Originally posted by SVTour98:
$28k and i got it for $22,800 which was $1500 below invoice



How did you get such a deal? how do you get one up to $28K, did it have a lot of dealer-installed options? All the "loaded" ones I've seen (including one I drove yesterday) seem to sticker around $26,500 (<$27,000 in any event).

I figure the S-plan ("friends and neighbors," same thing, no?) will get me into the $22-23K range for a 6s 5-speed with most of the main options (bose package, comfort package, sport package, leather, moonroof)

In Vermont, there's only 1 6s 5-speed in the whole state for sale (the one I drove) but it's black and I'm not interested in that color. I think I can find a blue one like yours (the color I want in the Boston area, should I just say "s-plan" when I shop or should I be aggressive with the negotiations? I've been led to believe that the v6/5-speed is a rare combo for the 6 (allegedly something like only 5% of the mix) and you'll notice that it doesn't qualify for 0% financing, no rebates, no year-end, nothing... my dealer says they've been selling them for sticker and people have been waiting "months" for them. what gives? (am I just a sucker?)

-Peter

04 Mazda 6s V6 MTX, in service 10/28/03 02 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 165HP 4cyl auto AWD former: 95 Mystique LS V6 MTX [11/14/94-5/19/04]