FS: 2003 RX-8, Velocity Red, Cloth pack
06-12-2006, 03:01 AM
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SOLD: 2003 RX-8, Velocity Red, Cloth pack
For sale: 2003 RX-8, Velocity Red, cloth pack (June ’03 build/July ’03 compliance – ACT reg until 14/08/06) – still under warranty
Item Condition: basically mint condition inside and out – has done 57,000k mostly between Canberra and Sydney. End of lease means I need to sell
Car has 18x8 BBS “RX” wheels with 235/40 Bridgestone 040 tyres, with 90% tread
“Hymee Enhanced” cat back exhaust (standard exhaust included), a/c condensor grill and Axial Flow short shifter (standard shifter included)
Sale includes a spare set of front disks – drilled and slotted, never fitted plus EBC “Red” brake pads
Tinted windows
This car has been fully maintained with all Mazda upgrades completed. Full service history. Oil and filter changed every 5,000k
Price and price conditions: $39,500 everything included
Extra Info: iPod wired connection and THB-Bury universal phone kit (can change cradles quickly to suit your phone)
Sale also includes sCANalyser software and connector and all original purchaser goodies – the Yamaguchi RX-8 book (no longer in print), t-shirt, cap, pen, rotary watch – the whole shootin’ match
If you’ve been wanting to buy an 8, here’s a great example of one that’s had lots of TLC
Pictures: Here you go
Contact Details: PM me, or phone 0428 618 655
Location: Canberra, ACT
Delivery & Conditions of Delivery: prefer Canberra but will deliver to Sydney if necessary
Go on...you know it makes sense!
Item Condition: basically mint condition inside and out – has done 57,000k mostly between Canberra and Sydney. End of lease means I need to sell
Car has 18x8 BBS “RX” wheels with 235/40 Bridgestone 040 tyres, with 90% tread
“Hymee Enhanced” cat back exhaust (standard exhaust included), a/c condensor grill and Axial Flow short shifter (standard shifter included)
Sale includes a spare set of front disks – drilled and slotted, never fitted plus EBC “Red” brake pads
Tinted windows
This car has been fully maintained with all Mazda upgrades completed. Full service history. Oil and filter changed every 5,000k
Price and price conditions: $39,500 everything included
Extra Info: iPod wired connection and THB-Bury universal phone kit (can change cradles quickly to suit your phone)
Sale also includes sCANalyser software and connector and all original purchaser goodies – the Yamaguchi RX-8 book (no longer in print), t-shirt, cap, pen, rotary watch – the whole shootin’ match
If you’ve been wanting to buy an 8, here’s a great example of one that’s had lots of TLC
Pictures: Here you go
Contact Details: PM me, or phone 0428 618 655
Location: Canberra, ACT
Delivery & Conditions of Delivery: prefer Canberra but will deliver to Sydney if necessary
Go on...you know it makes sense!
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06-13-2006, 02:35 AM
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The question is....will he wimp out and just buy the red one.
They only come is white, blue, black, red and silver.
Go on Tim....dare to break the mould (yes, I know how to spell)
They only come is white, blue, black, red and silver.
Go on Tim....dare to break the mould (yes, I know how to spell)
06-13-2006, 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Gomez
Price and extras make this a great deal.
)Anyone who was lurking around looking for a good used 8, now's your chance
06-13-2006, 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Gomez
The question is....will he wimp out and just buy the red one.
I have, however, declared war on cows and ensured accommodation for tall people
Please don't quote me from previous posts...I know what I said, but that doesn't mean I believe it
06-13-2006, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by timbo
The Polo GTI comes in five colours: Flash Red, fridge, Galmet metal primer, You'd have to be Crazy Black and Dirt Attract Blue, so the choice is easy
I have, however, declared war on cows and ensured accommodation for tall people
Please don't quote me from previous posts...I know what I said, but that doesn't mean I believe it
I have, however, declared war on cows and ensured accommodation for tall people
Please don't quote me from previous posts...I know what I said, but that doesn't mean I believe it
06-13-2006, 06:52 AM
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I still can't believe that you would replace a RX-8 with a Polo... I have seen the damn things hop two feet sideways when a semi passes and I struggle to believe that an ECU update boosts the power to 150Kw - is the rest of the system able to cope with this?? Are you sure tha you will fit into this thing??
