Just wondering where you guys got yours and where I might find a good deal on the one Im planning on getting soon;
I was going to get it through Carsdirect.com and got an out the door quote of $34,055.23 but i was told in another thread that i can get a better deal at a dealership, maybe even below invoice in the LA area.

Any of you guys gotten the car for invoice or below at a dealership?

Im still shopping around for that good deal....Need help

Got my titanium 6M with touring package from Cerritos auto square, they were pretty nice.
try to call their internet fleet manager first, you should get a $500 price break from the start ( at least that is what I got when I bought mine in october). Then it is up to you to negotiate the final price.
I also got a free car cover ( black/gray ) after a couple of hour of negotiations. I ended up getting mine for about 1K under MSRP.

Ouch, Cerritos Auto Square... I live in Cerritos, and I would NEVER shop for a car at Cerritos Auto Square. They always jackup their prices, and their service dept. are terrible. This is speaking of Browning Mazda. I went there 3 times, and each time, their salesman was pushy, told me invoice price I had was wrong from Edmunds...and the Internet fleet manager there told me they could only work with 1000 under MSRP. They kept insisting on getting my credit info first, and when he asked for it, I knew there would be problems.

The other car locations I had great experiences with was Galpin Mazda, where I eventually bought my car because they had the best matching price, and the car I wanted... Ask for Philip the Internet Sales. Or try Claremont Mazda, which was very helpful as well. The only reason I didn't go to Claremont was because they didn't have the one I wanted on that day.

By far, Galpin treated me with respect, courtesy, and I felt like I made a great buy. Cerritos on the otherhand always felt dirty, as if they are deliberately trying to rip me a new butthole, and wouldn't haggle with the price. Like I said, this was 3 seperate salesman, and 1 Internet sales. Oh, they also lied to me that there are no Automatic that I wanted with the GT Silver package I wanted on that date.. for at least another month. This was back in November. Kept trying to push me to buy this Black GT that I didn't want, and said it was for sale 4k under MSRP.. had 500 or so miles on it already. Demo model. When he said.. "This is your only chance at this deal for today ONLY." I told him no thanks and left.

Thanks for the info guys :) I really appreciate it. Im trying to do this on my own, and it's kinda hard cause I'm too nice.... negotiating will be an art I have to master.... Im getting better though.
I will definitely try Galpin Mazda; I have heard good experiances from that dealership.
I will keep you guys posted.
wish me luck......:D

I purchased mine at the Cerritos Auto Square for $800 above Invoice from Chuck the sales manager. Call him directly and I'm sure he will give you the same (or better) deal. I live in the San Fernando Valley and first went to Galpin but they didn't have what I wanted in stock. I looked on the Mazda website and checked stock and Browning (Cerritos) had what I wanted in stock. I called an negotiated the price over the phone with Chuck and went there and picked it up. Simple as could be. I'll take it to Galpin for service since they are closer.

Originally posted by Outlaws eXtreme
Ouch, Cerritos Auto Square... I live in Cerritos, and I would NEVER shop for a car at Cerritos Auto Square. They always jackup their prices, and their service dept. are terrible. This is speaking of Browning Mazda. I went there 3 times, and each time, their salesman was pushy, told me invoice price I had was wrong from Edmunds...and the Internet fleet manager there told me they could only work with 1000 under MSRP. They kept insisting on getting my credit info first, and when he asked for it, I knew there would be problems.


yikes..sounds like you had a bad experience there. but like other people on this forum, I got mine at Browning as well! haha.. but I came in with S-plan though. so I knew the invoice price and they couldn't say anything. Even though I was pretty much at invoice, I did manage to get them to knock of 250 off the S-plan price and then got the 500 college discount. After calling about 10 different dealers, I had 2 hits. One was Browning, they had a silver GT which was almost what I wanted adn the other was Galpin where the fleet manager located a car for dealer trade that he was willing to get. So, I went in knowing and telling Browning that the car they were offering was not exactly what I wanted. It was in the GT package when I wanted to save money and just go with the Touring. I explicitly told them I wouldn't use all the GT options and to me it wasn't worth more than a couple hundred bucks. haha you should have seen the guys face. But really, I think what really scared them was that I called Galpin back while I was waiting around to set up an appointment for that dealer trade.

