Buying RX-8 Advice & Should I get an RX-8 now? (merged)
04-18-2007, 12:24 AM
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Kall, the 
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Of course I am a firm advocate of "if you can afford it, have test driven it, and reckon it's fun, go out and buy it" approach.
Unless one is completely devoid of senses, the pain of the purchase price is quickly forgotten after the first spirited drive around some twisties. At least that was my experience with the 8
--- and I paid for a pov pack more than they're asking for leather and sunroof today 
smilie indicates "Warning Will Robinson -- Irony following!" :roll:Of course I am a firm advocate of "if you can afford it, have test driven it, and reckon it's fun, go out and buy it" approach.
Unless one is completely devoid of senses, the pain of the purchase price is quickly forgotten after the first spirited drive around some twisties. At least that was my experience with the 8
--- and I paid for a pov pack more than they're asking for leather and sunroof today
04-18-2007, 02:20 AM
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2006 Leather packs are going for $48,990 "plus dealer delivery and statutory charges" http://www.mazda.com.au/articleZone1...ticleZoneID=77
04-18-2007, 03:47 AM
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Originally Posted by timbo
Kall, the smilie indicates "Warning Will Robinson -- Irony following!" :roll:
Of course I am a firm advocate of "if you can afford it, have test driven it, and reckon it's fun, go out and buy it" approach.
Unless one is completely devoid of senses, the pain of the purchase price is quickly forgotten after the first spirited drive around some twisties. At least that was my experience with the 8 --- and I paid for a pov pack more than they're asking for leather and sunroof today
smilie indicates "Warning Will Robinson -- Irony following!" :roll:Of course I am a firm advocate of "if you can afford it, have test driven it, and reckon it's fun, go out and buy it" approach.
Unless one is completely devoid of senses, the pain of the purchase price is quickly forgotten after the first spirited drive around some twisties. At least that was my experience with the 8
--- and I paid for a pov pack more than they're asking for leather and sunroof today at least with the poverty pack youre lighter and theoretically go faster
04-18-2007, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by DrewMan
at least with the poverty pack youre lighter and theoretically go faster
... velour? yuck! eww!
What are you thinking?
04-18-2007, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by auzoom
2006 Leather packs are going for $48,990 "plus dealer delivery and statutory charges" http://www.mazda.com.au/articleZone1...ticleZoneID=77
I currently have a clk 240 2005 model done 25k, I have been offered 67k for it, u guys thinks its a reasonable offer?
04-18-2007, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by auzoom
2006 Leather packs are going for $48,990 "plus dealer delivery and statutory charges" http://www.mazda.com.au/articleZone1...ticleZoneID=77
2004 model Leather Trim with 42,145 kms selling for $54,990 .
2006 with leather packs are going for $49,990
2007 Brand new = $54,000
On carpoint/carsalesyou'll find them cheaper by the dozen.
I think I'm in the wrong job.....
04-19-2007, 08:35 AM
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I recently bought an '06 ex-demo 8 just after the price drop, but the dealer was willing to sell me a new 07' leather, sunroof, 8 drive away for 54K. So I think you're within the ball park. I don't think you will get it 52K or any less. (IMHO).
04-19-2007, 07:08 PM
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It's likely to be a 2007 build then, if not a 2007 plated car at least.
Interesting that the dealer is still prepared to discount so much so soon after the Feb price drop.
Competition is a probable answer. There are just so many good cars out there at this price range. Unless someone is specifically looking for a rotary, there are choices choices galore. I was similarly distracted but the 8 is what I wanted .....
Interesting that the dealer is still prepared to discount so much so soon after the Feb price drop.
Competition is a probable answer. There are just so many good cars out there at this price range. Unless someone is specifically looking for a rotary, there are choices choices galore. I was similarly distracted but the 8 is what I wanted .....
04-19-2007, 09:01 PM
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Well, to sum it up, the RX8 is a 2003 car ... there have since been vast improvements.
If I was going to buy a car today, I'd most likely get an Audi TT 3.2 or wait until the A5 comes out.
If I was going to buy a car today, I'd most likely get an Audi TT 3.2 or wait until the A5 comes out.
04-20-2007, 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Cromax
Well, to sum it up, the RX8 is a 2003 car ... there have since been vast improvements.
If I was going to buy a car today, I'd most likely get an Audi TT 3.2 or wait until the A5 comes out.
If I was going to buy a car today, I'd most likely get an Audi TT 3.2 or wait until the A5 comes out.
04-20-2007, 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by fwyt
TT does look nice, but its only really a 2 seater. Plus its 80k plus, pretty far off from the 55k rx8.
04-22-2007, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Rotor Convert
Ah yes but think about resale......
Where as 3 yrs later, a 80k TT would get u around 45k, meaning a 35k deprication!
RX-8 still wins.
04-22-2007, 11:49 PM
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Alternatively get the Golf 3.2 cheaper than the Audi 2.0 turbo.
Same engine, same suspension much better interior.
The TT does look good from outside though.
THe 8 is a much better place for the driver to be.
Same engine, same suspension much better interior.
The TT does look good from outside though.
THe 8 is a much better place for the driver to be.
04-22-2007, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by fwyt
I am guess that 3 years down the road, a rx-8 will still worth at least 30k, meaning a deprication of 25k.
Where as 3 yrs later, a 80k TT would get u around 45k, meaning a 35k deprication!
RX-8 still wins.
Where as 3 yrs later, a 80k TT would get u around 45k, meaning a 35k deprication!
RX-8 still wins.
04-23-2007, 04:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr Black
Ordered mine last week inc leather pack and sunroof (auto..I know i needed it so my better half can drive home after a few ales) for $58k drive away
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