Brillow_Head August 25, 2005 Share Brillow_Head Member August 25, 2005 Full time job = more room for car payments. Currently own: 94 Red Mustang V6 5-spd Manual No power anything cept steering and driver seat. Spoiler Hub Caps!!! She's old, showing her age, and sounds horrid with squeeks, grinding, and rattleing. Dents, dings, scratches, chips and fading paint. Blue Booked at $580 trade-in value. The e-brake system and exhaust need work, needs a new belt, bike rack took a huge chunk of paint off the spoiler and trunklid. I've had the brakes and suspension replaced last year. nickel and dime city. So, I'm looking around for new vehicles. My price ceiling is 14 grand; about 12k loan with a 2k down payment. I really like the Mazda6. Its a sporty 4-door with an agressive look, clean lines, and good hp in an I4 engine when coupled with a 5-spd manual. The new one's MSRP at 19k. They've got a deal going now where they are giving 5k off the price so they can clear the lot for 06's models. Still, after taxes, title, liscence, and dealer fee's this is still out of my range by about 2 grand. So I may have to look for a used one. Options I'd like. Red, Blue, or Steel Gray I4 5-spd Manual, ABS (Standard anyway) Keyless entry 17" Alloy Wheels, Sport Grille, Wing Spoiler Milleage between 20 and 50k would be acceptable. In short, I'm in love with that car. Hope to be driving one in a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke August 25, 2005 Share MrDuke Member August 25, 2005 Why don't you buy my Jeep Cherokee 4x4 from me so I don't take a beating at the dealership? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX August 25, 2005 Share NOFX Member August 25, 2005 (edited) Brillow you and I are in the same boat, except Im about a 1 month step ahead of you. I recently graduated and got a full time job and it was time for a new car for me. My price is about the same as yours. I was looking at the Mazada6's, but I decided to go with a 2002 VR6 Jetta instead. inline 6 - 200HPP grey leather with wood trim power everything 17in alloys keyless automatic - with tiptronic monsoon sound - 8 speakers which is somewhat comparable to the 6, but a in a smaller car After my downpayment and truck trade-in and after taxes, I ended up with a 14k loan. which was more than I wanted, anywho, after I have driven this thing for 2 weeks I wish I would have got another truck. My advice to you is be sure your going to love what you go in debt for. If possible I may sell this car and buy a less expensive truck, lower payments, lower insurance, and I'll be a happier customer Edited August 25, 2005 by NOFX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX August 25, 2005 Share NOFX Member August 25, 2005 actually my advice to you is dont go for something that nice (yet). Get something nicer than what you have now, but stay under 10k. I dont know about you, but with paying 900 dollar rent, all all the bills, insurance and a 300 dollar car payment, that sucks up ALOT of my income. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magruter August 25, 2005 Share Magruter Member August 25, 2005 (edited) OH i wanna race!! I have a 2001 GTI VR6. It would be a close race. Also mines red, so that makes it go faster. Edited August 25, 2005 by Magruter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillow_Head August 25, 2005 Author Share Brillow_Head Member August 25, 2005 I hear you NOFX, I'm going to test drive before I buy reguardless of what it is. I wont buy if my payments are over 255 a month. I also live in Brookings, SD which means my rent is 330 a month for a very nice comfortable appartment. My montly bills come to 515 a month total leaving me with 1500 extra to fool around with. I'll be helping my fiance to pay off her student loans a bit, insurance will go up $30 a month. So, I'm looking pretty to buy this car. Another reason to buy new is that I'm going to keep it till it falls apart and since my stang took 10 years to start the nickle and dime then I'm betting something similar in this car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud WoLf August 25, 2005 Share Cloud WoLf Member August 25, 2005 I also have a jeep cherokee 4x4 you can buy from me lol You think if I paint it red it will go faster? Im with the Mazda 6 In red that would be a chick magnet unless you really think there attracted to guys who play Source all Day. Well then again times are changing wheres my BOOM STICK Wolfie says shoot you later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillow_Head August 26, 2005 Author Share Brillow_Head Member August 26, 2005 Update: The found the car I want with the options I want. MSRP 20,480 Redbate: -2,000 New Grad: -500 Trade In: -500 Downpayment: -1000 Total Invoice: 16,480 Monthly Bills with.....are you ready....0.0% APR for 60 months = $274.00 On top of that if I buy before sept 5th then I get a 2 person, 5 day/ 4 night Bahama's Cruise to be used withing one year. We'd have to pay the dock tax...about $200 a person but that is a cheap cruise. I think I'm going to go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bush August 26, 2005 Share Bush Member August 26, 2005 You forgot the block heater and heated seats.. I used to live out that way and it's a must ... Good deal, good rate :0 should be a nice ride for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillow_Head August 26, 2005 Author Share Brillow_Head Member August 26, 2005 My Dad says that if I default on the loan (co-signer) that my "you know whats" are going to be hanging from his rear-view mirror. Now I just have to sell it to the fiance....