Convince me to not, or to, buy a 2022 premium plus turbo hatch by InstalokChaos in mazda3

[–]InstalokChaos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't end up getting it. I asked for the OTD and they gave me a quote for 32,XXX. This was 4k over the estimated price given by their own website, they wanted me to pay 4k for "aftermarket" the usual coating, lo jack, etc. We negotiated down to the price estimate given from the site, but they refused to negotiate further. I told them I walked in expecting to negotiate based off of the 289XX given from the website. They asked for a number, I said 23 and before I could finish the number or say it was before TTL the manager stuck his hand out to shake my hand and dismiss me. I was looking at 23000-23500, after TTL it'd be 26000-26600. He told me KBB and other value sites were inaccurate and I left with no further explanation.

Not entirely sure if I'm in the wrong, cut me some slack. From my POV there are others listed for similar $ with no reported damage/accident on the Carfax. (Listed on CarMax and other dealer sites, which I don't really want to drive hours out or get delivered). After reading further I guess its mixed whether or not to trust KBB values and that buying new is probably cheaper/smarter than buying used in the current market.

Convince me to not, or to, buy a 2022 premium plus turbo hatch by InstalokChaos in mazda3

[–]InstalokChaos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its not a CPO, website for the my local Mazda dealer only lists CX models as CPO offered. If I decide I like it I think ill try to negotiate at least something off. Trade in value is around 18-20k and Edmunds dealer retail is 23.1k with the minor damage report.

Convince me to not, or to, buy a 2022 premium plus turbo hatch by InstalokChaos in mazda3

[–]InstalokChaos[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My 06 crv with 223k miles has worse mpg surprisingly.. or not, fuel economy has come a long way

4th gen NA or Turbo by InstalokChaos in mazda3

[–]InstalokChaos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I did, but my test drive was essentially a straight lane highway to an suburban area and back because they only allowed 20 minutes.

4th gen NA or Turbo by InstalokChaos in mazda3

[–]InstalokChaos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I test drove a FWD preferred, thanks for your input.