But ended purchasing this guy instead. The Yellow guy is also mines.
I've always like the 8's and couldn't resist buying this guy. I think I got an OK deal ($21,200, 6900 miles.)

The only thing I am worried about is owning another black car. Swirl marks are the product of the debil.

I only got a spare key, and 1 card key though...anyone know what an additional key costs? lol

 

Congradulations on your new car.
My older model came with 2 keys and a valet key. I don't know about the newer ones. Could be the stealership is trying to make a few extra buck by holding back the 2nd key. Then charging you when you make the request for the extra one.
Edit: Your buying your car used. It could be that the previous owner didn't supply the dealer with all the keys.

 

Congrats on the new car. My 09 came with two of those huge card keys.

 

congratulations, I only received one key with mine, was told the dealer charges roughly 100 dollars to get a new one made because its a programmed/chipped key

and congrats on the car

 

Yeah, they spent about an hour looking for it...but I had to leave. I don't mind too much though, I'll pass by a Mazda dealership and have one made.

I am guessing the actual key in the card is all that is needed to start the car? I stuck that guy in my wallet, and keep the card in my front pocket.

Hahaha, my biggest concern is my wallet! It feels awful when I sit in the seats...lol I have to get a front pocket wallet from now on. lol

 

That's not so bad. I've only lost 1 key since 2001, so I don't think it will be much of an issue.

 

I got my car brand new in 2005 and only got 1 SwitchBlade key + 1 Valet key



I hate that dealership (Manhattan Mazda), has been giving me nothing but ****.

 

I absolutely love Koepell Mazda + VW. Me and a friend have never had any issues with them. Check them out. It's like 5 minutes from the 59th street bridge.

 

Wow the R3 looks sick in black!
I like the yellow GTI too.
Congrats

 

I thought they only come in Blue & Red.

 

^ They r made in black & white too
Nice car btw, enjoy it!

 

2009 models were available in black. Blue and Red only for 2010. I have a black R3.

OP, nice choice and nice price. Enjoy.

 

Thanks

 

White R3s are only in canada...

 

Nice R3, man! 21K with 6K on the clock... jeez. makes me want to buy one.

 

it's so they blend in with the snow

 

Welcome to the club.

 

thanks - I been abusing (not literally) the car since I bought it. It hasn't stayed parked longer than a few hours to sleep. I am loving it.

 

Should have bought the 135i.

 

congrats

 

Cool car, just tell me you aren't going to describe it as "this guy" when showing it to friends, or put a tag on it that says "THISGUY" or something.

 

Enjoy ...........

 

Congrachalations (sorry, English accent)

 

LOOOOL, I didn't realize the amount of times I used "this guy" in that post. Oh man, I am just pumped and excited. It's the first time I bought a car without thinking about it. Just went and said F-it and drove out a few hours later.

 

135i is a beast. But honestly, it's not $10k beastier than an RX-8.
The RX-8 handles better IMO too. I wish the 8 had the 135i's acceleration though.