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Old 08-30-2006 | 04:38 PM
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07 Rx8 finally available

Dont know if anyone has actually picked up a 2007 yet but they are out now. Sansone Mazda in Jersey got their first one in today. A 2007 Galaxy Gray GT with red/black leather.

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Old 08-30-2006 | 05:06 PM
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Haven't looked yet. I'll take a peak when I pass our nearby dealership.
Old 08-30-2006 | 05:07 PM
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Wow. That's cool. What was the verdict on Shinka for 2007? Special colors for 07?

EDIT: Answer my own question. Duh...

Product Information Bulletin
May 18, 2006
Mazda is pleased to announce the product enhancements for the 2007 Mazda RX-8.
A 6 disc CD changer is now added standard on the Touring and Grand Touring models. The current model lineup
is updated to reflect the new nomenclature strategy of Sport, Touring and Grand Touring.
Two new colors are available for the 2007 RX-8: Crystal White Pearl and Stormy Blue.
Three colors are discontinued: Copper Red, Whitewater Pearl Mica and Winning Blue.
The Sand leather trimmed seats are available on the Grand Touring. The Black/Chaparral leather combination
has been dropped for 2007MY.
2007-model RX-8 significant changes:
Lineup:
• RX-8 moves to the new nomenclature strategy
2006 MY 2007 MY
Grand Touring package Grand Touring
Touring package Touring
Sports package Performance Package
Base Sports
Engine/Mechanical:
• None
Functional:
• 6 disc CD changer added standard to Touring and Grand Touring models.
Interior:
• Sand leather trimmed seats are available on the Grand Touring. Black/Chaparral leather trim
seats have been deleted.
New Exterior Colors:
• Crystal White Pearl (34K)
• Stormy Blue Mica (35J)

Time

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Old 08-30-2006 | 05:09 PM
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can't wait to see the new blue in person
Old 08-30-2006 | 05:30 PM
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yea i like the stormy blue color a lot.
Old 08-30-2006 | 05:38 PM
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6 cd changers are standard now....great....I could use one
Old 08-30-2006 | 05:40 PM
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2007 RX-8 vs. other model years

Hello all,

I've been tracking this board very carefully and wanted to get your "assessment." Compared with the previous model years, do you think the 2007 MY will have most of the issues worked out, i.e., all of the TSB's and series of flash issues that the previous MY's had to deal with?

Thanks.
Old 08-30-2006 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by kscene
Hello all,

I've been tracking this board very carefully and wanted to get your "assessment." Compared with the previous model years, do you think the 2007 MY will have most of the issues worked out, i.e., all of the TSB's and series of flash issues that the previous MY's had to deal with?

Thanks.
Don't think the 07 will be significantly different from the earlier models. It will just ship with the latest flash. That's all. Mechanically, especially engine wise, they all will be the same.
Old 08-30-2006 | 06:04 PM
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No! The 07's come with 266hp m/t and 240 hp a/t. Which is why im mad I got my o6 a week ago.
Old 08-30-2006 | 06:08 PM
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this is Stormy Blue Mica on the new '07 Verisa:



omg that's THE COLOR I'VE ALWAYS WANTED on the 8!!!!!!!
Old 08-30-2006 | 06:15 PM
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No! The 07's come with 266hp m/t and 240 hp a/t. Which is why im mad I got my o6 a week ago.
Uhhh.....what?
Old 08-30-2006 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by zeblien
No! The 07's come with 266hp m/t and 240 hp a/t. Which is why im mad I got my o6 a week ago.
i call shenanigans.
Old 08-30-2006 | 06:28 PM
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Don't buy it. The car will instantly explode if you try and drive in a straight line.
Old 08-30-2006 | 06:32 PM
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jeezus. '07's already?
Old 08-30-2006 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by zeblien
No! The 07's come with 266hp m/t and 240 hp a/t. Which is why im mad I got my o6 a week ago.
Come back when you get some real facts thanks.
Old 08-30-2006 | 06:50 PM
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No! The 07's come with 266hp m/t and 240 hp a/t. Which is why im mad I got my o6 a week ago.
Dont know why you are so mad about your 06 or who gave you that ridiculous information but the hp hasn't changed from 2006. The m/t remains at 232 and the auto at 212.
Old 08-30-2006 | 06:52 PM
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I stopped last week at a VW dealer that is also a Mazda dealer. The didn't have a single RX-8 on the lot and didn't plan on getting one anytime soon. They said they sold their last 3 '05s the week before and haven't bothered ordering any '06s or '07s. I found that shocking and didn't think a dealer could even get away with not bothering to carry a particular car from a brand they represent. I guess when it takes them 2 years to sell a new car they have a legit reason though.
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RX-8? More like RX-Poop.
Old 08-30-2006 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by nzarnow
RX-8? More like RX-Poop.
Old 08-30-2006 | 07:02 PM
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Well, he sold his car and now is busy pooping on the 8... who cares?
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Originally Posted by Ike
I stopped last week at a VW dealer that is also a Mazda dealer. The didn't have a single RX-8 on the lot and didn't plan on getting one anytime soon. They said they sold their last 3 '05s the week before and haven't bothered ordering any '06s or '07s. I found that shocking and didn't think a dealer could even get away with not bothering to carry a particular car from a brand they represent. I guess when it takes them 2 years to sell a new car they have a legit reason though.

Maybe people from your area just can't afford it...
Old 08-30-2006 | 07:04 PM
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RX-8? More like RX-Poop.

How's dat domestic pos...
Old 08-30-2006 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by zeblien
No! The 07's come with 266hp m/t and 240 hp a/t. Which is why im mad I got my o6 a week ago.
you are kidding, right?
Old 08-30-2006 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Ike
I stopped last week at a VW dealer that is also a Mazda dealer. The didn't have a single RX-8 on the lot and didn't plan on getting one anytime soon. They said they sold their last 3 '05s the week before and haven't bothered ordering any '06s or '07s. I found that shocking and didn't think a dealer could even get away with not bothering to carry a particular car from a brand they represent. I guess when it takes them 2 years to sell a new car they have a legit reason though.
Same exact story with the dealer near my house and it's a Mazda ONLY dealership (granted, it's not a huge lot or anything).
Old 08-30-2006 | 07:56 PM
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That's the same with some of the NJ dealers. They only ordered one RX-8 most of the time usually a Sport Auto and once they sell that car they don't order any more bec. according to them the car doesn't sell. If you want an 8 from a dealer who doesn't carry they can always call up another dealer and get one for you. Besides dealers have to pay interest on the cars if they are not sold. No point keeping a car on the lot and keep having to pay interest on the car. Soon the car would have to be sold with a huge discount and for a huge loss for the dealer. Best time to get a car is when the car has been sitting on the lot for a long time (months) and the dealer is paying huge amount of interest on the car and are just waiting to get rid of it.


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