adamp316

Is any one here getting anything off of msrp. I know a little back, people were saying the rx-8 qualified for the college graduate incentive. Is this true? my dealer told me it wasn't and it was only for 2003 models? Ibfubar maybe you know? NE thing else anyone getting off like dealer prep. charges

ibfubar2000

i think there is a thread that says that the college thing is good for 2004. im not a colege graduate so i have not looked into it at all.

JRobUSC

College Grad is a Mazda rebate on EVERY Mazda vehicle, and the dealer can't not honor it, it's not up to them. As long as Mazda makes the RX-8 eligible for the rebate (which every other Mazda made is), you get it. It's even valid on limited edition cars like the MazdaSPEED Protege, which until last month had no incentives on them. As far as the dealer is concerned it makes no difference whether he gives you the rebate or not -- the $500 comes from Mazda, and the dealer gets it back. Realistically it makes no sense for them not to honor it, since they make the same money either way.

I work for a Mazda dealer, incidentally, so if your dealer is telling you different he's either covering his *** because he doesn't know if the RX-8 is covered (which it may or not be, but as of now there's no reason to think it's not) or he's stupid. It nets out the same for him whether he gives you the rebate or not, provided the car is eligible.

For those unclear on the college grad rebate, see post below.

AsianStyle

I thought it was with in 2 years of graduating and 2 years after graduating?

JRobUSC

Actually, here's the whole scoop on it, straight from Mazda:

Mazda College Graduate Rebate Program Program Period: July 01, 2003 to September 02, 2003 Vehicles must be sold and delivered within this program period to be eligible. College Grad Incentive: Option 1: $500 cash bonus on purchase or lease. There is a limit of ONE (1) College Graduate Incentive per customer. Eligible Customers:  Graduated or will graduate from an accredited junior or community college with an Associates Degree (must be within 6 months of graduation or up to two (2) years after graduation). OR  Graduated or will graduate from an accredited nursing school with a Bachelors in Nursing Degree, Degree (must be within 6 months of graduation or up to two (2) years after graduation) OR  Graduated or will graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor Degree. Qualified undergraduates must be within 2 years of graduation (Juniors and Seniors) or up to two (2) years after graduation.  Currently enrolled graduate students attending an accredited graduate school or up to two years after graduation with a Masters or Doctoral degree. Ineligible Customers: This program does not include (but not limited to):  one-course completion certificates, OR  on-the-job training courses, OR  adult education, OR  teaching certificates or professional designations that require an applicant to pass a test or series of tests Proof of Eligibility:  Copy of diploma, OR  Letter from the college/university registrar's office stating graduation date (or expected graduation date) and what type of degree, OR  Copy of final transcript that states type of degree and date earned. Eligible Vehicles  Any new and unused 2002 Mazda vehicle.  Any new and unused 2003 Mazda vehicle (Including Mazda6 & MazdaSpeed Protegé). College Graduate Rebate can be applied to only ONE (1) vehicle per customer

Hercules

The RX-8 *DOES* apply. I have already verified this via MazdaUSA HQ.