2004 Rx-8 vs 2003 Z350 Availablity
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2004 Rx-8 vs 2003 Z350 Availablity
This may have been brought up before but...I was wondering what the availablity of the Rx-8 is compared to the 2003 350z. I read in another post that Mazda is planning to sell 17k Rx-8's this year, how does that compare to the number of 350Zs from last year? I curious because my friend owns a '03 350Z and my red Rx-8 w/ GT is arriving tomorrow. He says the price of his 350z will remain high because of the low availablity of the Z and was wondering if you guys think this will hold true for the 8. I would really hate to see a ton of Rx-8's on the road...I think it'll lose it's special appeal.
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I think it's wishful thinking on your friend's part because I thought Nissan said that it would try to sell 30k Z's a year. And my friend who was shopping said that the dealers he went to had plenty of Z's on the lot.
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Well, assume they sell 17,000 this year... given there is a good 100 million cars in the U.S, worst case scenario your RX-8 will be 1 car in 6000 or so on the road. Doubling that number every year means maybe in 5 or 6 years your car will be 1/1000 on the road It will never be a mustang, put it to you that way.
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When I was trying to decide between the RX8 and the Z, I found that there were plenty of '03 Zs around. Dealers also had the '04s on their lots with '03 leftovers, so there should be plenty of them around to deal on. This was a month ago, though. I would bet those '03 Zs are pretty much gone by now, but there should be plenty of '04 Zs to deal on.
Rx8s are still a bit scarce, but I expect that to change as the dealers get their orders delivered through the end of the year.
Rx8s are still a bit scarce, but I expect that to change as the dealers get their orders delivered through the end of the year.
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Yup going by production #'s, the RX-8 will be more scarce than the Z. At 17,000, thats barely over half of what the Z's total production is. I fully expect the RX-8 to hold its value quite well.
By the way, hi graphicguy! If you are the same person that I think you are, I am the guy at Edmunds.com getting his LeMans 350Z in November. I go under the name jaquino over there.
By the way, hi graphicguy! If you are the same person that I think you are, I am the guy at Edmunds.com getting his LeMans 350Z in November. I go under the name jaquino over there.
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hey, jaquino....welcome! Yep, same guy. Things got pretty slow at the"other" board. So, I'm here.
Did you get your Z yet? You're getting the color I would have picked....nice car!
Did you get your Z yet? You're getting the color I would have picked....nice car!
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Re: 2004 Rx-8 vs 2003 Z350 Availablity
Originally posted by chopsticker
This may have been brought up before but...I was wondering what the availablity of the Rx-8 is compared to the 2003 350z. I read in another post that Mazda is planning to sell 17k Rx-8's this year, how does that compare to the number of 350Zs from last year? I curious because my friend owns a '03 350Z and my red Rx-8 w/ GT is arriving tomorrow. He says the price of his 350z will remain high because of the low availablity of the Z and was wondering if you guys think this will hold true for the 8. I would really hate to see a ton of Rx-8's on the road...I think it'll lose it's special appeal.
This may have been brought up before but...I was wondering what the availablity of the Rx-8 is compared to the 2003 350z. I read in another post that Mazda is planning to sell 17k Rx-8's this year, how does that compare to the number of 350Zs from last year? I curious because my friend owns a '03 350Z and my red Rx-8 w/ GT is arriving tomorrow. He says the price of his 350z will remain high because of the low availablity of the Z and was wondering if you guys think this will hold true for the 8. I would really hate to see a ton of Rx-8's on the road...I think it'll lose it's special appeal.
For what it's worth, there were about 3,500 Z's sold in August, and 2,192 8's sold. There are still fewer 8's available than Z's, in general. I don't know how many Nissan plans to sell in a year, but I can look up how many they've sold in the past year, if you want.
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i only wish the Z was a 4 seater, i would have gotten it in a heart beat. being a 2 seater only is what kills it for me. g35 coupe 6mt looks like a good option to replaice it...
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Originally posted by chopsticker
That would definitely help settle our argument.
That would definitely help settle our argument.
For comparison, Mazda sold 2,209 8's in August, for a grand total of 3,551 for July/August.
Take those numbers as you will.
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Originally posted by Elara
Ok, don't quite have the complete year, but I've got how many Nissan sold in August 2002 (1,237) and the total for the past 8 months (26,351). And they sold a total of 3,775 in August of this year. So yeah, they're on track to sell about 40,000 of them this year. So there will most likely be fewer 8's than Z's available for quite some time, since Mazda is aiming at 30k every 12 months. And there will only be 15-17k sold this year, at most.
For comparison, Mazda sold 2,209 8's in August, for a grant total of 3,551 for July/August.
Take those numbers as you will.
Ok, don't quite have the complete year, but I've got how many Nissan sold in August 2002 (1,237) and the total for the past 8 months (26,351). And they sold a total of 3,775 in August of this year. So yeah, they're on track to sell about 40,000 of them this year. So there will most likely be fewer 8's than Z's available for quite some time, since Mazda is aiming at 30k every 12 months. And there will only be 15-17k sold this year, at most.
For comparison, Mazda sold 2,209 8's in August, for a grant total of 3,551 for July/August.
Take those numbers as you will.
