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01-05-2003, 11:41 AM
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Ah a fellow Purdue Student. I graduated last May. There is nothing wrong with Indiana. I would rather live here than Cali or something like that. Oh well, do you have a deposit down on an 8 somewhere Strider?
01-05-2003, 08:22 PM
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Deposit... no. I still kinda have to start saving my pennies so I can get one right after I graduate.
I just don't have a liking for the weather here or maybe the complete lack of predictability and the coldness.
So what did you graduate with?
There is nothing wrong with Indiana. I would rather live here than Cali or something like that.
So what did you graduate with?
01-05-2003, 09:33 PM
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I graduated in MET. Working at International Trucks in Fort Wayne right now, while living with the rents which will afford me the 8. I'm getting married this summer but that's all cool cause my gal wants to drive off in the 8 after the ceremony. Which looks possible as I have 2 spot at the Mazda in Fort Wayne and I'm getting married July 5.
Gotta love a hopeful June delivery
Gotta love a hopeful June delivery
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01-11-2003, 10:38 PM
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havent' decided yet on color black or blue. I will be at the detroit show sunday so we'll see what she looks like then.
If you ever run into an amanda or tyson fritts down at school, give them some crap, as I'm the oldest and being at work doesn't lend me the time to pick on them like a big bro should.
If you ever run into an amanda or tyson fritts down at school, give them some crap, as I'm the oldest and being at work doesn't lend me the time to pick on them like a big bro should.
07-10-2003, 10:03 AM
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DijabutiA, believe me... if I were getting an 8 I'd be driving around campus all day with it. But instead... no... someday... yes :D .
So what are you studying here?
Fritts, what color did you end up getting?
So what are you studying here?
Fritts, what color did you end up getting?
07-12-2003, 08:05 AM
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I've seen a few STIs on Campus as well as an NSX and an Evo within the summer. As for having any 8s in Indiana... not that I know of, but I'm currently not in the market for one. Fritts may have a better answer for that one.
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07-15-2003, 12:10 PM
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I'm a Hoosier! Live in Avon, its just west of Indy. I'm a BSME from PU, went to IUPUI. Graduated in '94.
I stopped in to talk to my dealer in Speedway on 7-14-03. He had just found out hours ago that they lost the Mazda line (they also sell Subaru & VW).
Get this - THEY DON'T KNOW WHERE MY 8 WILL BE DELIVERED!!!
He's guessing it'll go to Hubler Mazda in Greenwood, or possibly (but unlikely, as the new building isn't complete) the new Hubler Mazda in Plainfield. Which, by the way, will be a MazdaSpeed dealer. The only other local MazdaSpeed dealer is in Evansville, I guess. He says that the car has my name on it, so not to worry. Also, the price we agreed on (MSRP) could be null & void at this point. He's going to talk to the Mazda Rep and try to find out where my 8 is going.
I stopped in to talk to my dealer in Speedway on 7-14-03. He had just found out hours ago that they lost the Mazda line (they also sell Subaru & VW).
Get this - THEY DON'T KNOW WHERE MY 8 WILL BE DELIVERED!!!
He's guessing it'll go to Hubler Mazda in Greenwood, or possibly (but unlikely, as the new building isn't complete) the new Hubler Mazda in Plainfield. Which, by the way, will be a MazdaSpeed dealer. The only other local MazdaSpeed dealer is in Evansville, I guess. He says that the car has my name on it, so not to worry. Also, the price we agreed on (MSRP) could be null & void at this point. He's going to talk to the Mazda Rep and try to find out where my 8 is going.
07-15-2003, 06:00 PM
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Wankel, why don't you have fubar or one of the other peeps on the forum try to find your car for you. That way it would take a little bit of pressure off your mind.
Ok, so I'm trying to get this... why is your negotiated price void if you made the deal through this dealer...? I can understand because it is going (getting received) at another dealer... but if they go marking up your car on you then I'd have a problem with that.
That's interesting that the plainfield dealer will be a mazdaspeed dealer. Doesn't necessarily (sp?) suprise me though I've heard that they are the largest in central IN. For those of you over in Ft. Wayne is there a Mazdaspeed dealer around you? I know that in Lafayette the closest dealer is in Indy (but now apparently in Plainfeild).
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Ok, so I'm trying to get this... why is your negotiated price void if you made the deal through this dealer...? I can understand because it is going (getting received) at another dealer... but if they go marking up your car on you then I'd have a problem with that.
That's interesting that the plainfield dealer will be a mazdaspeed dealer. Doesn't necessarily (sp?) suprise me though I've heard that they are the largest in central IN. For those of you over in Ft. Wayne is there a Mazdaspeed dealer around you? I know that in Lafayette the closest dealer is in Indy (but now apparently in Plainfeild).
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07-15-2003, 07:18 PM
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Hey Strider, ya I already posted a thread in general discussion to fubar and budaman.
I don't think my price is void, just preparing for their agrument. IMO, my price is bound by a signed contract (purchase order) with Mazda via a Mazda dealer. They better not jack up my price, I wont put up with that sh*t......
