Well, I've been on this forum since 2002 (member #213!) waiting for my time to purchase a 6 and the time is approaching fast. I expect to purchase between December 2006 and March 2007. Here are my options:
1) 2006 Mazda6i Sport (sedan or hatchback) with beige interior
- 4 cars remaining in US with the options I want, all with MSRP ~$25k (2 sedan and 2 hatch)
- Assuming a sale at dealer cost (invoice-3%MSRP-Rebate), OTD = $20k
Pros: Available with cloth and moonroof. I would prefer a hatch since the price is the same.
Cons: Available cars are 600 and 1300 miles away from me (dealer swap or road trip).
2) 2007 Mazda6i Value Edition sedan with beige interior
- Several available locally, MSRP ~$21k
- Assuming a sale at invoice(S-plan)-Rebate, OTD = $18.5k
Pros: Good availability
Cons: No moonroof with cloth seats!! I refuse to have a dealer installed moonroof and don't want leather. I'd probably go with the sedan since the hatch is $1000 more.
Questions:
1) I'm not sure I'm comfortable about the fact I'd be buying a 2006 (available fall 2005) in early 2007 - in other words, I'm already 1yr behind the resale value of this vehicle. If I'm in an accident or need to sell, I've lost 1 year of value compared to purchasing a 2007. If I keep it 6, 7, 8 years and drive it into the ground, this isn't really a problem. Is purchasing a 2006 in 2007 a bad idea? With the prices above I'd be paying $1500 MORE plus I'd been down on resale. The decision gets tougher if I can get a 2006 for the price of a 2007.
2) I'm aware of the warranty difference between 06 and 07, aside from my concern of resale value and not having a moonroof, any reason I shouldn't get a 2007? I'm not sure which model year to purchase. It seems the 2007 is a better value for the money considering how similiar the cars are but my desire for a moonroof might swing my decision.
Any other comments, suggestions or thoughts would be greatly appreciated to help make a decision. Thanks.
1) 2006 Mazda6i Sport (sedan or hatchback) with beige interior
- 4 cars remaining in US with the options I want, all with MSRP ~$25k (2 sedan and 2 hatch)
- Assuming a sale at dealer cost (invoice-3%MSRP-Rebate), OTD = $20k
Pros: Available with cloth and moonroof. I would prefer a hatch since the price is the same.
Cons: Available cars are 600 and 1300 miles away from me (dealer swap or road trip).
2) 2007 Mazda6i Value Edition sedan with beige interior
- Several available locally, MSRP ~$21k
- Assuming a sale at invoice(S-plan)-Rebate, OTD = $18.5k
Pros: Good availability
Cons: No moonroof with cloth seats!! I refuse to have a dealer installed moonroof and don't want leather. I'd probably go with the sedan since the hatch is $1000 more.
Questions:
1) I'm not sure I'm comfortable about the fact I'd be buying a 2006 (available fall 2005) in early 2007 - in other words, I'm already 1yr behind the resale value of this vehicle. If I'm in an accident or need to sell, I've lost 1 year of value compared to purchasing a 2007. If I keep it 6, 7, 8 years and drive it into the ground, this isn't really a problem. Is purchasing a 2006 in 2007 a bad idea? With the prices above I'd be paying $1500 MORE plus I'd been down on resale. The decision gets tougher if I can get a 2006 for the price of a 2007.
2) I'm aware of the warranty difference between 06 and 07, aside from my concern of resale value and not having a moonroof, any reason I shouldn't get a 2007? I'm not sure which model year to purchase. It seems the 2007 is a better value for the money considering how similiar the cars are but my desire for a moonroof might swing my decision.
Any other comments, suggestions or thoughts would be greatly appreciated to help make a decision. Thanks.