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09-02-2003, 11:37 AM
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I just chased up my dealer regarding the print. Not only did they confirm that they had this and would send it registered to my home BUT would also enclose the special rotary watch which they would have given me upon delivery of the car (now late January due to moonroof cancellation).
Nice gesture but could be my dealer only, not Mazda UK watch deal.
rael
Nice gesture but could be my dealer only, not Mazda UK watch deal.
rael
09-02-2003, 11:44 AM
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I think the pre-order customers in Germany get the watch.
I don't think it is a Mazda UK watch, although it could be another sweetener for when they delay the deliveries till next January.
Sorry for sounding cynical.
Chris
I don't think it is a Mazda UK watch, although it could be another sweetener for when they delay the deliveries till next January.
Sorry for sounding cynical.
Chris
09-02-2003, 01:48 PM
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Sweeteners aren't sweeteners anymore. Mazda can continue to do this, but little at present (for me anyway) will compensate for no RX8. Its going to cost me about £1000 for the delay, i.e. running my existing car due an MOT, Insurance (big hit here) and trying to sell my car in the winter periods (no ones going to buy unless its given away).
I want my car.
AnilS.
I want my car.
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09-02-2003, 02:10 PM
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Originally posted by AnilS
Sweeteners aren't sweeteners anymore. Mazda can continue to do this, but little at present (for me anyway) will compensate for no RX8. Its going to cost me about £1000 for the delay, i.e. running my existing car due an MOT, Insurance (big hit here) and trying to sell my car in the winter periods (no ones going to buy unless its given away).
I want my car.
AnilS.
Sweeteners aren't sweeteners anymore. Mazda can continue to do this, but little at present (for me anyway) will compensate for no RX8. Its going to cost me about £1000 for the delay, i.e. running my existing car due an MOT, Insurance (big hit here) and trying to sell my car in the winter periods (no ones going to buy unless its given away).
I want my car.
AnilS.
09-02-2003, 02:37 PM
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The watches are for us poor souls wishimg our time:D away, waiting for the car.
RX-Late, I do believe your enroute for the record, of most posts per day
AnilS.
RX-Late, I do believe your enroute for the record, of most posts per day
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09-02-2003, 03:27 PM
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Originally posted by c170673
I think the pre-order customers in Germany get the watch.
I don't think it is a Mazda UK watch, although it could be another sweetener for when they delay the deliveries till next January.
Sorry for sounding cynical.
Chris
I think the pre-order customers in Germany get the watch.
I don't think it is a Mazda UK watch, although it could be another sweetener for when they delay the deliveries till next January.
Sorry for sounding cynical.
Chris
09-02-2003, 03:47 PM
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Hang on, I've been at the vino again, but what the heck? Are we saying that us lot get a 2 year old's impression of an rx-8 in a shoddy frame and they get a cool watch? Bugger it, I'm going to cancel and re-order then! Seriously?! Oh for Christs sake...Anyone want to swap? :D
09-03-2003, 02:50 AM
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Considering our inability to sway either earlier deliveries or compensation just accept something unusual and free and stop all this moaning.
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09-03-2003, 03:39 AM
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Originally posted by RX-Late
Anyone seen the watch? Pics please!
Anyone seen the watch? Pics please!
09-03-2003, 04:17 AM
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Originally posted by simrjor
If its this one its not bad http://www.rx8forum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5833
If its this one its not bad http://www.rx8forum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5833
09-03-2003, 04:31 AM
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Just for clarification, this watch came from the dealer not Mazda and would have been part of the delivery package. I think its dealer specific but presume the watch is sourced from Mazda so don't know for sure.
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09-03-2003, 10:52 AM
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Rael,
this watch is part of the mazda germany preorder marketing program. The first 888 preorders in Germany ordering a high power 8 model revolution/top will receive this watch for free with the handover of their 8.
have fun ...
obi
this watch is part of the mazda germany preorder marketing program. The first 888 preorders in Germany ordering a high power 8 model revolution/top will receive this watch for free with the handover of their 8.
have fun ...
obi
09-03-2003, 11:35 AM
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Originally posted by rael
Considering our inability to sway either earlier deliveries or compensation just accept something unusual and free and stop all this moaning.
rael
Considering our inability to sway either earlier deliveries or compensation just accept something unusual and free and stop all this moaning.
rael
09-03-2003, 02:06 PM
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Originally posted by obi-wahn
Rael,
this watch is part of the mazda germany preorder marketing program. The first 888 preorders in Germany ordering a high power 8 model revolution/top will receive this watch for free with the handover of their 8.
have fun ...
obi
Rael,
this watch is part of the mazda germany preorder marketing program. The first 888 preorders in Germany ordering a high power 8 model revolution/top will receive this watch for free with the handover of their 8.
have fun ...
obi
09-05-2003, 02:33 AM
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Opened my package from Mazda last night. The print, and I presume we have all got the same, is a blue RX8 prototype sketch. Okay but nothing exciting and does not really represent the car as it looks today, may be worth putting up in the playroom, maybe.
The watch on the other hand is quite neat and not the one suggested above but one I had seen in the dealers back in Jan. Its black and steel colour, rotary shaped and quite flat. Sits between 'dress' than 'sports' watch with various inner dials for timing but not waterproof. Certainly good enough to wear and Mazda motif very small. Very worth it as a freebie.
rael
The watch on the other hand is quite neat and not the one suggested above but one I had seen in the dealers back in Jan. Its black and steel colour, rotary shaped and quite flat. Sits between 'dress' than 'sports' watch with various inner dials for timing but not waterproof. Certainly good enough to wear and Mazda motif very small. Very worth it as a freebie.
rael
09-05-2003, 01:47 PM
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I guess that, because I didn't get the print, I will be on the second ship 
Anyone know what's really happening with the order that cars are being delivered in? (stupid question really)
Anyone know what's really happening with the order that cars are being delivered in? (stupid question really)