Hi guys,

I am new to this forum, from SG, and would potentially be getting a RX8 soon. I do have some doubts at the moment though.

I was reading that MM might be bringing in the 6 speed auto in June. Dealer just rang me and said he has a secondhand PI V.Red 05 RX8 4spd AT with Red/Black interior. I was just wondering if I should buy this or kill myself over the wait for the 6 speed.

Also as the car no plate is SFR 994 K. Does anyone know about the history of this car?

Gonna take it out for a test drive tomorrow

 

loonsy, my advice is to check with MM directly if they are indeed bringing the 6-sp auto instead of listening or believing all the rumours floating around. It's a lot of money to be spending on a car if you're gonna regret it later.

As for the 2nd hand PI V.Red '05 Auto 8, I do not have it in my database of 8s. Also the license plate does not seem right. SFR994 should end with "R" instead of "K". If the dealer is really trying to sell you SFR994K, then make sure you check all the documents with LTA.

 

Hi Guys,

I am finally going to collect my car soon. Just a few more days. The wait seem forever. It will be a black 8 from MM. This will be my second car. My first was a 1.6L silver hyundai coupe.

http://www.clubhyundai.org/gallery_coupemaniac.htm <----a link to my beloved car. =)

So far, I only know Mike cause he sold me my car. And maybe spoken to Ivan. Hope to get to know the everyone else soon.

Cheers,
Gabriel
MSN: gabsim79@hotmail.com
Email: gabsim79@singapore.com

P.S. How to change nick ar??

 

Sorry my mistake, the number plate is actually SFR 944 K. It's on sgcarmart, http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/info-2AXW6eA-1023.html

 

so u r coupeM.......

u cun change nick now. Maybe u re-register? U did quite a lot of mods to ur coupe and all those are branded stuff.

U have chosen the right car. Join us for the meets.

 

i think the mileage looks good enough...car looks in superb condition..price-wise i think its okie..IMO.
WOnder hw much is the monthly though...kekekek

 

monthly varies from person to person. How to tell u each n every one pays how much, bro??? If u put a high downpayment, then every month u can relax. But if low downpayment, of cos, every month, pple like me will panic...

 

haaha..okie okie...paiseh paiseh

 

Yeah and don't forget the loan interest for a 2nd hand car is higher than for a brand new car. It doesn't matter how "young" the car is or how low the mileage or now good the condition is. As long as 2nd hand, the loan interest may tip the scales and make it more worthwhile to get brand new.

 

hello all,

i am an american visiting my family in shenzhen. my wife and i own an 04 VR, mostly stock. i saw a black rx-8 on 01/18/06 and a VR 01/19/06 outside Mixc in shenzhen. was it anybody here? we saw you!

-pret (tigrumpy)

 

Ok, convinced gf to drive 6MT. Gonna get a pearl white shinka from World of Wheels, be signing the papers in thenext couple of days, so should get my car in 2-3 months time.

Also Spyder, I have driven the 944R from cartimes. In my opinion after checking with several PI's the interior is the only difference. $89,800 for a second hand V. Red with red/black interior and 6 disc changer not really worth it. You can buy a brand new AT for 93,000 add $500 for 6 disc changer.

Also, when is the next meet? Benice to be able to meet more RX-8 owners All my firends keep asking me to buy EVO IX or WRX STI. Sigh...what's so bad about the 8???

 

pearl white shinka?????

 

Mazda no longer manufactures the original Shinka that came in the Black Cherry Colour.

The new Shinka's dubbed Sports Limited Prestige II, now comes in 4 colours.

Snowflake White Pearl Mica, Copper Red Pearl Mica, Brilliant Black or Titanium Grey.

http://www.rx-8.mazda.co.jp/limited/...ge_2/main.html

 

Coolz...thanks dude. So verdict is buy brand new AT from PI....dun take the disc changer cuz can change to mp3 type HU lor.

 

Yep, at least that's how I feel. The red/black interior is a love/hate thing. Some like it some don't. Personally, I think the cloth seats are more comfortable. Booked for my Shinka II, now for the wait for it to arrive.

 

Hi guys, just booked myself a red PI auto today - my second car, first one was a Mazda 3.
Bought the red at $96888 after 3k finance rebate, comes with leather seats, reverse sensor, and factory fitted CD (or so they say). Managed to angle for free solar film and $100 petrol voucher. Hope i got a good deal as COE was high (as i bidded on my own at 12k in Dec so bo pian...sigh too kay kiang liao). Dealer says delivery in 7 working days, committed on contract liaoz.

Looking forward to meetups soon. Cheers!

 

Hi....wanna noe hw much is the fuel consumption ... anyone ? heard 1 mth can be 1k...hmmm

 

aiya....depend on how much u drive lor....more u drive more u pay....less u drive less u pay. not fix one ma...is a variable thing. another variable is how light footed are u lor. less throttle equal less petrol use.

 

hahahha....err...so meaning full tank hw many litres = Hw muchie ?
sorry abt my noob qn

 

rx8 is a 61litre tank...so depending on wat level of octane u pump. can easily be 100bucks for a full tank.

 

thanks thanks.

 

hi everyone!!! have decided to join the club although i have not own the wonderful 8 yet.

have just visited AML today to look at the 8 at the PIs, found that there are some great difference in their offering (btw 12k) for the same model. anyway quite disappointed that i still have to fork out quite a bit for selling my present car. think the 8 gotta wait a while...

just envy u guys....got to drive it in my dream again!

 

Hi simply8, welcome welcome... Don't worry, don't have to own one to join the club. In fact, a number of the members joined to learn more about the 8 before they bought the car so you've come to the right place. Feel free to browse and search and ask any questions you may have that you can't find on the forum. If you're free, can join us at our meet-ups too. We're a bunch of friendly folks, so just approach us coz we won't be able to recognise you if you just keep to yourself. Hope you fulfill your dream soon!

 

delighted! thank you!

 

Hey bro, congrats on your new purchase on this awesome car... I am gonna book soon also... just wait for a member to bring me dn to the car showroom and if everything is ok, I will book this week... cant wait anymore for the 6-speed... price wise is a big difference... hope to catch up with ya someday... anyway, where U bought it?