Rx-8 "SHINKA"
09-16-2004, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by hondas2k
I work for one of the top selling Mazda dealerships in the nation and just got the info from corporate a few days ago.
Kirk
PS: For those of you who know budaman here on the forum, we work together.
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PS: For those of you who know budaman here on the forum, we work together.
09-16-2004, 06:06 PM
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hey kirk how's budaman doing? we never hear from him anymore and you only rarely when you've got news. tell buda to stop in and say hi. icemastr he works at one of the best dealers in the country. they are top selling because their customer service is top notch unlike most dealers.
so kirk they only let you know a couple of days ago? check out the date i posted my poll here note the color i "suggested" in my 2nd post
so kirk they only let you know a couple of days ago? check out the date i posted my poll here note the color i "suggested" in my 2nd post
09-17-2004, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by RX-Hachi
Cool! Thanks Kirk, so we will be getting it in the US. I wonder why they used the Japanese word "shinka" for this special edition, most Americans won't relate. If I were in the market for an '05 model, this might be the one I'd wait for. Really depends on how the parchment looks in the RX-8. I'm not too keen on the two-tone black/chaparral.
I do not have any pictures yet but if I get any before someone else here scoops me then I will post them.
Kirk
09-17-2004, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by zoom44
hey kirk how's budaman doing? we never hear from him anymore and you only rarely when you've got news. tell buda to stop in and say hi. icemastr he works at one of the best dealers in the country. they are top selling because their customer service is top notch unlike most dealers.
so kirk they only let you know a couple of days ago? check out the date i posted my poll here note the color i "suggested" in my 2nd post
so kirk they only let you know a couple of days ago? check out the date i posted my poll here note the color i "suggested" in my 2nd post
I knew about this version for awhile but could not really say anything until I got the official OK from Mazda corporate. I'd love to give info away earlier but I don't want to get myself or anyone else at our dealership in trouble.
Kirk
09-17-2004, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Icemastr
Every dealership is a top selling something or somewhere. Like it makes the dealership way better or something?
Our dealership sells a lot of cars because we have mechanics and even some salesmen who actually know what they are talking about and are car guys too. People who know us know what I am talking about.
I anwered that I work at one of the top selling delaerships because someone asked how I got the info and I wanted tp prove that it was not bogus. I was just trying to help out on this thread by passing on the info that I had and explain why it was legit so why do you feel the need to make a comment like this?
Kirk
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09-17-2004, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by B-Nez
I think it's a ZSU-23/4. Sweet! an RX-8 with 23mm cannons! Either that or it is tracked for offroading...
09-28-2004, 10:09 PM
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My dealer showed me the PDF file on the dealer's ordering site, he already has one on order. There are pictures of a right -hand drive Shinka in the file, but the color is off. He did have a Black cherry Miata on the lot, so I did get to see the color. The description given in the earlier post is correct. There will only be one car alotted to each dealer, but i can imagine that some dealers will get more by buying one from a dealer in an area where the car won't sell. according to the offering on Mazda's site, there will be 2150 made. The big question is how much will the Shinka package add to the price of the car. As of this past Saturday when I saw the car, there was no price listed. They will be built in November, so I guess we will see them around January.
10-23-2004, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 9-K Rever
Agreed. Personaly I am not too excited about it..to me its like the Yellow RX8..Oh hum..they have plenty of those sitting on dealer lots.. Mazda needs to get off the cosmetic tip...the car is beutifull already.. it needs less show and more go.
They need to focus on the car's power and not looks if they want to increase their sold units.
They need to focus on the car's power and not looks if they want to increase their sold units.
03-02-2005, 01:36 PM
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2005 Shenka!!!!!!!!!!
As you'll note from my pic, I like this car!
The RX-8 Shinka is a limited production RX-8 and will be in very limited availabilty in the Austin area. I have already sold two of them and have the opportunity to receive a few more. If you are interested in coming out and taking a look at the Shenka and some of the incredible incentives Mazda is offering for drivers to own one, just drop me an email at mshaw@mazdasouth.com.
~Matthew
The RX-8 Shinka is a limited production RX-8 and will be in very limited availabilty in the Austin area. I have already sold two of them and have the opportunity to receive a few more. If you are interested in coming out and taking a look at the Shenka and some of the incredible incentives Mazda is offering for drivers to own one, just drop me an email at mshaw@mazdasouth.com.
~Matthew
03-02-2005, 04:20 PM
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i saw one at my dealer outside...thought from a distance,,,"hmmmmmmmm isnt that a sweet black 8?!?!" on getting closer i thought, damn! why didnt i wait for this color...its beautiful.
very dark and rich which looks great with the 8s curves.
parchment leather is sweet too, altough i like my black and chapparel better. this parchment stuff looks thicker and softer , like a higher grade leather without the plastic ribbing stuff too.
had an automatic though. are they all auto?
very dark and rich which looks great with the 8s curves.
parchment leather is sweet too, altough i like my black and chapparel better. this parchment stuff looks thicker and softer , like a higher grade leather without the plastic ribbing stuff too.
had an automatic though. are they all auto?
03-03-2005, 01:07 AM
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here is some pix I took with my cam click on the link to see a biger pix they are big sorry if they are bad its at a Dealer when i was PICKING up my car not that much of a diffrent.
SHINKA PIX Enjoy
SHINKA PIX Enjoy
03-03-2005, 01:37 AM
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I just recently saw a Shinka Edition about 3 weeks ago. Looks pretty "cherry" but im not too big on the parchment leather.
Couple days later i heard they sold it for $28,000 and change. That's pretty damn good price considering the MsRP is $ 33,030.
Couple days later i heard they sold it for $28,000 and change. That's pretty damn good price considering the MsRP is $ 33,030.
03-03-2005, 09:45 AM
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03-04-2005, 10:22 AM
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What! An extra 6000 for a paint job and the front end of the frame is a little stiffer.
Oh, ok I can paint the plastic in my interior black and get a different color for the two tone leather.
Oh, ok I can paint the plastic in my interior black and get a different color for the two tone leather.