rwp42

I am new to the world of rotary engines, but the outstanding fit, finish, four seats, and performance sold me on the RX-8 Shinka MT. Wow! What a phenominal car! I don't want to get out... I've been driving around, finding random 'errands' to do just to be in the car more. ;-)

Anyone else out there get a Shinka?

Richard

MazdaspeedRx8

Congrats and enjoy. How much did you buy for it?

slllygrl10

Post pics LOTS pls. I have seen a few pics but try taking hundreds if you dont mind. Congrats!

Gambit

PICS NOW

welcome to the club...I think there might be another with a Shinka

Texas 8

Congrats and enjoy!!! :D :D :D

rwp42

I bought the car for $32K here in Los Angeles. Amazingly, the dealer had TWO of them in the showroom! The one I bought had just come in that day. They don't let you test drive the Shinka's -- you have to 'settle' for a standard RX8 for that. ;-)

Besides all the stuff the Shinka comes with, mine also had the spare tire kit and shock alarm upgrade. I'm going to try out the 1-year of SIRIUS satellite radio (included free) today.

The 6-speed manual transmission shifts like a dream. Very short throw shifter, very smooth clutch. Wonderful!

I will try to take some pics this weekend and post them. It is a truly stunning vehicle.

Richard

GRT8

Welcome!!!!!!

Outlaws eXtreme

Time for you to showoff the new ride! Come to the Mazdatech Challenge at the Mazda US HQ in Irvine on March 19th. A bunch of people will be there, so it could be a good chance for you to ask some questions, or simply see what you would possibly like to do to your car later on.

Saint_Spinner

Hey, whcih dealer did you go to? Is $32 out the door, or before fees and sales tax?

rXter

Good buy. Nice car. I drove a Shinka and really liked it. I just can't get away from all black cars though. This is my 3rd new car and 3rd black one.

Enjoy and show off your ride.

rwp42

I missed the most obvious extra my Shinka has: the full appearance package (skirts, rear wing, chrome rotor emblems). Makes a HUGE difference in the overall sexiness of the car.

Thank you so much for the warm welcomes. I would like to see if I can join you guys in Irvine.

Have a great rotary-filled weekend!

Richard

PS: Dealer was Mazda Alhambra. It was $34K OTD.

Saint_Spinner

Thanks!

chinx

34k that's pretty good

mika

I ordered Shinka today. I live in Japan (not Japanese). I will get it 10th April. Japanese Shinka is called "Sport Prestige Limited". There is two versions E-type, which has automatic transmission and S type with high power engine and manual. I took 250hp manual. I also took optional navigation system with 30GB harddisk for MP3 & TV. Let's see, how I learn to shift gears with "wrong" hand...

TopGear

Hi Richard -

Nice to have another Shinka on the board - I think this makes 3 of us - one in Vancouver, one in Indianna and LA.

I've had mine a little over a month and really enjoy driving it. I might be able to take it to a car meet at a beach in Vancouver tomorrow - seems there is a gathering of car enthusiasts that last year had over 300 sports cars attend. If I go I'll take lots of pics and of course post them.

Hope you have many years of enjoyment - welcome!

furcomm

Hi to all: New on board. My local dealer just got one (Shinka MT) in and I bought it yesterday. Xtras are Appearance Package, Spoiler, Rotary Accents, Shock Sensor upgrade, Spare Tire Kit, Wheel Locks. Pick it up day after tomorrow. Can't wait. Never owned a sports car before, let alone an RX-8. Always been a go-fast-in-a-straight-line muscle car fanatic. This will be a new thing for me. My first add-on will be fender strakes. Love what they do for the look of the RX-8. Where's a good place to buy them (fender strakes) at a reasonable price? Has any ever had damage with the totally exposed coolers/ condenser low on the front end or been concerned with their apparent vunerability to small stones and such? Thanks.