I recently purchased a 2014 Mazda 3 hatchback from...

I recently purchased a 2014 Mazda 3 hatchback from Mazda of Clear Lake and wanted to share my experience. I live in Denver but ended up searching out of state for a vehicle due to a combination of high prices and low inventory locally. I was lucky enough to work with Alex Saldivar, the internet sales manager, who responded promptly to my inquiry, exhibiting a sense of urgency about completing the sale that was sorely lacking at several other dealerships, most notably Classic Auto Group of Galveston, who should be avoided at all costs unless one feels nostalgic for the deceptive sales tactics and browbeating common in auto sales circa 1985. Although being an out of state buyer posed unique challenges, Alex and his team didn't hesitate in working out the details. Ultimately, I was able to purchase the vehicle for: base price + sales tax + dealer doc fee ($163), with ZERO additional fees tacked on. Alex provided a Texas buyer tag allowing me to drive the car home and register it locally at my convenience. The drive back to Denver was long but incredibly fun thanks to the dynamic, responsive handling of my new (to me) Mazda 3!