Test drove a Shinka today and fell in love. To me, the interior is much improved over the GT package, and I love the exterior color, although it was partly cloudy when I saw it and will go back tomorrow if the sun is out to see it in full sunlight.

They basically told me that MSRP is the best deal they will give on it. I think there will only be 10,000 of these models in the US. This dealer is getting a total of 10, but I think they are one of the 5 biggest dealers in the country, so most dealers will be getting less.

I also drove a 2004 model today at another dealer where I can get a ridiculously good deal, and am now trying to make the decision between the Shinka and the '04.

 

shinka is nice .. if you are gonna leave it stock

but if you plan on changing rims. lowering it further.. and getting a body kit.. i dont see the point of buying one for the extra $$.. unless you got spare coin..

and i guess it also depends on how good of a "ridiculous" deal you are geting..

 

$26,500 for a '04 with a MSRP of $33,100, and that was just there first offer to me with no negotiation, so I might be able to knock some more off.

 

I don't think the Shinka offers enough over a GT package for the $$$ they want. So chalk me up for a vote on the '04.

 

Saw one in person and wasn't too impressed, not my style, but to each his own.....

 

agree. looks like another car and doesn't give that ooohhh, aaahhh the other 8s do. imo