Huge Mistake or Most Epically Good Epic Impulse Buy Ever?
08-02-2010, 01:40 AM
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Huge Mistake or Most Epically Good Epic Impulse Buy Ever?
So, first off, hello. My name is Arek and I'm brand new to this forum.
Now, at the risk of sounding spoiled, my dad just bought me a car. Haha. That was awkward, but now it's out of the way. Basically, I was going to student loan my way through college and pay off a car. I got some decent scholarships at some of the best schools in Virginia, and was planning to settle in to college life and buy a car a few months in after books and such are all paid for and I'm sure my job is stable after I transfer. My father, however, was concerned for my future, since I was going to rack up a huge debit over 4 or 5 years of college. So he told me to stay at home and commute to my local college (VCU, which is like fourth in Va, so only one below my dream in-state school; GMU) and to entice me to, he said he would buy the car and help me as needed.
It was a good deal and I come out with a car and about a >20K less debit on student loans.
Sorry for the read. We went car shopping and after checking out quite a few GTIs, a Crossfire and a MS3 (dream car), we found a 2009 RX8 with 12k miles for $21,000 with all fees and everything. I Kelly Blue Booked it at $27k, so it seemed like a good deal. So now I'm curious, was it a good deal? I believe it is a base Sport and it, sadly, has the 6spd auto instead of a manual, but it's plenty fast and I can pick my nose, as my mom puts it bluntly, while driving. Haha. The car has a small scratch on the rear bumper near the exhaust, but it doesn't bother me.
The car is red with a rear wing. Otherwise, it's a basic Sport.
And don't worry. I'm fine driving it, as I'm coming from a '91 Pontiac Trans-Am GTA. That baby has no ABS or TCS and it has all of 210hp and like 230lb-ft. Bought that with all me own money and I gave it to my dad now. It's the least I could do and he's always wanted a T/A. The RX8 is amazing comparable in power and fuel economy (:P), though much newer and with ABS!
Anyway, sorry for the read. Thanks to anyone who survived it to respond and I'm hoping to find a nice home here at RX8 Club.
-Cheers, Arek
Now, at the risk of sounding spoiled, my dad just bought me a car. Haha. That was awkward, but now it's out of the way. Basically, I was going to student loan my way through college and pay off a car. I got some decent scholarships at some of the best schools in Virginia, and was planning to settle in to college life and buy a car a few months in after books and such are all paid for and I'm sure my job is stable after I transfer. My father, however, was concerned for my future, since I was going to rack up a huge debit over 4 or 5 years of college. So he told me to stay at home and commute to my local college (VCU, which is like fourth in Va, so only one below my dream in-state school; GMU) and to entice me to, he said he would buy the car and help me as needed.
It was a good deal and I come out with a car and about a >20K less debit on student loans.
Sorry for the read. We went car shopping and after checking out quite a few GTIs, a Crossfire and a MS3 (dream car), we found a 2009 RX8 with 12k miles for $21,000 with all fees and everything. I Kelly Blue Booked it at $27k, so it seemed like a good deal. So now I'm curious, was it a good deal? I believe it is a base Sport and it, sadly, has the 6spd auto instead of a manual, but it's plenty fast and I can pick my nose, as my mom puts it bluntly, while driving. Haha. The car has a small scratch on the rear bumper near the exhaust, but it doesn't bother me.
The car is red with a rear wing. Otherwise, it's a basic Sport.
And don't worry. I'm fine driving it, as I'm coming from a '91 Pontiac Trans-Am GTA. That baby has no ABS or TCS and it has all of 210hp and like 230lb-ft. Bought that with all me own money and I gave it to my dad now. It's the least I could do and he's always wanted a T/A. The RX8 is amazing comparable in power and fuel economy (:P), though much newer and with ABS!
Anyway, sorry for the read. Thanks to anyone who survived it to respond and I'm hoping to find a nice home here at RX8 Club.
-Cheers, Arek
08-02-2010, 02:14 AM
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I might get a cold air intake and cat-back, but that would be it engine wise. One to help the engine breathe and the other to exemplify the rotary's amazing sound.
I might do some stylistic mods to personalize it, but again nothing major. The biggest thing would be new springs and shocks or a coilover swap to improve handling and give it a stance. But I never ended up doing this with my T/A, so it's doubtful and far in the future.
Want to take it to track days but I'm afraid of breaking it or it breaking. Haha.
