Hey all. I just got my 8 this weekend (Red /w Black/red int). I've been reading the forums for a while but now I've become a member. I normally down south by Virginia Tech or in Northern VA in the Oakton area. Just wondering if anybody else is down near VT. Good to finally have my own!


Zooooom

Congrats! Welcome to the Club

damn...another one in VA. welcome anyway... =)

welcome fellow Northern VAer! even if only part-time!!!! :wavey:

are you going to be up in Oakton next wednesday? MSCW club meeting next wednesday, where you get to meet a whole bunch more 8 owners in person! :wiggle:

Unfortunately, I am only in Oakton over weekends; work/classes keep me busy the rest of the week down in Blacksburg.

On another note, I just bought an AEM CAI from eBay. Yeah, I know, havn't had my car for a week and already buying parts. I just couldn't pass up the deal. I got it brand new for $117 and change and taht includes the shipping. Can't wait to get it. :ylsuper:

Congrats! Another Red!

Welcome to the Cult! :eek: :eek: :p:


Tech :SHOCKED: :confused:

Welcome Sasha,

Close by in Lynchburg...also in a VR w/black & red interior! I travel some around Roanoke towards Blacksburg possibly. I'll look out for ya! Don't forget to wave at all the other 8's...Welcome to the club.

Welcome! I'm a Tech Alumni and a current 8 owner.... I'll be in Blacksburg for the game this weekend.

welcome to the club-
im a UVA alum, but we can be friends

welcome to the club-
im a UVA alum, but we can be friends

Enjoy that game on Saturday?


I'm sorry.... I had to say it :hahano:

Enjoy that game on Saturday?


I'm sorry.... I had to say it :hahano:

about as much as I did the Miami game 2 weeks back! :)
good luck gains't the heels.

about as much as I did the Miami game 2 weeks back! :)
good luck gains't the heels.

I knew that was coming, let's not discuss the past haha.... and you guys have got 'em this week.

I'm cheer on anyone against Miami, GO UVA!!!

I knew that was coming, let's not discuss the past haha.... and you guys have got 'em this week.

I'm cheer on anyone against Miami, GO UVA!!!

Word! btw i root for tech whenever they play MD. I can't stand the terps.

Word! btw i root for tech whenever they play MD. I can't stand the terps.

:spank:

Might be reviving a dead topic, but didn't want to start a new "just got my 8 in VA" thread. Anyway, got's me my dream car (almost) Lightning Yellow pretty stock so far. I got it used so I'm not sure everything I got. I've got the premium sound system and the fancy mirror. But no power seats or anything like that. Going to add the mazdaspeed spoiler, some tint, and some black HP evo rims. It came with the chrome gas cap, but that has GOT to go. I'm in the Northern VA area right this instant, but driving down to Hampton Roads for thanksgiving. Currently I'm stationed in Fallujah Iraq but I'm on two weeks R&R, so I head back over early december. Just wanted to say Hi all.

Might be reviving a dead topic, but didn't want to start a new "just got my 8 in VA" thread. Anyway, got's me my dream car (almost) Lightning Yellow pretty stock so far. I got it used so I'm not sure everything I got. I've got the premium sound system and the fancy mirror. But no power seats or anything like that. Going to add the mazdaspeed spoiler, some tint, and some black HP evo rims. It came with the chrome gas cap, but that has GOT to go. I'm in the Northern VA area right this instant, but driving down to Hampton Roads for thanksgiving. Currently I'm stationed in Fallujah Iraq but I'm on two weeks R&R, so I head back over early december. Just wanted to say Hi all.

Cool. Sounds like you got the Touring pkg which is between the Sport and Grand Touring. I opted for the same thing since I didn't want the leather.

Enjoy your new car!!

Just Moved to VA. When you guys meeting up??

Just Moved to VA. When you guys meeting up??

Where are you Speed?

Where are you Speed?

Fairfax, near twin brook road off Braddack rd..

Charlottesville VA here! I am desperately seeking an 8 meet in central VA. If anyone thinks this is a good idea? Let me know and I will schedule a time and place to meet. Send me an e-mail if you have any questions.

THanks!

We have a monthly meet in Columbia when the weather is warmer.... The folks in Richmond have a meet on Fridays.... they have a thread in the NE forum about it. The DC/MD/VA Mazda Sportscar club has a meet on the first Wednesday of each month... usually an announcement in the NE Forum.
Are you a student at "The U"?

