2005 Vs. 2007 Mazda 3
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RE: 2005 Vs. 2007 Mazda 3
ORIGINAL: BLEXV6
For 8K more, I would go with the new vehicle. Even though you know the sevice records for the vehicle, you have no idea if the previous owner drove the crap out of the car. In fact when we were buying my son his 08, we looked at getting a used unit, say an 04, an 07 and an 08. The cost differntial between the 07 and 08 was negligable, however the difference in costs of a slightly used car, was about $4000 not including taxes. It just made no sense going used based on the cost of a new 2008 as these vehicles have a high resale value.
ORIGINAL: kevinlamar
True, but I know that there has only been 1 owner. They kept the car extremely clean and there is a reporton the vehicles maintenance. So I know the car was not abused in any way.Also, the 05 car still has the warranty on it, so its not like its a really big problem.A new 2007 GT with sunroof and spoiler would be around 24K after taxes. The deal being offered to me would make the car 16K after taxes.
Should I spend 8K for less bells and whistles just to get slighly improved handling? ...seems like a lot...I think knowing I got a good price would over rule the other stuff.
True, but I know that there has only been 1 owner. They kept the car extremely clean and there is a reporton the vehicles maintenance. So I know the car was not abused in any way.Also, the 05 car still has the warranty on it, so its not like its a really big problem.A new 2007 GT with sunroof and spoiler would be around 24K after taxes. The deal being offered to me would make the car 16K after taxes.
Should I spend 8K for less bells and whistles just to get slighly improved handling? ...seems like a lot...I think knowing I got a good price would over rule the other stuff.
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All years of 3's have a high resale value. Actually it's good enough that it kind of sucks. Why would someone pay $16k for my 3 in excellent condition when they could buy a new one for only very slighly more?
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ORIGINAL: jaimie08mazda3
which is why i bought mine..
which is why i bought mine..
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yes that is why i bought mine. why would i buy a 18K used car when i could for like 6 k more i could just buy a brand new one. never made any sense to me. that way i know it hasnt been driven the crap out of and its all good to go
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He also doesn't say whether or not it's a hatch or a sedan. The hatch would be worth more as they cost a little more to begin with.
Frankly, I don't think the difference in payments would make it worth $14.5K. I love my '04 and have had very few problems w/her so far, but spend a little more on a newer one, and as wineye said, you could make just as good a deal on a left-over '07 than on the '05... presumably.
. i forgot about it haha.
