artmt
11-21-2003, 03:49 PM
This is a follow-up on my “Review from a disappointed fan” thread that is now closed.
The original thread can be found here (http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=13236)
I got over my initial disappointment and after careful consideration I concluded that even with all the shortcomings the RX-8 is a better choice than any of the available alternatives. In fact for someone like me who wants a sports car, but needs a sedan and has $30K budget this seems to be the only car worth considering.
I fund a used 8 with 3K mi on eBay and I am now a proud owner of titanium gray GT 6-spd. After driving the car 700 mi from Pittsburg to Boston I feel happy with my choice.
rxeightr
11-21-2003, 04:29 PM
Glad to hear things have worked out with you, and that you got a hold of an RX-8.
I'm curious, while I am an eBay buyer, I have yet to buy anything quite like a vehicle. My main concern is it will not be as good as the seller implied.
Do you have any comments about your experience?
blizz81
11-21-2003, 05:25 PM
It's not every day you see a thread like this ;)
Here's to more happiness as time goes on.
cueball
11-21-2003, 07:30 PM
Nothing like a good ole' change of heart.:)
Congratulations.
Omicron
11-21-2003, 07:33 PM
Way to go man, you won't regret it. Any idea if your car was a dealer buyback?
artmt
11-23-2003, 09:34 AM
I'm curious, while I am an eBay buyer, I have yet to buy anything quite like a vehicle. My main concern is it will not be as good as the seller implied.
Do you have any comments about your experience?
I trust reputable eBay sellers.
My wife sells designer clothing on eBay and I know what it takes to earn a strong feedback.
artmt
11-23-2003, 09:36 AM
Way to go man, you won't regret it. Any idea if your car was a dealer buyback?
It was not a dealer buyback.
The original owner bought after the cutoff date.
tschangrx7
11-23-2003, 10:12 AM
What was MSRP and how much did you pay for it?
Rx-Appreci-8
11-23-2003, 11:52 AM
I got over my initial disappointment and after careful consideration I concluded that even with all the shortcomings the RX-8 is a better choice than any of the available alternatives.
That is what I call having an open mind.:cool:
-=Zeqs=-
11-23-2003, 02:35 PM
Congratulations man!
That's great that you got the Titanium Grey, that's what my gf and I got too, only in A/T instead of the 6 speed.
What was all included? Sports? Touring? Grand Touring? Navigation?
I'm still debating if I want to get the Navigation later on...but chances not though. My family would worry too much if I went on long trips. "For every hour he's gone on a trip, that's every less hour I can sleep in fear he gets distracted and gets into trouble..."
But it looks like a pretty spiffy unit.
artmt
11-24-2003, 02:24 PM
What was MSRP and how much did you pay for it?
Grand Touring Package. Nothing else. MSRP $31,100
SlakkerJJ
11-24-2003, 02:46 PM
Good for you, glad to see you've changed your mind about this wonderful car...