Be just as aggressive as they are. Browning loves to make people wait. I used that to my advantage and started to make them move at the pace I wanted them to.

Hope this helps. good luck!

Mary,

Please post your pic in the "post your self pics" thread in the Lounge.

If you are hot, then I will help you with the dealership. If you are not, then Kaliken will help.

ha ha very funny shift_zoom8. What about a pic of yourself there sweety.

So are you saying you're hot?

Ok, here's my deal. If you are hot and you can prove it with a pic, I'm going to do the following for you:

(1) I will provide you secrets in brain and behavior that will allow you to devise strategies so you can reach your potential in various social contexts.

(2) Kaliken will build you a fricking robot.

(3) Speed-ER doc will drive over from Houston and give you free medical advice as well as rides in his illustrious Pu**y Wagon (as seen in the movie Kill Bill).

(4) Noahprtlnd will model the aftermarket RX8 speedo for you (sick) and create some new jokes especially for you.

LOL LOL! U are too freakin' hilarious. I get you're sense of humor though. Well I have never posted Pics here in the forum; how would I go about it? U better stick with you're end of the deal ;)

You want me to stick to your end? Are you sure about that?

I actually don't know how to post pics in here. It can't be that hard. It's probably just a function inside doing a regular post like you've been doing. Ask someone else or just try it.

Hurry up, because Speed-ER doc is getting antsy. He just may be the horniest doc this side of the Mississippi River. Did you know he's into Britney "the Hammerhead Shark" Spears?

Ok, I think I just figured out how to post a pic. Do like you normally would to post a message. Then go down to "Attach file." Looks pretty simple.

Well his deal is alright.. how about my deal... if you are super hot, materialistic, and will date a 4'9" guy, then I'll pay 10k down on your car.





Oh btw, I'm not 4'9".. I just know this homeless guy down the street that is, and he looks pretty lonely during the holiday. My charity of the week ya know?

Ok, six of us will date Mary at the same time.

But hear me carefully when I say I WILL NOT get naked with a bunch of other guys around.

Oh, and don't invite Mikeb. He'll say this and that but in the end, he won't show up. And apparently, he doesn't say much.

Personally I don't like sloppy seconds... ewwww...

Jokingly aside, use Internet Fleet managers against each other for the best deals. It works great, and when you come prepared, the dealers don't give you as much BS. Only a little bit of BS.

Try Galpin for a start, then go to Cerritos, then Claremont, then Irvine... and see what they quote you. Cerritos I bet will be the highest... next to Irvines. :P

Thanks Outlaws eXtreme... We finally got back to the topic at hand..
Don't hound me cause I'm a girl with great taste in cars..

Ok, then I'm not helping anymore.

MARYDOLL,

I went on-line, just like DrComputer did, and found what I was looking for at Anaheim Mazda, 30 miles from home!!

Talked to the a sales manager Cory, arranged the deal for $800 over invoice. At this point I hadn't even driven one!! So I showed up and Fidel, awesome guy drives a nice Miata, took me on the best test drive...rough roads, aggressive driving, etc.

Don't waste too much time trying to save a couple hundred bucks because the grin factor is worth at least that!! I love this car!!!

Cool tip twig. I never thought of Anaheim Mazda. I just called Galpin Mazda and am waiting for a call back from some guy named Marckus. Let's see what he says.

Originally posted by MARYDOLL
Cool tip twig. I never thought of Anaheim Mazda. I just called Galpin Mazda and am waiting for a cll back from some guy named Marckus. Let's see what he says.

We've bought many cars from Galpin when we lived in So Cal.

If you get a good salesperson you can get the lowest price possible on vehicles they have on the lot. The only negative about Galpin is it takes them forever to get price approval and to get the paper work ready for you to sign.

Try to firm up the full details (i.e. the bottom line, out the door $) over the phone or face to face with the salesperson. Don't buy their extended warranty - many after market warranties cover more things and are less expensive.

If you have a credit card that gives you rebates or air miles, try to put some or all of the down payment on your card. It counts as a purchase (not a cash advance) and you can pay it off with the money you would have put toward the down payment.

