Tomorrow, I'm planning on buying a 2015 Mazda3 S Grand Touring Manual 6 speed. I'm hoping to talk the dealer down to $11k, at 125k miles. We test drove an automatic today, and both the wife and I loved it.
Is there anything I should know? Reasons not to buy? Past problems I can use for negotiations? What to watch/listen for in the test drive? I'm hoping the dealership will lift the car to let me inspect for rust under the car.
We have financing already set up. We have to drive 3 hours to get to the dealership as no one carries manuals anymore.
Any advice would be GREAT!!!! My wife loves the leather and the technology/infotainment, and she can see over the dash. She sat down and LOVED the vehicle. Normally, she would have let me drive the car first, but on this one, she wanted to drive it. And LOVED it. She's not excited about the manual, but she knows how to drive it, and I've heard Mazda manuals are the easiest to drive.
First of all, do not rush buying any car. Take the car to your mechanic and check it completely to make sure it is a good one. About the reliability, I'm not a fan of Mazda and I think you better off buying a Toyota or Honda, you pay a bit more but you get way more in return.
Please don't let this post slip by. Just comment. In less than 8 hours, I'm going to drive 3 hour to get this car. I really... REALLY.. don't want to make a mistake. Whatcha got!?!?
2am here. Would love some sort of advice before I take off 3 hours to buy this car. Leaving in 6 hours.. ish.
If you don't feel comfortable and your gut is telling you not to do it , then hold off. Plus that price sounds a little high to me.
Listen to @yaser when he says - do not rush into buying any car.
Again, do not buy it before having it thoroughly inspected by a professional mechanic, as you don’t want to be stuck with a clunker.
Does this dealer give you any sort of full refund if any major flaws are discovered, up to a month after purchase?
