monte

Ah yes, -=Zeqs=-, that is exactly what we have been doing over the past 2 weeks.

So far it seems we can get 500 above invoice! Which is quite nice i would say.

The local dealer has stated that if i do choose the blue one, he would have to find it, and so far the only one he can find is something i don't prefer. It has cassett / wind deflector / touring / spoiler / appearance. I don't want cas/def. Although the black one in the dealership show room has what i want, except the appearance / accent / spoiler (so i could get a better price on that one), although thats grand touring.

Such a hard decision.

Any ways, question: i really like the spoiler on the blue one (only avail. in japan) in the top left banner of this forum, that spoiler is so much better (seems to be a bit lifted) then the factory one. Where can i get that spoiler? i can't get over that color, whoa, but hey, nothing a custom paint job can't do .

-=Zeqs=-, i live in Delaware, but after 1 yr i will have the car in boston (if i get accepted to college there).

Sum up:
Where can i get the spoiler from the blue 8 in the top left image of the forum?
Black or blue?
MP3?!?!?!??!? It doesn't come in the 8, and it doesn't have a plug so i can't put in an ipod?!

Thanks guys, really helping keep up the posts!

Rotary Nut

Hee Hee!

I also traded a '03 Acura RSX type S in on the RX-8 because I couldn't stand all that shifting! Yes the paddle shifters ar the bomb and you never have to take your hands off the steering wheel to play!

If you get the black one then you could get presonalized plates
that say "BLK SHEP" and then you mom would really have a fit!

:p

The car still comes with the CD it just has a dealer installed cassette player mounted in the lower part of the head unit. I plan to install one to get rid of that unslightly blank space. And you could always remove the wind deflector if you wanted. they are not permenantly installed.

-=Zeqs=-

Monte...cool. East coast.

500 Above invoice is a pretty good deal. Just don't pay retail. I'm sure your dad won't let you anways.

Ok...as for the blue one you want. How patient are you of a person? Do you HAVE TO have it tomorrow? Or are you one of those that can wait a couple of months knowing you'll be getting the one you want, exactly how you want it?

If it's the latter. Have the dealer order it for you, straight from Japan. Make sure he gives you the 500 above invoice still. It's BS if he says that it'll cost more because it'll be brand spanking new. The bank gives them a 2% hold back and the sooner the sell it, the sooner they'll get the hold back and as most business majors know, a dollar today is worth more th an a dollar tomorrow

monte

Good response, Although i'm one of those that WANTS IT!!!

Never even thought about having him order it from japan.. hmm.

I'll have to ask him that when i meet with him. That is truely the best color i've ever seen.

As far as the spoiler, where can i get that?
And the mp3 player? How do i go about that?

i want this car, and i want it very badly

-=Zeqs=-

Oh...as for the spoiler...try...www.optauto.com They specialize in getting JDM parts straight from Japan. Chances are, if people can get the Mazdaspeed parts in Japan, they can get it for you.

As for the MP3 player...just tell your dealer. They'll swap out your stock CD player for it for a fee of course.

monte

Hm, that site did not have anything for rx8 spoilers.

Man such a hard decision. I just got back from the dealership to check out the blue color, but i couldn't find it, yea well now i am starting to sorta like the gray :-/. Damn color is such a hard decision!

Blue!
Black!
Gray!

I'm pretty sure i'm going to go for the BLACK!!

But keep posting guys, good discussion we have going

stang0013

I have the AT with the grandtouring in the nordic green. If you want class, check out the green with the two tone interior. It can't be beat.

brothervoodoo

Green with chapparal interior is real nice..

monte

Hey guys, this is the color i was talking about

http://www.mazda.co.jp/customize/rx-8msv/design.html

That is hands down the absolutly hottest color i've ever seen on this car.

NOTHING can match it (in my eyes o_O)

Anyways, decision nears, i believe tomorrow night i will be deciding, Black or Titanium gray or Blue. (possible custom order from japan?)

Well keep up the posts.

Remember i'm 17 and like to stand out
So therefore a color could suit my personality.

