Price Watch - Gen 2 MPS

[Maginty]

Ordered my new Aluminium 3 MPS Luxury today and thought I'd set the benchmark for the best price. Getting it for $45,950 Drive Away with Lock nuts, MPS mats, tinted windows and cargo tray. I am also getting them to change the dashboard trim from the red dotted black plastic to the brushed Aluminium from the SP25 (same as centre console panel around the gear stick). I'm keeping the trim incase the next owner wants it but it looked cheap to me.
I could have it this week but I've asked them to hold it until late next month so I can get rid of my ute (no room in the garage) and I can get it earlier if the ute sells quick.
So if you going to do some wheeling and dealing you have something to work from.
Keep in mind we have brought 2 Mazdas through these guys in the last 8 years.

[CharlieBrown]

You did better than me, who has now purchased 3 mazdas from the same dealership in the past 5 years.

Then again, each state will be different due to different associated charges in respect of rego/stamp duty etc etc.

[AndyMPS3]

What dealerships did you lads head to? Maybe the Mod's or Admins can use the OzMPSClub name to get us some discounts at one dealership per state? Better than 10 people going to 10 different places..

Just a thought.

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[duglet]

Well if thats the case....

Im 100% for south city Mazda at Mt gravatt...

Contact Eric

I have his cards in my car to hand out

Happy Motoring
duglet

[AndyMPS3]

Thanks mate - I'll check it out later this week.. Even though I think the previous (I dont like using the word 'old') model is far better than the newer model, its still new.. And the push start is kinda cool.. Kinda..

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[Jmac]

Whats RRP?

*edit*
$43,290*

so.. you should be more than able to get it for that price or cheaper.

When mine was new
Sports pack + alarm + tints + mats + reverse sensors + extended warranty
I got it for $43k drive away.

Wait a month till the hype dies down and then bend a dealer over.

I basically walked in, drove it then said.
"I want (the above) drive away for 43, its either going to be the quickest sale you have ever made or ill go somewhere else"
5 minutes later after he sweated it out with the manager I signed - Me thinks I could have done better...

Hint for beginners, if they begin to talk finance numbers (eg $$ per week) bring them back to the total figure, negotiate that first then worry about finance.

Rule of thumb - RRP can be had drive away plus a few options...
Dealer delivery should not be on the paperwork - if the car is sold to you or you buy it off the lot, it has to get there somehow (not your problem)..
I have never paid dealer delivery (as a separate price).

Do your homework first and don't be conned, they may offer you a 'once off price' though if you went back the next week (or to another dealer) you will get it again.. You can always come back.

Most importantly make it clear to them that the figure you are discussing is drive away so nothing can be added later.

*now ive saved you all some case feel free to send me a case of beer haha

[AndyMPS3]

Jmac - wicked 'review' on the downlow procedure. Good read :-)

I think the best point you made is that there is no such thing as a 'once off price'. Total bullshit.

Good work.

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[Jmac]

Jmac - wicked 'review' on the downlow procedure. Good read :-)

I think the best point you made is that there is no such thing as a 'once off price'. Total bullshit.

Good work.

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No problemo.

The best advice I can give you is, know what you can get it for, take charge - be direct and dont muck them around.

I have been quite successful at getting good prices with cars - if any of my mates go I am always the one they take.

If anyone has any questions I would be more than happy to answer (as would others), either here or via PM.

[Jmac]

Stickied - Owners of the new MPS, If you dont mind post up the details of your deal.
This will help new buyers know what they can get and how much to be used as a guide in their own purchases!

[TD]

I did the same as Jmac, but said $40k or I walk. Caught them at end of month. They made the sale on 31st of the month $40k driveaway, sports/lux pack, tint and mats.

Have your finance/cash sorted before you go to the dealer. No paint protection, leather protection or any of that crap!! (that's where they bend you over). Never pay more than $300 for a full legal tint, mats are OK as they are a specific fit item, but check the spare parts price for them independently.

But keep in mind, the more non-standard you want it (ie. dealer fit options) they will just be padding the price, their gain...your loss.

If you want to play tough, send a fax to every Mazda dealer in Australia (or your state/city) with exactly what spec you want, what colour you want and price you'll pay. Let them know it's a sale if they have the best "as delivered" price, and let them know you're sending it to every dealer in the country/state /city etc. Send it mid month, then follow up the top three in the last week of the month to see how much better you can do. Have seen this technique work very well on a few occasions, workmate got a brand new Feb09 build SS ute for $32k driveaway using this method ($8k below advertised price)...