Finally, if you are going to finance your vehicle, make sure you get a "simple interest" loan and NOT a "rule of 78" loan. In Calif (and some other states) there is a check box on the back of the dealer's loan form that indicates the type of loan.

Good luck.

mngpao.

you have just complicated the poor girl's life unnecessarily!

Originally posted by shift_zoom8

you have just complicated the poor girl's life unnecessarily!

Sometimes saving thousands of dollars can be complicated.

If one wants simplicity, just call the dealer, tell him you'll pay whatever they want, and deliver the car today.

Originally posted by mngpao


If you have a credit card that gives you rebates or air miles, try to put some or all of the down payment on your card. It counts as a purchase (not a cash advance) and you can pay it off with the money you would have put toward the down payment.

Finally, if you are going to finance your vehicle, make sure you get a "simple interest" loan and NOT a "rule of 78" loan. In Calif (and some other states) there is a check box on the back of the dealer's loan form that indicates the type of loan.

Good luck.

Great advise mngpao:

I never thought of using credit card for the down payment. I might as well put those cards to good use eh. I really appreciate all the help Im getting from this forum. I couldn't do it on my own. I'm still looking for that deal, it's a longer process than I tought. At least it gives me time to save a little more.

Galpin let me put down 5k on credit card, 5k check, 5k cash. Trying to cheat the IRS is a tricky business. Anything over 10k purchase the IRS will flag and look at your records. Money Laundering...blah. Good thing I washed those bills before I turned them in.. untraceable now.

Originally posted by mngpao
Sometimes saving thousands of dollars can be complicated.

If one wants simplicity, just call the dealer, tell him you'll pay whatever they want, and deliver the car today.

mngpao,

First, if you want to save money, why talk to a salesperson? Why not talk to a fleet/internet sales manager?

Second, why in the hell would you mention simple interest versus rule of 78 without ONE sentence explaining the difference?

Third, so again, why would you unnecessarily complicate things for the poor girl? God knows she's already freaked out by ME.

Originally posted by shift_zoom8
First, if you want to save money, why talk to a salesperson? Why not talk to a fleet/internet sales manager?

Second, why in the hell would you mention simple interest versus rule of 78 without ONE sentence explaining the difference?

Third, so again, why would you unnecessarily complicate things for the poor girl? God knows she's already freaked out by ME.

First: I stand corrected on the salesperson vs fleet/internet manager.

Second: trying to explain the difference in interest methods in ONE sentence is so complex that even I wouldn't attempt it. It would take a whole paragraph or two.

Third: I thought by giving her some good advice, it would bring her down from her potentially freaked out state.

I would sure like to hear from her as to the eventual outcome of all this.

I would go with Fleet Manager/Internet Sales. The Salespeople have a more agressive quotas they have to meet.. Go read on Edmunds.com to see the story of a Salesman in action. Also my friend use to be fleet manager for Toyota in AZ and he told me to always go to Fleet Managers or directly to the head Manager for deals.

Hey shift_zoom8:
Im not freaked out by YOU sweety;
I am freaked at the high #'s I keep getting. The best offer I have gotten so far is $30,227.

mngpao:
You have helped a lot and I welcome more help (ie explanations) if possible. I wanna learn as much as I can about this whole "financing a car deal" it's my very 1st big purchase, Im kinda nervous.

BTW Im trying to go for a automatic, red with GT package and just the rear spoiler,with black/red interior.

Are you able to use your 500 College Student rebate? Also S-Plan pricing?

I havent got a call back from Galpin Mazda (guy named Marckus), so I havent asked for that College rebate yet. I dont think I can ghet S-Plan cause I dont work for any dealership.

What do I need to qualify for the College Student Rebate?

Originally posted by Outlaws eXtreme
Are you able to use your 500 College Student rebate? Also S-Plan pricing?

Hmm, 2004 cars were not eligible for this plan when I purchased my 8, but I just did a quick check on Mazda's site right now and it seems to apply now. Here's the link (http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=offersGraduate) and wording from Mazda USA's site.

Get $500 Customer Cash¹ when you purchase a new and unused 2003 or 2004 Mazda vehicle.

