Anybody with a similar configuration...plaese tell me how much you paid. This is what a Dealer quoted me.

Titanium GT with moon roof ($40,595.00) the following (prices are "installed" prices):

- Rust Proofing $877.00
- MP3 Player $700.00
- Strakes $450.00
- Rotary Crests $300.00
- Skirts $1,855.00
- Spoiler $630.00

I'm trying to read this sales person's attrocious writing, but everything comes out to $53,080.00 after sales tax and other taxes. now this is more or less MSRP. But is there anybody out there witha similar config that managed to pay less?

Further I always thought for some reason that the MP3 player was a swap option with the changer. Unfortunately, the sales person says otherwise. If this is infact true i can live without the MP3 Player....but everything else got to stay.

Your feedback is much appreciated.... opinions from people in Toronto preferred as it is most relevant.

Thanks

 

I could tell you what they cost me, but I don't know if what I say will matter since Canada is a completely different country..

 

TODreamer,

Here is the pricing sheet I have from Mazda (Ajax). I will put the list and then the #hrs to install. I believe their hourly is $75 but don't quote me.

Item MSRP Labour
MP3 Player $529 1.2
MP3 Player Panel $30 0
Strakes (air outlet garnishes) $400 0.4 (comes in ste of 4)
Rotary Accent (front) $112 0.1
Rotary Accent (rear) $130 0.1
Spolier $551 0.7


I'm not sure what you mean by "skirts". They have all these broken down into pieces. i.e. Front Air Dam ($713, 1.0), Rear under deflectors ($402, 0.8), Side deflectors (2) ($450, 1.2)

Hope this helps!

I would really think you can/should get about $1500 off MSRP for the car and 20% for all the accessories.

good luck!

spaceman

 

"skirts" = entire body kit (not counting spoiler)......You had the right idea. Sorry I guess I was just using slang.

I'm assuming 20% off accessories and 1500 off MSRP is what you got?..... what dealership did you buy from?

 

Ajax Mazda,

A young sales guy (Mark) is really good and reasonable. I think he's sold about 10 - 8' so far compared to the average of 2 per sales guy.

spaceman

 

ok thanks.... whats the major intersection.

 

Westney road & Baly (just s of the 401). East on baly on your right side.

 

thats really close tm my gym

 

if you were to buy an RX-8 in Ontario, what dealership would you recomend i goto? I want a GPS and a fully loaded one. The last quote i got was like 52.7 for all this. Can i even go lower?

 

much lower..

 

STOP!!!! I don't know if it's too late, but you're getting ripped off big time here.

Rust proofing - this is a 90% profit venture for dealers, and gives you NO added value. Dealers love this because they make a ton of money. Do NOT buy dealer rustproofing.

MP3 Player - the in-dash 6CD changer comes out to install the MP3 player - it's either/or, not both.

Strakes - Those cost $195 US from forum sponsors Trussville or Rosenthal, so less than $300 Cdn to your door. They are very easy to install yourself. The rotary crests are similarly overpriced, and even easier to install yourself.

Sorry for the late post - I was away for the weekend.

Regards,
Gordon

 

What's the point of this post??

 

No its not too late...there is time..... nuff time.

where do you suggest going to get good rust proofing and leather protection ? ( i don't want my leather interior cracking)

 

I don't bother with rustproofing, personally. I've heard good things about Krown, IIRC - the oil-based spray that has to be repeated annually. For leather protection, go to Canadian Tire - any of the leather conditioners like Meguiars, Mothers, etc. are what you need. There is no one-time leather protector (not that works, anyway). Same deal with dealer paint protection - it's a profit scam. Wax it yourself regularly, you'll get far better paint protection!

Regards,
Gordon