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Old 03-21-2010, 08:23 AM
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I was on my way to look at a 135i...

But ended purchasing this guy instead. The Yellow guy is also mines.
I've always like the 8's and couldn't resist buying this guy. I think I got an OK deal ($21,200, 6900 miles.)

The only thing I am worried about is owning another black car. Swirl marks are the product of the debil.

I only got a spare key, and 1 card key though...anyone know what an additional key costs? lol

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Congradulations on your new car.
My older model came with 2 keys and a valet key. I don't know about the newer ones. Could be the stealership is trying to make a few extra buck by holding back the 2nd key. Then charging you when you make the request for the extra one.
Edit: Your buying your car used. It could be that the previous owner didn't supply the dealer with all the keys.
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Congrats on the new car. My 09 came with two of those huge card keys.
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congratulations, I only received one key with mine, was told the dealer charges roughly 100 dollars to get a new one made because its a programmed/chipped key

and congrats on the car
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Originally Posted by alnielsen
Congradulations on your new car.
My older model came with 2 keys and a valet key. I don't know about the newer ones. Could be the stealership is trying to make a few extra buck by holding back the 2nd key. Then charging you when you make the request for the extra one.
Edit: Your buying your car used. It could be that the previous owner didn't supply the dealer with all the keys.
Yeah, they spent about an hour looking for it...but I had to leave. I don't mind too much though, I'll pass by a Mazda dealership and have one made.

I am guessing the actual key in the card is all that is needed to start the car? I stuck that guy in my wallet, and keep the card in my front pocket.

Hahaha, my biggest concern is my wallet! It feels awful when I sit in the seats...lol I have to get a front pocket wallet from now on. lol
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congratulations, I only received one key with mine, was told the dealer charges roughly 100 dollars to get a new one made because its a programmed/chipped key

and congrats on the car
That's not so bad. I've only lost 1 key since 2001, so I don't think it will be much of an issue.
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Originally Posted by alnielsen
Congradulations on your new car.
My older model came with 2 keys and a valet key. I don't know about the newer ones. Could be the stealership is trying to make a few extra buck by holding back the 2nd key. Then charging you when you make the request for the extra one.
Edit: Your buying your car used. It could be that the previous owner didn't supply the dealer with all the keys.
I got my car brand new in 2005 and only got 1 SwitchBlade key + 1 Valet key



I hate that dealership (Manhattan Mazda), has been giving me nothing but ****.
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Originally Posted by nycgps
I got my car brand new in 2005 and only got 1 SwitchBlade key + 1 Valet key



I hate that dealership (Manhattan Mazda), has been giving me nothing but ****.
I absolutely love Koepell Mazda + VW. Me and a friend have never had any issues with them. Check them out. It's like 5 minutes from the 59th street bridge.
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Wow the R3 looks sick in black!
I like the yellow GTI too.
Congrats
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Originally Posted by shazy
Wow the R3 looks sick in black!
I thought they only come in Blue & Red.
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^ They r made in black & white too
Nice car btw, enjoy it!
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Originally Posted by alnielsen
I thought they only come in Blue & Red.
2009 models were available in black. Blue and Red only for 2010. I have a black R3.

OP, nice choice and nice price. Enjoy.
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Originally Posted by Krazed_Rx8
^ They r made in black & white too
Originally Posted by Suspension
2009 models were available in black. Blue and Red only for 2010. I have a black R3.
Thanks
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White R3s are only in canada...
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Nice R3, man! 21K with 6K on the clock... jeez. makes me want to buy one.
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Originally Posted by Krazed_Rx8
White R3s are only in canada...
it's so they blend in with the snow
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Welcome to the club.
thanks - I been abusing (not literally) the car since I bought it. It hasn't stayed parked longer than a few hours to sleep. I am loving it.
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Should have bought the 135i.
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Cool car, just tell me you aren't going to describe it as "this guy" when showing it to friends, or put a tag on it that says "THISGUY" or something.
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Congrachalations (sorry, English accent)
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Originally Posted by RotaryResurrection
Cool car, just tell me you aren't going to describe it as "this guy" when showing it to friends, or put a tag on it that says "THISGUY" or something.
LOOOOL, I didn't realize the amount of times I used "this guy" in that post. Oh man, I am just pumped and excited. It's the first time I bought a car without thinking about it. Just went and said F-it and drove out a few hours later.
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Originally Posted by dshiznit1489
Should have bought the 135i.
135i is a beast. But honestly, it's not $10k beastier than an RX-8.
The RX-8 handles better IMO too. I wish the 8 had the 135i's acceleration though.


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