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Old 05-26-2004, 06:10 PM
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Thinking of Purchasing an 8

Hi, this is going to be my first post. I'm currently thinking of getting an 8 but don't know if it's a good car or not (no offense) any technical or any problems this car has that i should know? Is the GT package worth it?
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GT is worth if it you like leather and want a sun roof. If you can go without leather, you can opt for the cheaper packages and get the DSC and other features without as much fluff.
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I just had my tranny rebuilt, and I think my cat is upchucking all into my exhaust.

I still LOVE this car more than any other i've ever had and I would buy another all over.. You probably wouldnt have these problems now, as I got mine last year.
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what's DSC?
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Dynamic Stability Control. Electronic safety feature along with TCS (Traction Control System). Both can be disabled and both work extemely well for your safety!
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Ok i just talked to Huntington Beach Mazda about purchasing a car and here is what we negotiated. A used 2004 11k miles. 6speed tranny with sport, grand touring and some factory 18chrome wheels on. The color is red. They wanted 26999. The price tag was 28999. I wanted it at 25000 even. Since it's late i told them we will continue on this tomorrow. But if i can get it for 25000..is that a good deal or what number is a good deal?
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Long beach ran new Rx-8's for 22,900. May not have the exact options you want but gives you an idea of what is out there. This was an ad-car. And yes, you can get the ad cars if you go to the lot the day the ad breaks.
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22900? whoa...that's a very good price
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Originally posted by RoCkAFeLLa
Ok i just talked to Huntington Beach Mazda about purchasing a car and here is what we negotiated. A used 2004 11k miles. 6speed tranny with sport, grand touring and some factory 18chrome wheels on.
I don't think you can get a 6MT with GT and not get the 18" wheels :P

It's ~25,000 for the base 6MT, add 3,400 for the GT and you have a brand new car at 28400.

You'd be giving them a lot of money if you bought it at 27,000.

I'd say stick with 25k if you don't mind a $3k discount, with the addition of 11k miles.
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I live in canada and just got a quote from my dealer. He's now charging 50G including tax for the 6 speed manual, sunroof and GPS System + Side Skirts. Interior is leather, its the most expensive model. Is this too much?
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Originally posted by phrozenhandlez
I live in canada and just got a quote from my dealer. He's now charging 50G including tax for the 6 speed manual, sunroof and GPS System + Side Skirts. Interior is leather, its the most expensive model. Is this too much?
HEY I got quoted 53Gs for all that minus the nav. thats a damn good price.....whos your dealer?

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