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11-20-2005, 05:02 PM
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2006 Rx8
Hi everyone.
I am very interested in purchasing a new black RX8 with leather pack.
However, I am not sure if I should wait for the 2006 RX8.
Do I wait or do I buy the 2005 model now? Please help!
Thanks
Black Rocket
I am very interested in purchasing a new black RX8 with leather pack.
However, I am not sure if I should wait for the 2006 RX8.
Do I wait or do I buy the 2005 model now? Please help!
Thanks
Black Rocket
11-20-2005, 05:12 PM
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Welcome to the Forum
No big differences in 2006 unless you want auto transmission, so your decision is to buy now, drive a really good deal and take the build date depreciation bath on 1 Jan 06; or to wait, pay more but have an 06 build date some time in the new year...early March I reckon is the earliest date you'll see a car with an 06 VIN.
It's such a great car to drive....holiday season cruises....only suckers like me who pre-ordered could handle waiting....you don't have to, so my advice....go forth and negotiate
I see Mazda is offering extra warranty at present. That's good, provided it is just a simple extension of the factory warranty....
If you look around this forum and on www.rx8club.com.au, you'll get some pointers on what people have paid in various locations. If you can position yourself as a cash buyer with no trade in, you have lots of power -- use it wisely and patiently
No big differences in 2006 unless you want auto transmission, so your decision is to buy now, drive a really good deal and take the build date depreciation bath on 1 Jan 06; or to wait, pay more but have an 06 build date some time in the new year...early March I reckon is the earliest date you'll see a car with an 06 VIN.
It's such a great car to drive....holiday season cruises....only suckers like me who pre-ordered could handle waiting....you don't have to, so my advice....go forth and negotiate
I see Mazda is offering extra warranty at present. That's good, provided it is just a simple extension of the factory warranty....
If you look around this forum and on www.rx8club.com.au, you'll get some pointers on what people have paid in various locations. If you can position yourself as a cash buyer with no trade in, you have lots of power -- use it wisely and patiently
11-20-2005, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by MissyK
Wow timbo. If i hada started the same topic thread for the hundreth time u would have had a go at me.
https://www.rx8club.com/australia-new-zealand-forum-37/2006-mazda-rx8-76966/
https://www.rx8club.com/australia-new-zealand-forum-37/2006-rx8-changes-62052/
11-20-2005, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by timbo
Welcome to the Forum
No big differences in 2006 unless you want auto transmission, so your decision is to buy now, drive a really good deal and take the build date depreciation bath on 1 Jan 06; or to wait, pay more but have an 06 build date some time in the new year...early March I reckon is the earliest date you'll see a car with an 06 VIN.
It's such a great car to drive....holiday season cruises....only suckers like me who pre-ordered could handle waiting....you don't have to, so my advice....go forth and negotiate
I see Mazda is offering extra warranty at present. That's good, provided it is just a simple extension of the factory warranty....
If you look around this forum and on www.rx8club.com.au, you'll get some pointers on what people have paid in various locations. If you can position yourself as a cash buyer with no trade in, you have lots of power -- use it wisely and patiently
No big differences in 2006 unless you want auto transmission, so your decision is to buy now, drive a really good deal and take the build date depreciation bath on 1 Jan 06; or to wait, pay more but have an 06 build date some time in the new year...early March I reckon is the earliest date you'll see a car with an 06 VIN.
It's such a great car to drive....holiday season cruises....only suckers like me who pre-ordered could handle waiting....you don't have to, so my advice....go forth and negotiate
I see Mazda is offering extra warranty at present. That's good, provided it is just a simple extension of the factory warranty....
If you look around this forum and on www.rx8club.com.au, you'll get some pointers on what people have paid in various locations. If you can position yourself as a cash buyer with no trade in, you have lots of power -- use it wisely and patiently
Thanks for your advice.
What cash price do you think I should be able to secure a black leather pack 2005 model at?
11-20-2005, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by MissyK
Wow timbo. If i hada started the same topic thread for the hundreth time u would have had a go at me.
...but....
Originally Posted by Black Rocket
What cash price do you think I should be able to secure a black leather pack 2005 model at?
Originally Posted by timbo
If you look around this forum and on www.rx8club.com.au, you'll get some pointers on what people have paid in various locations.
11-20-2005, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by yiksing
Get a 2006, there are a few reinforcement made to the car that increases the chassis rigidity. They mentioned this in BMI.
11-21-2005, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Black Rocket
Timbo,
Thanks for your advice.
What cash price do you think I should be able to secure a black leather pack 2005 model at?
Thanks for your advice.
What cash price do you think I should be able to secure a black leather pack 2005 model at?
Welcome.
You should be looking at Sub 60K drive away (including some goodies - aka accessories).
I got mine for $62K drive away just over a year ago (see sig for my extras).
Unlike some members I don't automatically point new members to the search function!
11-22-2005, 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by kiwimeat
Black Rocket,
Welcome.
You should be looking at Sub 60K drive away (including some goodies - aka accessories).
I got mine for $62K drive away just over a year ago (see sig for my extras).
Unlike some members I don't automatically point new members to the search function!
Welcome.
You should be looking at Sub 60K drive away (including some goodies - aka accessories).
I got mine for $62K drive away just over a year ago (see sig for my extras).
Unlike some members I don't automatically point new members to the search function!
11-22-2005, 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Black Rocket
Thanks Yiksing - what is BMI and what are the reinforcements?
11-22-2005, 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Kenny
Im waiting mine as well.. mine will be ready on feb
now since you have ordered an 06 model, im sure you will be able to tell your "mate" what the major differences are?
nice to see you are out and about....
11-22-2005, 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Kenny
why not get a 2006 model ??? and the 06 model will be ready to pick up on dec or jan..
Im waiting mine as well.. mine will be ready on feb
Im waiting mine as well.. mine will be ready on feb
11-22-2005, 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by EZZY
congrates on the new car kenny.
now since you have ordered an 06 model, im sure you will be able to tell your "mate" what the major differences are?
nice to see you are out and about....
now since you have ordered an 06 model, im sure you will be able to tell your "mate" what the major differences are?
nice to see you are out and about....
Im just a newbie here... I would have tell him about the new changes IF I know...THanks
11-22-2005, 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Black Rocket
Kiwimeat, where did you get it from?
I can tell you now....every day you put off buying an RX-8, is a day less driving an RX-8 before you die.
Just ask the pre-orderers and early adopters they don't regret it.
I had to wait 15 months from launch to get mine (my wife eventually gave in early
- no doubt worn down my fixation with the RX-8).
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