Different models of each RX8
03-10-2009, 08:32 PM
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Different models of each RX8
So as a few posts would show I am going to be getting an rx8 somewhat soon. I read that base models dont have LSD? I want an LSD for sure. I read that for an AT though. To know for SURE it has LSD what do I look for? And can someone post the thread for the difference between models? I cant seem to find it. All I really care about is Bose, LSD, and nav.
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03-10-2009, 09:02 PM
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But how do I tell what it is? When I search cars.com or autotrader.com they dont specify the majority of the time which trim level. Btw I am going for an 04-06 8
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There are 2 good ways to tell if it has an LSD:
1: If it has a moonroof
2: If it has the switches on the center console between the driver seats (for heated seats).
If one of these, or both, is present, then the one you are looking at has an LSD.
It is possible that an 8 has an LSD and doesn't have the heated seats or the moonroof, but this is actually somewhat rare, being a base model with the added performance package.
If it is a base model, then I think that you get the LSD if it also has the 18" wheels. I may be wrong, but I think that is the case. I also want to say that every manual has it, but I haven't been able to confirm that. If it has 16" wheels, then it definitely DOES NOT have the LSD, as it can't have the upgraded brakes which are present for every LSD option.
1: If it has a moonroof
2: If it has the switches on the center console between the driver seats (for heated seats).
If one of these, or both, is present, then the one you are looking at has an LSD.
It is possible that an 8 has an LSD and doesn't have the heated seats or the moonroof, but this is actually somewhat rare, being a base model with the added performance package.
If it is a base model, then I think that you get the LSD if it also has the 18" wheels. I may be wrong, but I think that is the case. I also want to say that every manual has it, but I haven't been able to confirm that. If it has 16" wheels, then it definitely DOES NOT have the LSD, as it can't have the upgraded brakes which are present for every LSD option.
03-10-2009, 09:38 PM
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2009 models ar all standard with it except the Sport with Automatic..
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/disp...ehicleCode=RX8
Not too sure bout previous years though..
Actually.. as long as the RX8 has the sport package (previous to 09s), it'll have an LSD
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/disp...ehicleCode=RX8
Not too sure bout previous years though..
Actually.. as long as the RX8 has the sport package (previous to 09s), it'll have an LSD
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There are 2 good ways to tell if it has an LSD:
1: If it has a moonroof
2: If it has the switches on the center console between the driver seats (for heated seats).
If one of these, or both, is present, then the one you are looking at has an LSD.
It is possible that an 8 has an LSD and doesn't have the heated seats or the moonroof, but this is actually somewhat rare, being a base model with the added performance package.
If it is a base model, then I think that you get the LSD if it also has the 18" wheels. I may be wrong, but I think that is the case. I also want to say that every manual has it, but I haven't been able to confirm that. If it has 16" wheels, then it definitely DOES NOT have the LSD, as it can't have the upgraded brakes which are present for every LSD option.
1: If it has a moonroof
2: If it has the switches on the center console between the driver seats (for heated seats).
If one of these, or both, is present, then the one you are looking at has an LSD.
It is possible that an 8 has an LSD and doesn't have the heated seats or the moonroof, but this is actually somewhat rare, being a base model with the added performance package.
If it is a base model, then I think that you get the LSD if it also has the 18" wheels. I may be wrong, but I think that is the case. I also want to say that every manual has it, but I haven't been able to confirm that. If it has 16" wheels, then it definitely DOES NOT have the LSD, as it can't have the upgraded brakes which are present for every LSD option.
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...eadExists=true
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...eadExists=true
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...eadExists=true
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What trim is my rx8?
so i just saw a thread similar to this but im not quite sure.
I purchased my 8 about a month ago from a used dealer and it was listed as 2006 mazda rx8... I see that it has some add ons so i am wondering what trim it might be.
it has - sunroof- dsc- spoiler - 6 spd MT
It does not have leather seats - nav- or 6 disk cd changer
here is a few pics, any rough guess is fine with me
I purchased my 8 about a month ago from a used dealer and it was listed as 2006 mazda rx8... I see that it has some add ons so i am wondering what trim it might be.
it has - sunroof- dsc- spoiler - 6 spd MT
It does not have leather seats - nav- or 6 disk cd changer
here is a few pics, any rough guess is fine with me
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Now the real question. I know I can bring them down in price once I got a down. But the big thing is which would YOU suggest? If you were looking at those 3?
03-11-2009, 12:37 AM
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wow...my car too is a weird model...its does not have Nav, Moonroof, leather seats and bose but it does have DSC, 18'' wheels, appearance package, HIDS and cloth seats... any idea what my model could be?
