CarAndDriver

I see these wildly optimistic prices on used 2005 RX-8 6MT GTs from dealers and private parties. I think everyone agrees that the resale and new market for RX-8s is very very soft. I am in no dire need of an RX-8 so am biding my time for the right opportunity.

What do you think is a fair price for a 2005 GT with around 8K-15K miles?

The lowest I have seen is around $22,900.

Thanks!

BlueSky

Hmmm I'd say around $23k out the door.

Raptor2k

22-23 is about right, also consider if there's sunroof, appearance package, nav, etc. And be sure to get either a Velocity Red or Brilliant Black.

tiggerlee

Don't get black unless you have plenty of extra time and patience. That said, black is uber sexy when kept clean.

Chakara

Glad I'm not the only one thinking the dealers are crazy. Found a 05 MT w/3300 miles and they asked $26,995 - a few hours later and they were down to $24,700 as the bottom line.

This guy had:

Touring Pkg
Appearance PKG (gold logos?)
Sunroof
Spare

Am I crazy for turning it down or should I keep looking?

jeffe19007

You might want to check this site a little closer. The $26,000 was a good deal for a new 2005 a while ago.

I think for a used 2005 you should do better.

And yes they were GTs.

Best deal now would be a new 2005 still on the lot. Be harder to find what you want, but if you can do a used 2005 for $26k, a new one would be better all around. Especially if you don't get someone elses break-in mistakes on the engine.

And I think it is worth it to get a manual transmission.

Raptor2k

Of course it's worth it, the 04-05 automatics are a joke.

tiggerlee

I have the gold emblem pkg. as well. It was a dealer add-on. There are very few of them around.

Chakara

Thanks for the feedback guys. At $24.7k I think they are high on this guy.

All that said, I love every single one of them that I drive. I may end up getting a plain jane new one for $25k and calling it good....

CarAndDriver

Thanks for the replies so far. Everyone is confirming what I thought--that a used 2005 should be starting around $20K-21K.

I think all the new 2005s are nearly gone in California. If anyone has any Cal dealers with new 2005 inventory, please let me know.

It's a pain looking for out of state cars because the Calif. DMV considers a car new with 7500 miles or less and thus would need the Calif. emissions package. If it's over 7500 miles, the car doesn't need it.

Personally, I think any RX-8 automatic is a waste. It's an engine that is poor suited to an automatic. If someone wants an automatic, they would do better to get a car with more torque or learn to shift!

RazzyBRX-8

I believe mine was 25,000 with 300 test drive miles on it...and then they were like eh well give you 2500 and then i got add ons and that jacked the price up a bit

CarAndDriver

Out the door or before taxes/fees?

CarAndDriver

2005 GT MT with about 11.6K miles asking $20K. Bought Nov. 05. Stock with MS rear bumper, but no spoiler or other options. Original owner with service records. The two front tires are below 50% tread.

Said the Mazda dealer near him offered $18K. Should I offer $19K?

IZoomZoomI

19k for a rx8... ouch

CarAndDriver

Well I offered $19K and the original owner accepted.

I am the proud driver of a 2005 Brilliant Black Grand Touring!

tiggerlee

Congrats C&D!!