How to custom order a Rx-8 that I like
04-11-2006 | 05:25 AM
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How to custom order a Rx-8 that I like
I have been trying to get my local dealer to find me a 06 Shinka or 06 GT with NAV for a while with no luck. So is it possible to custom order one directly from Mazda itself?
04-11-2006 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by sti_eric
Isn't shinka + 06 also a no?
04-11-2006 | 09:47 AM
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Yes I do realize there is no NAV option for 05 or 06 Shinkas, but the issue at hand is how to custom order a Rx8 with the options I want, instead of wait and pray Mazda will randomly get it right, and ship it to a random dealer not too far from me.
04-11-2006 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Sheep
Yes I do realize there is no NAV option for 05 or 06 Shinkas, but the issue at hand is how to custom order a Rx8 with the options I want, instead of wait and pray Mazda will randomly get it right, and ship it to a random dealer not too far from me.
04-11-2006 | 11:28 AM
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Talk to one of the inventory/sales manager people. I went through Costco so I called them first and they forward my information to the dealership I picked off the list. I then talked to that guy, who was an inventory/sales manager. I told him what I wanted and got my order started. They ended up changing specs on a previous car in their list so I would get it quicker.
04-11-2006 | 11:56 AM
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Talk to one of the inventory/sales manager people. I went through Costco so I called them first and they forward my information to the dealership I picked off the list. I then talked to that guy, who was an inventory/sales manager. I told him what I wanted and got my order started. They ended up changing specs on a previous car in their list so I would get it quicker.
What I hate about the current situation is that there is no known way to put a NAV in a Shinka at the factuary. Of course since I get lost driving all the time I really need one. Has anyone talked to Mazda about putting the NAV in a Shinka?
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04-11-2006 | 12:32 PM
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Sheep,
You CAN custom order an RX-8 through Mazda (I did last year) but it needs to be within the Mazda's specified options.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to order an RX-8 with a Navigation system in a Shinka. I've had a few conversations with Mazda sales people, MNAO, and even the owner of a dealership...it remains a mystery.
You cannot 'custom order' anything from Mazda that you cannot build on their website. If they let people deviate from that, where will it end?
Leather interior without GT pkg, GT pkg without sunroof?, etc etc...
You CAN custom order an RX-8 through Mazda (I did last year) but it needs to be within the Mazda's specified options.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to order an RX-8 with a Navigation system in a Shinka. I've had a few conversations with Mazda sales people, MNAO, and even the owner of a dealership...it remains a mystery.
You cannot 'custom order' anything from Mazda that you cannot build on their website. If they let people deviate from that, where will it end?
Leather interior without GT pkg, GT pkg without sunroof?, etc etc...
04-11-2006 | 12:57 PM
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They should just let you build your RX-8 the way you want! I mean come on its our car and we're going to be driving it so it's ridic how they limit you sometimes! Just my thoughts.... GOOD LUCK finding one!
04-11-2006 | 01:04 PM
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They should just let you build your RX-8 the way you want! I mean come on its our car and we're going to be driving it so it's ridic how they limit you sometimes! Just my thoughts.... GOOD LUCK finding one!
04-11-2006 | 01:09 PM
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Sheep,
You CAN custom order an RX-8 through Mazda (I did last year) but it needs to be within the Mazda's specified options.
You CAN custom order an RX-8 through Mazda (I did last year) but it needs to be within the Mazda's specified options.
04-11-2006 | 02:40 PM
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^^ Yup.
I'm fortunate enough to know someone at Ford Motor Company (client and close personal friend of mine) so he took care of all of it for me. From the time I ordered, to the time I signed on the dotted line (5 months later) I never had to hassle with a salesman.
Typically, you just have the dealership do it for you. Be prepared that they will not like this process. They will try and find a car on their lot that fits your criteria, they'll offer to swap out parts (trunks, etc.. if you do / don't want a spoiler), they'll offer to trade cars with a dealership, they'll do inventory searches throughout the country...etc etc.
WHY go through all this trouble you ask?! They'd rather sell you a car TODAY then have you order it, and in the 4 months it takes to get it , have you fall in love with another car.
