Searching for my rx8
03-08-2007, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Roulette
actually, why not consider it secondhand? i think there are quite a few advantages eh
1) Bulk of depreciation is 'suffered'
2) Most 8 owners dont trash their cars(much), compared to other rex's/evo's (i think)
3) Stuff like bodykit/rims/soundsystem/ air intake/ exhaust etc etc etc may be included
4) use 2 years, at approx 9k per year compared to first 2 years at 15-20k per year.
5) Cheaper price means less interest too.
6) use until 5th year then scrap (maximise parf , solid!)
downside:
1) maintenance lah, expect to fork out $3.5k, depending on ur luck.
for your consideration.... that was mine before, don't regret it.
1) Bulk of depreciation is 'suffered'
2) Most 8 owners dont trash their cars(much), compared to other rex's/evo's (i think)
3) Stuff like bodykit/rims/soundsystem/ air intake/ exhaust etc etc etc may be included
4) use 2 years, at approx 9k per year compared to first 2 years at 15-20k per year.
5) Cheaper price means less interest too.
6) use until 5th year then scrap (maximise parf , solid!)
downside:
1) maintenance lah, expect to fork out $3.5k, depending on ur luck.
for your consideration.... that was mine before, don't regret it.
03-09-2007, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by blackgt
Totally agree to get 2nd hand car... mine was a 3yrs old 4AT 8 and calculating I lose only max $6k per year for the next 2 yrs of ownership... (provided if the body do not drop lower than $10k by end of next year) ... harhar .. and the car i got has only 15k mileage on the meter!!!!!!!
03-09-2007, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SushiFan
Let me guess, you bought the black RX8 (SFY something..) that's registered on 27 Mar 2006?=)
why neh? u knoe something abt SFY??? share a bit lah .. kaypo .. alone in shanghai now dammmm sian!
03-09-2007, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by blackgt
nope ... black 8 with plate # SFQ XXXX C
why neh? u knoe something abt SFY??? share a bit lah .. kaypo .. alone in shanghai now dammmm sian!
why neh? u knoe something abt SFY??? share a bit lah .. kaypo .. alone in shanghai now dammmm sian!
03-10-2007, 08:47 AM
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Super Workshop?
Originally Posted by gfoo
sportswagen SUX BIG TIME. eh bro, do search pls, discussed many times liao
03-10-2007, 09:05 AM
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World of Wheels have a tie up with Monster Garage as their base servicing workshop for the RX8. Well... at least that's what the person from WOW told me.
03-10-2007, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by wolf
World of Wheels have a tie up with Monster Garage as their base servicing workshop for the RX8. Well... at least that's what the person from WOW told me.
03-10-2007, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by wolf
World of Wheels have a tie up with Monster Garage as their base servicing workshop for the RX8. Well... at least that's what the person from WOW told me.
03-11-2007, 03:09 PM
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was at BHP looking for an 8 a few days ago... their standard warranty seems to be 3yrs/100,000km warranty, whichever comes first ... saw a fine print on options to further extend coverage on engine and other stuff... but didnt query on that. 
by the way, anybody bought their 8 from BHP?
by the way, anybody bought their 8 from BHP?
03-11-2007, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by SushiFan
What was the pricing that you were offered? Their servicing at Comfort Delgro, same as cars motor enterprise, dont think it will be good.
how much did u get for your quotes? Maybe we can compare notes?
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03-12-2007, 05:45 AM
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Thanks Bros for the feedback.. could atariance and INXS share which PI they got from? Can PM me if inconvenient ... would like to do somemore "shopping" this weekend before making any decisions
03-12-2007, 06:55 AM
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Why not go for an MM car?
3yrs warranty / 100,000km AND you will have piece of mind that they will honor their warranty?
My car was about 1.5 yrs old when it started giving me problems.
MM has already replaced my steering rack ($1850), engine mounts twice (approx $400 for both), replaced my ABS & DSC modules (not even sure how much this would cost!!) AND my front brake rotors & calipers (approx $800).
Now imagine if I'd have gone with a PI with just 1 yr warranty.....
And if those guys are right and some PI's DO offer 3yrs / 100,000km warranties...its with useless workshops like Comfort Delgo. We aint driving a taxi bro
3yrs warranty / 100,000km AND you will have piece of mind that they will honor their warranty?
My car was about 1.5 yrs old when it started giving me problems.
MM has already replaced my steering rack ($1850), engine mounts twice (approx $400 for both), replaced my ABS & DSC modules (not even sure how much this would cost!!) AND my front brake rotors & calipers (approx $800).
Now imagine if I'd have gone with a PI with just 1 yr warranty.....
And if those guys are right and some PI's DO offer 3yrs / 100,000km warranties...its with useless workshops like Comfort Delgo. We aint driving a taxi bro
03-12-2007, 07:43 AM
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Mage: I actually have got lots of quotes but generally, 22k for OMV is very low. Decent dealers will peg it to the ave rate which is 26k at the moment. I have a couple which quoted 29-30k. Ave price before cash rebate is from 91k to 96k. I've had 22k OMV quote 91k and I've had 26k OMV quote same numbers and I have 26k OMV quote 96k... hur... don't really know what to make of it. But as swerve76 said before, warranty and which workshop servicing is very important and so far I've not been able to find a satisfactory deal that covers both price, OMV, warranty and servicing.
03-12-2007, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by INXS
BHP, Autotrust, AutoMagic etc etc are subsidaries of XXXXXXX. Over promise, under deliver. Get from other PIs.
My $2 worth.
My $2 worth.
03-12-2007, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by SushiFan
Mage: I actually have got lots of quotes but generally, 22k for OMV is very low. Decent dealers will peg it to the ave rate which is 26k at the moment. I have a couple which quoted 29-30k. Ave price before cash rebate is from 91k to 96k. I've had 22k OMV quote 91k and I've had 26k OMV quote same numbers and I have 26k OMV quote 96k... hur... don't really know what to make of it. But as swerve76 said before, warranty and which workshop servicing is very important and so far I've not been able to find a satisfactory deal that covers both price, OMV, warranty and servicing.
03-12-2007, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Swerve76
Why not go for an MM car?
3yrs warranty / 100,000km AND you will have piece of mind that they will honor their warranty?
My car was about 1.5 yrs old when it started giving me problems.
MM has already replaced my steering rack ($1850), engine mounts twice (approx $400 for both), replaced my ABS & DSC modules (not even sure how much this would cost!!) AND my front brake rotors & calipers (approx $800).
Now imagine if I'd have gone with a PI with just 1 yr warranty.....
And if those guys are right and some PI's DO offer 3yrs / 100,000km warranties...its with useless workshops like Comfort Delgo. We aint driving a taxi bro
3yrs warranty / 100,000km AND you will have piece of mind that they will honor their warranty?
My car was about 1.5 yrs old when it started giving me problems.
MM has already replaced my steering rack ($1850), engine mounts twice (approx $400 for both), replaced my ABS & DSC modules (not even sure how much this would cost!!) AND my front brake rotors & calipers (approx $800).
Now imagine if I'd have gone with a PI with just 1 yr warranty.....
And if those guys are right and some PI's DO offer 3yrs / 100,000km warranties...its with useless workshops like Comfort Delgo. We aint driving a taxi bro
... 8 so unreliable har?