black or red?
02-15-2005, 10:52 PM
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black or red?
So i've found two 2004 cars that fit my needs (6MTs, Sport Package with no sunroof due to helmet room issues).
Both are 6MTs, with Sports and Appearance packages and spare tire kits.
One is Velocity Red and has the 6 disc, cassette, rotary accent, wheel locks, cargo net, spoiler
The other is Brilliant Black without the options on the red one above.
The red one is actually $600 cheaper but I might be able to get it for $1100 cheaper than the lesser equipped black one.
Of the extra options on the red, the stereo and maybe rotary are the only extra options that I'd want. Obviously the red is a much better deal but I really prefer the black color.
I'm not too fond of the spoiler. I think the car looks cleaner without it. I don't mind the appearance package.
How much better is the 6 disc stereo? I assume that is the 300 watt Bose upgrade? Does it sound much better? Personally I prefer the sound of the rotary...
Both are 6MTs, with Sports and Appearance packages and spare tire kits.
One is Velocity Red and has the 6 disc, cassette, rotary accent, wheel locks, cargo net, spoiler
The other is Brilliant Black without the options on the red one above.
The red one is actually $600 cheaper but I might be able to get it for $1100 cheaper than the lesser equipped black one.
Of the extra options on the red, the stereo and maybe rotary are the only extra options that I'd want. Obviously the red is a much better deal but I really prefer the black color.
I'm not too fond of the spoiler. I think the car looks cleaner without it. I don't mind the appearance package.
How much better is the 6 disc stereo? I assume that is the 300 watt Bose upgrade? Does it sound much better? Personally I prefer the sound of the rotary...
02-16-2005, 08:34 AM
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The Bose system is not that great. I think it's a major letdown. If you do a search, there are a number of threads on its disappointing sound. My last car, a Chevy Blazer, was MUCH better, and it only had the factory AC Delco speakers. Plus, I've read here that it's not entirely Bose--that some of the components are Bose, and some are Sanyo. I'm sure it's better than the stock stereo, but if you're looking for something spectacular, you're not going to find it here--If that is the case, best to save your money now and spend it on speaker upgrades after you purchase your 8.
That being said, you should get the black b/c, of the options that are on the red: 1) you said you don't want the spoiler; 2) the rotary accents, I think anyway, aren't that noticeable, much less necessary with the appearance package (can you even put the rotary accent on the appearance package?); 3) Who needs a cargo net? 4) Who listens to cassettes? and 5) I'm sure you could get your dealer to add the wheel locks for next to nothing.
Of course, the red is cheaper; not sure why that would be. Might want to check the VIN #'s out to make sure the red isn't an early '04 model that may have potential fuel consumption/PCM issues.
That being said, you should get the black b/c, of the options that are on the red: 1) you said you don't want the spoiler; 2) the rotary accents, I think anyway, aren't that noticeable, much less necessary with the appearance package (can you even put the rotary accent on the appearance package?); 3) Who needs a cargo net? 4) Who listens to cassettes? and 5) I'm sure you could get your dealer to add the wheel locks for next to nothing.
Of course, the red is cheaper; not sure why that would be. Might want to check the VIN #'s out to make sure the red isn't an early '04 model that may have potential fuel consumption/PCM issues.
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02-16-2005, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by markd
2) the rotary accents, I think anyway, aren't that noticeable, much less necessary with the appearance package (can you even put the rotary accent on the appearance package?)
02-16-2005, 09:09 AM
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RED, I get copliments all the time on the color, most people think it is a custom paint job. The Bose stereo in this car is the worst thing about the car! I will never and i mean NEVER purchase anther car with a Bose system...Major disapointment!
02-16-2005, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Machan
does the stock CD player play MP3s? How about the 6 disc changer version?
Saw your other thread on the early'04 build--are you referring to the red or black or both?
02-16-2005, 10:49 AM
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No. I think that's another option you'd have to look into.
Saw your other thread on the early'04 build--are you referring to the red or black or both?
Saw your other thread on the early'04 build--are you referring to the red or black or both?
02-16-2005, 12:35 PM
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Since looking at a red engine cover all the time would drive me insane, I went for black - in the first place.
In the meantime, I'm somewhat glad about the decision, the red makes the car to much a Ferrari lookalike for my taste. Black is a little more understatment and simply works perfect with the cars proportions.
In the meantime, I'm somewhat glad about the decision, the red makes the car to much a Ferrari lookalike for my taste. Black is a little more understatment and simply works perfect with the cars proportions.
02-16-2005, 07:11 PM
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Red. The gold flake isn't even noticed until it's in the sunlight. I noticed it the day I picked up the car and was even more in awe over the color.
02-16-2005, 09:27 PM
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I have a Ti but I have to admit the red looks FRICKIN' HOT.
more pics here:
http://www.dmix.net/rx-8/album.html
more pics here:
http://www.dmix.net/rx-8/album.html
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Like Irish8 said -- and notice how good the black looks with the clear corners instead of the stock orange ones. The more I think about it, the more I believe I will have to get them.
and strakes.
and strakes.
02-17-2005, 06:04 PM
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Red is 9/2003 build date.
The Black one is 5/23/2003 build date.
Would this matter to you that the black one has been sitting longer?
If the red one has the 6-disc in dash cd changer, does that automatically imply that it has the Bose stereo? They are listed seperately on the options list like they are two different things.
Oh, and by the way, there was a yellow one, same options and price as the red one that I could have obtained.
The Black one is 5/23/2003 build date.
Would this matter to you that the black one has been sitting longer?
If the red one has the 6-disc in dash cd changer, does that automatically imply that it has the Bose stereo? They are listed seperately on the options list like they are two different things.
Oh, and by the way, there was a yellow one, same options and price as the red one that I could have obtained.
02-18-2005, 08:01 AM
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Screw gas mileage
The 6-disc is independant of the option packages...if it has the touring package or the GT package it has the bose. Bose stereo is not an option you can buy separately.
