18ME

Has anyone been able to obtain any discount at all on any of the accessories?
I'm just about to go to my dealer to talk extras, and being as I've been waiting since Jan for my car (as have most of us) I thought that they may offer some sort of loyalty discount for being so patient.

Edo

Dont be silly. "The delay is not our fault sir", "we dont make much money on pre-order cars sir", "sob"

18ME

Poor old dealers:D

Does that mean no then?

Edo

I think a couple of people have managed mats - I think someone was told they could have parts at cost, but I'll be surrprised if many do...

18ME

Well, i'm going to have a go. I'll let you know how I got on when I get back.

AnilS

18ME, check your PMs.

AnilS.

18ME

Just got back from the dealers, but no news yet as his boss wasn't in. So I left the sales guy with my list for them to get back to me.

I'm not holding out much hope though, as my particular dealership have not been very helpful or communicative ever since I ordered 9 months ago. Why would they be any different now

KEF

i got the mats, and the dealer gave me a 10% discount card (which he said i could use for window tints) not sure what else i can use it for.

RX-Late

My dealers giving me nothing

MarkW

I tried, and was flatly refused.

After all they've got us over a barrel as we're buying the car anyway and we have nothing to negotiate with.

oilman

The RX8 Owners Club are trying to find willing Dealers at present but it will take some time to put together before we can publish a full list of what Dealers are prepared to do for us.

Also have a good deal in place for Engine Oil 5w-30 semi synthetic with Silkolene/Fuchs and negotiating with National Tyre suppliers for best price on Bridgestone Potenzas.

Check the site forum for news.

Cheers
Oilman

rich606

Got diddlysquat

(apart from a laughing salesman)

kennyboy1215

My dealer has promised that I will get a discount on accessories when I decide what to buy.
He is very aware that the pricing is too high and has led me to believe that he can do me a good deal.

I will discuss this with him after my test drive next week and I shall be sure to let you all know the result....

ken

orbist

I asked my dealer yesterday and he said and I quote "I always like to look after my customers, so I'm sure we can do something - and anyway a car like this should come with mats as standard".

I piped up that i'd never paid for a set of 'mats and flaps' on any of my new cars and that the prices were rediculous - he agreed and said that Mazda haven't even made it easy on them as they have reduced their margin on the RX8 accessories compared to other Mazda models.

He said when I come in on Friday for my next test drive he'd arrange for me to speak to one of their quys thats 'in the know' and would have a better idea on what they could do for me.

I will keep you all posted... (fingers crossed)

leadfoot

go to japanparts.com theyseem to have all the bits for about half price (dunno about import vat and shipping ) but it's a lever to use with dealer.

rael

But presumably you have to fit them which could be a pain. The Mazda price is made up pf unit cost, labour and VAT.

rael