I was at a couple of dealerships this weekend test driving and talking finance with a couple of sales guys. I saw a red rx with black leather that was basically the one I went with only a few quibble points. I just got a job that pays well enough for me to afford it, but I've also been thinking of putting in an order for the exact specs of the car I want, and so I can also build up a big enough down payment for when the car actually gets here. I'm fresh out of college and this is my first salary job, and with zero credit, the only way I can get this car is to have my dad co-sign it. <br>Anyhow I've been trying to determine which course of action is better, getting it now, paying almost 5.9APR and only about 5K down, or order and have a bigger down, maybe 12K, and maybe have some more credit that could help my finance. Also I'm wondering if anyone else is ordering now, considering most everyone on here seems to have ordered in January or February of this year and are now getting the first builds of the car. Plus if I wait that long, will this car be as cool then as it is now? I'm just wondering what other people think of ordering at this point, and how much they now about the process, any pointers would be helpful. Also while I've looked around at couple of other cars, and none compare to the coolness of the RX, what suggestions would you have of cars that wouldn't kill me as bad on finance as this might. All comments would be appreciated. Thanks all.

As a sidenote, I'm also wondering how ordering works. How much do you have to put down, and can you get this back if you change your mind?

I ordered mine, and don't expect it until November. The bigger down payment will help you get your monthly payments lower, which will help in the future. It may be a bit more common by the time you get it, but the uniqueness won't last much longer anyway. Plus, if you order you can get the exact car you want.

Those are my thoughts,. Good luck.

Order it. Save your money and have a lower car note. :cool:

Just don't rush the decision. Get the car the way you really want it.

I ordered my 8 around Aug 15 -- it was already sitting in port at Tacoma (since about July 15). I expect it here (IN) around mid Sept.

Do you guys think this is a "first wave" car? Or from a later build set? My VIN# ends in #110022.

Should I worry?

Thanks!

Your concerns are legitimate.

Why don't you just CALL your Mazda salesperson or Mazda directly and confirm the deal for yourself instead of asking a bunch of complete strangers what you should do...

You should be basing your decision on valid, legal statements, not hearsay from a fan forum.

What exactly do I "ask"? I have called my salesperson, he's a nice guy it seems. Is the concept of a "first wave" a formal definition?

I would suspect the comment I will get back from the Mazda salesperson or any Mazda person he might contact is "its a great car" and I might just have to end-up testing it when I get it and before signing on the dotted line.

I suppose, if

a) their seems to be power above 6250 rpm (which I'd try but don't want to high RPM the engine too much before a proper break-in)

b) the A/C seems to work fine

c) the oil-light/CEL seems ok (can't *really* test this...)

then its ok?

Opinions from your random strangers?