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Originally posted by graphicguy
hey, jaquino....welcome! Yep, same guy. Things got pretty slow at the"other" board. So, I'm here.
Did you get your Z yet? You're getting the color I would have picked....nice car!
hey, jaquino....welcome! Yep, same guy. Things got pretty slow at the"other" board. So, I'm here.
Did you get your Z yet? You're getting the color I would have picked....nice car!
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Originally posted by klegg
I think 30K is worldwide sales target. Mazda has said, and it has been reported that they are aiming for, 16k-18k a year in u.s.
I think 30K is worldwide sales target. Mazda has said, and it has been reported that they are aiming for, 16k-18k a year in u.s.
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Originally posted by Elara
By all published reports it's 60k worldwide- the 30k may be for all of North America though, US and Canada.
By all published reports it's 60k worldwide- the 30k may be for all of North America though, US and Canada.
Ike
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Actually 350Z supply is not so bad these days, most dealerships would have them on the lot for immediate purchasing. The real problem is finding them 6MT G35 Coupes around the country. Most Infiniti dealerships still wouldn't give anything off MSRP for a 6MT G35C because they are so rare. Nissan originally planned to sell 12,000 G35C a year but they are selling over twice the prediction.... and I was hoping for a rare car.
On a side note: the RX-8 is selling like a hot cake in the JDM market. The last I checked, the RX-8 sales in Japan is more than the G35C + 350Z combined. Maybe Mazda can sell 30k RX-8 a year if the interest in the RX_8 remains strong.
On a side note: the RX-8 is selling like a hot cake in the JDM market. The last I checked, the RX-8 sales in Japan is more than the G35C + 350Z combined. Maybe Mazda can sell 30k RX-8 a year if the interest in the RX_8 remains strong.
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well the Nissan dealer in town here has several to choose from. Right now the mazda dealer has about 5 RX 8's. I agree with Skyline the rare one is the G35C 6mt. My neighbor has one - the one who told me to get rid of my 8. I test drove the 350 Z and the G35C as well. I would prefer the G between those two but the back seat is just unuseable. no, the RX 8 with less HP is better to me than a car that has a back that you cannot use and another car that is noisy and rough riding. IMO. I beleive the RX 8 is a better designed car - even with a little less HP.
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Originally posted by Tweety-nator
Thanks graphicguy. Dont have the car yet, dealer emailed me this week and said I might get the car in early December instead of late November, before the holidays
Thanks graphicguy. Dont have the car yet, dealer emailed me this week and said I might get the car in early December instead of late November, before the holidays
When I was shopping, each dealer said they would locate exactly what I wanted within a week. Now, that's in the midwest and sports car sales slow as the Fall/Winter start to take hold.
Is the G35C an option? Infiniti dealer said he would do a locate, too.
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Originally posted by monzter
I just read the other day that they have sold around 35000 350Z's already and that they made up about 25% of the current sports car sales.
I just read the other day that they have sold around 35000 350Z's already and that they made up about 25% of the current sports car sales.
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Originally posted by graphicguy
You may have already told me this, but refresh my memory. Can your dealer do a "dealer trade" and locate one for you... color/equipment level that you want?
When I was shopping, each dealer said they would locate exactly what I wanted within a week. Now, that's in the midwest and sports car sales slow as the Fall/Winter start to take hold.
Is the G35C an option? Infiniti dealer said he would do a locate, too.
You may have already told me this, but refresh my memory. Can your dealer do a "dealer trade" and locate one for you... color/equipment level that you want?
When I was shopping, each dealer said they would locate exactly what I wanted within a week. Now, that's in the midwest and sports car sales slow as the Fall/Winter start to take hold.
Is the G35C an option? Infiniti dealer said he would do a locate, too.
I considered the G35C, but the Infiniti dealer would not budge off of MSRP. We only got 2 Infiniti dealers in the whole of WA state, and the other dealer was several hours away. At $33k for A 6MT, I decided that I did not really need the backseat so I went ahead and ordered a 350Z for $28k.
If I really needed the backseat, I would have gone for the RX-8 instead and saved a ton of money.
As you can see, I am a cheapskate. :D
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Not a cheapskate....just practical.
Now, I remember.
Get what you want. That LeMans is a beautiful color.
You must be "chomping at the bit" for November to roll around.
I'm surprised there are only two Infiniti dealers in the whole state.
Of course, only having two dealers in the state is good for the dealers though.
Now, I remember.
Get what you want. That LeMans is a beautiful color.
You must be "chomping at the bit" for November to roll around.
I'm surprised there are only two Infiniti dealers in the whole state.
Of course, only having two dealers in the state is good for the dealers though.
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Re: tweety-nator
Originally posted by graphicguy
Not a cheapskate....just practical.
Now, I remember.
Get what you want. That LeMans is a beautiful color.
You must be "chomping at the bit" for November to roll around.
I'm surprised there are only two Infiniti dealers in the whole state.
Of course, only having two dealers in the state is good for the dealers though.
Not a cheapskate....just practical.
Now, I remember.
Get what you want. That LeMans is a beautiful color.
You must be "chomping at the bit" for November to roll around.
I'm surprised there are only two Infiniti dealers in the whole state.
Of course, only having two dealers in the state is good for the dealers though.
Thanks for the encouragement, I needed it :D
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