afgcfan

Hey guys im close to buying an Rx 8 and i really liek this one. Its a 04 Grand Touring Ed. 6Spd with 19k miles on it. Now the seller is selling it for $19,500, so is that a good price because i saw the MSRP for a 04 with 20k miles to be for $25k. Feel free for any input Thnx.

BlueSky

Terrible. I'd say that car is worth probably 18.5k at most..

afgcfan

WHy is that?

BlueSky

'07's are out so that car is 3 years old. Do you really want the Grand Touring package that bad? It just adds weight.

Raptor2k

I think you could find a red '05 will less miles for that price

afgcfan

Is 04 really different then the 05, and if it is wuts the main difference. Is the Grand Touring Package bad? And how much can i get an 05 for used?

SE3PSynergy

the almighty power of searching will help you daniel-san.

Raptor2k

I have a red 04 and I'm happy with it, no major problems. No differences between 04s and 05s as far as I can tell, maybe some minor tweaking with some stuff at most.

The GT package isn't bad, it's great if you expect to use your car a lot every day. It just adds a little weight and may slow you down a couple tenths of a second in a quarter mile, so some people would be happier without it.

I think you could find an RX-8 with much less than 19k miles for that price.

Search the forums.

phroztbyt3

i got an 04 for 17... so yeah... get him 2 lower the price... or dont do it.

afgcfan

Im gona try my hardest to go down. Even if i go to $17k with the tax and etc how much would it be? I dunno guys i want one really bad and i just cant wait to buy one

msrecant

From what I have seen $19K is a good price assuming the car is in good/excellent condition. Check around (like on the RX-8-for-sale section of the forum) and see if you can get a better deal. If you can't or if they are rare then go for it.

deejaydead

I just got an 04 AT Touring with all the toys, 19k miles, for 20k. No matter what people tell you, if YOU feel like you got a good deal, then you got a good deal. I would have paid more for this car (well, they did want 27k for it). I have no regrets about the price. Spend some time in an 8 and you will realize it is worth every penny.

afgcfan

Ya because I am tryign my hardest to get a good deal, but the dealer said he will only go as low as 19,490. I was just wondering how much will it be with taxes and etc.

kartweb

That car would be worth about $18400 on a dealer lot in Texas, $16800 from aprivate individual. Take your time, it won't sell fast at that price. Check Ebay.

NotAPreppie

The big thing that really decides purchase price is how much you want that specific one at that specific moment.

If you feel that you can wait a while and shop around, you obviously don't want it for $19.5k
Heck, just showing interest in the car but commenting that you will be shopping around may get the dealer to drop some off the top for you after a week or two of waiting.

Razz1

Great price.

afgcfan

Great price? Is the price im getting it for a good one? Please explain

Shinka-Dono

Go to www.edmunds.com and check out their true market value (some mystical number they come up with which should represent what most people are paying).

Go here and put in the details. This should give you some idea to go on. And don't be in such a rush. RX-8s are not selling so even better deals may be out there. Tell them you're going to look around a bit. The deal sounds reasonable to me depending on where you are (put all that into the edmunds link). Good luck.

afgcfan

Thnx for all the input guys this helps alot. Now that I put the info on edmunds it gave me the "National Base Price" of $19,500 and with all the options and stuff added it gave me a "Certified Used Vehicle" price of $26,342. Now I do not know if thats how much the car will be with all the taxes at the dealer but it seems too much for me. I want it with every thing (taxed, etc) for $20k. What do you guys think, is the price right or should it be lower for a 04 20k mileage Rx 8.

deejaydead

Wait a week, go back to the dealer, and tell him you'll pay 20k out the door, take it or leave it. Worked for me.

afgcfan

Ya many people told me the same kinds thing to do. I guess ill have to say something like that and hope to get a call back from the dealer and drive out with my dream car.

Raptor2k

Good luck

BlueSky

Where do you live?

CarAndDriver

It is a buyer's market for used RX-8s. If you can wait, keep searching for the right car. I found one after a couple months. I got a 2005 GT with 11.5K miles for $19K out the door from a private seller.

I avoided 2004's due to the potential problems and all the flashes and small fixes.

afgcfan

I live Right next to Chicago, i live in Skokie which is 10 mins away from north Chicago. But i want to go out of the city so they do not put many taxes on the car.