First Post....Very Noobie Question
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First Post....Very Noobie Question
Hello all.....
I've got an 03 RSX Type S and am awful tempted to trade it in for an RX8. I've seen a few at dealers selling for very reasonable prices and its hard to ignore. I'm dying to get into a somewhat practial RWD sports car.
This may sound outrageous, but a few dealers around me are advertising 04 RX 8s new for under $24,000.
Should I expect to get a 6 spd RX 8 at this price with the touring package????
P.S. - too many people on ClubRSX.com say the RX 8 is garbage...but for whatever reason, that makes me want one more :D
I've got an 03 RSX Type S and am awful tempted to trade it in for an RX8. I've seen a few at dealers selling for very reasonable prices and its hard to ignore. I'm dying to get into a somewhat practial RWD sports car.
This may sound outrageous, but a few dealers around me are advertising 04 RX 8s new for under $24,000.
Should I expect to get a 6 spd RX 8 at this price with the touring package????
P.S. - too many people on ClubRSX.com say the RX 8 is garbage...but for whatever reason, that makes me want one more :D
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Originally Posted by Matts Type S
P.S. - too many people on ClubRSX.com say the RX 8 is garbage...but for whatever reason, that makes me want one more :D
On a lighter note, I don't know the answer to your question but I'm sure one of then other members might be able to shed some light on it but if I had to take a stab at it I would say the Rx-8 going for 24k are the base models.
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Welcome to the club!! You'll be addicted before too long. As far as the price, I guess anything is possible... But, more than likely you'll probably be looking @ closer to 28-30k depending on your dickering skills. Just out of sheer morbid curiosity, what are the rsx'rs saying about our "garbage" ride??? Once again, welcome!!
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well out of "morbid curiousity" most say its garbage bc its "slow." I love my RSX, but know its limits...and I know the RX 8 is a better all around performer for obvious reasons. Thats why I want one.
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Slower? A younger guy at work almost cried when he found out I got the rx-8 for almost the same price as his rsx-s. Yea he is trying to mod it to make it as fast but still won't have the overall package. I'm sure he is still crying every day. I have to admit his rsx-s is pretty crappy looking too just my opinion though
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Originally Posted by Matts Type S
well out of "morbid curiousity" most say its garbage bc its "slow." I love my RSX, but know its limits...and I know the RX 8 is a better all around performer for obvious reasons. Thats why I want one.
Slow compared to some cars, fast compared to others... A good car is more than just flat-out speed. I don't mind if it takes a little while longer to get there, it just means I'm in the driver's seat that much longer
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I just purchased my 04 RX-8 in December of 04'. I payed with 26K (after the Mazda rebates) for a brand new 04 RX-8 6 speed with the grand touring package, nav., spoiler and the spare tire. I think I did pretty good on the price.? Well Im just saying an RX-8 is a hell of a better car then the RSX even without all the extras. But then again its all a persons preferance. Well anyway good luck with striking a deal.
I just purchased my 04 RX-8 in December of 04'. I payed with 26K (after the Mazda rebates) for a brand new 04 RX-8 6 speed with the grand touring package, nav., spoiler and the spare tire. I think I did pretty good on the price.? Well Im just saying an RX-8 is a hell of a better car then the RSX even without all the extras. But then again its all a persons preferance. Well anyway good luck with striking a deal.
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Slow compared to some cars, fast compared to others... A good car is more than just flat-out speed. I don't mind if it takes a little while longer to get there, it just means I'm in the driver's seat that much longer
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Originally Posted by Matts Type S
So what are Mazda's current rebates like? If i could get an RX 8 6 spd with touring package for around $25-26k I would be very happy.
Umm as far as I know for an left-over 04 i think Mazda gives back $3500.00. For an 05 i think nothing to maybe $1500.00? I hope this helps
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I test drove the *05* RSX Type-S before I got my 8 and I thought THAT was bad, and it's suppoed to be WAY more improved over the previous models, so I can't imagine how bad the 03 is compared to the 8. Get the 8..
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Originally Posted by LoveMy8
What's up?
I just purchased my 04 RX-8 in December of 04'. I payed with 26K (after the Mazda rebates) for a brand new 04 RX-8 6 speed with the grand touring package, nav., spoiler and the spare tire. I think I did pretty good on the price.? Well Im just saying an RX-8 is a hell of a better car then the RSX even without all the extras. But then again its all a persons preferance. Well anyway good luck with striking a deal.
I just purchased my 04 RX-8 in December of 04'. I payed with 26K (after the Mazda rebates) for a brand new 04 RX-8 6 speed with the grand touring package, nav., spoiler and the spare tire. I think I did pretty good on the price.? Well Im just saying an RX-8 is a hell of a better car then the RSX even without all the extras. But then again its all a persons preferance. Well anyway good luck with striking a deal.
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I test drove the *05* RSX Type-S before I got my 8 and I thought THAT was bad, and it's suppoed to be WAY more improved over the previous models, so I can't imagine how bad the 03 is compared to the 8. Get the 8..
Besides the FWD the RSX-S is an OUTSTANDING car. Just not as great as an 8. BTW I had a Mazdaspeed Protege before my 8. Fairly similar to the RSX-S.
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Matt that sounds about right for a 04. I bought an 04 black 6 speed a few months ago, with the appearance package, spoiler, and touring package ( the only diff from grand touring is mostly the leather seats), for 24k. If anything the 04's prices should have come down a little since then, so I think you should be about right in the ball park on an 04. Add 2k if you take the nav.
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Originally Posted by Redfusion3
Of course there going too, There Haters!
On a lighter note, I don't know the answer to your question but I'm sure one of then other members might be able to shed some light on it but if I had to take a stab at it I would say the Rx-8 going for 24k are the base models.
On a lighter note, I don't know the answer to your question but I'm sure one of then other members might be able to shed some light on it but if I had to take a stab at it I would say the Rx-8 going for 24k are the base models.
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