When you buy any new and unused 2003 or 2004 Mazda you can get $500 Customer Cash! Isn’t it time you found out what upward mobility is really about? Need more information? Call 1-800-639-1000.

Take new retail delivery from dealer stock by 3/1/2004.

¹ $500 College Graduate cash back available on purchase or lease of any new and unused 2003 or 2004 Mazda vehicles (Offer excludes Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles).

Limit one per customer. Qualified customers must be within six months of graduation (except Juniors and Seniors, see note below*) or have graduated within the last two years from one of the following: accredited junior or community college with an associates degree, an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree, an accredited nursing school with a bachelors in nursing degree, an accredited graduate school with a masters degree, doctorate degree or are currently enrolled in graduate school. Mazda reserves the right to discontinue this promotion for any reason at any time. *For students enrolled in a 4-year accredited college or university, Junior and Seniors can be within 2 years of graduation to qualify for this program.

It worked fine for mine... The dealer even brought it to my attention with all the rebates I "could" get. Since I graduated last year, it worked great.

Answered my "?" Kap :)

When I got my baby I didn't even mention college rebate until the very end.. We had agreed to a price for the GT package and then I told them that I had found the rebate. brought in the copy from the Mazda website and my diploma. Pretty much the guy had to say yeah sure since its a Mazda promotion.

good luck finding your car..

oh yeah when I got mine (thanksgiving) browning had a ton of reds! I am not too sure about now, but here is a picture of their back inventory when I picked my silver up! I would bet that someone has the exact car you want!

oh yeah any rx-8 beats any robot that I could build! :D

MARYDOLL,

Looks like there are 6 of the config you are looking for within 50 miles Torrance, where I live. Looks like some may have more goodies than others. See link:

http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/vlResults.action

Disregard the MSRP!! If you are interested in either of the 2 at Anaheim. let me know.

Is the price you were quoted out the door?

Verne

OOPS!!....Just checked the link....thought it would load with the inventory selected.....guess you will have to fill in your own info.

Verne

Be very very careful about Browning. When I went in late October, virtually every single one of their RX8's, including the ones on the giant second lot, had build dates of June or July (other dealerships already had August and September cars at that time and I ended up getting a September car). That was highly unusual compared to just about all of the other (over 10) dealerships I visited.

If you go to Browning, make sure you check the build date on the driver's side door sill. Try to get a December car. DO NOT accept a July or August car as they may contain some of the nagging problems associated with early production.

Oops, earlier I had said I wasn't going to help Marydoll anymore. So this advice is for everyone except Marydoll.

And damn it, Kaliken, DO NOT build Marydoll a robot.

Originally posted by shift_zoom8

And damn it, Kaliken, DO NOT build Marydoll a robot.


haha.. do you want one shift?? :D j/k!!!

yeah my build date was in september (don't know what those other build dates are though.. ) you would have expected the early ones to be almost gone by now though?

i think galpin is probably the best

my build date was july and my only problem is keeping the damn smile off my face when I drive

Well Thanks for the warnings everybody....except shift_zoom8.. I guess were gonna B like that huh.

Neways,
Thanks for the research Twig, U are a sweetheart =)
I will fill out the info and see what Anaheim has as far as what Im looking 4.

I still haven't received a call from galpin =(
But I'm just waiting for this weekend to physically go and look at some 8's.

Originally posted by mikeb
my build date was july and my only problem is keeping the damn smile off my face when I drive

I just checked - my build date is also July.

Guess what else. The only problem I have is the same as your's - trying to keep a straight face when I see everyone eyeing my winning blue AT.

I can't wait to get that same grin on my face. :D
Ohh and BTW my out the door price was $ 34,055.23. Is that too high?

I hope to God Browning doesn't have any more July cars, but if they did, I wouldn't be surprised.

But in general, at this time, I would imagine some dealerships would have some September cars left. Right now, I would only get a November or December car.

And Mike and I already went through this before. Regardless what Mike or whoever did when they bought their own cars, it is irresponsible to suggest to a prospective buyer NOT TO WORRY about build date. The logic is simple. Everyday buyers like ourselves have only one card to play: to play the odds by buying among the most recently built cars in order to maximize the chances that early nagging issues have been remedied. Obviously, nothing is guaranteed by this, but if you do otherwise, that's just not smart. Why do you think some people even wait until the second or third production years? Come on, it's common sense.

