It hits the dock tomorrow!!
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Shifty Bastard.
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It hits the dock tomorrow!!
Strewth, things happen quick around here....
Went shopping yesterday, grabbed the Ti demo and had another test drive in city traffic. Great fun..
Went to dealer B in the Ti, and checked out their Velocity Red demo.....Decided against red and returned to City Mazda...
Went over the figures, did a great deal, and signed on the bottom line....for a Winning Blue non leather little bloody ripper
Insisted on meeting the Renesis Master Technician (as stated in the salespersons RX-8 sales guide!), and chewed his ear for an hour...(Did you know that these cars are ECU programmed to run rich for the first 20,000k???)
Stole the owners manual out of the Ti and went home to sit back, read, and relax for the six to eight weeks I was told it would take for the car to arrive
Got a phone call an hour ago to be told that my car was manufactured on 22Jan04 and would be docking at Station Pier tomorrow!!!
Get it next week...
Nojooc, that Winning Blue buyers remorse you mentioned, I hope its not catching...
More news later...Gotta ring the Finance Co....
Much thanks to all at this forum for your posts and advice, this place has been invaluable......
Regards Gomez
Went shopping yesterday, grabbed the Ti demo and had another test drive in city traffic. Great fun..
Went to dealer B in the Ti, and checked out their Velocity Red demo.....Decided against red and returned to City Mazda...
Went over the figures, did a great deal, and signed on the bottom line....for a Winning Blue non leather little bloody ripper
Insisted on meeting the Renesis Master Technician (as stated in the salespersons RX-8 sales guide!), and chewed his ear for an hour...(Did you know that these cars are ECU programmed to run rich for the first 20,000k???)
Stole the owners manual out of the Ti and went home to sit back, read, and relax for the six to eight weeks I was told it would take for the car to arrive
Got a phone call an hour ago to be told that my car was manufactured on 22Jan04 and would be docking at Station Pier tomorrow!!!
Get it next week...
Nojooc, that Winning Blue buyers remorse you mentioned, I hope its not catching...
More news later...Gotta ring the Finance Co....
Much thanks to all at this forum for your posts and advice, this place has been invaluable......
Regards Gomez
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Hmm, dunno Gomez, seems to me you're getting it all too easy. Another case of instant gratification in the 21st Century :p
Well, back in my time, we spent months with only pictures to keep us interested.
Of course, it shows, doesn't it!
Well, back in my time, we spent months with only pictures to keep us interested.
Of course, it shows, doesn't it!
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Well done Gomez - I had the same crisis but decided on the Velocity Red in the end.
You've managed to get your hands on it pretty quick. My details as follows:
Production date: 7 Jan 04
Ship departed: 20 Jan 04
Ship arrived: 6 Feb 04
Delivery due: 26 February
I suppose they have to muck around with it for a few weeks to justify the dealer delivery fees. (Oh, and to install the badges, splash guards, leather protection, tint, etc).
snoo
You've managed to get your hands on it pretty quick. My details as follows:
Production date: 7 Jan 04
Ship departed: 20 Jan 04
Ship arrived: 6 Feb 04
Delivery due: 26 February
I suppose they have to muck around with it for a few weeks to justify the dealer delivery fees. (Oh, and to install the badges, splash guards, leather protection, tint, etc).
snoo
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Well done Gomez and welcome to the OWNERS club!
I've noted a few dealers seem to like maintaining the impression that the cars are hard to get, in tight supply etc. I reckon this is an exagerration judging by the fact that I was able to order in mid Jan and receive a December built Vel Red fresh off the docks within about 1 week....
I was tempted by the blue too, but baulked because I wasn't able to see one in the flesh. The only Winning Blue around when I was looking was on a new Mazda 3. Looked nice, but ther'es no substitute for seeing it on the REAL thing....
I've noted a few dealers seem to like maintaining the impression that the cars are hard to get, in tight supply etc. I reckon this is an exagerration judging by the fact that I was able to order in mid Jan and receive a December built Vel Red fresh off the docks within about 1 week....
I was tempted by the blue too, but baulked because I wasn't able to see one in the flesh. The only Winning Blue around when I was looking was on a new Mazda 3. Looked nice, but ther'es no substitute for seeing it on the REAL thing....
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"Insisted on meeting the Renesis Master Technician (as stated in the salespersons RX-8 sales guide!), and chewed his ear for an hour...(Did you know that these cars are ECU programmed to run rich for the first 20,000k???)"
Comments from anyone over 20k km's???
Comments from anyone over 20k km's???
Great Stuff Gomez!
I think they probably run rich to 20,000 and beyond. The dyno I posted with AFR's was a little bit rich, but not ridiculous at 14,000km.
I would be nice to know for sure.
Cheers,
Hymee.
I think they probably run rich to 20,000 and beyond. The dyno I posted with AFR's was a little bit rich, but not ridiculous at 14,000km.
I would be nice to know for sure.
Cheers,
Hymee.
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Re: It hits the dock tomorrow!!
Originally posted by Gomez
Nojooc, that Winning Blue buyers remorse you mentioned, I hope its not catching...
Nojooc, that Winning Blue buyers remorse you mentioned, I hope its not catching...
I'm starting to appreciate my colour choice since it grabs heaps of attention and I don't see too many on the road.
Congrats on joining the "Winning" team!
