First off, a big thank you goes out to foxman for providing pics of his Velocity Red with the Appearance Package minus the spoiler. I just happen to not be a spoiler fan but wanted the Velo-Red and had not yet seen any pics like that. Now I know exactly what I want.

Second, to user goforward...love you picture...Flyers fan forever here in Atlanta myself...

Now on to the questions...Please be kind with your responses.

1) I do like the Appearance Package that Mazda has. If I do get a basic model (with the GT Package of course), can I then later get the Appearance Package from Mazda? I don't know as much as I should and for some reason thought that doing that would involve taking off the whole front end! But since I can probably get a basic model used for a lot less and have more bargaining power, knowing that I could add the Appearance Package later without the big and expensive hassle would be huge.

2) I have seen the posts to look inside the door of the car to see the build date. And I have also seen the posts that I should be looking for an RX8 built later than Feb 2004. Since I am generally distrustful of people, (I work for a lawfirm) is there a place I can go to absolutely verify the "born on date" using the VIN?

3) Are there any folks out there whom I could talk to on the phone, hopefully nearby in Atlanta Ga that might be able to provide me with any and all inside tracks on what I should be looking for when I hit the streets in looking for my Velo-Red? I love the forum but a voice out there would help put my mind even more at ease and give me more ammo when hitting these smarmy dealers.

Ciao' and thanks for any and all help.

Rooster

 

1. Yes - you might be able to get it cheaper from a member converting to another kit. You should also check Rosenthal and others in the vendor's forum
2. I'm sure dealers wouldn't alter the build date sticker, but I have no guarantee. Strange things have happened.
3. From NJ, so sorry, but no. If you haven't already, check your local area of the forum and look for people's comments on dealers. There's also a section just for dealerships/ordering and financing if you haven't already checked that out. Good luck, and a premature welcome to the 8 brotherhood.

 

Oh yes, unless something major happens, I will eventually be part of the RX8 clan. To me, the car just has great lines and is the perfect marriage of sport and usefulness.


Thanks for the insight.

Rooster

 

1) yes....a better idea IMO

2) yes....I believe there was a post on deciphering your VIN to figure out the build date.....Can't seem to find it but I swear its out there, search around....I also have to agree with 8is>enuff that a dealer most likely wouldnt modify the sticker in the door.

3) Cant help you in GA but will add my 2 cents by suggesting you find MAJOR mazda dealer.....you hear alot of people on this forum bitchin' about uninformed sales people and mechanics. I suspect they are dealing with smaller dealers. I got mine from Rosenthal up here in VA and they were nothing but professional and actually have mechanics that know what they are working on.


a premature welcome to the clan is also in order! :D