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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 10:27 PM
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Post Just a feeler, How many would be interested in a RX-8 GB\...meet ? (more)

I'm a representitive at a local Mazda Dealership...
I want to get more exposure into the tuning aspects with our MazdaSpeed line of body , performance and other OEM accessories..

Our dealership wants to set-up a new department targeted strictly for Mazdaspeed products for the RX-8 (and other Mazda's as well)...

Just want to get some of your inputs, or if there would be any interests in setting something like this up for local RX-8 and other Mazda owners??

- would you guys be interested in a GB for Mazdaspeed parts? or maybe even OEM parts? (why and why not?)
- would any of you be interested in special meets for specific models at our dealership, as well as a tour of our facility? (why and why not?)

If I am able to set-up enough interests from you guys, I can try and get something started...and work out all the details on pricing...etc..
Feel free to post any comments and suggestions you may have..

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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 10:29 PM
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Also, if there are any other local Mazda sites...
Please let me know..

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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 11:11 PM
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 06:55 AM
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details as to your location may greatly increase the number of responses you receive...
Old Jul 5, 2006 | 07:23 AM
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I'm from the Toronto area
Old Jul 5, 2006 | 08:49 AM
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I would be interested in a GB for Mazdaspeed parts. More towards the Fall in terms of timing however.
Old Jul 5, 2006 | 01:16 PM
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I would also be interested as well for GB for mazda speed parts AND INSTALLATION. Pricing for aftermarket parts compared to Mazda Speed parts are significantly lower. I would say try hitting the 30-40% off list price and I think you'll get a very decent response. Attract buyers first to your product and your delaership with really good valuable discounts as a loss leader and then if you deliver and install nicely, 8 owners will be back and you can profit from the other services/repairs/parts you would sell to them in the future.

The 15% discount just doesn't cut it enough for me personally.
Old Jul 5, 2006 | 04:23 PM
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If you really want to get this right, you'd coordinate dealers in Vancouver and Ottawa to get a big push on MS sales... and you'd look pretty smart doing so. A larger market, no currency problems, and everyone looks good with the purchasing power of a group buy. You could start by calling all the dealers in the Vancouver/Ottawa area in the Canadian Mazda Dealerships book, for example...

Plus you'd look really smart doing so.

We won't let anyone know that someone here thought of it first!
Old Jul 5, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Shamblerock
I would also be interested as well for GB for mazda speed parts AND INSTALLATION. Pricing for aftermarket parts compared to Mazda Speed parts are significantly lower. I would say try hitting the 30-40% off list price and I think you'll get a very decent response. Attract buyers first to your product and your delaership with really good valuable discounts as a loss leader and then if you deliver and install nicely, 8 owners will be back and you can profit from the other services/repairs/parts you would sell to them in the future.

The 15% discount just doesn't cut it enough for me personally.
I agree..
Old Jul 5, 2006 | 06:14 PM
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I will see what I can organize...
I will try my best on pricing...as well as installation ofcourse...
Since our techs have experience in installing MS body & performance parts...
Old Jul 5, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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I'd be interested in a GB, but I don't want the shipping to kill me.
Old Jul 5, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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I'll see if I can arrange for drop ship (no guarantees though)
Old Jul 5, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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Please note - group buys have to be cleared with forum management, and then posted in the Group Buy forum section.

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