Hopefully will buy a 2007 Mazda 6i Grand Touring

[Talbot]

I am hopefully about to purchase a 2007 M6 i Grand Touring, but I wanted to ask on here with the experts if anyone knows when the best rebates, incentives, and discounts are that Mazda has? Or possibly a website that lists the months and deals that Mazda will have.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Killer]

http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayRegionalIncentives.action

[Talbot]

Yeah, I have looked at that, I was more curious if anyone knows from personal experience or possibly from connections when maybe the best month to buy a mazda is. That way I can save up and get the most for my buck instead of buying a car and then having a good deal show up a month later.

Thanks for the help though.

[chuyler1]

The best time to buy is right after the 08 models start showing up on dealer lots. That will probably happen around the end of the summer. There are usually sales on Labor Day weekend. Don't hold me on that though...you just need to pay attention to the media or ask your dealer when they expect to get the 08s and watch the incentives on Mazda's website. You also don't want to wait too long if you are picky about color or options.

Right now is the time to buy 06 Mazdaspeed6's. There are still a few on dealer lots and they are itching to get rid of them because most have 07 models now. You can get one for $21-24K (MSRP was $29-32K). That's right, up to 7-8K below sticker price. Dealers are selling them at or below invoice and Mazda is offering $4750 cash back on top of that.

So if you drive stick, make sure you check out the speed6.

[Talbot]

I really wish I could buy an MS6, I think that they are awesome cars, but unfortunately I was never taught to drive a stick. So I am looking at the 6 GT's since they are the next closest thing.

Too bad they aren't giving $4750 cash back for those too.

[chuyler1]

Now is as good a time to learn as any. Just tell the sales guy you'll buy one if he teaches you to drive it. He'll take you out back and show you the ropes and then after a day or so behind the wheel (avoid rush hour traffic) you should be fine. For more advanced techniques and help on smoothing out your shifting check out my 12 step thread in the how-to section.

Even if you just bought a 5spd Mazda6 it will be way more sporty than the automatic. You gotta learn sometime.