Apart from the ugly front, I liked the 3.2 V6 Passat wagon - lots of extras for a change.. AWD DSG DSC ABS and every other acrynom that you can find in a modern car.. Strangely Sat nav is available at an almost affordable price and if the brochure is correct, the fuel economy blitzes the Alfa 159..
Most of all I can't believe that you are giving away the rotary watch with the car...
Apart from the ugly front, I liked the 3.2 V6 Passat wagon - lots of extras for a change.. AWD DSG DSC ABS and every other acrynom that you can find in a modern car.. Strangely Sat nav is available at an almost affordable price and if the brochure is correct, the fuel economy blitzes the Alfa 159..
Most of all I can't believe that you are giving away the rotary watch with the car...
06-13-2006, 03:53 PM
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zuppy, it's only a car....it's only a car. And the watch, while nice, is not something I really wear. They'll both have a wonderful home with an enthusiast who's been waiting around for a good 8 to appear on the 2nd hand market, at a good price
06-13-2006, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by timbo
zuppy, it's only a car....it's only a car.
For some reason we all like to be part of a tribe and this is the first car that I have ever owned that has motivated an intorvert like me to get out, meet people, organise (small number of) people for Nats and (gasp
) get out and have fun on a race track..Farewel Timbo it was nice to met you and thanks for the experience..
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06-13-2006, 04:21 PM
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I'm almoast at a loss for words, Timbo: thought you'd be amongst the stayers.
How do I find the Polo forum? bound to be scintillating!
A friend in Sydney is currently swapping his Audi s6 for a Golf gti diesel, going to wait about 18 months until he can pick up the new RS4 2nd hand for 60c in the dollar.
Must come clean, as my lease approaches maturity in November I have been looking around.
Daughters want a white rx8, missus wants an auotomatic, I want someting less problematic than the 8 has been with dirty country fuel. And I feel like a change.
Actually going to Port Macquarie tomorrow to take a Lexus is250 6speed sequential for a good test drive. Looked up their forum the other day, shouldn't have bothered. About as engaging as you would expect from Lexus drivers. A shame the is350 is not coming here, seems to be a real performer.
Jack
How do I find the Polo forum? bound to be scintillating!
A friend in Sydney is currently swapping his Audi s6 for a Golf gti diesel, going to wait about 18 months until he can pick up the new RS4 2nd hand for 60c in the dollar.
Must come clean, as my lease approaches maturity in November I have been looking around.
Daughters want a white rx8, missus wants an auotomatic, I want someting less problematic than the 8 has been with dirty country fuel. And I feel like a change.
Actually going to Port Macquarie tomorrow to take a Lexus is250 6speed sequential for a good test drive. Looked up their forum the other day, shouldn't have bothered. About as engaging as you would expect from Lexus drivers. A shame the is350 is not coming here, seems to be a real performer.
Jack
06-14-2006, 12:22 AM
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So, Timbo, old mate, old buddy, old pal <places conspiratorial arm around his shoulders> sounds to me like you're gonna have some spare cash to spend.
Hmm, I wonder what you could spend it on...
Hmm, I wonder what you could spend it on...
06-14-2006, 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by xxup
For some reason we all like to be part of a tribe and this is the first car that I have ever owned that has motivated an intorvert like me to get out, meet people, organise (small number of) people for Nats and (gasp ) get out and have fun on a race track..
) get out and have fun on a race track..There's no question the 8 is a great car, but it should not be the sole reason for discussion. In fact, by the looks of both forums recently, anyone who's had a car for 2+ years is just about posted out, at least in respect of the car.
If you are all good, I promise to come back and tell you all about the Polo -- esp the fuel economy
In the meantime, there's a fine, coddled 8 seeking a nice home
06-14-2006, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Tim Tam
Timbo,
Have you picked up a copy of June Motor mag? the Pol is included in the Performance Car of the Year test.
Have you picked up a copy of June Motor mag? the Pol is included in the Performance Car of the Year test.
06-15-2006, 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by timbo
Yes, an interesting read. How you sensibly compare a Polo, Golf, 130i, S4, Cayman and Aston Martin is beyond me. Bang for buck might be a better approach
Mind you, it was interesting that the AM did the Cayman on the tight north circuit at OP.
And to those of you who haven't heard the AM above 4K - do yourself a favour. Aural sex.