Originally posted by mikeb
my build date was july and my only problem is keeping the damn smile off my face when I drive

But then again you got the automatic.

I rest my case.

Originally posted by MARYDOLL

Ohh and BTW my out the door price was $ 34,055.23. Is that too high?

I couldn't find what model or options you were getting for that price. But if that includes tax, license, doc fees, etc it means you're paying about $31K for the car. That seems pretty high to me unless you're getting the GT package and the Nav and all other available options (see below).

Are you getting an AT or MT? What package(s) are on it? Are you getting a spoiler and/or spare tire and/or the Nav? Let me know.

My AT cost me 27500 with an MSRP of 31100.

Originally posted by shift_zoom8
But then again you got the automatic.

I rest my case.

what does that mean?

when is your build date?

How would you know?

I have more experience if my car is actually a July build, and you are right people do what untill the next year to buy cars but they don't wait one or two months thinking that's better or safer with no PROOF

Originally posted by MARYDOLL
I can't wait to get that same grin on my face. :D
Ohh and BTW my out the door price was $ 34,055.23. Is that too high?

That is with absolutely everything right? Nav, GT, 6speed package out the door?

What is it BEFORE taxes, and what is the finance % they are offering you? That can factor into the final price you mentioned. As far as I know in November, fully stocked GT Nav 6Speed was in the 30k-30,900range... somewhere in there depending on locale and stock. This was in So Cali.

Originally posted by mngpao

Are you getting an AT or MT? What package(s) are on it? Are you getting a spoiler and/or spare tire and/or the Nav? Let me know.

My AT cost me 27500 with an MSRP of 31100. [/B]
mngpao:

What I'm looking for is RED or BLACK AT with only the GT package black/red interior, and just the rear wing spoiler. ;)

Hey shift_zoom8:
What is wrong with AT? I know there is a big horsepower diff, but who cares.... Some people just enjoy the comfort of an AT, especially in heay traffic congested areas like LA.

What I'm looking for is Red AT with only the GT package black/red interior, and just the rear wing spoiler. ;) [/B][/QUOTE]

You might be able to pull that off for about 28200-29200 range. Pre Taxes and all that hoopla. I got mine with strakes, GT, Silver AT, for 29k. Prolly more than I should have paid, but I wanted it at that very moment :P

Originally posted by MARYDOLL
Hey shift_zoom8:
What is wrong with AT? I know there is a big horsepower diff, but who cares.... Some people just enjoy the comfort of an AT, especially in heay traffic congested areas like LA.

I got an AT for three reasons,

1) I drive from OC to LA and back.. 1 hour each way in traffic, 6 days a week.. I often get lazy, chat on the phone etc... I couldn't stand driving stick anymore.

2) Auto starter. Set it up with my remote, works great with ATs.

3) Tiptronics! For the hell of it.

If I really wanted a super speedy race car, I wouldn't have dropped 30k on an RX-8. I would have bought other cars that just went fast.. but looked like trash. I prefer people looking at my car than speeding by them. All show, and no go. Luckily RX-8 has some go power.

Originally posted by Outlaws eXtreme


You might be able to pull that off for about 28200-29200 range. Pre Taxes and all that hoopla. I got mine with strakes, GT, Silver AT, for 29k. Prolly more than I should have paid, but I wanted it at that very moment :P [/B]

Outlaws:

My price b4 taxes and licensing and the whole shaabang
is $30,0227 for all the options I stated above. The final came out to 34,055.23.... I guess I shouldn't even ask if that price is way too high....:confused:

Originally posted by mikeb


I have more experience if my car is actually a July build, and you are right people do what untill the next year to buy cars but they don't wait one or two months thinking that's better or safer with no PROOF

AGREED

For sure you can get it below that 30k price at Galpin Mazda. But ask for Philip. If you need help on that, let me know. I've talked to him extensively about the pricing. I got basically the same thing.. minus the crappy 6 disc changer. The spoiler is like +250 or so on the price.. so it's going to be in the 29k or so range at the moment. Maybe lower. ATs are still lower in stock, and higher in demand currently now since they've offered it as a AT package.

