Am I getting ripped off??
 

Hi guys.. this is my first post ever on Rx8club.com... I love this place..:grouphug:


I am seriously considering purchase a 04 AT Rx8 non-touring RX8 clean title wit/ good carfax.. but it does have 60,000 miles on it.. the car will come at price of $13000.. it's my first time buying from a dealership.. and the salesman has insisted there will be taxes and fees.. that's rougly 11% of the cost.. in my case.. $1500.. so i can get this car out of the lot for $14500 and it also has Mazda Limited Slip Differential ($1,800 Option) which the ad claimed.. 60,000 miles are quite high (abused??) I have a 89 rX7 GTU.. i just love the handling.. the price is hard to resist.. i work part-time and school part-time by the way.. i called a local RX8 dealership(san diego) about purchasing a warranty.. the guy whole-heartedly warned me not to buy this car(due to mileage). and there's no way he would let me purchase a warranty through them..

Should I do it?? Anybody?? HELP!! THANK YOU!

-Paul

Where are you from? and the car?

I am from San Diego
the car is in LA

Thanks!

I was under the impression that the Limited Slip Differential was only available on the 6MT RX-8.

Someone coorect my math if I'm wrong: AT+LSD=shady dealer/

check KBB for a fair price but don't trust the dealer

60, 000 miles from a hot climate.
Does it have the new replacement engine?

I got mine for $19,900 with 10,000 miles.
Do you really want a AT? I think you could do better.
sorry.

My advice is just go 3-4 grand more and get a MT rx8. The difference is night and day man. You WILL NOT regret putting in the extra $ for SOOOOO much more car. Trust me. Either way, good luck to you.

HI GUYS.. I did check with Maza USA.. and AT comes with sports package option($1900) and it does come with LSD and 18" rims.. thanks

https://www.rx8club.com/purchasing-financing-insurance-56/need-your-help-04-rx8-purchase-108474/

why?

beers :beer:

Thats a lot of miles and it will have no more factory warranty.
The AT does come with LSD that is true.
Personally I would keep looking for smoething with lower miles on it.

balboa, i have owned 2 rx8s so far the first being an 04 auto and the second being an 06 mt. you should really test drive both of the cars because there is a huge power difference. i didnt realize how much the difference was until i drove the mt and i was immediately hooked. im not bashing the auto at all get what makes you happy but test drive them both first so you dont regret later on.

sorry!
 

didn't know where is the appropriate thread to post

sorry!!! noobi here..

Base

Halogen lights
no fogs
16-in wheels
100 watt am/fm/cd stereo w/6 speakers


Sports Package
Self-leveling Xenon headlights
Fog lights
Dynamic Stability Control with traction control
Tochigi Fuji Limited Slip Differential‡
18-inch wheels and 225/45R18 tires‡
Larger front brakes‡
Sport-tuned suspension‡
‡ standard with 6-speed manual


Touring Package
Sport Package
300-watt Bose® 9-speaker audio system with AUDIO PILOT automatic noise compensation technology
Power sliding-glass moonroof
Auto-dimming mirror with Homelink® system


Grand Touring Package
Touring Package
Leather-trimmed upholstery§
8-way power driver's seat with lumbar support
Heated front seats
Heated mirrors
Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System


"SHINKA" Special Edition Package
Grand Touring Package
SIRIUS Satellite Radio System with 1 year subscription (N/A Hawaii/Alaska)
Urethane foam injected suspension cross members
Unique combination leather/Alcantara® seating surfaces
6-Disc in-dash CD changer
Bright-finish alloy wheels
Leather-wrapped parking brake handle with bright tip
"Shinka" B-pillar applique

Only a few old farts care about that.

Back on topic,,,, get a 6 speed MT. you will hate a auto sports car.
That would mack it a ( chick car )

either is ok. both not really needed.. you will get the most exposure here..

btw, shop around, way to much money.

and the most important thing make sure all recalls have been done... make them print it and put it in your hand.


beers :beer:

GREAT TIPS GUYS!!!
BUT I WILL BUY IT ANYWAYS.. BECAUSE AT$13000 it's the only RX8 i can afford in the whole country!! LOL!!

good luck, after all it is a RX8.

true try for what ever warrenty you can.

Just curious, $1500 in dealer fees seems a bit high to me....I wouldn't buy it but hey its your money. Even the dealer did not reccomend that car, so why are you trying so hard?

Save money and buy a better one

Well, they don't get much cheaper than that unless they're wrecked! You could definitely find one with less miles, but if you can't afford those that limits your choices.

At least you know you'd be able to find lots of technical info about the RX-8 here on this forum.

Everyone is always talking about OTD prices. As it is somewhat meaningful to explore for fees etc. However, taxes can be substantial and you cannot compare my OTD price on a car to someone in another state where taxes are differnet.

if this was in NY where I am, his taxes would be almost $1200 plus probably $100 for DMV fees.

Now I don't agree with paying any 'fees" to the dealer, but $1500 if there is a high tax rate isn't completely out of line.