So, recently my wife (on my behalf) went to a couple of dealerships near Norfolk, VA looking for a manual GT in black. They told her that there are only two '11 manual GTs left in the country, one in silver and one in red. Are they trying to pull one over on her, or am I screwed. I really want my new car.

 

I think they are full of crap and just wanted you to settle for what they have. A quick autotrader search for new, black, manual, 2011, dealerships only, "Grand Touring" returned 28 results. None of them look to be too close to Norfolk, VA tho (all 350miles+ distance).

 

Why not look for a 2010? There were no changes made to the car between '10 and '11. You will be able to get a better deal on a 2010 Rx8 because dealers are trying to get rid of the left overs.

 

why not 2009? you get extra Mazda badge for the same thing.

 

No need to trust what a dealer tells you. Go to mazdausa.com and do a search.

Ken

 

'09 would be even better assuming you can find one. I suggested '10 just because I would think there are more of them unsold in dealer lots.

 

there was a 2009 (or maybe 2010) GT, black, manual, that was traded into my work. you should check it out.

Tischer BMW of Silver Spring
301-890-3000

 

Don't fall for that dealership gimmicks. They just wanted a quick sale out of you. Find another dealership that is honest and truthful...GOODLUCK! lol

 

Good luck finding one period more like

 

Thanks guys. That's kinda what I was thinking. I did contact a dealership that was a little further that had a new 2011 listed in inventory, but I they didn't actually have the car. I'll try the autotrader. I actually wouldn't mind getting an '09 or '10. Used wouldn't be a problem but I'd rather have new for the warantee and better interest rate. Where is that BMW dealership located?

 

You can find new '10s in dealer lots.

 

is the dealer....?

no. he's telling you the truth "from a certain point of view".

 

here's one http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/vlSe...7&interior=ALL

 

what about this one at "Malloy Mazda"

http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/vlSe...6&interior=ALL

 

Dealership lies !? NO Freaking way !

I swear my neighbor's dog's life that they will NEVER lie to ANYBODY! (note:I hate my neighbor's dog)

 

Yea, I saw the "inventory" from the mazda website. After contacting a few dealerships it wasn't entirely accurate. I did actually find a new '10 about 500 miles away with nav for $28K and change from going on autotrader.com. The wife is working the deal with them. I do have a question though. She's saying that she liked the black on the '11 model better than '10. I didn't think they were any different. Is there a difference in the paint between the two years, and is that difference worth about 5K?