2005 info from MNAO
08-19-2004, 03:40 PM
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2005 info from MNAO
Just got this today:
Pricing for 2005-model base models increased by $195, factory packages will have a small increase ranging from $100 on the Sports package to $250 on the Grand Touring package.
With the exception of a few minor changes for 2005, the MAZDA RX-8 maintains the same winning lineup that made it such a smashing success in 2004. Here’s what’s new:
• Sirius satellite radio-compatible audio system on all models (requires dealer installed hardware, and Sirius radio subscription, beginning with late July production)
• Due to strong demand from our customers Whitewater Pearl is added for 2005.
• Lightning Yellow has been deleted from the color palette
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Pricing for 2005-model base models increased by $195, factory packages will have a small increase ranging from $100 on the Sports package to $250 on the Grand Touring package.
With the exception of a few minor changes for 2005, the MAZDA RX-8 maintains the same winning lineup that made it such a smashing success in 2004. Here’s what’s new:
• Sirius satellite radio-compatible audio system on all models (requires dealer installed hardware, and Sirius radio subscription, beginning with late July production)
• Due to strong demand from our customers Whitewater Pearl is added for 2005.
• Lightning Yellow has been deleted from the color palette
Kirk
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Originally Posted by hondas2k
Just got this today:
Pricing for 2005-model base models increased by $195, factory packages will have a small increase
ranging from $100 on the Sports package to $250 on the Grand Touring package.
– Please see the Price Bulletin for details.
With the exception of a few minor changes for 2005, the MAZDA RX-8 maintains the same winning lineup and
strategy that made it such a smashing success in 2004. Here’s what’s new:
• Sirius satellite radio-compatible audio system on all models (requires dealer installed hardware, and
Sirius radio subscription, beginning with late July production)
• Due to strong demand from our customers Whitewater Pearl is added for 2005.
• Lightning Yellow has been deleted from the color palette
Kirk
Pricing for 2005-model base models increased by $195, factory packages will have a small increase
ranging from $100 on the Sports package to $250 on the Grand Touring package.
– Please see the Price Bulletin for details.
With the exception of a few minor changes for 2005, the MAZDA RX-8 maintains the same winning lineup and
strategy that made it such a smashing success in 2004. Here’s what’s new:
• Sirius satellite radio-compatible audio system on all models (requires dealer installed hardware, and
Sirius radio subscription, beginning with late July production)
• Due to strong demand from our customers Whitewater Pearl is added for 2005.
• Lightning Yellow has been deleted from the color palette
Kirk
08-19-2004, 03:55 PM
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It didn't say anthing about that for the RX-8 but did say this for the Miata.
• A Retractable Key replaces the traditional key across the lineup
Not sure if "across the lineup" meant just the Miata lineup or the entire Mazda range.
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• A Retractable Key replaces the traditional key across the lineup
Not sure if "across the lineup" meant just the Miata lineup or the entire Mazda range.
Kirk
08-19-2004, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jgoldstein2000
uh oh... i guess that means my radio will not be sirius compatable
08-19-2004, 05:39 PM
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Actually there are some of the folks here on the forum that have placed their satelite antena in the back under the rear window and it has worked just fine for them.
08-19-2004, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by downshift
Hmm... I wonder where they get their feedback from...
08-19-2004, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by downshift
Hmm... I wonder where they get their feedback from...
I mean, I know there are people that want this car in white, but I can't see that being more popular than the mica blue for example.
No offense to others, but I don't understand what the appeal of White is, at least not on a sports car. I mean, after all, White isn't even a color!
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I mean, I know there are people that want this car in white, but I can't see that being more popular than the mica blue for example.
No offense to others, but I don't understand what the appeal of White is, at least not on a sports car. I mean, after all, White isn't even a color!
No offense to others, but I don't understand what the appeal of White is, at least not on a sports car. I mean, after all, White isn't even a color!
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Originally Posted by Slickvic
White is popular in Japan. It was convenient for them to just ship it over here as well?
Bah!
08-20-2004, 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by mobilezen
I wonder why white is so popular. In the asian culture, white means death or the end. lol.
Italy = Red
France = Blue
Germany = Silver
UK = British Racing Green
Japan = White
The Formula 1 Hondas of the 60's were painted in white. Thus, white is always a favorite in Japan.
08-20-2004, 02:51 AM
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I don't like white. They may as well bring it out in brown if they are going to do that. The 3rd generation RX-7 was only offered in yellow in '93. After that is was also discontinued and replaced with dull, ugly, boring on a sports car white.
08-20-2004, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Pete
I really don't see white as being a sports car colour ...... ?!?!?
it's too boring
it's too boring
Not only is it not a sports car color, it isn't actually a color at all! (White is the absence of all color)
I bet anything that stratus blue mica would be the best selling color on the 8!
08-20-2004, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 93rdcurrent
Actually there are some of the folks here on the forum that have placed their satelite antena in the back under the rear window and it has worked just fine for them.