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Old 08-30-2006 | 09:20 PM
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Please take picture of stormy blue mica RX-8 if you have see it on the lot...
Old 08-30-2006 | 10:30 PM
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no 06s left and they have 07s coming soon
Old 08-30-2006 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by RotaryRider36
Do you live near Jersey? The one we just got in today is an 07 GT in grey with the red and black interior. And yes, having that 6cd changer as standard now really does make me jelous that I dont have an 07 = P

unfortunatly I live clear across in So Cal. Have you checked out the stormy blue rx8? if yes any pics?
Old 08-31-2006 | 03:56 AM
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Originally Posted by hoosier
The dealer I bought my 06 from had 3 06 RX-8s just delivered but were also desparate for 3s which they were having trouble getting due to thier popularity. I asked about the 07s but they did not have info then. If 07s are coming out, it is the time to get a good deal on an 06 which will not be different than the 07 except you will have 48mo, 50k mile warranty on the 06 and 36mo, 36kmi warranty on the 07.
Where did u get your 8 at? I have a 3 that i wanna trade in, maybe they would wanna take mine :-D and i will take one of their plain old 8s off their hands and i wont even charge them

Shoot that also makes me wonder, dealerships are already getting 07s in then I wonder what type of deal i can get out of my local mazda dealer that has 2 05 RX-8s. So far they said they can give me 7k off the 35k sticker price. EH, i seriously want to go in and say I will give you my 05 3 and 10k for that 8 lol. I wonder if that would work.
Old 08-31-2006 | 04:08 AM
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Old 08-31-2006 | 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by zoom44
no 06s left and they have 07s coming soon
That's prettymuch what I said, though the person I spoke to didn't seem to realize how close the '07s were. Question is, did they order a single '06? Find that one for me smartguy!
Old 08-31-2006 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by time4akshun
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)

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If these are 'significant' (cough. cough) changes ... let's hope some 'monumental' or 'phenomenal', or perhaps 'mammoth' revisions occur next year limb! The mind boggles...

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Old 08-31-2006 | 08:07 AM
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I really wanna see what this Stormy Blue mica looks like....I can't see the pic on the earlier page
Old 08-31-2006 | 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Ike
Frank Boucher Chrysler Mazda VW Kia

They were also VERY desperate to get rid of their MS6s if anyone in WI is interested in one.
Another M/T only car. Even the Corvette comes in an automatic. No wonder they can't sell in volume.

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Old 08-31-2006 | 08:18 AM
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Another M/T only car. Even the Corvette comes in an automatic. No wonder they can't sell in volume.
Mazdaspeed = Performance. Performance /= Automatic. Sadly the Corvette, and other sports cars come in automatic transmissions Not saying automatics are bad. They just dont belong in a sports car.
Old 08-31-2006 | 08:47 AM
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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:
• 266 Horse Power M/T.
• 240 Horse Power A/T.
• 225 Foot Pounds of Torque.

Functional:
• 6 disc CD changer added standard to Touring and Grand Touring models.
• Cooled seats.
• Ejector Seat.
• Spiked wheels.

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)
• Blacker Black (38R)
• Bluish Black Mica (31M)
• Heavenly White (39S)
• Ford Blue (33T)
• Dodge Red (33U)
• Toyota White (33V)
• Volvo Green (33W)



Impressive lineup! I look forward to seeing the new Dodge Red Rx8.
Old 08-31-2006 | 09:00 AM
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Lol.
Old 08-31-2006 | 10:16 AM
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Went to my dealer yesturday to get some inpection done on the car. While a was there I figure I'll walk and see what they had , everything 05 or 06 , no 07. It would be a little suprising to get the 07 this early. If I recall they did'nt have the 06 till April of 2006.
Old 08-31-2006 | 11:18 AM
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that is because the 06 was delayed on purpose- september-october is the normal time for new model year arrival for Mazda
Old 08-31-2006 | 01:18 PM
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Guess my plan was stupid
Old 08-31-2006 | 03:00 PM
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Going to hit a bunch of stuff here so bear with me:

The RX8 is almost a niche car because of the Rotary. It doesn’t sell in large volumes so dealers are not going to have a bunch of stock on hand. The ones they do have on hand will probably be stripped models or loaded models because the most commonly purchased ones (whatever combo that is) have already been purchased. Mazda’s bread and butter is the 3, 6, and MX5, that is what you have a ton of on the lot. You will also see a bunch of CX7’s because they are being heavily marketed.

Even if the MS6 didn’t suffer from issues and got rave reviews it still wouldn’t sell in large volumes, maybe 5k/year. If Mazda had hit a home run on the MS6 (less weight, FMIC, a bit more power, better wheels and tires, better weight balance) I still can’t see them selling more than 10k a year of them.

If Mazda wants a high volume sports car they should put a 2.5L turbo 4 with FMIC in the RX8 and called it the MX8. This of course would kill the RX8. With enough aluminum the weight balance wouldn’t be that bad, you would get better MPG, more HP and torque, with none of the maintenance needs of a rotary. The Honda S2000 still has a rev happy engine with 8k redline. I love the RX8’s combination functionality, style and handling and it’s nice to have the uniqueness of the Rotary but I’m not married to it.