Thread died for a while ... here is a pic-me-up. Thinking about spring in 2 or 3 months here in Virginia.

Still looking for someone in central Va. - Lynchburg, Roanoke and Charlottesville, someday hitting the Blue Ridge Parkway.

:waives:

Hi guys. Looking to buy an RX-8 and I was just wondering if there was a local dealer that anyone here could steer me towards? My dealer experiences locally with Honda have been absolutely horrific. I know there is an entire section about buying experiences but sifting through page after page of west coast and midwest dealers to find one I can actually get to hasn't yielded many results :(

I'm just hoping to buy my 8 from a dealer that 1) doesn't d!ck you around, for lack of a better term, and 2) treats their customers honestly and respectfully. I am not opposed to travelling in order to give my money to a dealer that really deserves the business...I'm not opposed to travelling a good distance to accomplish that either. Any help you'd be willing to give me is greatly appreciated.

Led

try emailing the local dealers and have them give you quotes over email, may take *some* of the hassle out of dealing

www.arlingtonmazda.com
www.fairfaxmazda.com
www.alexandriamazda.com

or, if you don't even want to do *any* bargaining, check out www.fitzmall.com, they have some pretty good prices for a 'fixed price' dealership. Their Mazda dealership is in Annapolis, MD though.

I'll agree with Zoom, most dealers have their inventory online. They have a designated salesman or two for the internet sales. You can get as many comparison prices as you like, then travel to get the one you want. In talking to the internet salesman you may find you like him/her without having to meet them. You can drive the cars locally but you may find what you want elsewhere.


The real challenge comes when you are trying to find a good dealer for service!

Exactly! I have yet to find a dealer here in VA I really trust, save for one. The service department in a couple of dealers locally (not Mazda) was so bad I actually paid to have my car towed out! It really is sad how stupid some service reps think their customers really are.... I would much rather buy the car from a dealer with a good service rep than purchase one from a dealer I would never want to come back to for service., that's all.

Haven't checked fitzmall yet, but I will. Unfortunately I'm looking for to go green and so far I have only found 1 in a 100 mile radius...

Exactly! I have yet to find a dealer here in VA I really trust, save for one.[snip]
Unfortunately I'm looking for to go green and so far I have only found 1 in a 100 mile radius...If you're willing to drive as far as Baltimore you might be interested in this dealership:

The salesman who sold me my RX-8 called a couple weeks back. When I purchased in Sept, this dealership was selling 4 brand-new 2004s for ~30% off MSRP. I bought one and I was curious about the others so I asked if he'd sold them all -

He has one left and I think it's the Nordic Green.

Now, this is likely *the* best price anyone can get on a brand new RX-8 - these 2004s are never-titled, full warrenty.

The dealership is Shaefer & Strohminger in Baltimore ( http://www.SandSauto.com ) and my sales consultant was Sean Dulany. He was a good no-nonsense, no b.s. fellow - no transparent or offensive sales tactics, just upfront 'here's the car, here's the price, all good? let's do paperwork'.

Sean also said they had several used RX-8s on their lot.

Sean's office number is 410-661-9005 and his cell is 410-627-4773. For the phone-challenged his e-mail is SDULANY@SandSauto.COM

DISCLAIMER - I have not received any material incentives to promote Sean or S&S, I am simply a very satisfied customer.

^I went to Shaeffer & Strohminger when I was shopping for an 8, I didn't buy from them, but in my interactions with the sales team while I was there looking/test driving, they *seem* to be pretty laid back, no pressuring me to 'buy right now' sort of things.

good luck with your search

Exactly! I have yet to find a dealer here in VA I really trust, save for one. The service department in a couple of dealers locally (not Mazda) was so bad I actually paid to have my car towed out! It really is sad how stupid some service reps think their customers really are.... I would much rather buy the car from a dealer with a good service rep than purchase one from a dealer I would never want to come back to for service., that's all.

Haven't checked fitzmall yet, but I will. Unfortunately I'm looking for to go green and so far I have only found 1 in a 100 mile radius...


Rosenthal Mazda in Tysons. Their service is great, espically Bill on the Orange Team. Too bad their sales guys aren't the same, very incompetent. Most of the Northern VA dealerships' sales guys are, that's why I brought mine in MD. Let me know if you need help looking for a car, love car shopping. Been looking at the new MS6.