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Old 02-11-2004, 01:19 PM
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Hi,

I'll be receiving my RX-8 within the next 3 to 5 weeks and was trying to decide what accessories to get. The dealer just faxed me a brochure but it didn't come out very clear. Just wondering if there is somewhere online I can go to see the available accessories IN THE CANADIAN MARKET ?

Also, any comments or suggestions on which accessories are worth getting would be appreciated.

Thanks !!
Old 02-11-2004, 01:53 PM
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you can download the canadian accessory brochure from the mazda canada site. here is the link to the english page:

http://www.mazda.ca/root.asp
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Which to get? It all depends on what you like for the aesthetic items, and what you need for the functional items!

For aesthetics, I went with the rotary crests front and rear, and the side strakes. For functional, I added the front and rear splash guards, and the winter (all-weather?) floor mats.

Where to buy is a big question!!! In Canada, see if the dealer offers a discount - you should be able to get 15% off from the local dealer. Even then, better prices can be had, especially with the US exchange rate these days. First check Canzoomer's site - he's out of Edmonton, but gets stuff shipped from Japan and offers better prices on quite a few of the components. www.canzoomer.com , I believe. Then, check out the other forum sponsors (check the Vendors section) - both www.trussvillemazda.com and www.finishlineperformance.com offer much better prices than most dealers, and are great to deal with - I've bought from both in the past (got my side strakes from FinishLine, which is also known as www.rosenthalmazda.com , as their price was much better than Canadian prices).

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I purchased accessories from Trussville yesterday over the telephone as to check availability prior to ordering, and everything was handeled professionally. I had previously (Jan 12th) ordered the car for my wife, but I was wanting RX-8 gear like hats, shirts, duffel bags, & alarm upgrade which wasn't available from my local dealer. The order arrived today just as promissed. Just waiting on Mazda to make the car happen, hopefully soon.
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I have been getting my accessories from www.mazdastuff.com. They have been good guys to work with both for accessories and replacement parts.
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Originally posted by msrecant
I have been getting my accessories from www.mazdastuff.com. They have been good guys to work with both for accessories and replacement parts.
Odd, the link sent to to a cigar site... Great accessories, I agree, but I don't wanna smoke up the car... :D
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I had to delete the extra period from the URL. The link should take you to Roger Beasley Mazda here in Austin.

www.mazdastuff.com
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I got the appearance package and rear spoiler when I ordered the car. I added the rotary crests front and rear after I got it.
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Originally posted by Gord96BRG
Even then, better prices can be had, especially with the US exchange rate these days. First check Canzoomer's site - he's out of Edmonton, but gets stuff shipped from Japan and offers better prices on quite a few of the components. www.canzoomer.com , I believe. Then, check out the other forum sponsors (check the Vendors section) - both www.trussvillemazda.com and www.finishlineperformance.com offer much better prices than most dealers, and are great to deal with - I've bought from both in the past (got my side strakes from FinishLine, which is also known as www.rosenthalmazda.com , as their price was much better than Canadian prices).
How much duty did you pay ordering from the U.S.?
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Originally posted by pauleta
How much duty did you pay ordering from the U.S.?
Hmmm, I just pulled my file to check - I don't have the courier receipt, but IIRC - zero duty. Tommy at Rosenthal/FinishLine wrote up the paperwork, and it just looks like auto parts.

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Try www.mazdatrix.com I order most of my parts from there. They have all the accesories and more. Fair priced too!
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