Originally posted by MARYDOLL


What I'm looking for is RED or BLACK AT with only the GT package black/red interior, and just the rear wing spoiler. ;)

In So Cal, that combo has an invoice price of about $28100. If you find one on a dealers lot (i.e. instead of ordering one to be built) you should not pay more than 28600 for it (plus tax, license, docs, etc.)

Originally posted by Outlaws eXtreme
For sure you can get it below that 30k price at Galpin Mazda. But ask for Philip. If you need help on that, let me know. I've talked to him extensively about the pricing. I got basically the same thing.. minus the crappy 6 disc changer. The spoiler is like +250 or so on the price.. so it's going to be in the 29k or so range at the moment. Maybe lower. ATs are still lower in stock, and higher in demand currently now since they've offered it as a AT package.

I will definitely take u up on that offer Outlaws :)

I will call Galpin as soon as I get off work and ask for Philip; BTW is he in Internet fleet sales, or just a reg. salesman? I would appreciate you're help on this immensly.

When U say 29k you mean with taxes and the whole extra s*** right?

MARYDOLL: you should not have to pay more than $31000 out the door.

Originally posted by MARYDOLL
I will definitely take u up on that offer Outlaws :)

I will call Galpin as soon as I get off work and ask for Philip; BTW is he in Internet fleet sales, or just a reg. salesman? I would appreciate you're help on this immensly.

When U say 29k you mean with taxes and the whole extra s*** right?

Philip is the Internet Sales Fleet guy, let me know if you need help.. I should be stopping by there myself for 3k oil change.

29k is pre tax and other stuff. It's going to be around that range.. depending on the current market for the car and how many are in stock in the area. If it's the ONLY red one AT, and everyone is requesting it, you're going to be paying higher, if it's in large quantities, then you can be paying invoice. etc...

Outlaws: when will u be going in to Galpin for youre oil change?

Also I was wondering....does Mazda offer free oil changes/maintenance as part of their deals? Or do u pay for it out of pocket?

They have the typical warranty thing with the oil changes... 48 months/50k miles thing. Every 5k miles oil change, maintence..etc.

I haven't made my appt. for the oil change...yet. PM (private message) me your e-mail or AIM and I'll try to help out as much as possible.

Originally posted by mikeb
what does that mean?

when is your build date?

How would you know?

I have more experience if my car is actually a July build, and you are right people do what untill the next year to buy cars but they don't wait one or two months thinking that's better or safer with no PROOF

Mike, I believe I just caused you to write your longest post ever.

Also, the fact that you don't have a science background is no excuse for your last statement. Exactly because we are "everyday consumers" and "have no proof" of anything is why everyone of us should try to get a recently built car.

Mike, please do not devise your own Las Vegas gambling system.

The poor girl is going back to the starting point with her OUT THE DOOR thing.

You guys better dig in because it's going to be a long campaign.

Originally posted by shift_zoom8
The poor girl is going back to the starting point with her OUT THE DOOR thing.

You guys better dig in because it's going to be a long campaign.

ha ha ha shift_zoom8 u are soooo NOT FUNNY!

I'm being completely serious.

K I see how u are. :confused:

Yeah like you know how I am.

Originally posted by shift_zoom8
Mike, I believe I just caused you to write your longest post ever.

Also, the fact that you don't have a science background is no excuse for your last statement. Exactly because we are "everyday consumers" and "have no proof" of anything is why everyone of us should try to get a recently built car.

Mike, please do not devise your own Las Vegas gambling system.

you seem to have avoided all my questions
and you still have nothing to support youre idea that november or december build dates are better.

I don't see why you are all making the car buying process out to be such an ordeal. I live in Sherman Oaks. I went to Galpin to test drive the car knowing full well that they didn't have what I wanted in stock. I looked on-line before buying and saw that Browning had two of what I was looking for. When I took my test drive at Galpin I told the sales manager what I wanted and that I would write them a check on the spot for it if they had it. I also told them that Browning had what I wanted in stock and if they wanted to do a dealer trade I would be more than happy to buy it here at Galpin. The sales manager said "well, I guess we can call them and see what we can do on Monday"... It was Friday when I was there. They were not really interested in doing anything very quickly.

