Test drove a brand new 2011 white Mazdaspeed3 this morning. Loads of fun, I liked it more than the DSG GTI that I drove a while back. Love the easy clutch, precise short-throw shifter, power and torque everywhere and the Tech Package. Was almost willing to sign the dotted line today, but they wouldn't budge on the price much or at all. $34,xxx plus taxes came out to $38,xxx. Was disappointed that a 2011 doesn't fetch more of a discount, but I guess it is the last one left in Canada (supposedly). Sales guy and his manager really wanted my business, but they let me walk away without reducing further.
The gf and myself pretty much decided we could stomach around $32,000 - $33,000 out-the-door even though it would hurt, but $38,000+ is no-can-do for now. Please tell me I did the right thing, or is $38,000 reasonable?