Questions Before Purchase
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Questions Before Purchase
Hey guys,
I am sure someone's asked these questions a million times so please be patient with me
There is a copper red with black and white interior rx8 for sale at a local dealer with 12000km on it(demo) for 35995 in Montreal. I found one close to Quebec city with 50km on it for 33900. Why is the price so much lower then the msrp?
For the one with 12000km how low should I try to go on price especially considering there is a new one just over 3 hours away for much less? I don't mind walking out. rx8s seem to have flooded the market in Montreal recently.
Finally how serious is this flooding issue? Can it be avoided? What upgraded has Mazda done to try to fix it and are the fixes under warranty?
Anything in particular I should look at when I check the car out? Common issues that are easy to spot? etc....?
Anyways any productive comments would be very welcome!
If the rx8 thing does not work out I will most likely get a gti
Thanks!
I am sure someone's asked these questions a million times so please be patient with me
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There is a copper red with black and white interior rx8 for sale at a local dealer with 12000km on it(demo) for 35995 in Montreal. I found one close to Quebec city with 50km on it for 33900. Why is the price so much lower then the msrp?
For the one with 12000km how low should I try to go on price especially considering there is a new one just over 3 hours away for much less? I don't mind walking out. rx8s seem to have flooded the market in Montreal recently.
Finally how serious is this flooding issue? Can it be avoided? What upgraded has Mazda done to try to fix it and are the fixes under warranty?
Anything in particular I should look at when I check the car out? Common issues that are easy to spot? etc....?
Anyways any productive comments would be very welcome!
If the rx8 thing does not work out I will most likely get a gti
Thanks!
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I think the prices are low because there are a lot of new '06s around - I read on this forum that Mazda overproduced them. I would not be afraid of these prices but I think you can possibly do better. I just bought an '06 at Mazda of Toronto 2 weeks ago, with 6700km, and sunroof and spoiler - in perfect condition for $30K plus taxes and no other charges. I couldn't be more pleased with my new purchase - she is gorgeous and a pleasure to drive. I have not been too careful about the flooding thing and have not had a problem. Send me a message if you want details about the dealer and I will put you in touch. I live in Ottawa and had to go pick it up but it was worth the $ saved.
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Romanroman --> to answer some of your questions, the price may be lower near Quebec City because it may be an older model year (2005?) or just too much inventory in QC. With only 50km on odometer, that definitely is a huge PLUS considering the one in Montreal has 12K worth of demo driving. If I were you, I'd definitely consider the QC one.
Flooding is not an issue (just don't start, move the car 2 feet and stop ... common sense like with any car). As long as the dealerships have updated your PCM flashes to the most current ones and have done all the proper recalls, you should be ok.
Good luck!
Flooding is not an issue (just don't start, move the car 2 feet and stop ... common sense like with any car). As long as the dealerships have updated your PCM flashes to the most current ones and have done all the proper recalls, you should be ok.
Good luck!
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The dealers are selling off the '06's to make room for the '07's.
Give me call.
I can obtain brand new '06 models from $31,195!
These are brand new models with no mileage, so no need to buy a used RX8.
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Dave Biagioni
Give me call.
I can obtain brand new '06 models from $31,195!
These are brand new models with no mileage, so no need to buy a used RX8.
905-827-4242
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what are the main differences between '06 and '07 RX-8s?
too much '06 inventory because they made too many compared to previous years? or are people just not buying them?
as for the flooding issue, I really haven't seen that many cases reported here for '06 and up
too much '06 inventory because they made too many compared to previous years? or are people just not buying them?
as for the flooding issue, I really haven't seen that many cases reported here for '06 and up
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I think it is just a seasonal thing....not much demand for
sports cars in the winter.
Last year my local dealership didnt have a new 8 to even look at in June
and part of July
No real dif between years.
and that flooding issue is way overdone....no big deal
sports cars in the winter.
Last year my local dealership didnt have a new 8 to even look at in June
and part of July
No real dif between years.
and that flooding issue is way overdone....no big deal
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They is a White GT Mazda RX-8 2005 for 31000$ in blainville, QC
Mazda de Blainville check it out on the WEB..I'm pretty they will let it go for 27000$ it's about 5 month it's sitting there...fully equip with all the chrome on it...
Where are you come from!!...
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Mazda de Blainville check it out on the WEB..I'm pretty they will let it go for 27000$ it's about 5 month it's sitting there...fully equip with all the chrome on it...
Where are you come from!!...
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Originally Posted by Road Cone
The dealers are selling off the '06's to make room for the '07's.
Give me call.
I can obtain brand new '06 models from $31,195!
These are brand new models with no mileage, so no need to buy a used RX8.
905-827-4242
Oakville Mazda
Dave Biagioni
Give me call.
I can obtain brand new '06 models from $31,195!
These are brand new models with no mileage, so no need to buy a used RX8.
905-827-4242
Oakville Mazda
Dave Biagioni
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Originally Posted by T i h o r
Sorry guys, I'm new to the board so be gentle. What's this flooding you guys are speaking of?
here read this
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...light=flooding
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Originally Posted by Phantom Menace
Got my new 06 mtgt for much less than $31k, actually less than $26k.
