Hey everyone,
I am brand new to the forums and have enjoyed reading your posts lately! Some quick background - I am an ICU RN in Oregon and will be 30 at the end of this month. I'm here because I am planning on buying a 2017 CX-5 GT w/ all the packages shortly and would like some feedback!
For a few months now i have been researching crossovers/SUV's under $40K and landed on a few that i like: BMW X1, Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Santa Fe sport, and Kia Sportage. My girlfriend has a '16 Hyundai Tuscon that has impressed me with all of the features, overall ride, MPG, warrant, etc, and has set the bar of what I'm looking for. We live in central Oregon which gets snow, so I def want an AWD to get me over the mountains. I have driven a coworkers BMW x1 and was actually very disappointed in how small/uncomfortable it felt! When looking into Mazda's, it was impressive to me how much the CX-5 looks like the BMW x1 inside AND has a remote start! The command center, screen placement and overall styling were identical. So, a few days ago i drove the brand new '17 cx-5 in eternal blue equipped with every package and was absolutely blown away! Very impressed with the quality, MPG, feel and ride of the car. Compared to the Tuscon, the braking felt sluggish but the engine had decent pickup and overall road noise was nil. Features like the HUD and safety bells/whistles were all in line with other SUV's. Of course, the car itself is gorgeous in blue.
Anyways, I know there have been a few posts lately on test drives/purchases of the '17's, but my experience was odd. I had to drive over 60 miles to the closest Mazda dealership where i was greeted by a new salesman (<2 weeks). I couldn't stop looking at the eternal blue on the '17, so we went for a test drive on that. I seemed to know way more than him about this car, which was fine, but he punted me to the next guy (who wasn't financing) who wouldn't even negotiate. He told me that the invoice is $32,4xx and the dealership wouldn't budge. I understand this car literally just hit the dealership lot, but I have never heard of dealership employee not even attempting to get someone in a new car. He didn't even take my info and said "you guys better get over the mountains before too late." I left with my girlfriend pretty frustrated and confused later realizing I guess Mazda doesn't need to negotiate because maybe these cars sell themselves?
So if anyone has feedback for pricing that would be great! I have read about people getting $1k off MSRP. Also, in Oregon, we don't have sales tax and the dealers jack up the price. So,
1) What would be a reasonable price to expect on a fully loaded '17 GT w/ remote start? Asking price is $33,465 (w/out remote start)
2) How much would a good extended warranty cost and what does it cover?
3) Would it be worth waiting until end of the summer or fall to buy a '17 if i were to expect a price drop?
I appreciate any feedback! Thanks
I am brand new to the forums and have enjoyed reading your posts lately! Some quick background - I am an ICU RN in Oregon and will be 30 at the end of this month. I'm here because I am planning on buying a 2017 CX-5 GT w/ all the packages shortly and would like some feedback!
For a few months now i have been researching crossovers/SUV's under $40K and landed on a few that i like: BMW X1, Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Santa Fe sport, and Kia Sportage. My girlfriend has a '16 Hyundai Tuscon that has impressed me with all of the features, overall ride, MPG, warrant, etc, and has set the bar of what I'm looking for. We live in central Oregon which gets snow, so I def want an AWD to get me over the mountains. I have driven a coworkers BMW x1 and was actually very disappointed in how small/uncomfortable it felt! When looking into Mazda's, it was impressive to me how much the CX-5 looks like the BMW x1 inside AND has a remote start! The command center, screen placement and overall styling were identical. So, a few days ago i drove the brand new '17 cx-5 in eternal blue equipped with every package and was absolutely blown away! Very impressed with the quality, MPG, feel and ride of the car. Compared to the Tuscon, the braking felt sluggish but the engine had decent pickup and overall road noise was nil. Features like the HUD and safety bells/whistles were all in line with other SUV's. Of course, the car itself is gorgeous in blue.
Anyways, I know there have been a few posts lately on test drives/purchases of the '17's, but my experience was odd. I had to drive over 60 miles to the closest Mazda dealership where i was greeted by a new salesman (<2 weeks). I couldn't stop looking at the eternal blue on the '17, so we went for a test drive on that. I seemed to know way more than him about this car, which was fine, but he punted me to the next guy (who wasn't financing) who wouldn't even negotiate. He told me that the invoice is $32,4xx and the dealership wouldn't budge. I understand this car literally just hit the dealership lot, but I have never heard of dealership employee not even attempting to get someone in a new car. He didn't even take my info and said "you guys better get over the mountains before too late." I left with my girlfriend pretty frustrated and confused later realizing I guess Mazda doesn't need to negotiate because maybe these cars sell themselves?
So if anyone has feedback for pricing that would be great! I have read about people getting $1k off MSRP. Also, in Oregon, we don't have sales tax and the dealers jack up the price. So,
1) What would be a reasonable price to expect on a fully loaded '17 GT w/ remote start? Asking price is $33,465 (w/out remote start)
2) How much would a good extended warranty cost and what does it cover?
3) Would it be worth waiting until end of the summer or fall to buy a '17 if i were to expect a price drop?
I appreciate any feedback! Thanks