I'm fortunate enough to know someone at Ford Motor Company (client and close personal friend of mine) so he took care of all of it for me. From the time I ordered, to the time I signed on the dotted line (5 months later) I never had to hassle with a salesman.
Typically, you just have the dealership do it for you. Be prepared that they will not like this process. They will try and find a car on their lot that fits your criteria, they'll offer to swap out parts (trunks, etc.. if you do / don't want a spoiler), they'll offer to trade cars with a dealership, they'll do inventory searches throughout the country...etc etc.
WHY go through all this trouble you ask?! They'd rather sell you a car TODAY then have you order it, and in the 4 months it takes to get it , have you fall in love with another car.
04-11-2006 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Rotary78
They should just let you build your RX-8 the way you want! I mean come on its our car and we're going to be driving it so it's ridic how they limit you sometimes!
On second thought: not sure this worthy of an arguement...
04-11-2006 | 02:49 PM
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They should just let you build your RX-8 the way you want! I mean come on its our car and we're going to be driving it so it's ridic how they limit you sometimes! Just my thoughts.... GOOD LUCK finding one!
That would be a manufacturing nightmare. I love my 8, but its NOT a Ferrari, its mass production. Now BMW will let you completely custom build and order a car. I came real close to taking German delivery of a custom build 330ci w/ the M Package...but at $42K, I just couldn't justify it over the 8.
04-11-2006 | 03:21 PM
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What is the exact process? Did you order via the deal or directly through MNAO? I am trying to see if I can skip my dealer as the sales manager is rather unhelpful...
If you're willing to custom order a $35,000 car I suggest you consider investing in a bit of a drive to a dealership willing to provide some good (sales/pre-sales) customer service (and possibly a little sucking-up). More specifically, I'd recommend to plan some trips as events - pick a dealership 1 or 2 or 3 hours away, bring a friend, plan a nice place to have lunch or dinner, find an attraction to see near the dealership or somewhere along the way. Maybe visit someone you know in the area.
You could increase your odds of finding a dealership willing to provide good service by pre-screening with a few phone calls. Ask for the sales manager and explain you have a very specific configuration of RX-8 in mind and you'd like to talk about a custom order.
Good Luck!
04-11-2006 | 03:29 PM
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Mine was easy and smooth. Of course, at the beginning the dealership didn't have an order form for custom orders or anything yet. They just had two or three cars already alotted to them. They called me back a couple weeks later and said they could change the specs now on their alottments to what I wanted and did. When the car was ready they made an appointment for me to come in and sign the papers. I did, price already had been determined. I just had to sign stuff (which somehow managed to take four hours on a busy Sunday). In and out with no problems from the dealership.
04-11-2006 | 03:46 PM
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I ordered mine, and it can take awhile. I ordered it about a month ago and don't have a VIN yet. I shouldn't have a nightmare wait like bunnygirl did since I ordered it after they were already being made, but I think the delay in getting the 2006's out has made the back up a little long.
04-11-2006 | 04:58 PM
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Not only the delay in the 06s, but the packaging has never been a strong point for the 8. You can't even get one loaded without a sunroof. I feel like something is cookin for next year's model so I'd wait altogether until you find out more news unless you're just dying. With the lack of 06s, you have to think something will present itself in the next few months.
04-11-2006 | 05:11 PM
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If you're doing a custom order...wouldn't you have to pay pretty near full retail if not more?
I paid under invoice on my custom ordered '05
04-12-2006 | 05:17 AM
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Where are you located? I'd recommend going to another dealership. You must not reward bad behavior in salesmen or, worse, sales managers by 'buying there anyways'.
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04-12-2006 | 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by BunnyGirl
Talk to one of the inventory/sales manager people. I went through Costco so I called them first and they forward my information to the dealership I picked off the list. I then talked to that guy, who was an inventory/sales manager. I told him what I wanted and got my order started. They ended up changing specs on a previous car in their list so I would get it quicker.
That's weird. In CA, the RX-8 wasn't available through Costco pricing. Good for you! No sales tax in OR either right?
04-12-2006 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Vertigo-1
If you're doing a custom order...wouldn't you have to pay pretty near full retail if not more?