I lost my RX-8 in Hurricane Wilma (FLOOD)... I still love my car and want another. Can anyone tell me if I should wait for the 2006 or just shop for a 2005?

Are there going to be any changes in the 2006 model?

I had a 2004 silver 6spd with 11k on it.

 

IMO, wait for the '06's to come out (in a couple of months) and look for a deal on a leftover '05. Very minor changes in the MT version of the car and mostly a couple of color changes and changes to key fob functionality.

 

automatic has more HP, 212 to be exact. Also the car will come with a intelligent keyless entry/start. Same feature used in the Mazdaspeed6 and the new MX5. I absolutly love this feature.

 

i looked on the new Maz site and didn't really see much explaining what this is...

hows it different from normal factory alarms/entry fobs?

Thanks

 

You don't need to insert the key to run the car. The key just has to be within about 3-6 ft. of the keyswitch (RFID module actually - which is mounted in the steering column). This allows remote starting without disabling the security features. The car still has the "vehicle immobilizer", where you need the correct chip to enable the injectors. It's just now integrated further into the starting system.

You need to start shopping now to see what clearance prices are like in your area. Once the new cars are here you can look at them and decide if the minor differences in the manual are worth the difference between the "new car price" and the "clearance car price". If you're considering an automatic, I'd go for the new 6 speed. I haven't driven one (yet), but it looks tempting on paper! Strong words for a dedicated manual trans. man!

 

sticky https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/us-2006-model-year-info-75344/. you dont have to use the key to open the door or start the car. there is a cover over the ignition that gives you something to turn. the cover can be removed to use the key if needed. you dont even have to push a button on the fob to unlock. just get close enough with the card in your pocket.

 

I kinda wish they would have added some more HP.....

 

they did add horsepower to the Automatic transmission cars.

 

I don't see where it says keyless start.

 

Yeah unless you are wanting an automatic--get a good deal on an '05. If you want an auto wait for the 06s--same 6-port engine as the 6spd

 

I like the 6spd and that looks like its the same HP as the 04 I had.

 

The insurance company just came over and totalled my RX8 they gave me $24,500 for it.

 

when do the 06's come out?

 

I WANT MY 06 NOW !!!!!!! I got to wait until Jan damn damn damn, I guess I will keep on saving to have a bigger down deposit.

 

I called Mazda in Pompano Beach and they told me they already have 06's in stock. Don't know if this is true or not but that's what I was told. I am going to see them on Saturday.

 

don't be surprised if when you go down there and don't see any '06my on the lot. also, don't be surprised if you ask a sales rep about it he tells you that they already sold their shipment of '06s and that you should take a look at the 05s they still have

 

the change in grays is because of the change in paint sytems. the galaxy was nicer in person than titanium IMO. the other color is phantom blue mica.

 

Wow I feel bad for you man. No point in crying over spilled milk...but why did you leave your RX-8 in Key West instead of heading north? Or what about dropping it off in a garage with multiple stories like I did?


Didn't think the storm was going to hit us this bad?

 

no 06s have shipped yet

 

I agree... Galaxy Gray looks really nice. My neighbor had a Ti Gray ( until he traded for a blue Evo IX) and they had a Galaxy Gray 8 at the Tokyo Motorshow. It's kinda a bluish-gray and looks really smooth. I'd get an 8 that color.

 

Something is up. Originally we were told we could order them in October. Once October rolled around, they changed the target ordering date to December. I wonder if they are having Job #1 launch issues.

 

Go to yahoo.com
Click on autos
Select mazda
Select all models

You’ll clearly see all the RX-8 06 data hee hee
Or

Just put on some red slippers and click your heels.
you will be in Kansas with you new original 2006 rx-8
No such vehicle

 

I don't think we can say yet if the auto has the "high power" or "six port" engine. Can we? 212 HP over 195 HP may be attainable with "tuning". I wish they had done a 9000 RPM torque converter!

I suspect the "launch issues" are the inventory in US dealerships. No point in rushing a new shipment that will make the previous model less desirable when there are lots of the previous model left to sell.

 

yes we can as many of us saw the2006 6port hi power 6speed AT galaxy gray rx-8 at 7stock

 

Awe gee, you guys saw that and I haven't read any postings of it! Thanks for telling! How about posting that in the sticky thread up top.