DeNile'

My Titanium Gray arrives tomorrow, can't wait. I had a hard decision on color as well. 1st I wanted the blue, too flashy, then i wanted the black, to hard to keep clean so I decided on the Tit Gray. The dealer gave me a black one for the weekend until mine arrives Mon. Just driving arround I noticed everyone looking at me, black def gets looks when clean, I just hope my Tit Gray does the same. You definately gotta get a spoiler, without a spoiler the car looks basic. But yeah, im 23, so I can't wait to pick up some girls in this car! I traded in my 01 Millinea for my 8, figured i don't have a family yet so why drive such a big sedan.

Rx8Past

hey monte, I got the auto titanium gray, and I think you'll enjoy the auto. I started out driving an auto so I'm used to talking on the phone in the car and changing cd's etc... so when I bought a manual it just wasent safe to do any of those things while shifting. Also if you not a racer, the auto is fast enough for you. Plus the people that see you driving by wont know the difference. The blue color you posted is only available in japan, as far as I know, no one in US has been able to get their hands on it. All the cars are custom ordered from Japan built to your specs. Oh, yeah, the automatic is also cheaper. I got my titanium gray, with appearance pkg and the spoiler for a total of $25,500 which is even less than the posted $27,700 MSRP. To me the app pkg really adds definition to the car, so you should consider that. Good luck with your purchase, and enjoy the car, your gonna love it!

-=Zeqs=-

Monte, try this site then for the spoiler...

www.mazdaspeed.com

It'll direct you to another site that'll offer it. Mind you though, it runs a cool 1000+ just for the adjustable spoiler...

monte

Well Well.

I seem not to be able to find the spoiler anywhere!

If you have a direct link that would help the most!!

Please post if you guys have direct links to that awesome spoiler.

Also what was the link to that kit that you use to keep my soon to be purchased (black a/t gt 2tone red spoiler/appearance/accent) rx8 shiney and clean


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The half-full glass way to look at the auto is that it gives satisfying performance if you use the paddles on the wheel and the lever on the console to keep the revs high. The half-empty glass approach is to point out that the 6-speed gives a sharper response, and working the clutch and shifter skillfully is rewarding.
I chose an auto, but only because my clutch/shifter skills were not as sharp as they were 54 years ago, when I was your age.
You're right about the four-speed. IMO, Mazda just couldn't afford the best auto, a 5 or 6 speed. In Mazda's own history of the car's design, they say they modified an old tranny, which doesn't allow more than 7,500 revs. The result: you use first (to 40) and second (to 80) gears for real acceleration. If you're cruising in fourth and come to an upgrade or headwind, you need third for acceleration. I haven't had the car above a (smooth) 97, but third should take you to 120.
The paddles are fun to use, and shifts are fairly -- not super -- fast. What makes it even more fun is that the paddles are not handy when you're turning the wheel, but reaching down and hitting the console lever is.
Don't worry about learning a stick. Since you've already driven the demo two days, you know that it's just a matter of practice, no mystery.
I have a sunshine silver with black cloth interior, and love it, but that's a question of individual taste. And I have no idea what is meant by silver cars being cursed. Silver has been the most common color for the last few years, but I have read that the cycle is swinging so it will be less common in years to come. It goes beautifully with the black/grey cloth. IMO black belongs on big dignified luxury cars, not small sports cars with lots of character lines that stand out when the light shines on highly reflective metallic paint, like sunshine silver or winning blue.

-=Zeqs=-

Don't get me wrong. I love silver. My Civic is silver. However, I was jokingly quoting a thread I saw in another forum in rx8club. Something about silver being the cursed color of the 8's. A few owners got into some unfortunate situations and the on-going joke was that people are too awed by the 8 as is, that when they see it in silver, it's sensory overload and they don't respond to the fact that they are about to collide with one...

DeNile'

Yo Monte,
I just got my auto today and I love it. I can drive stick to but like some of the earlier guys, i like to do other stuff while driving, i'm only 22. Just watch out for the ladies they'll get u in more trouble than the car will! I drove mine around for 40 mins today and 2 girls were looking at me like they wanted to jump on me immediately!! Just get the car, auto or stick, just hurry!! :D :D