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Old 09-22-2004 | 08:28 PM
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What should i look for

ok guys, I'm very pysched that this is the weekend I go for a test drive and possible purchasing. So when searching for the ideal 2005 car what exactly should i look for here is the list I already made, please only helpfull info no jokes. lol
Thanks for helping you guys.

Rx8 check list.

1. Can not have more than 20 miles
2. Do not wash the car
3. Do not take off the plastic (from shipping)
4. Only the manager can drive my car
5. doors locked and manager holds the keys till i pick it up
6. mats in the trunk
7. No dealer tags or stickers or plate wrap arounds plates
8. Check for orange peel twice on all body panels check the wheels for scratches.
9.check inside door panels for scratches and broken whatever.
10. Dont get star struck and drool on interior cuz your so happy your gettin a rx8
Old 09-22-2004 | 08:43 PM
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11.Get Dunlop tiers. :D
Old 09-22-2004 | 09:07 PM
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11.Get Dunlop tiers. :D

Or tires even!

:D
Old 09-22-2004 | 10:22 PM
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Some more...

- first oil change free
- do not fill the gas tank, give me a voucher so I can put 93 or better in the tank

bow to me as I drive away...
Old 09-22-2004 | 10:28 PM
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lol
Old 09-22-2004 | 11:26 PM
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how bout dont giv shi$$y service when i come back

make sure my care package is on its way
Old 09-23-2004 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by ezrider55
11.Get Dunlop tiers. :D
Uhh!! The stocvk Dunlop's SUCK! Make sure you get the Bridgestone Potenza's :D .
Old 09-23-2004 | 12:04 AM
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Why does the car have to have less than 20 miles? When i picked mine up it had 83 on it.
Old 09-23-2004 | 01:10 AM
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make sure it starts up
Old 09-23-2004 | 12:02 PM
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All relevant TSB's done, including "M" flash.
Old 09-23-2004 | 01:11 PM
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Doug McGill Jr. Why does the car have to have less than 20 miles? When i picked mine up it had 83 on it.

usually car that have that much miles on them have ben used as test cars and could have been abused at first....................its better to get it at low miles just for peace of mind
Old 09-23-2004 | 03:27 PM
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yep u hit it on the head
Old 09-23-2004 | 04:10 PM
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If you are getting the nav system. Make them fire it up for you before you drive away. Ours was delivered and the nav system didn't work (unit problem not cd/drive problem) so they had to come pick it back up and fix it. Also ensure they give you the most current Map CD since a new one is coming out soon...May even make a deal to have them upgrade to new map data since the disk costs some pretty good $$.
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usually car that have that much miles on them have ben used as test cars and could have been abused at first....................its better to get it at low miles just for peace of mind
I have a long warranty, that is my peace of mind.
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Originally Posted by magixpuma
1. Can not have more than 20 miles
2. Do not wash the car
3. Do not take off the plastic (from shipping)
4. Only the manager can drive my car
5. doors locked and manager holds the keys till i pick it up
6. mats in the trunk
7. No dealer tags or stickers or plate wrap arounds plates
8. Check for orange peel twice on all body panels check the wheels for scratches.
9.check inside door panels for scratches and broken whatever.
10. Dont get star struck and drool on interior cuz your so happy your gettin a rx8
I understand #1. I don't want anyone abusing my car's engine except ME! :p

Personally, I'd be okay without 2 through 6. It's not like the car was transported from Japan in a hermetically sealed container. If you think about it, by the time your car gets to you, it's been at two ports, a ship, and a car transport. Maybe the ship's cook took a nap in the driver's seat.

So a little handling at the dealer is not going to hurt it.

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