New Car Buying Experience

[Nyati13]

Originally posted by: otispunkmeyer
mazda 3 is actually based on the focus chassis,

im not entirely sure what focus you get over in the US, ive seen pics and it looks like an awkward mix of the MK1 and MK2 euro focus. the mazda 3 is based on the MK2 euro focus platform, it came out before the Mk2 focus mind, and subsequently the MK2 focus does actually make a better job of the chassis. having said that, the 3 does look better inside and out imo

The US doesn't get the Euro-Focus platform. The current US Focus is loosely based on the Mk1 Euro.

 

[stag3]

Originally posted by: R Nilla
The uber-economical Honda Fit?

If you're including used cars then there are about a bajillion cars in that price range. It all depends on what you're looking for in your next ride. More details would help people narrow it down.

maybe where you are, but here in california, the dealers have a 4k + markup on fits since they are flying off showroom floors. the ones i saw all had stickers in the 19k+ range after their markups

 

[necine]

Originally posted by: SearchMaster

Originally posted by: Scouzer

Originally posted by: necine
Test Drive - 2005 Pontiac G5
I went to the Hyundai dealership with the intention of test driving the 2007 Elantra's. However, I've determined that a new car is really out of my budget, considering I want my payments at 200/mo with 2500 down. I go there and I'm looking at the used cars. I see this sweet Pontiac G6 w/ Alloy Wheels. I ask him how much it is... he said 14k. We go back and forth a little over the price, and I ask for a test drive. We test drive it, and I liked the car. We look at some other vehicles that I didn't really like, and then went back to the G6. We decided to run some numbers. He seemed to not wanna budge below 14k. So we ran the numbers at 13.5k, and they seemed better. But he didn't seem to understand I want to pay 12.5K. I told him I might come back Saturday.

Car Stats:
2005 Pontiac G5 GT Sedan
1 Owner
26k Miles
Moonroof
Upgraded Sound System
Remote Start

I've done a little research and it seems that people are buying this car at around 12.5k based on Edmunds. I'm going to print this report out and bring it on Saturday.

So uh...did you test drive a G5 or G6? It's equally mentioned in your post...two different cars...

I had the same thought but I have to figure it's a G6. They just started selling the G5 in the U.S. within the last year and it's an '05 model, so unless it came from Canada, it's got to be a G6 right?

I guess I'm taking the train to work, and the bus to school. Sucks cuz there's a transfer and a 2 hour layover... I have a decent amount of cash on hand so this is just getting rediculous. I made an offer of 12k, followed all the rules, and didnt get the G6. I thought that was a fair price. So I'm still looking....

 

[compuwiz1]

Mazda 3, FTW!