A local dealer is offering the following on a '04...I was thinking of offering $24k...what do you guys think?

Price: $25,995
Color: Redfire
Miles: 10,292
Body Style: Coupe 4 door
Engine: 1.3 L R2 Cyl.
Transmission: Automatic Transmission

Description: Features:

2004 Mazda RX-8 Automatic Air Conditioning,AM/FM Stereo,Additional Power Outlet(s),Bucket Seats,Center Arm Rest,Compact Disc Changer,Clock,Compass,Console,Cruise Control,Driver Air Bag,Front Disc Brakes,Fog/Driving Lamps,GPS Navigation System,Head Air Bags,Heated Front Seats,Heated Seats,Intermittent Wipers,Keyless Entry,Leather Seats,Passenger Air Bag,Power Brakes,Power Drivers Seat,Power Locks,Power Mirrors,Power Moon Roof,Power Passenger Seat,Power Steering,Power Sunroof,Power Windows,Quad Seating,Rear Defrost,Rear Disc Brakes,Remote Fuel Door,Rear Shoulder Harness,Remote Trunk Release,Spoiler,Steering Wheel Stereo Controls,Tinted Glass,Trip Computer,Trip Odometer,Traction Control,Tilt Steering

 

Not good, do a search. For a used automatic I'd expect a much lower price!

 

I second midlife......a used automatic, even loaded like that one should be less. I bought a used 6spd stock except spoiler, spare tire, floor mats for $21K with around the same miles. Knew the history of the car, and is in EXCELLENT condition.

P.S. For the price you're looking at right there you could buy a NEW 04 loaded around the same. For a new loaded 04 I got the dealers down to 28,000 out the door, which means the selling price was a little less than $26 and that was a few months ago.

 

yeah...check autotrader.com and cars.com, you can find a better deal

they don't even know the name of the color

 

Shouldn't this be posted in the "Purchasing, Selling, Financing, & Insurance" forum? :o

 

Bad deal, for lots of reasons. You WANT the Sports pack at lease. On an auto that ads the larger brakes, larger wheels (and lower profile tires), and ads traction and stability control, HID headlights, and more. Don't buy a car without that - at least.

There are $4000 is rebates on 04s, so this base case should sell for under $20,000 - but you don't want it, spend the extra $1800 or so and get the sports pack car.

Dennis

 

i bought a new 04 a month ago...6 spd, velocity red, with everything except leather, moonroof and navigation for 22,000...plus they gave more for my trade in that what it was worth on top of that already sweet deal. pass on that car and keep looking.

 

i bought my 04 (auto) TI GT 9700 miles on it plus extended warranty up to 0ct09 / 72000 miles out the door for 26000. Apr 5 years 7.25

does this sound good deal ??

 

It is.

 

No. you could buy a brand new GT with the rebates for about 26000.

 

i wud have thought so after thoroughly reading all the infos in this forum. i didnt know this site before i bought the car. the guy sold me extended warranty 72 months/72000 miles but didnt tell me the period was calculated from the date my vehicle was manufactured. thought wud start expire till 2011 but alas.

i didnt plan to buy the car at first but when i saw this TI auto with black/chapparal interior so i coudnt resist. not to mention they put a sticker price 22000. i thought i might have a hard time finding similiar color for a brand new one. try to live it and enjoy it now

 

To reiterate above^ sentiments, not a good deal. Even with the GT package you should be able to get a used auto with 10k+ for cheaper than that. Good luck!

 

[QUOTE=williamngRX8] the guy sold me extended warranty 72 months/72000 miles but didnt tell me the period was calculated from the date my vehicle was manufactured. thought wud start expire till 2011 but alas.

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This sounds like a bunch of BS!! I'd check into this a little bit. Depends on how long ago that you purchased the extended warranty, you may be able to get out of it and get a full refund and then purchase a BETTER warranty online for hundreds if not thousands less....

I purchased an extended warranty through the dealer ( dumb move on my part) and then after the fact did a little research and found numerous reputable places online for cheaper and cancelled mine with the dealer and got a full refund. This was almost 1 month after purchase. For great info see:

www.carbuyingtips.com

 

thanks a lot for your input.

i bought the extended warranty from capitol honda in san jose last month the day i purchased my car. 72month/72000 miles for abt usd 22000. fyi , my car still have factory warranty up to 2008. so after finding my honda care will expire 08/2009 it really surprised me. the person that sold me this have been very deceptive and unfair. now thinking to cancel that. can i still do that ? warranty was purchase march 22. i will give that dealer a call on monday. need yr advise on this matter.