I know a bunch of you are Rotary enthusiasts and I appreciate Mazda having the ***** to break new ground and not conform. But if Mazda wants to ensure they have good sales when they bring the Kabura to market it needs to have a turbo 4 instead of a rotary. RWD, sub 2,500lb, 300+hp 2+2, 2 door coupe. It would beat the snot out of a 350z and do well against M3, Evo or STI. If they want to make a lot more money they offer a variety of trims from 200hp – 300hp and rake in the bucks. How many Mustangs does Ford sell per year? How many are V6’s?

I question the need for an RX8 if they do that so I’m not convinced the Kabura will ever be made. If they make it a 2 seater it might cut into MX5 sales to some degree (folding hardtop if nothing else).

Mazda would be better served making a really good MS6 Wagon. The 6 wagon looks very nice and they could take what they have learned from the MS6 sedan and improve it on the wagon. It would be a niche seller but it is in a niche of its own. Mitsu and Subaru do not sell the Evo wagon and STI Forrester or an Impreza wagon in the U.S. The Audi S4 Avant and MB equivalents are very expensive. Tons of STI and Evo owners as well as others would flock to it. I know I would have.
Old 08-31-2006 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Design1stCode2nd
But if Mazda wants to ensure they have good sales when they bring the Kabura to market it needs to have a turbo 4 instead of a rotary. RWD, sub 2,500lb, 300+hp 2+2, 2 door coupe. It would beat the snot out of a 350z and do well against M3, Evo or STI. If they want to make a lot more money they offer a variety of trims from 200hp – 300hp and rake in the bucks. How many Mustangs does Ford sell per year? How many are V6’s?
I agree 100% on the 4 banger turbo for the Kabura. However, this car will supposedly start under $20K so it won't be coming in with 300 horses and won't be beating Evo Xs and 412 hp M3s. If it does weigh 2500 pounds (I also favor the Colin Chapman approach) it would be really sweet even with around 220. Unfortunately the realistic pessimist in me thinks that even if it makes production they'll merely put the N/A 2.0 and settle on 150hp with base price of 18 to 19K. Then they'll wonder why it's not a sales success like the Mustang, which sells I think around 200,000 units a year.

Originally Posted by Design1stCode2nd
I question the need for an RX8 if they do that so I’m not convinced the Kabura will ever be made. If they make it a 2 seater it might cut into MX5 sales to some degree (folding hardtop if nothing else).
That's why they need to concentrate on bringing back a proper RX-7. If they intend the Kabura to be a legitimate replacement for it, it'll be laughed off to hell and back.
Old 08-31-2006 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Design1stCode2nd
Going to hit a bunch of stuff here so bear with me:

The RX8 is almost a niche car because of the Rotary. It doesn’t sell in large volumes so dealers are not going to have a bunch of stock on hand. The ones they do have on hand will probably be stripped models or loaded models because the most commonly purchased ones (whatever combo that is) have already been purchased. Mazda’s bread and butter is the 3, 6, and MX5, that is what you have a ton of on the lot. You will also see a bunch of CX7’s because they are being heavily marketed.

Even if the MS6 didn’t suffer from issues and got rave reviews it still wouldn’t sell in large volumes, maybe 5k/year. If Mazda had hit a home run on the MS6 (less weight, FMIC, a bit more power, better wheels and tires, better weight balance) I still can’t see them selling more than 10k a year of them.

If Mazda wants a high volume sports car they should put a 2.5L turbo 4 with FMIC in the RX8 and called it the MX8. This of course would kill the RX8. With enough aluminum the weight balance wouldn’t be that bad, you would get better MPG, more HP and torque, with none of the maintenance needs of a rotary. The Honda S2000 still has a rev happy engine with 8k redline. I love the RX8’s combination functionality, style and handling and it’s nice to have the uniqueness of the Rotary but I’m not married to it.

I know a bunch of you are Rotary enthusiasts and I appreciate Mazda having the ***** to break new ground and not conform. But if Mazda wants to ensure they have good sales when they bring the Kabura to market it needs to have a turbo 4 instead of a rotary. RWD, sub 2,500lb, 300+hp 2+2, 2 door coupe. It would beat the snot out of a 350z and do well against M3, Evo or STI. If they want to make a lot more money they offer a variety of trims from 200hp – 300hp and rake in the bucks. How many Mustangs does Ford sell per year? How many are V6’s?

I question the need for an RX8 if they do that so I’m not convinced the Kabura will ever be made. If they make it a 2 seater it might cut into MX5 sales to some degree (folding hardtop if nothing else).

