is this a fair deal?

[balhar]

http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details.asp?mknm=739&Region=100&subcategory=&CAT=1

Year: 2004
Make: MAZDA
Model: MAZDA 3
Model Detail:
Price: $17,500
Mileage: 66,000 km
Date: 9/19/2006
Ad Type: Private

2004 MAZDA 3 GT
Comment: Manual, 4 dr., 2.3, 4 cyl., grey exterior, black interior, Fog Lights, 17"Alloy Wheels, Sun Roof, Leather, Bucket Seats, A/C, PW,PL.. Fully Loaded, new performance tires now , 4 EXTRA 17" winter tires, must see and pay only GST as sold in private 66,000 km. $17,500



checked it out yesterday, car is clean, doesnt look like its been hit, though the hood is slightly misaligned (could have happened when installing the stone chip screen thingy)

dude is pretty desperate to sell since he's moving to korea...

my brother in law is looking to get a car and i convinced him of a mazda3 (first said 6 but he wouldnt have it.... i'm the mod on the toronto forum of mazda6club.com)

anyways...is it a fair price if i beat him down to 15g?

[FLIPDADY]

I think it's a great deal.

Check the pricing with TheBiz.

[Cardinal Fang]

Sounds about right.

[balhar]

thebiz?

[Cardinal Fang]

Jeff at Mazda of Toronto

http://xsorbit30.com/users5/torontomazda3den/index.php?action=profile;u=43

[Broli]

thebiz?


Balhar
whats up man!

doesn't sound to bad!!!
i would also suggest talking to Jeff!
he is a good guy to deal with, he can let u know what a good deal is

[balhar]

hey buddy... i would have posted it sooner but it took me a while to find out where all you guys ran off to :p

the car is RIGHT near mazda of toronto, had i known about jeff i'd have gone there with the car.

i have PM'd him for now, hopefully we'll figure something out

[whos ur daddy]

hey buddy... i would have posted it sooner but it took me a while to find out where all you guys ran off to :p

the car is RIGHT near mazda of toronto, had i known about jeff i'd have gone there with the car.

i have PM'd him for now, hopefully we'll figure something out


LOL, I think he'd prefer to sell you a new one! But I'm sure he'll give you some off-the-cuff advice if you bring it to him...

[Jeff-TheBiz]

Hey there...

Rather than reply to the PM (thanx) I will post this here.

If you can get me the VIN I can do a Warranty/Recall assessment, but I would highly recommend you purchase a 'used car' package from the MTO. It will tell you more history as well as if there is a salvage or branding on it..

As for the pricing... really depends on the condition but it sounds really good.

If you offer $15 I would imagine someone else is ready to pay $16, $2500 off a car that is already 'reasonably' priced at 17500.. can't hurt to ask but I think $16000 is where you are going to end up..

THings to consider...

Does it have any Warranty left?
When was the warranty start date?
Was it Rust Proofed? and if so is the warranty transferable?
Has any, repeat ANY of the car been painted or replaced?
How are the tires? and how is the windshield? 2 of the more expensive items to check for the safety cert.
Are they selling it Certified and E-tested or are those your responsibilty?

Just for starters.. Call me if you have any further questions.. :) (416) 642-7777

Jeff