why have th prices of these cars dropped so much ?
04 are selling around 10K for example

I am attracted to the handling characteristics and good looks of this car, I am shocked Mazda can deliver such a nice sporty car

but the price drop makes me question a purchase because ( is there something to stay away from ) and the company ( coming from and AUdi and MB owner to a mazda) how does that look to the neighbors


, SLs & 911s etc are stilll holding good prices between 20-30 K and they are older than this the 8. The 911 came out in 99 and its still a 30K car, where as the rx8 is already 10K, even boxsters are holding their value.

Also,

having driveng Audis MBs and possibly a Porsche in the future,..and going to a mazda might look bad to the ladies? is there any potential problems to be on the look out for ?).

My guess is that they are just coming out of the bumper-to-bumper warranty.

I don't get your argument. Older 911s are classic (and more or less collectible) cars. A '99 911 isn't really a classic, but the MSRP was probably around $70-90k, wasn't it?

MSRP of an RX-8 was around $25-30k.

maybe you should buy a bigger d%@k.....and stop trying to compensate with an audi/porsche!

maybe you should buy a bigger d%@k.....and stop trying to compensate with an audi/porsche!

+1 Let your game do the talking not your car... :icon_no2:

Percentage wise probably similar depreciation. The Porsche costs a lot more to purchase new so the actual dollar amount lost is more.

So a $90k Porsche is worth $30k now...1/3rd.

...and the RX-8 is worth how much?

Do the math.

S

Well StealthTL was a little more blunt than me but the jist is the same. Percentage wise both cars dropped around the same amount.

I will try to play nice. You really cannot compare a Mazda to high end 911's, BMW's, Audi's, MB's. You are comparing car's that have two to three times the price of the RX-8. I posted awhile ago that you can get a used Maserati Quattroporte for about 50 grand used(new over 100k just look on ebaymotors). That being said, the RX-8 resale value has never been that good when you can walk out the door with a brand new loaded RX-8 for about 25k. It sounds like you are a very vain person if you are worried about what your neighbor's think, or if it will help you get girls. I have never had to use a car to pull a girl, and if I did, that's not a girl I would want to be with(someone will always have a better car).

Save yourself the trouble and go ahead and get a 911, BMW, Audi, or Mercedes.

As people stated above, the prices for both 911's and RX-8's has dropped about the same.

As to why people compare 90k dollar cars to 30k dollar cars is beyond me.

As to why people compare 90k dollar cars to 30k dollar cars is beyond me.


because they both handle about the same...I think that because of the low center of gravity..but prestige is a different story

this thread = fail

ALL sports & luxury cars loose value very fast

Also, if you are trying to get girls with the car, go for the most expensive looking one you can find & don't forget the "I'm compensating" bumper sticker

Free Post :)

Is there a potential problem to look out for was the last question you asked gambino. The 04 RX8's will have a resale that we can all confirm is crap because it was the first year of introduction and it was also the year with many failures related to oil injection. The RX has since been flashed with a newer map and this is no longer an issue. but the reputation of failure lingers like a dead horse.

XD free post lol,
wow seriously?
the rx8 is a very nice car n you get looks cause its such a unique car
of course a 911 n audi r8 are nice too but with the price tags i rather
have my little rotary :)

see, this is why its nice to have an rx8.

we paid far less and our cars "compare" to the porsche 911?

http://garlinggauge.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/borat2.jpg

was just thinking if this was a troll... this would be perfect:

http://fast1.onesite.com/community.allhiphop.com/user/imstilldatninja/thread_backfire.jpg

Damn, I love you rx-8 guys. I almost don't want the car to drive anymore(jk), just to be pooled with your great ownage would be an honor XD.

it's called depreciation...happens to almost all cars...

Is this even a serious thread? do you know anything about cars, pricing, and especially depreciation? I'm going to go out on a limb here and say no....

If you go and look at any first year vehicle the price is always significantly lower than subsequent years because the first year models generally still have one or two "bugs" with them. As far as the rx8 goes it has been reflashed by mazda dealers and if you get one that hasnt been for some reason any mazda dealer can do it for you.

And if your thinking of buying a 30k used porche or a 10k used rx8 I think you need to re evaluate your thinking because who the hell has a 20k range on what car they are going to buy unless of course your looking at 100k + cars.

Personally I think your just the type of guy who likes to talk smack and pretend hes going to get something kinda expensive such as your 99 porche in order to compensate for personal deficiencies between your legs when in reality your just like everyone else with a small budget (10 to 15k) and your just trying to look cool

http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=137327&stc=1&d=1240243586


http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=137328&stc=1&d=1240243586


http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=137329&stc=1&d=1240243586

http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=137330&stc=1&d=1240243586

http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=137334&stc=1&d=1240244041

So a $90k Porsche is worth $30k now...1/3rd.

...and the RX-8 is worth how much?

Do the math.

S

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x33/sternau/oh_snap_flowchart_sm.jpg

im thinking the OP lives in new jersey and looks exactly like these people.

http://lmaoatyou.com/guidos/FUNN20GUIDO.jpg

I think you just insulted New Jersey and the people in that photo.

Ken

You've owned MB's and Audi's and don't understand the concept of depreciation? Of course a fucking 10 year old Porsche is gonna be worth more than a 5 year old Mazda, but the percentage of depreciation from new msrp will be almost equivalent per year. Now stop bragging about your parents cars and take whatever they give you.

