2004 or 2005?
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2005 gets you:
I'd save the money, especially since I wouldn't want a white RX-8, but that's me.
- Pearl White
- bayonet style combination key/fob
- not much else AFAIK
I'd save the money, especially since I wouldn't want a white RX-8, but that's me.
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maybe, but with random 2004 cars having horrible 12-14mpg issues, it's like playing Russian roulette. If this is common knowledge, you'll see more than $1000 drop from 2004 to 2005 model resale values.
I personally don't have a problem with any 2004 model with a build date in 2004.
I personally don't have a problem with any 2004 model with a build date in 2004.
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yeah i agree i dont think many pople are going to want a car with that low of gas mileage especially if it is used. i think alot of focus is going to come off it anyway if the new 7 comes out. or if you want to be on ''top'' then go with the 2005. but really no difference
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It depends on what you are willing to budget. There is nothing wrong in buying a used RX-8, even a 2004 model. Just make sure you check to see that everything is in order.
It depends on what you are willing to budget. There is nothing wrong in buying a used RX-8, even a 2004 model. Just make sure you check to see that everything is in order.
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A service mgr I talked to said he wouldn't even think about buying one with an old build date. Cars with VIN's <35K (last 5 digits) are too old (my opinion) and have service bulletins and flash issues attached.
I ordered an 05 and the dealer said I should expect no more than 3% price increase. We'll see.
Good luck whichever way you go.
I ordered an 05 and the dealer said I should expect no more than 3% price increase. We'll see.
Good luck whichever way you go.
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I'm planning on a 2005 in nov/dec timeframe - granted, if my dealers have 04's still on the lot and they are fitting to my style & good build date, then I will probably deal on those too.
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Originally Posted by valpac
A service mgr I talked to said he wouldn't even think about buying one with an old build date. Cars with VIN's <35K (last 5 digits) are too old (my opinion) and have service bulletins and flash issues attached.
I ordered an 05 and the dealer said I should expect no more than 3% price increase. We'll see.
Good luck whichever way you go.
I ordered an 05 and the dealer said I should expect no more than 3% price increase. We'll see.
Good luck whichever way you go.
In the end, it's up to you. The chance that you get a crappy car are slim to none, whatever you decide.
edited because I can't distinguish between years anymore
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got 05.. they fixed some little problem of 04.. actually wat problem i don't know..=P haha.. but anyway they must be got some improvement. and got white man... white is sweet like candy. if u like candy.. u probably will go for it.
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It depends. If you plan on keeping car for a long time, and esentially driving it into ground, then definitely go with an 04, and get a MONSTER deal. If you hang on until the 04s are gone, the deals will be great on the 05, and you will make back the money on depreciation, and get a newer model to boot. Likely buying an 05, and trading it in in 4-5 years you will save more money, then if you buy an 04 and do same thing. There's a reason why we get such good deals on the 04 folks. The fact is car has already depreciated significantly. It's simple really. If you have plans on trading car in in 4 years, get the 05. If you are gonna keep it at least 6-8 years, save the money and get the 04.
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Originally Posted by truemagellen
what number do you like better 4 or 5...? 4 is a more sleek number...very aggressive while 5 is rather plain...hmm what is the question?
I don't know man, but 4 means "death" in just about every asian language. It's very rare to see any asians have a 4 in their license plate. Always a 2 or an 8, which sounds like "easy" and "to get rich". Superstition though...
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I don't know man, but 4 means "death" in just about every asian language. It's very rare to see any asians have a 4 in their license plate. Always a 2 or an 8, which sounds like "easy" and "to get rich". Superstition though...
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Originally Posted by Elara
But they'll all have been done before you even get them. I've got one of the first build dates- 6/24/03, and it's been perfect, aside from the standard recall and TSB things. I get 20+ mpg, I've got 22k on the car, and the only real issues i had were the A/C and oil pan (and I doubt there are any as early as mine left anyway, so those wouldn't even be an issue).
In the end, it's up to you. The chance that you get a crappy car are slim to none, whatever you decide.
edited because I can't distinguish between years anymore
In the end, it's up to you. The chance that you get a crappy car are slim to none, whatever you decide.
edited because I can't distinguish between years anymore
In every fruit basket, there are lemons and peaches...
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