Is this an R3?
06-26-2012, 02:22 PM
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Is this an R3?
I'm looking at purchasing a low-mileage used RX-8. This one is being billed as an R3 on their Yahoo! Autos ad (confirmed by the dealer internet sales weasel), but the spoiler (or lack of), seats and wheels make me think otherwise.
Your expert analysis is greatly appreciated.
Your expert analysis is greatly appreciated.
06-26-2012, 02:27 PM
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Get the VIN number and call your local Mazda dealership and they'll tell you.
But it doesn't have the wheels, the seats, the body additions etc., I would say it's not an R3, and if it is then all the R3 parts have been sold off and then it's not worth it anyways.
But it doesn't have the wheels, the seats, the body additions etc., I would say it's not an R3, and if it is then all the R3 parts have been sold off and then it's not worth it anyways.
06-26-2012, 02:33 PM
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The car on the photos has a sunroof. So it is a GT not an R3.
You can confirm with the VIN # as stated above.
You should tell them they are advertising the wrong vehicle.
You can confirm with the VIN # as stated above.
You should tell them they are advertising the wrong vehicle.
06-26-2012, 02:35 PM
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The spoiler (or lack of), seats and wheels....combined with the fact that a sunroof was never available in the R3 trim...says those photos are definitely NOT of an R3!
06-26-2012, 03:12 PM
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It's also missing the splitterm but the sunroof tells it for sure. Not an r3. Could just be they've screwed up the images.
06-26-2012, 03:27 PM
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That happens a LOT actually. Dealers often 'wrongly' advertise cars from other manufacturers either because of lack of knowledge, laziness, or both. It is up to the consumer to be informed.
A case like that would not sustain. The dealer can simply acknowledge the mistake and rectify. Few lawyers would be successful at bringing that case to court and get enough money out of the deal to buy a Lambo.
Having said that - however - you might have a better chance at pursuing legal action AFTER buying the car. That would give you and your lawyer way more leverage.
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06-26-2012, 08:35 PM
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Be careful of used cars too because some people swap the wheels and recaros off their R3 (hmm who would do that lol) before they sell/trade them in.
The VIN won't tell the whole story if it's used.
The VIN won't tell the whole story if it's used.
06-27-2012, 11:53 AM
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Here's an example of one I looked at last week. Look at the vehicle description.
http://www.luxuryimportsky.com/2004_...153393686.veh#
http://www.luxuryimportsky.com/2004_...153393686.veh#
06-27-2012, 07:15 PM
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I actually emailed him and he said "thats what the computer pulled up based on the VIN... do you want to buy it?" I told him I would only buy a used rotary if he had detailed service records... no response.
06-28-2012, 04:29 AM
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