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Thanks for the 'grats guys....
I was told they run rich to assist the running in process...
Also told that on an econ run by a Renesis Tech, over 650k's was achieved out of one tankful, four up on a Syd/Mel trip...
The WDS can diagnose a car that has the living daylights thrashed out of it , a fault code is logged at (or above?) redline...
Snoo, a three week wait must feel like three months. I was OK with the delay while the car was an infant in Mrs Hiroshima's belly, but having to wait for the adoption papers to go through like that would be hell
Nick, I had a real dilemma with the colour issue, I saw all the whole pallet on RX-8's ('cept Green), and in the end it came down to the fact that too much Red is too much of a good thing...!
I'm keeping the red XR8...
Timbo, I feel like I should know that character in your avatar....
'Snot a Canberra Pollie is it:D :D
Catch Ya , Gomez
I was told they run rich to assist the running in process...
Also told that on an econ run by a Renesis Tech, over 650k's was achieved out of one tankful, four up on a Syd/Mel trip...
The WDS can diagnose a car that has the living daylights thrashed out of it , a fault code is logged at (or above?) redline...
Snoo, a three week wait must feel like three months. I was OK with the delay while the car was an infant in Mrs Hiroshima's belly, but having to wait for the adoption papers to go through like that would be hell
Nick, I had a real dilemma with the colour issue, I saw all the whole pallet on RX-8's ('cept Green), and in the end it came down to the fact that too much Red is too much of a good thing...!
I'm keeping the red XR8...
Timbo, I feel like I should know that character in your avatar....
'Snot a Canberra Pollie is it:D :D
Catch Ya , Gomez
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Hey Gomez,
Congrats on the RX8 and, of course, excellent colour choice!
When I ordered mine back in Sept'03, I was initially told it would be arriving in Dec'03, but ended up getting it the following week! Anyway, you'll have heaps of fun in this awesome car. Enjoy!
Pappy
Congrats on the RX8 and, of course, excellent colour choice!
When I ordered mine back in Sept'03, I was initially told it would be arriving in Dec'03, but ended up getting it the following week! Anyway, you'll have heaps of fun in this awesome car. Enjoy!
Pappy
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Originally posted by Gomez
Timbo, I feel like I should know that character in your avatar....
'Snot a Canberra Pollie is it:D :D
Catch Ya , Gomez
Timbo, I feel like I should know that character in your avatar....
'Snot a Canberra Pollie is it:D :D
Catch Ya , Gomez
none of them have the style! :D
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Originally posted by rotary4me
Gomez,
So you didn't join the dark side , good choice of colour.
Gomez,
So you didn't join the dark side , good choice of colour.
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Dealer just told me my baby's sitting at the dock. Should get it next week. At least now I have the VIN, Eng # to drool over.
Went with the red because it just looked too good with the red/black interior.
Went with the red because it just looked too good with the red/black interior.
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Originally posted by oodlum
Dealer just told me my baby's sitting at the dock. Should get it next week. At least now I have the VIN, Eng # to drool over.
Went with the red because it just looked too good with the red/black interior.
Dealer just told me my baby's sitting at the dock. Should get it next week. At least now I have the VIN, Eng # to drool over.
Went with the red because it just looked too good with the red/black interior.
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Hey Gomez. City Mazda. Easiest sale they ever made. You?
Seems our 8s are familly - we'll have to have a reunion some time.
BTW, what did you let the "accessories manager" talk you into? I went for the alarm and the reversing beeper-detector thing, but I'm going to Tint-a-Car for the shade. $340 with 25 year warranty. They tell me they do a lot of the City Mazda tinting anyway.
Anyone have any experience with Tint-a-Car?
Seems our 8s are familly - we'll have to have a reunion some time.
BTW, what did you let the "accessories manager" talk you into? I went for the alarm and the reversing beeper-detector thing, but I'm going to Tint-a-Car for the shade. $340 with 25 year warranty. They tell me they do a lot of the City Mazda tinting anyway.
Anyone have any experience with Tint-a-Car?
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City Mazda as well...."Susie" wasn't in when I signed for the car, but she's been in contact since...a few times. She who will be rebuffed.....:D
Tint-a-Car Formula 1 tint was the ace stuff 2 years back when I got the 306....It cost $240 inc GST, so I suggest you shop around...as I will be doing.....
Gomez
Tint-a-Car Formula 1 tint was the ace stuff 2 years back when I got the 306....It cost $240 inc GST, so I suggest you shop around...as I will be doing.....
Gomez
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When I think of it now oodlum and Gomez... although I got the car though City Mazda ... I still think they are a bunch of *********... esp Patrick the Manager... when you pick up the car Gomez... grab Patrick the manager and see if he still remember me ~ the "Dr. Chan" :p
BTW the service department is A class there. Love them.
BTW the service department is A class there. Love them.
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Taka, have had no real gripe with the big Belgian.
I walked in fairly well educated price wise as a result of this forum (thank's DMRH), being confident about what I was willing to pay and standing my ground as he questioned my figures. That's his job I s'pose...It's my job to save a few bob for the school fees!!
Regards, Gomez
I walked in fairly well educated price wise as a result of this forum (thank's DMRH), being confident about what I was willing to pay and standing my ground as he questioned my figures. That's his job I s'pose...It's my job to save a few bob for the school fees!!
Regards, Gomez