Speaking of manual, will Mazda give me a new one, cause the Hyundai dealership that I got it from couldn't find it?
I might do some stylistic mods to personalize it, but again nothing major. The biggest thing would be new springs and shocks or a coilover swap to improve handling and give it a stance. But I never ended up doing this with my T/A, so it's doubtful and far in the future.
Want to take it to track days but I'm afraid of breaking it or it breaking. Haha.
Speaking of manual, will Mazda give me a new one, cause the Hyundai dealership that I got it from couldn't find it?
08-02-2010, 02:17 AM
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So far I love it. Thought I do also love that blue R3 you got jasonrxeight.
The RX8's auto uses a torque converter right? It isn't anything like an Evo MR's is it? Or do the little up/down paddle/buttons have something to them?
The RX8's auto uses a torque converter right? It isn't anything like an Evo MR's is it? Or do the little up/down paddle/buttons have something to them?
08-02-2010, 02:22 AM
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from my manual
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08-02-2010, 02:38 AM
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I have to find that download then. It would be quite useful.
I knew the +/- worked, but I was curious to know if they had any system that sidestepped the torque converter or acted any differently than simply giving the driver a job the computer is normally tasked with. Nevertheless, at least it will hold gear. Mildly annoying that it'll downshift on its own.
Back to one of my original questions though, is $21,000 a good price for the car? I know the Series I's go for like 15-18 or less sometimes.
I knew the +/- worked, but I was curious to know if they had any system that sidestepped the torque converter or acted any differently than simply giving the driver a job the computer is normally tasked with. Nevertheless, at least it will hold gear. Mildly annoying that it'll downshift on its own.
Back to one of my original questions though, is $21,000 a good price for the car? I know the Series I's go for like 15-18 or less sometimes.
08-02-2010, 02:41 AM
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I have to find that download then. It would be quite useful.
I knew the +/- worked, but I was curious to know if they had any system that sidestepped the torque converter or acted any differently than simply giving the driver a job the computer is normally tasked with. Nevertheless, at least it will hold gear. Mildly annoying that it'll downshift on its own.
Back to one of my original questions though, is $21,000 a good price for the car? I know the Series I's go for like 15-18 or less sometimes.
I knew the +/- worked, but I was curious to know if they had any system that sidestepped the torque converter or acted any differently than simply giving the driver a job the computer is normally tasked with. Nevertheless, at least it will hold gear. Mildly annoying that it'll downshift on its own.
Back to one of my original questions though, is $21,000 a good price for the car? I know the Series I's go for like 15-18 or less sometimes.
08-02-2010, 06:55 AM
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08-02-2010, 07:35 AM
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I might get a cold air intake and cat-back, but that would be it engine wise. One to help the engine breathe and the other to exemplify the rotary's amazing sound.
I might do some stylistic mods to personalize it, but again nothing major. The biggest thing would be new springs and shocks or a coilover swap to improve handling and give it a stance. But I never ended up doing this with my T/A, so it's doubtful and far in the future.
Want to take it to track days but I'm afraid of breaking it or it breaking. Haha.
Speaking of manual, will Mazda give me a new one, cause the Hyundai dealership that I got it from couldn't find it?
I might do some stylistic mods to personalize it, but again nothing major. The biggest thing would be new springs and shocks or a coilover swap to improve handling and give it a stance. But I never ended up doing this with my T/A, so it's doubtful and far in the future.
Want to take it to track days but I'm afraid of breaking it or it breaking. Haha.
Speaking of manual, will Mazda give me a new one, cause the Hyundai dealership that I got it from couldn't find it?
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So, first off, hello. My name is Arek and I'm brand new to this forum.
Now, at the risk of sounding spoiled, my dad just bought me a car. Haha. That was awkward, but now it's out of the way. Basically, I was going to student loan my way through college and pay off a car. I got some decent scholarships at some of the best schools in Virginia, and was planning to settle in to college life and buy a car a few months in after books and such are all paid for and I'm sure my job is stable after I transfer. My father, however, was concerned for my future, since I was going to rack up a huge debit over 4 or 5 years of college. So he told me to stay at home and commute to my local college (VCU, which is like fourth in Va, so only one below my dream in-state school; GMU) and to entice me to, he said he would buy the car and help me as needed.
It was a good deal and I come out with a car and about a >20K less debit on student loans.
