New RX-8 Owner, Almost
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I've been thinking about getting an RX-8 since driving one last October. It was so smooth, and such a kick to drive. Yesterday my Jetta was in for service, so I was checking out the RX-8s on the lot. There was a used one, 350 miles, 6 spd, loaded to the gills plus some little aftermarket additions, in Titanium, the color I want. It has more options than I would order, including Nav, but the price was the same as a much lower optioned one. I drove it, slept on it, and went back today to work out a deal. I got more in trade for my 01 Wolfsburg Jetta than I expected, and lifetime tire replacement, so I'm happy. I'm leaving the country for a week, so I can't pick it up until the 23rd, but it's mine!
I told my husband that I would sell my 75 Corvette if I got the Mazda, so I guess I'd better get it ready to put on the block. The Corvette has been part of the family for 16 years, I wonder if the Mazda will be with us that long?
I think I'm taking the keys with me whenever I leave town. My 18yo would gladly park his Sonoma and drive the RX-8, but I don't want it anywhere near the high school.
Melissa in MI
I told my husband that I would sell my 75 Corvette if I got the Mazda, so I guess I'd better get it ready to put on the block. The Corvette has been part of the family for 16 years, I wonder if the Mazda will be with us that long?
I think I'm taking the keys with me whenever I leave town. My 18yo would gladly park his Sonoma and drive the RX-8, but I don't want it anywhere near the high school.
Melissa in MI
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Congrats!! And wasn't it a little uncomfortable sleeping on the 8?? I know the seats aren't that big but I think you could have slept IN it if you had just reclined.... :D :D
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Hi, and welcome! I'm curious about how this barely-driven, low mileage car came to be available on the dealer's lot as a "used" car... was it a previously sold car that was turned back in over the horsepower issue? Or was it a dealer demo?
Whatever the case, it sounds like you got a great deal. You'll have a blast with it... and it might even get slightly better gas mileage than your 'Vette.
Whatever the case, it sounds like you got a great deal. You'll have a blast with it... and it might even get slightly better gas mileage than your 'Vette.
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Originally posted by Speed-ER doc
Do you really get lifetime tire REPLACEMENT or just rotation?
Do you really get lifetime tire REPLACEMENT or just rotation?
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Originally posted by Aratinga
Hi, and welcome! I'm curious about how this barely-driven, low mileage car came to be available on the dealer's lot as a "used" car... was it a previously sold car that was turned back in over the horsepower issue? Or was it a dealer demo?
Hi, and welcome! I'm curious about how this barely-driven, low mileage car came to be available on the dealer's lot as a "used" car... was it a previously sold car that was turned back in over the horsepower issue? Or was it a dealer demo?
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Originally posted by DemonRX-8
My thoughts exactly. What dealer would give this? These tires cost a fortune and don't last very long! (I'm assuming she has the 18" RE040's)
My thoughts exactly. What dealer would give this? These tires cost a fortune and don't last very long! (I'm assuming she has the 18" RE040's)
I'd been thinking I gave the dealer a freebie in our deal, but now I'm really glad I added this in.
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Congratulations!
I'm hoping to join the family soon. Finally found the right color/options relatively nearby, will be driving up to the dealer tomorrow.
Now you just need to buy a digitial camera to go along with the new car
I'm hoping to join the family soon. Finally found the right color/options relatively nearby, will be driving up to the dealer tomorrow.
Now you just need to buy a digitial camera to go along with the new car
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Wow, free tires! They are $200 ea.! No deals like that in S. Fla. The Vette is faster, but the 8 is funner! (Talking like my 4 year old). I Paid $375 for road hazzard on wheels and tires for 60k miles. Did I get ripped?
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[i]Paid $375 for road hazzard on wheels and tires for 60k miles. Did I get ripped? [/B]
Melissa in MI
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Hi Melissa, from Ann Arbor
I looked in October as well, got mine on January 23, just as the current snow started to stick. My trigger was issues with my Accord, but I didn't find the deal that you did.
Congratulations
I looked in October as well, got mine on January 23, just as the current snow started to stick. My trigger was issues with my Accord, but I didn't find the deal that you did.
Congratulations
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Originally posted by Trx8
Hi Melissa, from Ann Arbor
I looked in October as well, got mine on January 23, just as the current snow started to stick. My trigger was issues with my Accord, but I didn't find the deal that you did.
Congratulations
Hi Melissa, from Ann Arbor
I looked in October as well, got mine on January 23, just as the current snow started to stick. My trigger was issues with my Accord, but I didn't find the deal that you did.
Congratulations
Melissa in MI
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Re: Dealer
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Did you purchase from Ralph Thayer? I bought mine there and got the tires for life deal also. Mark was my salesperson.
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Did you purchase from Ralph Thayer? I bought mine there and got the tires for life deal also. Mark was my salesperson.
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Congrats!
A question about these 'tires for life' deals- does the dealer stipulate what tire you get as a replacement? i.e. will you always get new RE040's, or do they have the right to substitute another 'like' brand/model at their discretion? As fast as the Potenzas wear (10-15k if you really like to drive), seems like the dealer would go broke.
A question about these 'tires for life' deals- does the dealer stipulate what tire you get as a replacement? i.e. will you always get new RE040's, or do they have the right to substitute another 'like' brand/model at their discretion? As fast as the Potenzas wear (10-15k if you really like to drive), seems like the dealer would go broke.
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Originally posted by G8rboy
Congrats!
A question about these 'tires for life' deals- does the dealer stipulate what tire you get as a replacement? i.e. will you always get new RE040's, or do they have the right to substitute another 'like' brand/model at their discretion? As fast as the Potenzas wear (10-15k if you really like to drive), seems like the dealer would go broke.
Congrats!
A question about these 'tires for life' deals- does the dealer stipulate what tire you get as a replacement? i.e. will you always get new RE040's, or do they have the right to substitute another 'like' brand/model at their discretion? As fast as the Potenzas wear (10-15k if you really like to drive), seems like the dealer would go broke.
My son had Potenzas on his 2002 Maxima, and they were shot before 25K miles. He drives hard, but that still seemed low. I don't recall what he replaced them with, but he's much happier with the ride and handling of the new tires.
Melissa in MI
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Actually, I live in Toledo. We have a Mazda dealership here, but they really didn't take me seriously... even though I told them I was paying the full ammount up front... I seem young I think. Anyway, we frequently drive in the Monroe area, our car is blue, maybe we will see you around
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