Haze

Yeah, I saw a red on there a couple of months ago. Brandywine Mazda has quite a backlog of 8's on its lot too so with the spring I think that they'll move alot more of them.

dag

When I first started seriously looking, I went to Brandywine to see if they would take the S-plan and they said nope, so that was one dealer crossed off my list to buy from.

I also saw a yellow 8 driving through town last month

dag

Haze

Rant deleted since it was annoying.

dag

Thanks Haze, I'll definitely keep your words to heart. I figure if they can turn S plan people away, they really don't care to get sales. Your story proves it. I am going to make a separate thread requesting recommendations on where to get your 8 serviced. I am moving to South Jersey March-April timeframe (just waiting to get a move in date). When my Honda Accord was new, I used to go to this place in Edison that specialized in Honda's (the owner came from Open Road Honda) and they were pricey but great. I send everyone with Honda issues to them and they all rave. I would like to find the same for my 8.

dag

Haze

Thanks for the thought, but I know of all the dealers in the area. I deleted the above post just because I hate to hear ranting, especially when I'm the one doing it. Anyway, have a good one and thanks again- H

sectachrome

hey fellas, im in south jersey, and i might be down. i have an aging 1986 rx7 sport. older brothers are invited too right?

Haze

More the merrier as far as I'm concerned. There is a stickied thread above about our March 20th meet for location and such. You can also click on the "Tri-state Club" link in "Irish-in-an-RX8_'s sig line. That will take you to our local forum which has more info about the meet.

Love to see you there! At the first meet we had a couple of guys just wanting to check the RX 8's out so RX 7 are as welcome as their BMW's. Besides, local RX 7er's have been invited so you shouldn't be alone.

Hope to see you there. - Haze

DAVIDFR39

GOT MINE 3 WEEKS A GO AND I LOVE IT SILVER METALIQUE 6 SPEED /SPORT PKG/ROTARY ACCENT/FENDER STRAKES/SIDE AERO/
FRONT AIR DAM/REAR SPOILER,NO ROOF,NO NAV,TOO KEEP THE LIGHT IS POSSIBLE.... ANY WAY THIS IS MY 3 RD RX 1989 CONV/1993 TWIN TURBO /2004 RX8, BE VERY NICE TOO MEET NEAR PHILY ANY TIME

Senseny

DAVIDFR39, Nice to have you aboard, check out Irish's website for planned meets through the area over the next couple of months. We are really starting to get things rolling with the 8 people and collaborating with the 7 community, rotorheads are rotorheads regardless of the rotary in your driveway. You seem EXCITED, good for you, keep up the energy and hope to meet you at some meets soon.

Twinturbo2800

i gotta Black auto sport package. in Hatfield Pa

Go4It

Welcome aboard! Hope to see you at some of the meets. Check out the tri-state clubs web page. Irish will hook you up with the club info.
John

Twinturbo2800

whats the addy ?

Irish_in_a_RX8

iTrader: (1)

www.rx8tristateclub.com

affenage

Hi Guys!
Any room in the club for a GIRL? I just paypal-ed my donation, and I'm looking foward to meeting some of you some time.
I'm out in Chester County, and I've had my black '04 for about a month now. Love it to death!!! I drove a Vtec Prelude a few years ago, and boy, this RX8 could out handle that bear any day!
Unfortunately it's now in the shop for some body work. A stupid ^&*%$ idiot of a driver smacked into my front side panel in a tearing rush to get out of a parking lot. It's back at the dealer for now.
I bought it down at Martin in Newark DE. Seems that they have plenty on the lot. I was talking to another dealer up here near where I work - it's on Rt 309 in the North Wales area, but I don't remember the name. They had a few, and were the easiest to deal with as far as Internet quotes and the like. Brandywine was pretty uncooperative, and so I never bothered to actually visit their showroom.
I am looking for some tips as far as good service experiences, as I would prefer to use someone out here rather than down in DE. Has anyone had any experience with Brandywine's servie dept?

Irish_in_a_RX8

iTrader: (1)

Hi Susan (affenage) - welcome to the club - we hope to see you at our next meet! Our last was just Sunday past - and it turned out to be a great day. Check out the site or one of the earlier threads

From word of mouth, one of the better Mazda Dealerships appears to be North Penn in Colmar. I have been using Faulkner Mazda, and I cant say they are one of the best after they did a good job of scratching my airbox.

