Buying RX-8 Advice & Should I get an RX-8 now? (merged)
04-17-2007, 07:20 AM
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Buying RX-8 Advice & Should I get an RX-8 now? (merged)
Should i get a new RX-8 now, the new leather pack with sunroof, is only ard 56k.
But I am worried that it will be replaced by a new model very soon, ie next year?
Or should i get a 05 rx 8 for ard 45k, and change to a new one when the new rx 8 is out.
But I am worried that it will be replaced by a new model very soon, ie next year?
Or should i get a 05 rx 8 for ard 45k, and change to a new one when the new rx 8 is out.
04-17-2007, 08:28 AM
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Buying RX-8 Advice
I live in Melbourne, which dealer should i go to for the best price?
How much did u guys get ur rx-8 new? Whats the spec?
Any idea what is the best price for a new rx-8 leather pack manual with sunroof?
How much did u guys get ur rx-8 new? Whats the spec?
Any idea what is the best price for a new rx-8 leather pack manual with sunroof?
04-17-2007, 05:57 PM
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I saw a demo with Leather & sunroof advertised 52990 drive away the week after I paid 54000 for mine. Then Mazda reduced the RRP to 49990 + orc which is about 54000 anyway.
04-17-2007, 06:02 PM
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I agree with Taka. There is no real sign of a new model on the horizon, and 2010 is a possibility. I think with any sports car, you would want to buy new to be assured of a thrash-free experience. You can try a broker like Private Fleet if you want to take the pain out of haggling.
04-17-2007, 06:55 PM
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I merged your 2 threads, coz I think they are talking about the same thing...
Get a 2nd hand when it is a bargin. If you want hassle free, think new car, if you can afford it.
There is a lot of wear and tear on the parts, like clutch, brake, rotor, gearbox and its oils when you thrash/track your car....
The new model has all the update has been in the preceding years. Not all the RX-8s has been all TSB and recall properly. Need to check those. You can find the recall thread and start motor and plug thread in this regional forum.
Get a 2nd hand when it is a bargin. If you want hassle free, think new car, if you can afford it.
There is a lot of wear and tear on the parts, like clutch, brake, rotor, gearbox and its oils when you thrash/track your car....
The new model has all the update has been in the preceding years. Not all the RX-8s has been all TSB and recall properly. Need to check those. You can find the recall thread and start motor and plug thread in this regional forum.
04-17-2007, 10:20 PM
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I say wait! 
There is always something new coming down the track, with better performance and more features...and it'll be cheaper, too. That way, you won't suffer any buyer's remorse and then have bragging rights over everyone else here! Moreover, through creative procrastination, you can continually congratulate yourself on how lucky you were not to have paid the previous demanded price -- new or used.
Besides, what do you want a sports car for now, anyway? You can't really use it in the manner it is intended and in a couple of years your needs will change -- family etc, -- meaning a 4WD or people-mover will be a much better car to have. This in itself will totally vindicate the process of procrastination!
There is always something new coming down the track, with better performance and more features...and it'll be cheaper, too. That way, you won't suffer any buyer's remorse and then have bragging rights over everyone else here! Moreover, through creative procrastination, you can continually congratulate yourself on how lucky you were not to have paid the previous demanded price -- new or used.
Besides, what do you want a sports car for now, anyway? You can't really use it in the manner it is intended and in a couple of years your needs will change -- family etc, -- meaning a 4WD or people-mover will be a much better car to have. This in itself will totally vindicate the process of procrastination!
04-17-2007, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by DrewMan
they do exist :D
or one with a "1 lady owner"
If you see kalls car, dont get it cos its been thrashed :D
or one with a "1 lady owner"
If you see kalls car, dont get it cos its been thrashed :D
And Julia is in same boat as me remember.. she went to confession because she redlined it for first time!!
04-17-2007, 10:44 PM
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I say wait!
There is always something new coming down the track, with better performance and more features...and it'll be cheaper, too. That way, you won't suffer any buyer's remorse and then have bragging rights over everyone else here! Moreover, through creative procrastination, you can continually congratulate yourself on how lucky you were not to have paid the previous demanded price -- new or used.
Besides, what do you want a sports car for now, anyway? You can't really use it in the manner it is intended and in a couple of years your needs will change -- family etc, -- meaning a 4WD or people-mover will be a much better car to have. This in itself will totally vindicate the process of procrastination!
There is always something new coming down the track, with better performance and more features...and it'll be cheaper, too. That way, you won't suffer any buyer's remorse and then have bragging rights over everyone else here! Moreover, through creative procrastination, you can continually congratulate yourself on how lucky you were not to have paid the previous demanded price -- new or used.
Besides, what do you want a sports car for now, anyway? You can't really use it in the manner it is intended and in a couple of years your needs will change -- family etc, -- meaning a 4WD or people-mover will be a much better car to have. This in itself will totally vindicate the process of procrastination!
Work harder and earn more.
04-17-2007, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by timbo
I say wait!
There is always something new coming down the track, with better performance and more features...and it'll be cheaper, too. That way, you won't suffer any buyer's remorse and then have bragging rights over everyone else here! Moreover, through creative procrastination, you can continually congratulate yourself on how lucky you were not to have paid the previous demanded price -- new or used.
Besides, what do you want a sports car for now, anyway? You can't really use it in the manner it is intended and in a couple of years your needs will change -- family etc, -- meaning a 4WD or people-mover will be a much better car to have. This in itself will totally vindicate the process of procrastination!
There is always something new coming down the track, with better performance and more features...and it'll be cheaper, too. That way, you won't suffer any buyer's remorse and then have bragging rights over everyone else here! Moreover, through creative procrastination, you can continually congratulate yourself on how lucky you were not to have paid the previous demanded price -- new or used.
Besides, what do you want a sports car for now, anyway? You can't really use it in the manner it is intended and in a couple of years your needs will change -- family etc, -- meaning a 4WD or people-mover will be a much better car to have. This in itself will totally vindicate the process of procrastination!
And how do you know this guy will want a family in few yrs
What about me? Im 23, you could say I mite get 'hitched' soon too, hell ive gone and bought a place that has a flat driveway (priority #1 for my purchase of course lol). Theres plenty of people on here who have families with young kids and are fine with the RX8... course they got a 2nd car,but thats what the wifes for lol I really cant see the RX8 being changed for while anyway... after seeing some photos Iggys taken in Japan at the Mazda factory/museum, they are still praising the current model, and there doesnt seem to be much let on about a next model I just figured if there would be anywhere of a hint, they would give a slight 1 in Japan! Yea sure we seen articles of a change in 2010, but its 2007 now.. buy it now, that still gives u 3 yrs which seems to be the common time frame for most people to be keeping their cars.. sooo
Just buy it now!! and join us at cruises..