I’m considering buying a used Mazda3 next week. My local dealer has one sitting at 98k miles, 3 previous owners, and no accidents/damage for $14,400. What would be a good price to get this car for? From what I’ve seen on KBB private sale price is $10,500 so $14,400 seems like quite the dealer markup. Also in general how are these cars?

  • sanbaba@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    for $14.4 at 98k that NEEDS to come with a warranty. A new one is barely double that and you’ll get double the lifespan out of it AND pay way less in interest. Don’t just assume your credit isn’t good enough, go to a new dealership and apply.

    • itsxxcommanderxx@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I’m really trying not to finance. I don’t want another monthly payment to worry about. I’ll try to get them down in price or look elsewhere. What would you say is a fair offer to come to them with?

      • sanbaba@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        I mean I can’t see the car and I am not a proper mechanic. If you finance with a good rate, you actually save. In that the lower upfront payment can result in your $ earning income. But to each their own!