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

 

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

 

LOL

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/

 

I see why Timbo post count is catching up on mine

 

Timbo,

Thanks for your advice.

What cash price do you think I should be able to secure a black leather pack 2005 model at?

 

Get a 2006, there are a few reinforcement made to the car that increases the chassis rigidity. They mentioned this in BMI.

 

Methinks thou doth judge me harshly
...but....

.....since MissyK suspects I have double standards.....

 

Thanks Yiksing - what is BMI and what are the reinforcements?

 

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!

 

Kiwimeat, where did you get it from?

 

I don't know the right terms, but there are extra braces between the roof and the pillars.

 

Thanks Yiksing.

Where can I find out more?

 

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

 

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....

 

Kenny, unless I get a huge discount off the 2005 model, I will get a 2006 one!

 

LOL.. come on EZZY.. stop teasing me.. Im just a newbie here... I would have tell him about the new changes IF I know...

THanks

 

Eagers Mazda in Brisbane. But all dealers should be there or thereabouts the same on pricing.

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).