<crosses fingers> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX August 26, 2005 Share NOFX Member August 26, 2005 My Dad says that if I default on the loan (co-signer) that my "you know whats" are going to be hanging from his rear-view mirror. Now I just have to sell it to the fiance....<crosses fingers> <{POST_SNAPBACK}> holy crap dude, I am sooo jealous, a brand new car and a cruise trip, 0% APR!!! lower payments than me, I feel like I just got shafted... I'd go with this one man, good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX August 26, 2005 Share NOFX Member August 26, 2005 hey brillow, whats up with that deal? is that a local thing or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillow_Head August 26, 2005 Author Share Brillow_Head Member August 26, 2005 I think it's part of the Mazda On The Move special. I know the dealers are entitled to the 2000 rebate and the 1000 MAC (financing through mazda). It think the 0% APR is a local thing through our dealer, the financing is through Wells Fargo if you've ever heard of them; its a common midwest bank chain. This means I dont get the 1000 MAC rebate, but heck, I save 6 grand by going with this option. They really want to get the 6's out so they can get the new years models in. The cruise...I have no idea on that. I've got to hound the dealer on that before I sign on the dotted line. Speaking of which I should be signing the paperwork and be taking pics of the car for the web on Saturday. <Praying the paperwork moves fast>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mookie August 26, 2005 Share mookie GC Alumni August 26, 2005 Looks like a good choice to me. I used to have a Ford Probe and have test driven a few later Probes, and I must say I've been very impressed with Mazda's I4 engines. IMO way better than their V6s. Now if only all the Ford parts hadn't broken... --mookie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillow_Head August 26, 2005 Author Share Brillow_Head Member August 26, 2005 The I4 reviews petty good, they say that its fun to drive with enough power to feel like your in a sports car. The powerband is excellent above 4krmp but they do say its a bit sluggish in the midband...but most cars are sluggish in that range anyway cept the bigblocks. I'll be happy with it either way. I wont be going down in HP, I'll probably get a bit more out of it than my heavyer stang. I'm pumped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillow_Head August 26, 2005 Author Share Brillow_Head Member August 26, 2005 Welp 0% didn't work. So, I'm going 72 months, 298 a month and still get the cruise. After 2 or 3 years I'll refinance the loan for a lower intrest rate. They are even giving me a full grand for my trade in and I think I'm getting a rear wing spoiler included now. These guys want the sale bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillow_Head August 27, 2005 Author Share Brillow_Head Member August 27, 2005 Yay, the fiance's Dad's gonna co-sign and his credit is emaculate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terribleone August 27, 2005 Share Terribleone Member August 27, 2005 how bout a 2002 Honda SI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillow_Head August 27, 2005 Author Share Brillow_Head Member August 27, 2005 should have asked me about 2 weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavid August 27, 2005 Share pavid Member August 27, 2005 *peeks in* *hmmm this could be a good hijack target - a topic and a car in one fell swoop* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillow_Head August 27, 2005 Author Share Brillow_Head Member August 27, 2005 <Chases Pavid off with a stick> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaDan August 27, 2005 Share ScubaDan Member August 27, 2005 Nice try Pavid! I think Brillow is onto our tactics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavid August 27, 2005 Share pavid Member August 27, 2005 Ya, I think so. And he stepped on my tail, too. Boohoo,Waaaa,Boohoo. That hurt!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaDan August 27, 2005 Share ScubaDan Member August 27, 2005 Oh, now see that's just plain mean! There is no cause for tail stepping here! *wraps a labatts label around Pavid's tail* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillow_Head August 27, 2005 Author Share Brillow_Head Member August 27, 2005 (edited) <puts Pavid's tail between my teeth and waits for him to reattempt a hijack.> Welp, signed the paperwork today. Future Father-in-law co-signed the loan. 60 month, 297.13 a month, includes free oil-changes for the life of the car (Moble One Synthetic Blend Bulk), and 3M front end protectant coating thrown in the mix. All for 0% APR...and plus I get to keep my Mustang which I'm selling to my future F-I-L for 500 bones. I'll pick up the car on Monday or Tuesday of this next week and I'll have pics up before the end of that day!! Edited August 28, 2005 by Brillow_Head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now