sgrenesis

i feel like buying the rx-8 from a parallel importer, hua yang, cause the price is quite attractive. is there anything i need to look out for?

Jammer

hi... how much r they offering u?
have u bought yet?

i got offer from them at $120,988 for the auto basic model..

jack826

sgrenesis are you getting a auto or manual?

Jammer

hi jack... u selling izzit?...

i wanna get the auto one...

M-ster

Read his sig....

jack826

M-ster is right i crash my whole 8 and it's has already been scrap but if u want i can recommand another 8 guy to u he's selling his 8 and it's an auto! Msg ya! Cheers!

sgrenesis

actually jammer did you see anything wrong with the deal cause it seems really attractive and i just have a feeling that something is not right.
what do you think? have you already asked the PI bout the details or the requirements for the contract.

Vamp

1. Check OMV,
2. Check whether the list of accessories is complete,
3. Check the year the car was manufactured. The last thing u want is to get a car that had been sitting around some showroom/warehouse in Japan for the last 1.5 years.
4. Check the mileage on the car,
5. Check for hidden clause in the contract or deal.

Jammer

opps.. sorry to know that u crashed yr RX8..
i dun think i wanna get a 2nd hand unless yr fren is selling really cheap..

i have nothing against yr fren or 2nd hand car but it is just that if buying a 2nd hand car over 100k, we will lose out alot on the interests charges and freebie etc..
main thing is the interests..
1st hand 2.3 - 2.45%, 2nd hand 2.9%
if u calculate the difference over 9 - 10yrs, wow!

Jammer

Hi Sgren, actually i was also very sceptical about their package.
That is y i m still checking on it.
But it seems to be the best deal after I have checked w all other PIs.

1. Check OMV,
= 38 - 39K

2. Check whether the list of accessories is complete,
= Most of the things r in.
eg. 16in rims, leather, 6CD changer, 1/2 yr tax, reverse sensor

3. Check the year the car was manufactured. The last thing u want is to get a car that had been sitting around some showroom/warehouse in Japan for the last 1.5 years.
=They are now offering the model w immobiliser retractable key, cant be that old

4. Check the mileage on the car,
= i gotta wait until the car is in then can check

5. Check for hidden clause in the contract or deal.
= so far so good until i see the contract

Jammer

anyway, sgren, if u r really interested, PM me.
Maybe we can get better deal for buying 2 cars... hehe.. ;p
we can check out for any tricks (if they have) together too...

Vamp

Hi,
If the OMV is $38K, then the cost of car to the PI will be about $117K given:

- OMV
- Custom Duty (20% OMV)
- GST (5% of OMV + CD)
- ARF (110% OMV)
- Reg Fee ($140)
- COE (Assume $27K)


If they are selling u at $121K, then check if 6 mths or 1 yr road tax is inclusive (not much for the 8 though). Apart from this net margin, they should also be getting some commission from insurance and bank loans. If u are comfortable with the amount that they profit from this sales and think it is a fair deal (esp when compared with MM), then enjoy the car!... :D



P.S. One problem with PIs now is tat MM is bringing in the higher end Type S at OMV of $36+K to compete. Hence, u do see the PI prices being squeezed a lot to remain competitive.

One adv of getting from PI is that u may be able to change some of the stock items when u order the car. Up to now, MM still has limited options for the 8. Another is that u dun have to put up with poor customer service at MM.

MM's cost per car is a lot lower than PIs but their margin is a lot higher (about $25K). If they bring in the auto 8, think the PIs may be wiped out, especially with the uncertainty of maintenance capabilities.

shirube

hi there,
i went to huayang b4 i commited to my car 3 months ago, i was quoted $131988 subject to 2 bids. now why a sudden drop of price? is it a guarantee coe or subject to bidding?

i understand the dealers will usually make us commit to their car with their low price, and once we are tied down, they will frequently make calls to us to top up the prices. so be careful.

also, huayang's car doesnt come with the stock multi cd front loading cdplayer, they will give an after market cd magazine instead.

their cost will be around $117k, whats there to make to cover their overheads?
interst and insurance alone cannot help much on that...

Jammer

Hi shirube, thanks for your comments.
3 mths ago, RX8 prices were indeed much higher compared to now.
I was also surprised to see the drop in price.

U r right that the 6 CD changer is fitted at the trunk.
That is y I opted for the 1 disc MP3 player fitted at the front.

The offer at 120,988 i got is subject to COE bidding.
But I told them clearly to state clearly at which level is the COE limited to.
They told me not higher than 26k, I can achieve my price.
26k is quite reasonable i think.

shirube

hi jammer, its will be a steal if they are letting go at $121k. but make sure that you dont be tempted by them to pay extra so they can release the car to you 'immediately'.

one good thing about huayang is that they have so many stocks that you can choose whatever colours you want!

sgrenesis

hi jammer
what you stated is exactly what i heard the last few times that i have been there.
no offence but something gives me a feeling that something is not right.

kgoh2262

Hey guys, my two cents:
$120K or $121K seemed a good deal. Didn;t know price dropped that much over a few months.

Most important, is this garranteed COE or there is a cap, then you have to top up. This is the typical ploy by PI. At the end, you will be pay higher.

Vamp

Not higher than $26K? That means u will not get the car if COE goes above $26K?

Jammer

if the COE is over $26k, they will call u to check if u wanna top up the difference just before the bid closes.

tkk

I'm new to this site n new to rotory engine. I want to get a rx8. not particular with auto/m, new or old. went to both Hua Yang and MM today. can someone help me with the following questions(SE of both plces can't answer)?
1.does the PI has electric seat, DSC/LSD?
2.what is this oil coolant cooler duct next to the front fog light MM claimed?
3.MM claim theirs is 3 port and PI are 2 port. what's this port?
4.PI claim they have their own garage, but decline to name it. Anyone know the garage n is it competent? is it really cheaper than MM for svr n parts? PI claim that if i buy from them, ALL servicing labor is free. Charge only material, true?
5.Any one actually got RX8 fr Hua yang? any prob with the top up COE, diff accessories etc?

cuscorex

hi tkk,hope i'l b som help:
1)b it PIs or MMs,if u r gg 4 the manual version,u'l hv the DSC/LSD;electric seats onli coms standard in a type E;wich is in auto version
2)tat's an oil-cooler:s the name suggest,cools the engine oil tat runs thro them.rotary runs much hotter then conventional 1s.the cooler is a gd 'protection' gadget
3)actualli,the port tingy is the intake & xhos port.the basic(210hp) wil hv onli 2 ports;1 each.type S will run 3;2 intake & 1 xhos.
4)diff PIs will hv their customers cars serv @ diff wkshops.som wkshops they refer-to actualli r quite reputable 1s.like ST Power & GR
5)tis 1,tink those who gt theirs fr them will gv u a better feedbk

sqflyer

bro...
electric seats (driver side) are also standard on our MM type S, right?

cuscorex

ohhh....actualli,i list those based on a jdm version bro...

watoke

MM Type-S comes in electric seats (driver side oni)
Hope this helps.

sqflyer

I know what you meant... but unfortunately, you mentioned about the electric seat being standard only on the E-spec auto right after you talked about the DSC/LSD being standard on the manual regardless of whether it was PI or MM. So I thought it might be a bit confusing/misleading for tkk. :p

BTW, I'm back in SG liao!!! heh heh... :D :D :D