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Old 11-03-2011, 02:39 PM
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^yeah, but its ON-TOPIC as parts can be shipped here? Im just saying, its even RARER.
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Old 08-27-2012, 05:41 PM
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Sorry to bump an old thread, but this is the only source I have found with actual numbers. I went a long way out of my way to find my blue 2010 R3 so it's nice to know how rare it is. Are these numbers confirmed in any way?
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Old 08-27-2012, 07:10 PM
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Below is the Email I received from MNAO.Terry B was/is very helpful and has
handled my OCD question well.


Mazda North American Operations - inquiry 138369100

Dear Mr. H
Upon conducting some internal research here at Mazda North American Operations, I was able to produce the following information regarding Mazda RX-8 R3 production volume.
- 2009MY = 555 units
- 2010MY = 263 units
- 2011MY = 132 units



I do hope the above information proves to be useful for you. Thank you for contacting Mazda North American Operations.

Regards
Terry B. | Representative | Customer Assistance Center
Mazda North American Operations | Irvine, CA 92618
T 800.222.5500 ext 1142 www.MazdaUSA.com
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Old 08-27-2012, 10:00 PM
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Sold less and less because the colors got worse and worse. Just my opinion.
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Old 08-27-2012, 10:16 PM
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I want R3 rims.
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Old 08-28-2012, 01:34 AM
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A guy at my dealership told me 3,000 total globally.
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Old 08-30-2012, 12:36 PM
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I think the more interesting question is total volume, not just R3.
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Old 11-14-2012, 08:53 AM
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OK Cool!
I have one of the 132! Velocity Red.
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Old 11-14-2012, 09:10 AM
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03-07 Series-I production = 166,900

08-12 Series-II production= 026,194
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^^^^ Is that global or US figures?
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Old 11-14-2012, 10:19 AM
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^^^^ Is that global or US figures?
Global figures
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Old 11-14-2012, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by LEVIALLEN
I have one of the 132! Velocity Red.
I feel special now. I have a 2011 Velocity Red R3 as well
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Old 11-14-2012, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by thunderberk
03-07 Series-I production = 166,900

08-12 Series-II production= 026,194
cool! update wikipedia!
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Old 11-14-2012, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by benben01
I feel special now. I have a 2011 Velocity Red R3 as well
I want your car
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Old 11-14-2012, 09:24 PM
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You are going to have to fight my 11 yr old daughter for it. She already called dibs on it
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Old 11-14-2012, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by benben01
You are going to have to fight my 11 yr old daughter for it. She already called dibs on it
That lucky!
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Old 11-15-2012, 01:53 AM
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blue is faster.
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Old 11-15-2012, 06:18 AM
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OK
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blue is faster.
The blue is nice. I like the red better!
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Old 11-15-2012, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by jasonrxeight
blue is faster.
Black is the fastest.
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Old 11-15-2012, 12:08 PM
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Sounds like the battle of the colors at the track is brewing
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Old 11-15-2012, 12:18 PM
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i live ine new orleans and here there is only one other R3 besides mine that i have seen. i think someone told me they made 500 of each color. but i could be mistaken. bc that's not many at all.
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Old 11-15-2012, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by jasonrxeight
blue is faster.
According to the cop that pulled me over... "Your car being red adds 15 mph to your speed", whatever that means... so red is faster by 15 mph.
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Old 11-16-2012, 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Grady
i live ine new orleans and here there is only one other R3 besides mine that i have seen. i think someone told me they made 500 of each color. but i could be mistaken. bc that's not many at all.
Read up ^... only 132 R3's were produced for the US market in 2011. I have one, and there's only one other '11 R3 in OKC.
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Old 11-16-2012, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by laurichj
Black is the fastest.
I agree.
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Old 11-16-2012, 01:17 PM
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Red with black wheels is the fastest
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