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Old May 24, 2007 | 05:39 AM
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[sad] Everyone is so far away.
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Old May 24, 2007 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by bassy
I usually play tennis in Brookline (next to the Baker School) or in Newton (on Walnut St) on weekends.
I think it's safe to assume you own the 8 I see parked at the athletic area on Walnut then! I've seen it a few times on my way home from the YMCA after swimming. I've thought to stop, but I didn't want to freak anyone out! My finacee and I were at Whole Foods one day when an 8 with exhaust pulled in. Jeff the and I loved the sound so he went out to ask the guy about it. I think he was a little weirded out by being randomly approached in the parking lot about his car hahaha.


6:30 yesterday VR on Walnut St. that flashed his lights - that was me in the VR going the opposite way.
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Old May 24, 2007 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Clavius
*cough* Gallery Sucks... *coughs*... If you find a salesman that knows even a little bit about the car I'd be surprised. I knew more about the car than my salesman (sadly not as much as i should of in terms of how much to pay but lol live and learn on that one). I'd avoid their service dept since I've only had hassles with 'em and at one point had to print up several TSB's that needed to be done since the problems I had were not being addressed properly at all (even after mentioning that there were TSB for my issues.). But some (re: Older, better job) people have said they are great and never had a problem.

All I ask is if you buy from them rape them hard in the sales price. Whatever you wanna pay take off a additional 1.5k atleast just for me ok

Oh btw I might be frequenting the Natick Area soon, got a job offer might take it sorry had to post it somewhere hehe.
Really? Thats wierd. The guy Ive been talking to know his stuff pretty well. We were talking about the rotary and discussing the clutch and gearbox, as well as handling and suspension for quite a while. And he was bluntly honest about the faults (as few of them as there are, lol). When I took it for a drive, he'd nailed everything on the head. I mean, maybe he couldn't pop the hood and start taking stuff apart, but he certainly knew everything I was concerned about. And about the service, I've heard pretty much polar resonses. Most people tell me impeccable service, but Ive heard a few annoyance stories.

PS Ill be shakin em down no matter what; Ill get you the 1.5k.
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Old May 24, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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Spotted a VR 8 w/ MA Lic Plate on 95 in Providence RI at about 10:15am this morning. I drive all day long all over Mass and RI, it is so rare to see an 8. I see more Porsche's on the road than 8's.
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Old May 24, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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Porsche has been around a very long time with many different models. The RX-8 production numbers are not even a drop in the bucket in comparison.
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Old May 24, 2007 | 05:05 PM
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I understand that porsche has been around for a long time. When looking for a car that is different and will stand out the RX8 does all that with a lot of performace for the buck. Aside from spending hundreds of thousands on a high end exotic you can't find a car that will stand out as much as the 8's. Some people i see don't even know what it is. I love that!
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Old May 24, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike285
Really? Thats wierd. The guy Ive been talking to know his stuff pretty well. We were talking about the rotary and discussing the clutch and gearbox, as well as handling and suspension for quite a while. And he was bluntly honest about the faults (as few of them as there are, lol). When I took it for a drive, he'd nailed everything on the head. I mean, maybe he couldn't pop the hood and start taking stuff apart, but he certainly knew everything I was concerned about. And about the service, I've heard pretty much polar resonses. Most people tell me impeccable service, but Ive heard a few annoyance stories.

PS Ill be shakin em down no matter what; Ill get you the 1.5k.
I've had good experiences with gallery, but Clavius related some stories to me that sound like they can be assclowns at times. At this point, I'm going to use them until they do something that pisses me off.
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Old May 24, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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Gonna be up in the Natick Mall area tomorrow around 10am for a meeting with a DM about my job offer. As the Manager of the store said "Just a formality and after its done we can make a offical job offer.". I can't wait I'm looking at a 10k+ year boost in money whoohoo!! lol

Gallery is as Eforcer said a mixed bag. Me and Holy talked about it once and its more about your age and how much you make in terms of how the Reps handle you. Drew is 50/50 with me but he knows (atleast now) that I know what I'm talking about. Lee um yeah stay away from him heard a few bad things about him in handling customers. There is a new guy whom I havent dealt with at all yet so I'm unsure about him. My frustration with them is well documented on the site.
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Old May 24, 2007 | 11:23 PM
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I see someone in cambridge on fresh pond parkway alot.....red 8
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Old May 25, 2007 | 11:30 AM
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Seen a TG 8 in Shoppers World in Natick. I was leaving from my interview with the DM. I think it went alright, not great like a home run but I think I'll get the job!!
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Old May 25, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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+1 for Sentry West. They are great people there. I bought my 8 in Wocester but always take it in for service at Sentry. Jim Kelly is great and they are 8 fans.

Bob


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If you're talking about Sentry West Mazda (the only Mazda dealership on Rt 9 in Shrewsbury I think...) then I would recommend them. I've been taking my 8 there since I bought it (about 7 months ago) and they've definitely been nice to me. I have no complaints. The only comment I would make is that you need to be aware of what Mazda recommends for your service intervals because they do recommend performing some items earlier than Mazda. Whether or not you wanted to perform those tasks early would be your decision.
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Old May 26, 2007 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by ENVYSN
Spotted a VR 8 w/ MA Lic Plate on 95 in Providence RI at about 10:15am this morning. I drive all day long all over Mass and RI, it is so rare to see an 8. I see more Porsche's on the road than 8's.
You will see me in that area too driving to work, but at 7:00am and 3-5pm on the way home through Prov.
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Old May 26, 2007 | 01:30 PM
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+1 for sentry west as well.

also i spotted an BB or black cherry 8 on elm st. in worcester (parked) on my way home from work a day or two ago. [i see you every so often...]

[edit: also spotted a wb GT w/spoiler (and maybe an exhaust) zooming on 95 south near rt 90 tonight 'round 11pm]

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Old May 28, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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Spotted a real nice looking VR8 in Belmont today around 2:30. It was a great day for a drive, unfortunatly I was in my work truck.
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Old May 29, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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i saw rx8b4u this morning at work, saw a s-silver and a b-black on saturday night parked on comm ave and chestnut hill avenue, today at lunch i saw a s-silver in waban center... i doubt it's anyone here though. first time driving behind an rx8 though, we look pretty good from behind

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Old May 31, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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Ti Grey no spoiler last night in a driveway in Newton on a dead end street. Not sure if I was in the Highlands still - I think it was around Endicott? I got lost walking the dog I still don't know the area very well at all after a year and a half! haha.
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Old May 31, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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silver/gray 8 on park ave/elm st intersection a few hours ago in worcester
I was the BB making the left turn~
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Old May 31, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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I seen a Stormy Blue Mica (I think that is the color) in Norwood Today in the Blockbuster stripmall in Norwood around 11am. Then a BB A/T in Norwood around 5'sh on Day Street. Btw to the BB A/T owner you need to wash your rims man.. they had enough brake dust to form a new pad lol
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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NG or possibly BB, (hard to tell in the grey rain today,) on 128N in Waltham around 5:15 pm driven by a very attractive woman. Not sure if she's on here.
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 07:23 AM
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saw a vr in peabody yesterday at the shells intersection...i high beamed you ...you drove by and honked..i honked back..i was in ti grey
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 08:10 AM
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i saw a ti yesterday on beacon street, stock
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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saw a black rx8 on a parallel street to union st. i made an *** out of myself going down the wrong way on a one way street just to sya hi, you better be on here
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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saw a silver on middlesex tpke in bedford, ma, waved to ya
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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Passed a NG heading north on 495 where it turns to 25.
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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VR behind me for a bit near northborough.
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