Recent content by Greytraveler

If I read your post correctly, you got more car for the money so it in a way offsets any small difference between what you got on the trade-in. What a pain of a process to go through though. My plan, when I do get around to it, is work with the sales manager I know because of belonging to the...

I read this even though it is long. Wished I had known some of this stuff a long time ago. The section on a trade-in is what I was referring to earlier. http://www.edmunds.com/car-buying/confessions-of-a-car-salesman.phtml And one more thing, check the service department since some are much...

Tex, I agree that CostCo is not necessarily going to be the best price but as you say, a place to start. Another thing to consider is if you are thinking of a trade-in be sure and know what it is worth before heading to a dealer. From what I have read recently the trade-in is where the dealer...

If it is true the next major redesign will be 2016/17 then the 2014 is what we will be buying next year, probably August. My personal take is a dislike for the 20 inch wheels so 21 for me is out of the question. The 2013/14 Touring is delivered with 18 inch so will have to live with it.

If you know what you want and have a price you think is reasonable, waiting can sometimes mean a missed opportunity which I have experienced in the past. Your approach is good. I did buy a truck one time by sitting down with a list of AAA dealers doing what you did. I am ready to buy so tell me...

This web site may help, hope it works for you: http://www.truecar.com/prices-new/mazda/cx-9-pricing/2013/786AD247/

Really tough to predict. Expect at least $3,000 off list if not more. Check www.cardirect.com to see what a broker price might be. Also CostCo if you are a member. Know the best price before walking into a dealer. I hate buying a car these days because often having to deal with a "closer" who is...

I just got a 2013 brochure at a dealer and so far the 2013 and 2014 do not appear any different. There may be some details I've overlooked so plan to check again when more info is available. Waiting for a deeper discount on a 2013 will mean far fewer choices as time goes by. I have decided to...

Hi, Just joined the Mazda forum. Own a 2008 copper red MX-5, pics to follow. Was considering a Ford Mustang but the Mazda is so much more refined and functionally advanced I just could not do it. We also own a 2008 Honda Pilot and my wife thinks it is as boring a dirt. It is safe, reliable...

Oops, wrong forum.