.## for the car.   ;D

Fair enough.  Approved!  :rofl2:  I do love how loaded it is, and those rims look great.

 :cheers:

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Re: Winklovic's 2010 Mazda3 GT Sedan
« Reply #45 on: August 25, 2014, 01:02:02 pm »
i usually laugh when people try that... but then again, not everyone jumps to the numbers i do right away... (maybe i should change my strategy and make some more money!) glad it worked out for you!
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Re: Winklovic's 2010 Mazda3 GT Sedan
« Reply #46 on: August 25, 2014, 01:48:56 pm »
I paid $##,###.## for the car. 
Dude, you WAY overpaid.   :rofl2:

me thinks you should be hired by Autos.ca to take all photos, btw

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Re: Winklovic's 2010 Mazda3 GT Sedan
« Reply #47 on: August 25, 2014, 04:58:18 pm »
I paid $##,###.## for the car. 
Dude, you WAY overpaid.   :rofl2:

me thinks you should be hired by Autos.ca to take all photos, btw

Thanks.  Taking pics is something I love to do.

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Re: Winklovic's 2010 Mazda3 GT Sedan
« Reply #48 on: September 02, 2014, 12:17:23 pm »
It's the little things.  The 3 already has a Low Washer Fluid Warning Light so this is slightly redundant.  But, I like it.

"To inspect the washer fluid level in the front reservoir, pull off the cap. Then, holding your thumb over the hole in the center of the cap, lift it straight up. The fluid level can be seen from the fluid column in the pipe. Add fluid if necessary."




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Re: Winklovic's 2010 Mazda3 GT Sedan
« Reply #49 on: September 02, 2014, 03:14:43 pm »
That's effing brilliant.  I typically just re-fill it all too often.  It's my favourite thing to do when I get to Ithaca...fill the washer fluid (though it usually takes about 5mL each time since lady Noto doesn't believe in a clean windshield  >:()

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Re: Winklovic's 2010 Mazda3 GT Sedan
« Reply #50 on: September 04, 2014, 02:09:22 pm »
It's the little things.  The 3 already has a Low Washer Fluid Warning Light so this is slightly redundant.  But, I like it.

"To inspect the washer fluid level in the front reservoir, pull off the cap. Then, holding your thumb over the hole in the center of the cap, lift it straight up. The fluid level can be seen from the fluid column in the pipe. Add fluid if necessary."

Wowwwww. I'm so going to try this tonight,

I'm glad one of us RTFM.

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Re: Winklovic's 2010 Mazda3 GT Sedan
« Reply #51 on: September 04, 2014, 02:10:48 pm »
I'm glad one of us RTFM.
I love how I had never before heard of, or read the acronym "RTFM" and yet, unless I'm mistaken, instantly recognized it as "Read the F&cking Manual"

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Re: Winklovic's 2010 Mazda3 GT Sedan
« Reply #52 on: September 04, 2014, 02:21:23 pm »
I'm glad one of us RTFM.
I love how I had never before heard of, or read the acronym "RTFM" and yet, unless I'm mistaken, instantly recognized it as "Read the F&cking Manual"

Ding ding ding! Lol.

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Re: Re: Winklovic's 2010 Mazda3 GT Sedan
« Reply #53 on: September 05, 2014, 09:58:56 am »
It's the little things.  The 3 already has a Low Washer Fluid Warning Light so this is slightly redundant.  But, I like it.

"To inspect the washer fluid level in the front reservoir, pull off the cap. Then, holding your thumb over the hole in the center of the cap, lift it straight up. The fluid level can be seen from the fluid column in the pipe. Add fluid if necessary."

Wowwwww. I'm so going to try this tonight,

I'm glad one of us RTFM.
Lol.  I never read the manual, but my 300ZX has a similar thing.

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Re: Winklovic's 2010 Mazda3 GT Sedan
« Reply #54 on: September 05, 2014, 10:39:40 am »
I'm looking into Krown rust protection.

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Re: Winklovic's 2010 Mazda3 GT Sedan
« Reply #55 on: September 05, 2014, 10:42:17 am »
I'm looking into Krown rust protection.

Had my Mazda5 taken there.  Discount of 15% IIRC for CAA members.  Don't forget to park on the road for a day....

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Re: Re: Re: Winklovic's 2010 Mazda3 GT Sedan
« Reply #56 on: September 05, 2014, 12:28:07 pm »
It's the little things.  The 3 already has a Low Washer Fluid Warning Light so this is slightly redundant.  But, I like it.

"To inspect the washer fluid level in the front reservoir, pull off the cap. Then, holding your thumb over the hole in the center of the cap, lift it straight up. The fluid level can be seen from the fluid column in the pipe. Add fluid if necessary."

Wowwwww. I'm so going to try this tonight,

I'm glad one of us RTFM.
Lol.  I never read the manual, but my 300ZX has a similar thing.
A manual?   ;)

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Re: Winklovic's 2010 Mazda3 GT Sedan
« Reply #57 on: September 05, 2014, 01:19:15 pm »
Don't crucify me, but I'm actually starting to believe in the rust module (no idea what brand/model#) in the Corolla.  That pesky boulder that hit my hood scratched down to the metal, and I haven't touched it for months now...nary a sign of rust.

...of course, this is where ya'll say "wait for the winter."

...to which I reply:  :popcorn:
;D the warranty will cover it any way (I read the policy - mine (at least) does cover rust from damage, as well).  So, let it rust so they fix it and I don't have to pay for it!

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Re: Winklovic's 2010 Mazda3 GT Sedan
« Reply #58 on: September 05, 2014, 06:22:04 pm »
I'm looking into Krown rust protection.

Had my Mazda5 taken there.  Discount of 15% IIRC for CAA members.  Don't forget to park on the road for a day....

And don't pay for that non-drip stuff because it still drips...maybe not as much, but not worth the premium imo.

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Re: Winklovic's 2010 Mazda3 GT Sedan
« Reply #59 on: September 05, 2014, 08:07:23 pm »
I'm looking into Krown rust protection.

YES. Do it.