I almost got my 8!!!!!!
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I almost got my 8!!!!!!
Well, struck a deal over the phone with the dealer. Now its just the matter of putting a deposit first thing Monday, and then all the paperwork!!!! I have to wait atleast a week and its killing me already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep you updated and hopefully post pics.
Jeff
Keep you updated and hopefully post pics.
Jeff
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talk about tension... i don't even know if i'm getting an 8 or not.. and if i do, it'll be two days from now. (a gift). i know my parents want to get me a new car, especially my mom (who happens to like the 8..) and my b-day is two days away.. AAGGH! *whining*
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Originally posted by antiver
talk about tension... i don't even know if i'm getting an 8 or not.. and if i do, it'll be two days from now. (a gift). i know my parents want to get me a new car, especially my mom (who happens to like the 8..) and my b-day is two days away.. AAGGH! *whining*
talk about tension... i don't even know if i'm getting an 8 or not.. and if i do, it'll be two days from now. (a gift). i know my parents want to get me a new car, especially my mom (who happens to like the 8..) and my b-day is two days away.. AAGGH! *whining*
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Guys, the wait is agonizing... I had to go two weeks before I could get mine. Worse, it was sitting in the dealership's lot with a big sold sign on it. It was taunting me. I'd stop by every day on my way home from work to drool on it.
Once you get it though, it will all be forgotten the first time you go for a drive.
Once you get it though, it will all be forgotten the first time you go for a drive.
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I'm crossing the days off the calendar!! Have almost planned for everything I need - financing, insurance, DMV run, lojack install & clear bra install. I'm going to try to get the dealership to have the work done for the oil pan, airbag and ECU flash TSBs before I pick up the car.
Jeff
PS: Its not helping that I see RX-8s on the road while I drive a crappy '92 camry!!
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PS: Its not helping that I see RX-8s on the road while I drive a crappy '92 camry!!
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i've been having *rg*sms over RX-8s since i saw my first velocity red on the today show around christmas time. tomorrow is the big do or die day for me... and i have fears that my parents might have gotten me a pontiac gto instead.. i know next to nothing about this car except that car and driver hates it... anyone else have any feelings on this car? (not to hijack the thread tho)
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Originally posted by antiver
i've been having *rg*sms over RX-8s since i saw my first velocity red on the today show around christmas time. tomorrow is the big do or die day for me... and i have fears that my parents might have gotten me a pontiac gto instead.. i know next to nothing about this car except that car and driver hates it... anyone else have any feelings on this car? (not to hijack the thread tho)
i've been having *rg*sms over RX-8s since i saw my first velocity red on the today show around christmas time. tomorrow is the big do or die day for me... and i have fears that my parents might have gotten me a pontiac gto instead.. i know next to nothing about this car except that car and driver hates it... anyone else have any feelings on this car? (not to hijack the thread tho)
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Originally posted by SiMplyBluE
PS: Its not helping that I see RX-8s on the road while I drive a crappy '92 camry!!
PS: Its not helping that I see RX-8s on the road while I drive a crappy '92 camry!!
and yea, that's the same car that I drive now until I get my 8. Hahahhaha.....
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Originally posted by Smoker
hey man, the 92 Camry is anything but crappy ! Got very high quality materials inside, rock solid reliability and the super smooth engine is from the last MR2 !
and yea, that's the same car that I drive now until I get my 8. Hahahhaha.....
hey man, the 92 Camry is anything but crappy ! Got very high quality materials inside, rock solid reliability and the super smooth engine is from the last MR2 !
and yea, that's the same car that I drive now until I get my 8. Hahahhaha.....
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Originally posted by antiver
... verdict is ... no 8 ... for a while at least. its kinda in the air. and i didn't post yesterday cause i was crying. grr.
... verdict is ... no 8 ... for a while at least. its kinda in the air. and i didn't post yesterday cause i was crying. grr.
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Can some clarify for me if I can buy the Mazda Extended Protection Plan say a week after I've purchased the vehicle? Or do I have to buy it while I'm purchasing the vehicle?
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Man, just went to my insurance agent, filled the paperwork and I found out that I won't get coverage till April 20th!!! Because its my first car under my name, I can't get coverage under my parent's policy!! This sux....so instead of getting the car this coming Tuesday, I've got to wait another week!!!! Will nothing go my way!!! Well atleast this gives me time to research some more on other stuff, like the Extended Protection Plan. Anyone have any idea how much a Mazda dealer would usually charge to install the MP3 player for me?