According to the Mazda web site, the nearest MazdaSpeed dealer is 100 miles away in Urbana, IL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The MazdaSpeed dealer (Hubler Mazda) in Plainfield is brand new and will open Aug 1st. Hubler currently has Dodge, Nissan, Acura, and one other line.
I don't think my price is void, just preparing for their agrument. IMO, my price is bound by a signed contract (purchase order) with Mazda via a Mazda dealer. They better not jack up my price, I wont put up with that sh*t......
According to the Mazda web site, the nearest MazdaSpeed dealer is 100 miles away in Urbana, IL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The MazdaSpeed dealer (Hubler Mazda) in Plainfield is brand new and will open Aug 1st. Hubler currently has Dodge, Nissan, Acura, and one other line.
07-17-2003, 03:11 PM
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Dij, personally I'd think that the car would be plenty fast for me... but you can bet that I'd still work on making it faster 
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Wankel, keep us up to date on how that's going. Have you received the email from Mazda yet to let you know that your car is in/ is your car coming on another boat still?
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.Wankel, keep us up to date on how that's going. Have you received the email from Mazda yet to let you know that your car is in/ is your car coming on another boat still?
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07-17-2003, 03:30 PM
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Budaman ran my VIN a couple of days ago, its on the way to the dealer! My old dealer called yesterday and said that its scheduled to arrive today!!!! I'll believe it when it happens. I'd love to get it before the weekend.
Trying to finalize my loan stuff right now, my bank needs a copy of the purchase order from the NEW dealer (Hubler). Hubler doesn't have any info on the car yet, so they say they cant do it yet. I faxed them my purchase order from the old dealer and a copy of the window sticker from the internet. Hopefully that'll help move things along. These last two days have seemed like an eternity!
Trying to finalize my loan stuff right now, my bank needs a copy of the purchase order from the NEW dealer (Hubler). Hubler doesn't have any info on the car yet, so they say they cant do it yet. I faxed them my purchase order from the old dealer and a copy of the window sticker from the internet. Hopefully that'll help move things along. These last two days have seemed like an eternity!
08-25-2003, 09:28 AM
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Yet another Indiana resident, recent graduate of Rose Hulman. If you see a Titanium Grey RX-8 driving around the Logansport/Winamac area, that's me. Though I might end up either in Indy or Lafayette here in another 2400 mile to enjoy a free oil change thanks to mazda's HP screwup 
08-28-2003, 11:05 AM
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IN resident here, Indianapolis actually. 
Got my car on 8/11 in Cincinnati, though... they gave me what I wanted for my trade and great financing. The guys I was working with here were trying to screw me over on the trade... like about $1100 less than I got in Cinci. Walked in 30-40 mins before closing, bought the car off the showroom floor. Sweet.
If any of you guys in the Indianapolis area get or got your RX-8, pipe up, cuz I still haven't seen another one on the road yet.
Also, I'm gettin my windows tinted on 9/5 from a guy who's shop is a little north of Indy, Frankfort area. I'll let ya know the results.
Got my car on 8/11 in Cincinnati, though... they gave me what I wanted for my trade and great financing. The guys I was working with here were trying to screw me over on the trade... like about $1100 less than I got in Cinci. Walked in 30-40 mins before closing, bought the car off the showroom floor. Sweet.If any of you guys in the Indianapolis area get or got your RX-8, pipe up, cuz I still haven't seen another one on the road yet.
Also, I'm gettin my windows tinted on 9/5 from a guy who's shop is a little north of Indy, Frankfort area. I'll let ya know the results.
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Post of up some pictures of the results of the tinting if you don't mind... I can host a pic or two if you don't have any space out there. I might look into getting that done in indyland, but I want to see how it looks first. So you can be my guinea pig
08-28-2003, 11:37 AM
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jdaled ,
Hey, Indy resident here! (Actually Avon) I have a Sunlight Silver GT, blk/red inter., picked it up at Hubler Nissan 8/8. I saw my first "other" RX-8 at 96th & I-69 around 8/26 at about noon. It was Tit Grey with a wing. Was that you? (oops, I see you have a black one)
I'm anxious to learn of your experience with the tint job. Does he use a laser cutter?
Love my RX-8, have about 1500mi and runs sweet!
Hey, Indy resident here! (Actually Avon) I have a Sunlight Silver GT, blk/red inter., picked it up at Hubler Nissan 8/8. I saw my first "other" RX-8 at 96th & I-69 around 8/26 at about noon. It was Tit Grey with a wing. Was that you? (oops, I see you have a black one)
I'm anxious to learn of your experience with the tint job. Does he use a laser cutter?
Love my RX-8, have about 1500mi and runs sweet!
08-28-2003, 12:50 PM
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Originally posted by Naginata
Post of up some pictures of the results of the tinting if you don't mind... I can host a pic or two if you don't have any space out there. I might look into getting that done in indyland, but I want to see how it looks first. So you can be my guinea pig
Post of up some pictures of the results of the tinting if you don't mind... I can host a pic or two if you don't have any space out there. I might look into getting that done in indyland, but I want to see how it looks first. So you can be my guinea pig
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09-02-2003, 01:40 PM
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IN here as well. Evansville (hell) area.
