For anyone that is still waiting on getting/ordering their 8, I highly recommend Mazda South. I stopped by just to look and daydream at the 8's and also meet Budaman in person. Next thing I knew I was test-driving a Red GT... I fell in love immediately. They have an excellent test-drive route allowing you to get a glimpse of what the 8 can do. Soon as we got back, I sat down w/my salesperson, worked up an order sheet to get everything I wanted, and paid my deposit.
Now I just have to wait till around November/December...AAAGGGHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!