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Just a thought...
Just a quick thought;
On this forum, according to the EP register, we have 32 pre orders.
In the latest letter from Mazda to dealers it also confirms that there are now over 1000 pre orders, across 120 Mazda dealers.
From contact with my local dealer (also a very good friend) he personally has only had one possible cancellation due all the reasons detailed above, and can easily fill that cancelled position with the minimum of work.
Less than 5% of the pre orders unhappy vs 95% fairly apathetic regarding delivery and happy to wait, not a good equation if your looking for freebies etc..
Dealer friend also said, as a dealer, he would very very much doubt if they would offer any kind of direct offer to those thinking of canx.
Also the dealer letter confirms Mazda UK, now only expect to sell 2000, in 12 months from launch, effect on residuals should be encoraging.
Just a thought. What do you think......
On this forum, according to the EP register, we have 32 pre orders.
In the latest letter from Mazda to dealers it also confirms that there are now over 1000 pre orders, across 120 Mazda dealers.
From contact with my local dealer (also a very good friend) he personally has only had one possible cancellation due all the reasons detailed above, and can easily fill that cancelled position with the minimum of work.
Less than 5% of the pre orders unhappy vs 95% fairly apathetic regarding delivery and happy to wait, not a good equation if your looking for freebies etc..
Dealer friend also said, as a dealer, he would very very much doubt if they would offer any kind of direct offer to those thinking of canx.
Also the dealer letter confirms Mazda UK, now only expect to sell 2000, in 12 months from launch, effect on residuals should be encoraging.
Just a thought. What do you think......
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I absolutely agree with you.
Question though : the 2000 figure your friend is giving. Is this based on demand for the car and Mazda have re-adjusted their forecast or are they restricting supply?
Question though : the 2000 figure your friend is giving. Is this based on demand for the car and Mazda have re-adjusted their forecast or are they restricting supply?
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Also the dealer letter confirms Mazda UK, now only expect to sell 2000, in 12 months from launch, effect on residuals should be encoraging.
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If only Mazda had some sort of PR system they could discount all these rumours ang give us positive spin. Instead they are quiet and we in the forum are knocking each other into depression to the extent that we are loosing orders.
There are a few basic question that Mazda need to address and then not only would we have some answeres but also will suddenly feel loved again.
Not much to ask for £1000 down.
rael.
There are a few basic question that Mazda need to address and then not only would we have some answeres but also will suddenly feel loved again.
Not much to ask for £1000 down.
rael.
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Re: Just a thought...
Originally posted by Giggsy
Also the dealer letter confirms Mazda UK, now only expect to sell 2000, in 12 months from launch
Also the dealer letter confirms Mazda UK, now only expect to sell 2000, in 12 months from launch
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I would certainly hope those ordering one of the second 1000 cars would have to wait at least until the spring to get their cars, otherwise what was the advantage of pre-ordering?
I just read an old issue of Car (January 2003) and it says in there that the RX-8 will be available in Europe from May 2003.
Laugh, I nearly fell off my chair.
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I just read an old issue of Car (January 2003) and it says in there that the RX-8 will be available in Europe from May 2003.
Laugh, I nearly fell off my chair.
Chris
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Originally posted by rael
If only Mazda had some sort of PR system they could discount all these rumours ang give us positive spin. Instead they are quiet and we in the forum are knocking each other into depression to the extent that we are loosing orders.
There are a few basic question that Mazda need to address and then not only would we have some answeres but also will suddenly feel loved again.
Not much to ask for £1000 down.
rael.
If only Mazda had some sort of PR system they could discount all these rumours ang give us positive spin. Instead they are quiet and we in the forum are knocking each other into depression to the extent that we are loosing orders.
There are a few basic question that Mazda need to address and then not only would we have some answeres but also will suddenly feel loved again.
Not much to ask for £1000 down.
rael.
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maybe Mazda should employ Alaistair Campbell as there spin doctor.... as it looks likely hes on his way out of the labour party and for a while there was at all bad with the spin.
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Originally posted by cw007
maybe Mazda should employ Alaistair Campbell as there spin doctor.... as it looks likely hes on his way out of the labour party and for a while there was at all bad with the spin.
maybe Mazda should employ Alaistair Campbell as there spin doctor.... as it looks likely hes on his way out of the labour party and for a while there was at all bad with the spin.
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