Just purchased Red 8 in Owensboro, KY. $100 off MSRP....not to bad...could have been worse from what Ive seen others.
There is not another 8 to be found in the area. Just got back from lunch and I have people following me to the house. Makes the wife nervous.
But, you have to admit it.....everytime you stop at the gas station, grocery store, etc....everybody says "what is that?"...pretty sweet.
Just purchased Red 8 in Owensboro, KY. $100 off MSRP....not to bad...could have been worse from what Ive seen others.
There is not another 8 to be found in the area. Just got back from lunch and I have people following me to the house. Makes the wife nervous.
But, you have to admit it.....everytime you stop at the gas station, grocery store, etc....everybody says "what is that?"...pretty sweet.
09-04-2003, 12:58 AM
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(this thread has been quiet for a few months)
I'm in West Lafayette, Purdue affiliiated. Ordered my 8 in mid August, hoping for it in mid Sept. Winning blue, GT, Appearance, 6MT. I haven't seen any 8's in town (of course, I have only been in IN 3 weeks or so). I 've seen 1-2 G35c's on campus (silver or platinum) and one 350Z convertible (red).
Looking forward to my 8 -- hope it comes flawless!
Any of you know of 8's around Purdue area? I know the local Mazda dealer sold a red one (I test drove in it, but didn't get it).
I'm in West Lafayette, Purdue affiliiated. Ordered my 8 in mid August, hoping for it in mid Sept. Winning blue, GT, Appearance, 6MT. I haven't seen any 8's in town (of course, I have only been in IN 3 weeks or so). I 've seen 1-2 G35c's on campus (silver or platinum) and one 350Z convertible (red).
Looking forward to my 8 -- hope it comes flawless!
Any of you know of 8's around Purdue area? I know the local Mazda dealer sold a red one (I test drove in it, but didn't get it).
09-04-2003, 10:03 AM
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Originally posted by DijabutiA
well im back at purdue, and i saw my first rx8 driveby today.. a black one; any of you guys drive by purdue campus lately? lol
well im back at purdue, and i saw my first rx8 driveby today.. a black one; any of you guys drive by purdue campus lately? lol
BTW, the car handled beautifully in the rain as well, except that there was a tendency for the water to stream along the drivers window.
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Hiya guys,
I saw a black 8 in Avon today. Im waiting for the second go around before I get mine...maybe late next year. I have a couple of 7's now.
I met Ikuo Maeda, chief designer for the 8 at sevenstock last weekend..really interesting guy. He signed a few 8's at the show and a lot of posters.
Please come to the Rotary Revolution.
http://www.revolutionmktg.net/
We rent IRP for a full day of drag, autocross, tech seminars, tuning, and then a second day of driving schools and road racing. If you'd really like to stretch the suspension on your 8, here will be a good place. Largest rotary race related event in the US.
Please email me if you would like to be in the Indy rx7 club mailings. We are planning a trip to park county/covered bridge festival in a couple of weeks. I'd love to change the club name to
"Indy rotary motor club"
I saw a black 8 in Avon today. Im waiting for the second go around before I get mine...maybe late next year. I have a couple of 7's now.
I met Ikuo Maeda, chief designer for the 8 at sevenstock last weekend..really interesting guy. He signed a few 8's at the show and a lot of posters.
Please come to the Rotary Revolution.
http://www.revolutionmktg.net/
We rent IRP for a full day of drag, autocross, tech seminars, tuning, and then a second day of driving schools and road racing. If you'd really like to stretch the suspension on your 8, here will be a good place. Largest rotary race related event in the US.
Please email me if you would like to be in the Indy rx7 club mailings. We are planning a trip to park county/covered bridge festival in a couple of weeks. I'd love to change the club name to
"Indy rotary motor club"
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RXevolve...
I didnt get past the sales manager at Evansville Mazda. Wouldnt deal at all.
I ended up at Champion Mazda in Owensboro KY. They came off MSRP on a low mile demo and I got in under the 8/26 deadline to qualify for the deals.
I've only see one other 8 in the Evansville area. A blue one with spoiler. Looked like a female driver.
I wasnt very impressed with Evansvilles Mazda parts/service either. I called to get price for Oil filter and the guy asked for what car - RX8 - he then asked "Is that a 4 or 6 cylinder?". - OUCH
I didnt get past the sales manager at Evansville Mazda. Wouldnt deal at all.
I ended up at Champion Mazda in Owensboro KY. They came off MSRP on a low mile demo and I got in under the 8/26 deadline to qualify for the deals.
I've only see one other 8 in the Evansville area. A blue one with spoiler. Looked like a female driver.
I wasnt very impressed with Evansvilles Mazda parts/service either. I called to get price for Oil filter and the guy asked for what car - RX8 - he then asked "Is that a 4 or 6 cylinder?". - OUCH