Even without the MSDs they’re still great deals…and seriously a fun little suv
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Look up interior dimensions. I cross-shopped an X3 against our current CX5. The X3 is smaller inside.
If you’re paying $100/mo for a 20% power bump, why would you not pay $110 for a 40% power bump?
Right. And for some people, the exterior dimensions are also important. The X3 is 6 inches longer, 2 inches wider.
Because, AFAIK, the torque of the turbo engine remains unchanged when using premium vs. regular. Peak torque is achieved around 2000 RPM (very useful in day-to-day driving), while the additional HP from premium fuel doesn’t hit until around 4000 RPM.
I suspect that, for most drivers, they will not feel the benefit of the additional $10/mo on premium and won’t miss the extra 23 HP (which they aren’t tapping into most of the time, anyway).
So I did some negotiating with one of the dealerships and they gave me a slightly better deal for the GTR.
My initial quotes did not include a $980 3yr pre-paid maintenance (Mazda’s thing)
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Im wondering if I can still negotiate for a lower price. Seems like everyone is lingering around the same number.
Get ride of the accessories fee if $980. That will lower the lease by $27. You don’t need any accessories looks like extra dealer pocket money to me.
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Thank you! Totally missed that.
Your discount on the car is still low. Shoot for between 8 to 10%. Also target dealers that have a few GT Reserves, to help you get a better deal.
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Just heard back that the $980 is the 3 ye pre-paid maintenance.
Do you really need pre-paid maintenance on a Mazda?
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In 36 months you shouldn’t need anything on this car for 12K a year other than oil and wipers. I’m 2 years into my CX-9 lease and currently I’ve spent about $100 dollars across two oil changes.
This deal still seems terrible, I’m paying less for my CX-9 GT with the same structure and same turbocharged engine with more room/higher MSRP.
How much are you paying for the cx-9?
I’m at $460/mo for 10k/yr with 8.6% NY taxes and fees rolled in and only played first month + DMV on delivery. That was an an AWD CX-9 GT with a ~$43k MSRP.
The reserve just gets kicked for having a way higher MF and lower residual than the CX5 GT. It’s a big premium to pay for the turbo.
The local dealers are advertising 2019 CX-5 GT reserve for 7K off MSRP. I think you can probably purchase a 2019 for the monthly lease quote you have been getting.
For comparison…
Basics of deal I’m doing (or at least hoping to do) on a CX9 GT, ~$44k msrp, $374/mo (all in incl PA 9% tax), $1505 das.
And fwiw I wouldn’t consider the CX5 without the turbo. It makes a good car great, even if you don’t feed it premium. Jmo
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Thanks!! The lowest I’ve been quoted is 926 drive off with $430/month. Can’t seem to negotiate lower
Hi… How is the XC60 leasing… I’m in NY…
Thx…
Have you looked at the Honda CR-V? Starting in 2020 all trim levels get the 1.5 turbo motor.
Just got a new quote for $926 drive off including 1st month payment $430/month. Slowly but surely getting there.
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Never had an eye for the CR-V. Thanks for suggesting it though!
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