All the best!
Wayne

affenage

Hey thanks Wayne - that was the name of the dealership that I couldn't remember.
I used to live out in the Princeton area, I'm sorry I missed it, you had great weather, and it is a beautiful area.
I've got my eyes open for a spot to suggest for a meet out in Chester county as the roads are scenic, curvy, and pretty clear of traffic.
Sue

Irish_in_a_RX8

iTrader: (1)

Glad to be of help :-)

I used to live in King of Prussia before moving to Yardly, I have to agree there are some nice areas. In August we are planning to have a BBQ and this July I believe a meet up in Valley Forge. Would love to learn of more great spots, unfortunately summer seems almost over and it has not even started - if that makes sense!

Wayne

Senseny

There is also a rotary meet up in Philly on May 23rd (organized by the rx7 guys). It is right by the stadiums in FDR park, off 95. Maybe you could make that meet, if not, hope to meet you at the later meets. Of course there is room for female members, any rotary fan is encouraged to be a part of the club. I might be able to convince my wife to join if there were more women in the club.

Go4It

Sue,
I bought mine at NuCar. The service is great. The dealership is across from the airport in Del.. Stay away from Brandywine. Welcome to the Club, look forward to meeting you!
John

selmeralto

Sue, I don't know where your commute takes you but I can speak very highly of John Kennedy Mazda, 1403 Ridge Pike in Conshohocken (610.279.1700). They seem to know what they're doing, they're helpful, and they're very efficient.

affenage

Thanks for all the suggestions. I work up in West Point PA (very close to Colmar) and I live down by Longwood Gardens, so I literally drive by Brandywine everyday, which is why I asked about them. Glad I did! I think Colma works better for me than Conshy.
I may try and make it up for the Rotary meet May 23rd. More women may be a good thing, although Iwas kind of psyched thinking I was the only one (just kidding!) PLease, yes, get the wives to come and keep me company! I love the car but I'm not particularly mechanically oriented...
Now, for a new question: any recommendations on a really good stereo place/person to do some custom work - I'd love to get XM wired in and I need to improve this sound system somehow. Since it is so customized to the car I don't trust it to the run of the mill Circuit City kids, you know? Besides, I can't really figure out what it needs... but I think I'd like to swap out some of the speakers for Infinity and put in a subwoofer (so I would need an amp too). This "built for the car" head unit sure makes life complicated!

Feras

iTrader: (1)

outside of philly, in bryn mawr

titanium grey with appearance and spoiler (installed tomorrrow )

bought it from john kennedy mazda, and so far they've kicked ***, really nice and all kinds of service bonuses free lifetime oil changes, free gas and wash with service

Haze

Hey -

Welcome to the board!!! I'm glad that you have had a good experience at John Kennedy Mazda. I switched to them from my former dealer who sold me the car, and I think that they are great too.

Just so you know, there is a local club run by Irish_In_An_Rx8 (better known as Wayne) and there are a bunch of events coming up if you want to see some other RX 8's and their owners. There is a group outing on the 15th and a meet on the 23rd. If you look above in this thread, you will see Wayne's banner in his post. Click on that and it takes you to the local site. There is also a meet thread stickied at the top of this NE forum that you can check.

Glad to hear from a new member. I drive through Bryn Mawr all the time in my lightning yellow 8 so if you see me be sure to wave.

Haze

MadRonin

Congrats on the new obsession.

That's where I bought mine from. I too have nothing but good things to say about them.

Who was your salesperson?

Uwchlan8

I figured I would post this in the thread with the most recent activity. I had about two pages of text typed out before I decided it was turning into an unintelligible rant, and only a rough draft and a teacher's red pen would turn it into something worth reading. Long story short, Do NOT go to Faulkner Mazda for anything, from sales to service. I have so many complaints, that decorum and carpal tunnel syndrome prevent listing them here. If you'd like details, email me at dy290@hotmail.com, and put something like "Why not Faulkner?" in the subject line or come to the May 23rd meet. I'll be more than happy to go on a rant there.