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10-29-2004, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by takahashi
sounds good mate. How do you feel now, knowing that it is getting close
Why are no Mazda Dealerships open at 9.25 pm on a Friday night - I want one now
10-29-2004, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by mikeyr
Eh Kiwi, good luck, I bought a demo from Hamilton...yeah yeah I'm in for drama, except Mazda provide 3yr free everything here (service etc) and I'm pretty sure i can work out the wrinkles in 3 yrs. NZ$55k on road with a bit of fruit added and we only have the leather pack aussie equiv option. I'm looking at being home in a year or so and is looking like it will be cheaper to import the rx rather than buy again!
I think you done very well my son. I would definately be bringing it with you when you return as I can't see an Aussie dealer rolling over for more than AUS15K less than sticker.
Thanks for the good luck...it appears to be working.
Can you and Cmac come and negotiate for me?
10-29-2004, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by kiwimeat
Thanks for all the good wishes..... you guys are so nice 
Well I just asked my wife - her response was "Well what's there to discuss" as a statement not a question.
Further clarification is that this means "you are going to buy one anyway" not "no way you going to get one now/soon!" :D
Now whilst I still have to run some figures and actually do the negotiation with the dealers I am a damn sight closer to owning an RX-8 than before.
Well I just asked my wife - her response was "Well what's there to discuss" as a statement not a question.
Further clarification is that this means "you are going to buy one anyway" not "no way you going to get one now/soon!" :D
Now whilst I still have to run some figures and actually do the negotiation with the dealers I am a damn sight closer to owning an RX-8 than before.
10-29-2004, 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Gomez
It feels even better pulling into the driveway on the first day
Actually I beg to differ...... it feels better just as you are leaving the dealership and start the drive home, not when you pull into the driveway.
At this point you are still in the learning exploratory stage.
You're trying to be gentle and take it easy, but somewhere deep down inside, you just want to push it harder and really test it's limits.
The adrenaline rushes and you are in a state of nirvana.
Time seems to elapse too quickly and all of a sudden you've pulled into the driveway and it's all over.
Within minutes you want to start it up and go at it again just so you can relive this feeling of bliss.
The only thing I can compare this experience to is to liken it to deflowering a virgin.
10-29-2004, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Gomez
Kiwi, you're excited now?.......It feels even better pulling into the driveway on the first day :D . Enjoy the hunt.
Gomez.
Gomez.
Going to try and keep it quiet amongst the family so that I can surprise them - my brother & I have a little competition with nice motor vehicles except that his have 2 wheels. He's just taken delivery of a Ducati 999S 2-seat version (replacing his yellow 996S) - his is the only black in Australia atm (Red & Yellow are delivery colours) and has had the passenger seat done in custom white leather. He's overseas for 2 more weeks lets see if I can take delivery before he gets back.
Personally I'm always most nervous pulling out of the dealership for the first time. I know a former colleague who lost the nose of his brand new company car approximately 30 minutes after getting the keys.
Like everyone else I dread the first stone chip, paint & alloy scratch.
10-29-2004, 05:00 PM
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The idiots on the road seem to know you've got a new car. Must be that factory shine... makes them like bugs and headlights? Lost track of the number of close calls when I first got mine.
Best of luck getting yours soon.
Best of luck getting yours soon.
10-31-2004, 05:07 PM
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Nice work kiwi,
Definatley catch up for that beer when you are in town. The purchase all happens so quickly!! .. Must be because you think about it for sooooo long (like i did) then Bam.....
I still struggle to sleep at night cause my brain won't shut down when thinking about picking up the RX. :o
Definatley catch up for that beer when you are in town. The purchase all happens so quickly!!
.. Must be because you think about it for sooooo long (like i did) then Bam..... I still struggle to sleep at night cause my brain won't shut down when thinking about picking up the RX. :o
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