It's hard not to feel aggrieved!
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I sympathize with you guys and your long wait for the RX-8. I thankfuly took mine home last night, but you all were in my thoughts. Hopefully something will change and all my European brothers and sisters can purchase this wonderful vehicle.
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Thanks guys!
In case you misunderstood my point (not sure) I was pointing out that someone in the US can order a car today and get it delivered in August whereas folks who ordered here in January won't see their vehicle until November (at best). It's not a shot at US owners (and I know you didn't think that it was) just a sore point caused by Mazda's crazy marketing.
In case you misunderstood my point (not sure) I was pointing out that someone in the US can order a car today and get it delivered in August whereas folks who ordered here in January won't see their vehicle until November (at best). It's not a shot at US owners (and I know you didn't think that it was) just a sore point caused by Mazda's crazy marketing.
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I just hope that doesnt happen here Lensman. However, I dont beleive it will as we should get them in order.
If there are people over here who order cars from now on and get them before us then I dread to think of the comments on here......
If there are people over here who order cars from now on and get them before us then I dread to think of the comments on here......
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Mazda UK won't want to read it for sheer embarrassment!!
Who knows what will happen if it's out of Mazda UK's control. I hope anyone ordering a car now will have to wait at least 8-9 months, it would make me feel better and make the car a "must have" on rareity and residuals alone.
Look what BMW have done with the MINI.
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Mazda UK won't want to read it for sheer embarrassment!!
Who knows what will happen if it's out of Mazda UK's control. I hope anyone ordering a car now will have to wait at least 8-9 months, it would make me feel better and make the car a "must have" on rareity and residuals alone.
Look what BMW have done with the MINI.
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Hmmmm.. maybe.
But then I was speaking with my dealer over my indecision to go with either Winning Blue or Black. He suggested that if I wanted to, my g/f could place an order in the black and keep the blue on order in case I changed my mind again.
He suggested that I would not get the black car any later than the blue one and maybe even ahead of the blue one because of the small delay with blue not being a launch colour.
I would expect anyone ordering now could get their car around January.
Seeing as most of us will get our cars in October/November, it's not far off! I doubt we'll see anyone ordering now and getting their cars before pre-orderers though.
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But then I was speaking with my dealer over my indecision to go with either Winning Blue or Black. He suggested that if I wanted to, my g/f could place an order in the black and keep the blue on order in case I changed my mind again.
He suggested that I would not get the black car any later than the blue one and maybe even ahead of the blue one because of the small delay with blue not being a launch colour.
I would expect anyone ordering now could get their car around January.
Seeing as most of us will get our cars in October/November, it's not far off! I doubt we'll see anyone ordering now and getting their cars before pre-orderers though.
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Depressing isnt it.....I'm deffo going to drive one out there in early aug - especially as I have a Ca driving licence too!
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We just picked up our Blue RX-8 today!
We got the call from the dealer (Oak Tree Mazda, on Stevens Creek) on Tuesday, told to pick it up today at 11:30. We each went for a little test drive to be sure about it, handles SWEET. Husband managed to stall it leaving the parking lot, so he warned me to rev it before putting in gear. Saleswoman kindly let husband know that I managed my test drive with nary a stall or shudder. Managed to get up to 79 on I-280 without realizing it, probably still in 3rd gear. The engine only growls if you rev it in first, maybe in 2nd, very smooth once in 3rd and above. Not used to a car that doesn't redline until 9000 rpm.
We were supposed to be in the second allocation, so I asked why we were getting the first car sold. She said that we didn't order that much extra stuff, so our car had fewer inspections necessary. The two cars (ours and a Titanium Grey) that came in Tuesday were both 6-speed manuals; the automatics are coming in later, so our gain for wanting a real driving experience. (I did note a comment in another thread about some of the cars failing emissions tests, wonder if they were the automatics.) The owner of the Titanium Grey is on vacation right now and wants to fly home immediately to pick it up!
Today when we arrived the carrier trucks were unloading at least five more RX-8s, saleswoman said not all were sold yet. Looks like some of the pre-orders might have cancelled! Probably will be marked up at least $2500. We paid sticker, had pre-ordered back in February. Don't know how these were configured but she said they got a "bonus" allocation. Either that or massive dropout! So show up tomorrow and see if you like anything on the lot!
Husband is out with the car right now, had to show it to his best friend. I am taking daughter to her camp tomorrow in it, show it off some more! The blue looks terrific in the sun, it's rich but not dark. So, are we the first in N. Cal or does anyone else have one yet? We are definitely the first from Oak Tree.
Can't wait until more start arriving so we can have a meetup.
We just picked up our Blue RX-8 today!
We got the call from the dealer (Oak Tree Mazda, on Stevens Creek) on Tuesday, told to pick it up today at 11:30. We each went for a little test drive to be sure about it, handles SWEET. Husband managed to stall it leaving the parking lot, so he warned me to rev it before putting in gear. Saleswoman kindly let husband know that I managed my test drive with nary a stall or shudder. Managed to get up to 79 on I-280 without realizing it, probably still in 3rd gear. The engine only growls if you rev it in first, maybe in 2nd, very smooth once in 3rd and above. Not used to a car that doesn't redline until 9000 rpm.
We were supposed to be in the second allocation, so I asked why we were getting the first car sold. She said that we didn't order that much extra stuff, so our car had fewer inspections necessary. The two cars (ours and a Titanium Grey) that came in Tuesday were both 6-speed manuals; the automatics are coming in later, so our gain for wanting a real driving experience. (I did note a comment in another thread about some of the cars failing emissions tests, wonder if they were the automatics.) The owner of the Titanium Grey is on vacation right now and wants to fly home immediately to pick it up!
Today when we arrived the carrier trucks were unloading at least five more RX-8s, saleswoman said not all were sold yet. Looks like some of the pre-orders might have cancelled! Probably will be marked up at least $2500. We paid sticker, had pre-ordered back in February. Don't know how these were configured but she said they got a "bonus" allocation. Either that or massive dropout! So show up tomorrow and see if you like anything on the lot!
Husband is out with the car right now, had to show it to his best friend. I am taking daughter to her camp tomorrow in it, show it off some more! The blue looks terrific in the sun, it's rich but not dark. So, are we the first in N. Cal or does anyone else have one yet? We are definitely the first from Oak Tree.
Can't wait until more start arriving so we can have a meetup.
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