wrybosome
Contributor
OK, my beloved old POS finally needs more work than is sensible and I'm in the market for a new car. Before the feds got involved, I was the cash for clunkers program but now I'm looking to get an inexpensive new car. Never bought new before and I'm trying to deal over the interwebs because I'm a lousy negotiator face to face.
I'm looking at a Mazda 3. To put that in perspective, my old POS is a '95 Prizm that I've had since 2000.
If you're good at dealing with these guys, tell what I should watch out for and what I should be saying back. If I'm ever diving diving with you the beer's on me...
Yes: I freely admit I suck at this, and it's not the BMW M5 I'd secretly like.
Negotiations:
Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 8:40 PM
To:
No, the color's not imoprtant enough to me for a deposit. What's on the lot in that trim? I'm looking to buy in the next week.
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From: Chris XXX at XXXX
Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 8:10 PM
To: xxx, Timothy
Subject: RE: RE: FW: Response from XXX Mazda
Tim,
I don't have that vehicle on my lot but can get it here in a few days. To do that I would need a deposit on the vehicle.
Would you want to do that so you don't miss out on that price?
Chris
Internet Manager
xxxxx Mazda
From: xxxxxx, Timothy
Sent: 9/17/2010 8:06 PM
To:
Subject: RE: FW: Response from xxx Mazda
Chris,
Do you have that on the lot in copper red mica?
Tim
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From: Chris
Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 6:29 PM
To: xxxxx, Timothy
Subject: RE: FW: Response from Piazza Mazda
Tim,
A 2010 Mazda 3 I Touring Manual has an MSRP of $18,675 and our Internet Selling Price for this vehicle with 0% for 60 months is $16,860 plus tax and tags.
Please let me know what color you're interested in. We are running this special until Monday so please let me know if you're interested.
Thanks,
Chris xxxx
Internet Manager
Hi Chris,
Thanks for answering.
1. Were you looking to Purchase or Lease?
Purchase.
* Purchase for 36 months, 60 or 72?
60 months
1. Did you have a specific Trim in mind? Sport? Touring or Grand Touring? Automatic or Manual Transmission?
Would prefer standard shift on the 3i touring trim.
2. Any specific Options or Package?
No.
3. Would you or anyone in your current house hold be a Mazda Owner? Or would you or anyone in your current house hold work for a supplier for Mazda or Ford?
No.
4. Do you have a Trade in? If yes, what Year, Make and Model? How many Miles?
No. I'll be selling the old car.
5. Is a Test Drive important to you?
Somewhat. I've driven the 3 series before and would just need to see that there's nothing wrong with the specific vehicle.
Thanks, Tim
________________________________________
From: Chris xxxxx
Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 8:37 PM
To: xxx, Timothy
Subject: Response from Piazza Mazda
Hello Timothy,
I am in the process of finding the vehicle you wanted. I do have a couple clarifying questions that will help me find what you are looking for.
1. Were you looking to Purchase or Lease?
* Purchase for 36 months, 60 or 72?
* Lease for 24 or 36 months and how many miles per year? 10k, 12k or 15k?
1. Did you have a specific Trim in mind? Sport? Touring or Grand Touring? Automatic or Manual Transmission?
2. Any specific Options or Package?
3. Would you or anyone in your current house hold be a Mazda Owner? Or would you or anyone in your current house hold work for a supplier for Mazda or Ford?
4. Do you have a Trade in? If yes, what Year, Make and Model? How many Miles?
5. Is a Test Drive important to you?
I'm looking at a Mazda 3. To put that in perspective, my old POS is a '95 Prizm that I've had since 2000.
If you're good at dealing with these guys, tell what I should watch out for and what I should be saying back. If I'm ever diving diving with you the beer's on me...
Yes: I freely admit I suck at this, and it's not the BMW M5 I'd secretly like.
Negotiations:
Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 8:40 PM
To:
No, the color's not imoprtant enough to me for a deposit. What's on the lot in that trim? I'm looking to buy in the next week.
________________________________________
From: Chris XXX at XXXX
Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 8:10 PM
To: xxx, Timothy
Subject: RE: RE: FW: Response from XXX Mazda
Tim,
I don't have that vehicle on my lot but can get it here in a few days. To do that I would need a deposit on the vehicle.
Would you want to do that so you don't miss out on that price?
Chris
Internet Manager
xxxxx Mazda
From: xxxxxx, Timothy
Sent: 9/17/2010 8:06 PM
To:
Subject: RE: FW: Response from xxx Mazda
Chris,
Do you have that on the lot in copper red mica?
Tim
________________________________________
From: Chris
Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 6:29 PM
To: xxxxx, Timothy
Subject: RE: FW: Response from Piazza Mazda
Tim,
A 2010 Mazda 3 I Touring Manual has an MSRP of $18,675 and our Internet Selling Price for this vehicle with 0% for 60 months is $16,860 plus tax and tags.
Please let me know what color you're interested in. We are running this special until Monday so please let me know if you're interested.
Thanks,
Chris xxxx
Internet Manager
Hi Chris,
Thanks for answering.
1. Were you looking to Purchase or Lease?
Purchase.
* Purchase for 36 months, 60 or 72?
60 months
1. Did you have a specific Trim in mind? Sport? Touring or Grand Touring? Automatic or Manual Transmission?
Would prefer standard shift on the 3i touring trim.
2. Any specific Options or Package?
No.
3. Would you or anyone in your current house hold be a Mazda Owner? Or would you or anyone in your current house hold work for a supplier for Mazda or Ford?
No.
4. Do you have a Trade in? If yes, what Year, Make and Model? How many Miles?
No. I'll be selling the old car.
5. Is a Test Drive important to you?
Somewhat. I've driven the 3 series before and would just need to see that there's nothing wrong with the specific vehicle.
Thanks, Tim
________________________________________
From: Chris xxxxx
Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 8:37 PM
To: xxx, Timothy
Subject: Response from Piazza Mazda
Hello Timothy,
I am in the process of finding the vehicle you wanted. I do have a couple clarifying questions that will help me find what you are looking for.
1. Were you looking to Purchase or Lease?
* Purchase for 36 months, 60 or 72?
* Lease for 24 or 36 months and how many miles per year? 10k, 12k or 15k?
1. Did you have a specific Trim in mind? Sport? Touring or Grand Touring? Automatic or Manual Transmission?
2. Any specific Options or Package?
3. Would you or anyone in your current house hold be a Mazda Owner? Or would you or anyone in your current house hold work for a supplier for Mazda or Ford?
4. Do you have a Trade in? If yes, what Year, Make and Model? How many Miles?
5. Is a Test Drive important to you?