Holy fuck, the original post is pretentious as shit! :eyetwitch

why have th prices of these cars dropped so much ?
04 are selling around 10K for example

I am attracted to the handling characteristics and good looks of this car, I am shocked Mazda can deliver such a nice sporty car

but the price drop makes me question a purchase because ( is there something to stay away from ) and the company ( coming from and AUdi and MB owner to a mazda) how does that look to the neighbors


, SLs & 911s etc are stilll holding good prices between 20-30 K and they are older than this the 8. The 911 came out in 99 and its still a 30K car, where as the rx8 is already 10K, even boxsters are holding their value.

Also,

having driveng Audis MBs and possibly a Porsche in the future,..and going to a mazda might look bad to the ladies? is there any potential problems to be on the look out for ?).

I find it hard to believe that someone with such a minimal grasp of language and communication is in the market for a higher end car or concerned about the neighbors. Either you are 15 years old and trolling for fun, or an astonishing idiot. Either way we don't want you here. Go away.

Sometimes, people who are jealous of others - like, maybe the situation of someone who can't afford a RX8 - get a perverse thrill out of generating controversey and throwing stones at those they envy. Children - or insecure adults - may do this to attract attention to themselves.

why have th prices of these cars dropped so much ?
04 are selling around 10K for example

I am attracted to the handling characteristics and good looks of this car, I am shocked Mazda can deliver such a nice sporty car

but the price drop makes me question a purchase because ( is there something to stay away from ) and the company ( coming from and AUdi and MB owner to a mazda) how does that look to the neighbors


, SLs & 911s etc are stilll holding good prices between 20-30 K and they are older than this the 8. The 911 came out in 99 and its still a 30K car, where as the rx8 is already 10K, even boxsters are holding their value.

Also,

having driveng Audis MBs and possibly a Porsche in the future,..and going to a mazda might look bad to the ladies? is there any potential problems to be on the look out for ?).

wow, you're a friggin' idiot.

im thinking the OP lives in new jersey and looks exactly like these people.

http://lmaoatyou.com/guidos/FUNN20GUIDO.jpg

You just scared the shit out of me, FYI.

http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=137358&stc=1&d=1240264619
http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=137359&stc=1&d=1240264619
http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=137360&stc=1&d=1240264619

fail.

MBs and 911s (apart from special editions) depreciates alot. In fact I dare say that S-class and the E-class depreciates much worse than RX-8. AMG only accelerates the rate of price drop even more. AMG C32 or AMG C55 are great buys. Audis are perennial depreciation kings when it comes to their A6 and A8 models.
OP needs to do more research otherwise or risk looking like a tool coming as a new member. Reputation will forever be tarnished by stupid ignorant initial posts.

Just wait a few years when RX-8s start becoming rare and your car will have its value again.

rare? i dont even see that many right now, and i live in south florida, peaple around here drive bmw and mersadies, so thats a good thing for me

Very doubtful the rx8 value increases.

why have th prices of these cars dropped so much ?
04 are selling around 10K for example
I am attracted to the handling characteristics and good looks of this car, I am shocked Mazda can deliver such a nice sporty car
but the price drop makes me question a purchase because ( is there something to stay away from ) and the company ( coming from and AUdi and MB owner to a mazda) how does that look to the neighbors
, SLs & 911s etc are stilll holding good prices between 20-30 K and they are older than this the 8. The 911 came out in 99 and its still a 30K car, where as the rx8 is already 10K, even boxsters are holding their value.
Also,
having driveng Audis MBs and possibly a Porsche in the future,..and going to a mazda might look bad to the ladies? is there any potential problems to be on the look out for ?).

RX8 members... hate to spoil the joke, but the comment above is not serious. Just look at the quality of the post, and it's message, should be pretty clear.

Probably a prankster from the a BMW or Audi forum. Probably retailiation for a RX8 club prankster... and man we are much worse.

Heheheheheheh


I find it hard to believe that someone with such a minimal grasp of language and communication is in the market for a higher end car or concerned about the neighbors. Either you are 15 years old and trolling for fun, or an astonishing idiot. Either way we don't want you here. Go away.

+1^

the 8 has the best body style, i dont see why it would die out, maybe because fat peaple cant fit in to it and most peaple are fat lol

haha i just read through every single post and until one of the last ones i though you were being jerks, then i saw what the last line of the oringinal was, and i defiantly understand everything everyone is saying... btw lots of WINS here

The op reminds me of "bros"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zvTRQr7ns8

The biggest potential problem to look for would be you driving one. I think you should buy the Audi. You in an Audi.... the ladies wouldn't stand a chance.

The op reminds me of "bros"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zvTRQr7ns8

We can just like chill and chill with some Gamecube and some brews... you know, just chill.

I think you just insulted New Jersey and the people in that photo.

Ken

:lol: omg I just spewed my iced coffee out of my nose

pwned since when is it a bad thing to be able to pick up a low mi 4 year old car for 12k that handles with anything in its class and many cars above its price? As well as looking better than anything in its class.

pwned since when is it a bad thing to be able to pick up a low mi 4 year old car for 12k that handles with anything in its class and many cars above its price? As well as looking better than anything in its class.

Yeah, but what will the neighbors think of it? And how will you compensate and use the car to pick up girls?

:lol2:

I honestly don't believe that depreciation on RX-8s is any worse than depreciation on 350Zs, S2000s, etc.