Sorry for the read. We went car shopping and after checking out quite a few GTIs, a Crossfire and a MS3 (dream car), we found a 2009 RX8 with 12k miles for $21,000 with all fees and everything. I Kelly Blue Booked it at $27k, so it seemed like a good deal. So now I'm curious, was it a good deal? I believe it is a base Sport and it, sadly, has the 6spd auto instead of a manual, but it's plenty fast and I can pick my nose, as my mom puts it bluntly, while driving. Haha. The car has a small scratch on the rear bumper near the exhaust, but it doesn't bother me.
The car is red with a rear wing. Otherwise, it's a basic Sport.
And don't worry. I'm fine driving it, as I'm coming from a '91 Pontiac Trans-Am GTA. That baby has no ABS or TCS and it has all of 210hp and like 230lb-ft. Bought that with all me own money and I gave it to my dad now. It's the least I could do and he's always wanted a T/A. The RX8 is amazing comparable in power and fuel economy (:P), though much newer and with ABS!
Anyway, sorry for the read. Thanks to anyone who survived it to respond and I'm hoping to find a nice home here at RX8 Club.
-Cheers, Arek
Now, at the risk of sounding spoiled, my dad just bought me a car. Haha. That was awkward, but now it's out of the way. Basically, I was going to student loan my way through college and pay off a car. I got some decent scholarships at some of the best schools in Virginia, and was planning to settle in to college life and buy a car a few months in after books and such are all paid for and I'm sure my job is stable after I transfer. My father, however, was concerned for my future, since I was going to rack up a huge debit over 4 or 5 years of college. So he told me to stay at home and commute to my local college (VCU, which is like fourth in Va, so only one below my dream in-state school; GMU) and to entice me to, he said he would buy the car and help me as needed.
It was a good deal and I come out with a car and about a >20K less debit on student loans.
Sorry for the read. We went car shopping and after checking out quite a few GTIs, a Crossfire and a MS3 (dream car), we found a 2009 RX8 with 12k miles for $21,000 with all fees and everything. I Kelly Blue Booked it at $27k, so it seemed like a good deal. So now I'm curious, was it a good deal? I believe it is a base Sport and it, sadly, has the 6spd auto instead of a manual, but it's plenty fast and I can pick my nose, as my mom puts it bluntly, while driving. Haha. The car has a small scratch on the rear bumper near the exhaust, but it doesn't bother me.
The car is red with a rear wing. Otherwise, it's a basic Sport.
And don't worry. I'm fine driving it, as I'm coming from a '91 Pontiac Trans-Am GTA. That baby has no ABS or TCS and it has all of 210hp and like 230lb-ft. Bought that with all me own money and I gave it to my dad now. It's the least I could do and he's always wanted a T/A. The RX8 is amazing comparable in power and fuel economy (:P), though much newer and with ABS!
Anyway, sorry for the read. Thanks to anyone who survived it to respond and I'm hoping to find a nice home here at RX8 Club.
-Cheers, Arek
08-02-2010, 08:07 AM
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Good call getting an '09. You probably had no idea at the time, but the '09 was a redesign (series II car) that pretty much has all the issues worked out from what we've seen. The biggest thing is that the oiling system is redesigned to improve a problem which caused engine failures on earlier models.
08-02-2010, 09:19 AM
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Good call getting an '09. You probably had no idea at the time, but the '09 was a redesign (series II car) that pretty much has all the issues worked out from what we've seen. The biggest thing is that the oiling system is redesigned to improve a problem which caused engine failures on earlier models.
So ya. As long as I wasn't swindled (love that word), all is well. Thanks guys!
08-02-2010, 09:32 AM
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yea you seem fine with your purchase, and deff +1 on the 09 model. track days should be fine. i have a 04 with never ending problems.. but i still drive it to hell and have tracked it once plan on doing it again soon. the cars were ment to be driven hard so i dont see how a track day could be tooo bad for it =)
congrats on your purchase
congrats on your purchase
08-02-2010, 02:00 PM
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I could be wrong though.
08-02-2010, 02:04 PM
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08-02-2010, 02:06 PM
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I know the original design came from the Nagare concept, but the RX8 came out back in 2004, when Mazda's entire line-up looked different. With the Mazda3, Mazda6 and Mazda2 following the Furai concept closely, Mazda updated the RX8's appearance to make it flow with the line-up. It's not as terribly evident as with the other models, but the gills and smile are there, as well as the new wheel design.
I could be wrong though.
I could be wrong though.
08-02-2010, 02:11 PM
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