Kinda off topic but I loved my visit to SF used to have a GF that lived close she lived in antioch visited her a few times had so much fun at fisherman's wharf went to alcatraz Good times I love how people there are so friendly better than the people i met in New York
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Originally Posted by Phantom Menace
Got my new 06 mtgt for much less than $31k, actually less than $26k.
Unless your location is Hudson's Bay area I don't think it helps...
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Originally Posted by Smokin_LaLa
Kinda off topic but I loved my visit to SF used to have a GF that lived close she lived in antioch visited her a few times had so much fun at fisherman's wharf went to alcatraz Good times I love how people there are so friendly better than the people i met in New York
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Canada?
Unless your location is Hudson's Bay area I don't think it helps...![Hahano](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/hahano.gif)
Unless your location is Hudson's Bay area I don't think it helps...
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Furthermore, if you want to convert--just calculate ONE AMERICAN DOLLAR is ABOOT 1.1609 Canuck bucks. Profess that...
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^ actually Iam canadian and still in Toronto when I was dating my GF from Antioch this was from 2000 - 2002, def I would hit you up if Iam ever in Cali
Guys guys its all good here no need to argue we are all friends whether we are American or Canadian we are on the same side
Guys guys its all good here no need to argue we are all friends whether we are American or Canadian we are on the same side
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Originally Posted by Smokin_LaLa
^ actually Iam canadian and still in Toronto(new york) when I was dating my GF from Antioch this was from 2000 - 2002, def I would hit you up if Iam ever in Cali
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Originally Posted by Phantom Menace
Got my new 06 mtgt for much less than $31k, actually less than $26k.
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Originally Posted by Phantom Menace
Err. Did anyone say CDN$? I was replying to the salesperson who sald $31k. And by the way "$" means AMERICAN MONEY. If you want to talk ABOOT Canuck Bucks you have to either put a "C" in front of our [AMERICAN]"$" or use the "CAD" designation--why don't you have another Guiness, there, tough guy...pfft.
Sounds like you've been breathing in too much of our pollution...
Furthermore, if you want to convert--just calculate ONE AMERICAN DOLLAR is ABOOT 1.1609 Canuck bucks. Profess that...
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Originally Posted by Phantom Menace
Toronto? Blue Jays fan? They're cool. Does Carlos Delgato still play 1st base for youse guys? We've got a whole different phylum of "la-la" over here on the west coast. ![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
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Originally Posted by Smokin_LaLa
Yes Iam a big Blue jays fan and Delgado is no longer a Jay we have Troy Glaus, Vernon Wells, Our ace pitchers in Roy Halladay and AJ Burnett, our First baseman is Lyle Overbay....But now Iam in the middle of watching NHL/NBA my fav team to watch is the Raptors,,,,,,,Nothing beats the LA LA from Canada if I think what your talking about is correct
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Originally Posted by DarkBrew
It is so American to walk into the Canada Forum and expect us to specify the use of our own money!! The salesman was from Oakville Mazda (near GTA, as in greater Toronto area) and he was talking to a fellow Canadian.
At least you put some effort into your post with all the colourful words.
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Originally Posted by Phantom Menace
No where does it say "CANADIAN FORUM" when I entered. I don't see what you're all "butt-hurt" aboot? Relax Brew...here
, it's on me!
You noticed my colors, huh?
You like that, don't cha?
See...I took the extra effort to express my artistic side just for you!
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I thought that the little
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Originally Posted by DarkBrew
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I thought that the little
smilie was the universal 'I'm f#cking with you' sign. I figured you just didn't notice the Canada Forum label.
If I'm in your area I'll take you up on the beer offer
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Uh, OK.
Back to the topic at hand, then, shall we?
It's winter time. Anything to move an underperforming sports coupe model is fair game. Quebec City likely has a much smaller market for the 8s, and that's why the pricing is more competitive. Another thing to consider is that Mazda has an arrangement among the dealerships that the better performing dealerships (i.e. like those that sell a lot of 3s, for example) also have to TAKE a larger number of premier models to sell as well. On one hand, that means CX-9s. On the other hand, it means a lot of 8s. Since they all have to sell, at some point, dealers are trying to get as close to invoice to get the 8s out the door.
Besides, they make the money back on the service and the parts!
Back to the topic at hand, then, shall we?
It's winter time. Anything to move an underperforming sports coupe model is fair game. Quebec City likely has a much smaller market for the 8s, and that's why the pricing is more competitive. Another thing to consider is that Mazda has an arrangement among the dealerships that the better performing dealerships (i.e. like those that sell a lot of 3s, for example) also have to TAKE a larger number of premier models to sell as well. On one hand, that means CX-9s. On the other hand, it means a lot of 8s. Since they all have to sell, at some point, dealers are trying to get as close to invoice to get the 8s out the door.
Besides, they make the money back on the service and the parts!
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Uh, OK.
Back to the topic at hand, then, shall we?
Back to the topic at hand, then, shall we?
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Originally Posted by YT1300
It's winter time. Anything to move an underperforming sports coupe model is fair game.