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I've read about how some buyers have worked out deals with dealers to install say, a new rear spoiler and mp3 player for free if you purchased it though the dealership et cetera. If its not too late, you might look into that. Otherwise, who knows?!
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Well official word on installing accessories from Mazda -
"If you purchase the part through the Parts Department and install it yourself, it will be covered under the 12 month or 12,000 mile parts warranty. If you have it installed by the Service Department at a Mazda dealership it will be covered for the remainder of the 48 month or 50,000 mile factory warranty. If you chose to purchase the part and install it yourself and there is a concern with the part during the 12 month/12,000 mile warranty Mazda will give you a replacement part. However, Mazda will not pay to have it installed because you did not originally pay for installation through Mazda and we are not able to warranty your workmanship or the workmanship of an outside mechanic."
So I think I'm going to look into getting the alarm shock sensor upgrade and MP3 player installed by a Mazda dealership. Here's my list of things to do once I get my car -
1) Buy Mazda accessories - Alarm shock sensor upgrade, MP3 player kit, Aluminum brake pedal/foot rest/accelerator pedal and door sill plates, cargo net, rear door trim protectors, wheel locks, door edge guards and AT leather gearshift ****.
2) XPel clear bra installation
3) Grill for protecting oil coolers
4) Zaino :D
5) Car cover
Anything else I should add on to my list?
"If you purchase the part through the Parts Department and install it yourself, it will be covered under the 12 month or 12,000 mile parts warranty. If you have it installed by the Service Department at a Mazda dealership it will be covered for the remainder of the 48 month or 50,000 mile factory warranty. If you chose to purchase the part and install it yourself and there is a concern with the part during the 12 month/12,000 mile warranty Mazda will give you a replacement part. However, Mazda will not pay to have it installed because you did not originally pay for installation through Mazda and we are not able to warranty your workmanship or the workmanship of an outside mechanic."
So I think I'm going to look into getting the alarm shock sensor upgrade and MP3 player installed by a Mazda dealership. Here's my list of things to do once I get my car -
1) Buy Mazda accessories - Alarm shock sensor upgrade, MP3 player kit, Aluminum brake pedal/foot rest/accelerator pedal and door sill plates, cargo net, rear door trim protectors, wheel locks, door edge guards and AT leather gearshift ****.
2) XPel clear bra installation
3) Grill for protecting oil coolers
4) Zaino :D
5) Car cover
Anything else I should add on to my list?
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The X-Men RX-8 rear spoiler!!
( Some people love it, some people hate it, so don't get mad at me :P )
Here's some photos:
http://www.hsw.hu/hg/mazda/hatter/xmen/rx8xmen06.jpg <<best one for spoiler
http://www.xinil.net/scoot/pics/auto...rx8-xmen-3.JPG
http://www.xinil.net/scoot/pics/auto...rx8-xmen-2.JPG
http://www.hsw.hu/hg/mazda/hatter/xmen/rx8xmen02.jpg
I don't know where you can buy it, but I did see it on one website to buy (but i wouldn't trust that site)
And this is kinda cool too:
http://www.hsw.hu/hg/mazda/hatter/xmen/rx8xmen05.jpg
http://www.hsw.hu/hg/mazda/hatter/xmen/rx8xmen03.jpg
( Some people love it, some people hate it, so don't get mad at me :P )
Here's some photos:
http://www.hsw.hu/hg/mazda/hatter/xmen/rx8xmen06.jpg <<best one for spoiler
http://www.xinil.net/scoot/pics/auto...rx8-xmen-3.JPG
http://www.xinil.net/scoot/pics/auto...rx8-xmen-2.JPG
http://www.hsw.hu/hg/mazda/hatter/xmen/rx8xmen02.jpg
I don't know where you can buy it, but I did see it on one website to buy (but i wouldn't trust that site)
And this is kinda cool too:
http://www.hsw.hu/hg/mazda/hatter/xmen/rx8xmen05.jpg
http://www.hsw.hu/hg/mazda/hatter/xmen/rx8xmen03.jpg
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Ok, I decided that since I can't get my car till next week, I might as well check it out. The dealership was 135 miles away but the trip was well worth it!!! Here are few pictures I took -
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