So... I got on my cell phone while leaving Galpin and called Browning and asked for the sales manager. Chuck checked the stock and found the two cars I had looked up on the computer. We agreed to a price of $600 above invoice on the phone and I drove there that evening and purchased the car. It was very simple. The build date on my car is 11/28/03 and it was purchased on 11/26/03. Galpin did call me on Saturday just to say they were still searching for a car. I told them, you snooze you loose.

DR Computer, U just laid it out plain and simple.... I like it.

Originally posted by DrComputer
[B]The build date on my car is 11/28/03 and it was purchased on 11/26/03.

I'm curious - How did you purchase it before it was built if it was on the dealer's lot?

oops... I meant build date 11/28/03 and purchase date 12/26/03

DrComputer,

EXACTLY what happened to me as well. Had been waiting (and waiting...and...) on Claremont Mazda to "find" what I wanted or make a dealer trade and finally went to the dealer 2 miles away here in Oxnard (Todey Mazda) and got exactly what I wanted at the same price Claremont had offered but for which had been unable/incapable of making a car appear. Too bad for them. If you want business, you'll find a way to get it; otherwise I'll give my money to someone else. :P

Just got a new RX8 - red, with all the goodies at a killer price from Galpin Mazda. Ask for Duke and tell him Alexis sent you.

Im soooo Jealous Alex....Congrats ;)

Originally posted by mikeb
you seem to have avoided all my questions
and you still have nothing to support youre idea that november or december build dates are better.

I'm new here and I was interested in the recent recall issues. When I bought my car, dealerships had June, July, August, and September cars. Luckily, the dealership that gave me the best deal had some September cars and I took one over the August cars that they also had. If I had taken an August car, I would be included in one of the recent recalls (the insulator one). As a result of going with the September car, I was LUCKY to narrowly miss that recall.

Mikeb, I was wondering if you have changed your earlier stance that, given a selection of cars built during various months, selecting an earlier-built car (for example, a July car) is just fine when a car built two months later (for example, a September car) is available.:D

Originally posted by DrComputer
Galpin did call me on Saturday just to say they were still searching for a car. I told them, you snooze you loose.

I had almost the same experience with Galpin. I test drove an 8 at Galpin but knew they did not have what I wanted.

I ended up buying from Long Beach Mazda two days later ($700 over invoice). Never heard back from Galpin after my test drive. Oh well, they lost a sure sale with me.

Still no answer from mikeb? Hmmm.

Has anyone REALLY been experiancing trouble with the early build cars? I want to hear it from ppl who actually purchased an 8 in July/August.

Seriously, do you need to color the text? And with a double post?

sorry for that.... What r u the forum cop.....seriously some ppl need to stop being so ANNAL!

There I deleted one.... happy now.

Actually, he is the forum cop. Writing in blue is a misdemeanor offense.

lol lol lol.... Well charge me officer!

I'll have to do a weapons check first. Assume the position.

Position assumed officer!

Originally posted by J.U. Stone Day
I'm new here and I was interested in the recent recall issues. When I bought my car, dealerships had June, July, August, and September cars. Luckily, the dealership that gave me the best deal had some September cars and I took one over the August cars that they also had. If I had taken an August car, I would be included in one of the recent recalls (the insulator one). As a result of going with the September car, I was LUCKY to narrowly miss that recall.

Mikeb, I was wondering if you have changed your earlier stance that, given a selection of cars built during various months, selecting an earlier-built car (for example, a July car) is just fine when a car built two months later (for example, a September car) is available.:D

of course I've changed my stance
I can't tell the future
but yes it is clear the earlier 8's have some recalls

I still can't believe a dealership had a June car on the lot in September. They would have lost all their dealer holdback (2%) with it sitting on the lot that long.


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Originally posted by 310Guy
I still can't believe a dealership had a June car on the lot in September. They would have lost all their dealer holdback (2%) with it sitting on the lot that long.


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Actually, it was early November and at least one dealership had a shitload of July cars. And I mean a shitload. It also had a handful of June cars at that time.

I wondered about the holdback as well.