icyblueyez
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Hello everyone - I'm new here, nice to "meet" you all!
I currently drive a 2007 Ford Escape XLT. It's a great car, but I'm ready to update and get something newer. I love SUVs/crossovers, so I limited my search to those and narrowed it down to the new Escape and the Mazda CX-5, but now I'm heavily leaning toward the Mazda thanks to the features that would cost literally thousands more on the Escape. I need some help though, and was hoping you guys could give some advice
1. Review after review says the only "miss" in the CX-5 is the engine. Coming from a v6, will I notice? I'm not big on accelerating or passing cars anyway, so I wonder if it would really affect me in my day to day commute?
2. Is it possible to get the Touring 2wd + Tech package WITHOUT getting the moon package with the Bose sound system? I definitely want the Touring due to the standard features (backup camera, blind spot monitor, etc) over the sport, but I don't think I can afford the Grand Touring. I'd like to add the tech package because everything in it is really useful (perimeter alarm for insurance, love xenon headlights, etc) but I don't really care for a moonroof or the Bose system. When I try to configure online, it makes me add the moonroof/bose package if I choose the tech package on the Touring.
3. Are people doing okay when it comes to haggling? My budget is slightly limited and the MSRP for what I want (Touring + tech and moonroof packages) comes out to $27,000 on Mazda.com. I would need to get this down to the $23-24K range to be able to afford it. Also, if they don't have what I want on the lot, are they usually willing to haggle for something they would have to order or get from another lot? I've looked at a few different Mazda dealerships and have yet to find a Touring + tech/moon. I see a lot of basic tourings with no extras, a few sports, and a few GTs.
4. Is it dumb to get 2WD in a snowy area? I don't think I can afford AWD, and I'm hoping new technology makes it just as safe.
5. Will the 2014 cx-5 coming out soon help me in negotiations? I plan on mentioning this since they are supposedly available in January as I feel they would want to get rid of the 2013's ASAP before the 2014 hits the lots. If not, would it just be better to wait until the 2014's come out to try and buy my 2013 so they are more willing to haggle? I'm worried doing this might mean a better price, but also a more limited 2013 selection. :/
Any other advice would be great! Hoping that haggling + my trade in can get me down to the $20-21K range on what I want and this is my first time buying a car! Thank you!
I currently drive a 2007 Ford Escape XLT. It's a great car, but I'm ready to update and get something newer. I love SUVs/crossovers, so I limited my search to those and narrowed it down to the new Escape and the Mazda CX-5, but now I'm heavily leaning toward the Mazda thanks to the features that would cost literally thousands more on the Escape. I need some help though, and was hoping you guys could give some advice
1. Review after review says the only "miss" in the CX-5 is the engine. Coming from a v6, will I notice? I'm not big on accelerating or passing cars anyway, so I wonder if it would really affect me in my day to day commute?
2. Is it possible to get the Touring 2wd + Tech package WITHOUT getting the moon package with the Bose sound system? I definitely want the Touring due to the standard features (backup camera, blind spot monitor, etc) over the sport, but I don't think I can afford the Grand Touring. I'd like to add the tech package because everything in it is really useful (perimeter alarm for insurance, love xenon headlights, etc) but I don't really care for a moonroof or the Bose system. When I try to configure online, it makes me add the moonroof/bose package if I choose the tech package on the Touring.
3. Are people doing okay when it comes to haggling? My budget is slightly limited and the MSRP for what I want (Touring + tech and moonroof packages) comes out to $27,000 on Mazda.com. I would need to get this down to the $23-24K range to be able to afford it. Also, if they don't have what I want on the lot, are they usually willing to haggle for something they would have to order or get from another lot? I've looked at a few different Mazda dealerships and have yet to find a Touring + tech/moon. I see a lot of basic tourings with no extras, a few sports, and a few GTs.
4. Is it dumb to get 2WD in a snowy area? I don't think I can afford AWD, and I'm hoping new technology makes it just as safe.
5. Will the 2014 cx-5 coming out soon help me in negotiations? I plan on mentioning this since they are supposedly available in January as I feel they would want to get rid of the 2013's ASAP before the 2014 hits the lots. If not, would it just be better to wait until the 2014's come out to try and buy my 2013 so they are more willing to haggle? I'm worried doing this might mean a better price, but also a more limited 2013 selection. :/
Any other advice would be great! Hoping that haggling + my trade in can get me down to the $20-21K range on what I want and this is my first time buying a car! Thank you!
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