Mazda would be better served making a really good MS6 Wagon. The 6 wagon looks very nice and they could take what they have learned from the MS6 sedan and improve it on the wagon. It would be a niche seller but it is in a niche of its own. Mitsu and Subaru do not sell the Evo wagon and STI Forrester or an Impreza wagon in the U.S. The Audi S4 Avant and MB equivalents are very expensive. Tons of STI and Evo owners as well as others would flock to it. I know I would have.
They know what the replacement RX-7 performance is supposed to be at and anything less will not be the successor.

The RX8 is a niche car as is the MX-5. Your idea to mod the 6 wagon will be pointless as the sales will be even worse than the MS6.

The MS6 also is a limited run vehicle with 5k allocated for the US.

The Kabura will not eat sales from any vehicles. What Mazda is missing is a low priced coupe. Not every entry buyer wants a hatch or sedan ala 3. Not everyone wants a roadster. Not everyone can afford the 8. The Kabura will fit that need. You can be sure the output would be between 150-170 for a base model and near 190-200 for sportier model. The 2.3 DISI will fit nicely as a Mazdaspeed model.
Old 08-31-2006 | 07:18 PM
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They know what the replacement RX-7 performance is supposed to be at and anything less will not be the successor.

The RX8 is a niche car as is the MX-5. Your idea to mod the 6 wagon will be pointless as the sales will be even worse than the MS6.

The MS6 also is a limited run vehicle with 5k allocated for the US.

The Kabura will not eat sales from any vehicles. What Mazda is missing is a low priced coupe. Not every entry buyer wants a hatch or sedan ala 3. Not everyone wants a roadster. Not everyone can afford the 8. The Kabura will fit that need. You can be sure the output would be between 150-170 for a base model and near 190-200 for sportier model. The 2.3 DISI will fit nicely as a Mazdaspeed model.
We'll have to disagree on the MS6 Wagon I believe it would sell. 50k a year no but it continues the Zoom Zoom philosophy. People are moving down from SUV's or need to move up from a sports car or sedan and need viable options. Why not a fun to drive wagon that will stomp a Mustang GT?

A Kabura as you mention was tried, it's called a Toyota MR2 and it sucked.

A N/A 2.0 as a base trim and a 2.3 or 2.5 Turbo for a high end would work.
Old 08-31-2006 | 08:28 PM
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We will have to disagree about the MS6 Wagon. And you can't really be comparing the MR2 against a possible Kabura? Two completly different classes.
Old 09-01-2006 | 10:31 AM
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This was kinda funny but kinda not. You know we all want more HP silly!! Dont add fuel too the fire with a fake post!

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Originally Posted by zeblien
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:
• 266 Horse Power M/T.
• 240 Horse Power A/T.
• 225 Foot Pounds of Torque.

Functional:
• 6 disc CD changer added standard to Touring and Grand Touring models.
• Cooled seats.
• Ejector Seat.
• Spiked wheels.

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)
• Blacker Black (38R)
• Bluish Black Mica (31M)
• Heavenly White (39S)
• Ford Blue (33T)
• Dodge Red (33U)
• Toyota White (33V)
• Volvo Green (33W)



Impressive lineup! I look forward to seeing the new Dodge Red Rx8.
Old 09-01-2006 | 10:13 PM
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OK, im gettin upset now...

I was told early this week by my closest dealerships fleetmanager that the 07 Rx8 would be in this weekend...

I called awhile ago to check up and the dealership says they wont be getting any until probably Nov....
I called afew other dealerships and they told me the same thing...wait afew months...

Im not set on getting an 07 or anything but if the damn things are the same price as an 06 damnit I want an 07....

damnit im pissed....ive had my check from capitalone for afew weeks now and figured I would have my car by this weekend when this **** happens.

add to the fact the dealerships have you on hold for 30 min...its as if they dont want your buisness...

well...atleast i didnt clear out my 2 car garage so that me and my wife could actually use the garage for 2 cars

damnit
damnit
damnit
Old 09-01-2006 | 10:27 PM
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thats stupid... i got the 8 in 2003 and its 2006 and still no engine upgrades?...
Old 09-01-2006 | 10:37 PM
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Im not set on getting an 07 or anything but if the damn things are the same price as an 06 damnit I want an 07....
It's not the same price. The 06 has a $1500 rebate.
Old 09-01-2006 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Dookie_Rx-8
thats stupid... i got the 8 in 2003 and its 2006 and still no engine upgrades?...

/rant

the engine isnt an issue for me, for me I want the keyless engine start that are in the GT 2006+ and the biggest issue is, why get a 2006 that has already had 1 year depreciation practically when you can get an 07 for the same price minus the 1500 rebate....

this whole car buying thing is a pain in the ***...
FIND:
2007 Rx8 GT+Nav; color; Galaxy Gray; interior: black/red leather;
price offered ~28500

click click: offer accepted; come pick up your car for ~28500 @ ____ mazda...

I see all these car comercials on TV and their labor day weekend specials but what do i hear from mazda....1500 rebate... #@*$@$@


**i might also add at the risk of sounding like an idiot that I want a Gray GT with black/red interior...i wouldnt mind an 06 IF they can get me one like this at the price i want...


/end rant

sorry, its been a rough friday with big disapointments

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