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motorvated 07-01-2008 08:42 PM

Im new, just browsing!
 
Hello Everyone. My names Dave, and im from NJ. Just about to turn 20, and im looking for my first RX8..or so I think. Ive owned a lot of cars, but I started to like the RX8 now. I have about $15K to spend, so Im hoping to find a nice car for that price. I like the winning blue and the charcoal silver (sorry i forget the name) or white. Anyway, I just wanted to say hi and tell you that the forums have been a great help for me. A ton of info here! Thanks a lot...hopefully I'll be posting pictures of MY rx8 soon.:smoker:

invasion08 07-01-2008 08:44 PM

Where in Nj are you?

TopGear8 07-01-2008 08:50 PM

Get either the WB or the WWP! They look sooo nice in person, and stand out alot more than the silver.

invasion08 07-01-2008 08:51 PM

Ti Gray

motorvated 07-01-2008 08:53 PM

Im in Medford NJ.. Im actually looking for a group meet or something so I can check out some cars, and see what colors i like and dislike.

motorvated 07-01-2008 08:55 PM

and its the TI grey that im liking..or white.

kersh4w 07-01-2008 09:21 PM

winning blue is the best color.

04RX8man 07-01-2008 10:42 PM

Lightning Yellow is the best color....but i like the blue also......

alz0rz 07-01-2008 11:30 PM

We have meets every Tuesday night in East Rutherford, NJ. Always a good turnout.

Check out our thread in the NE forums. We meet at the Starbucks next to Lowes on RT17.

RX8Sinner 07-01-2008 11:35 PM

Motorvated, I just got my RX8 on friday from AutoLenders in Toms River. They had another one there. Same price as I got mine for but I talked them down a little.

They've got a 2004 Silver RX8 with 20,000 miles on it for 16,995. But only downside is its automatic. I snaked the 6spd manual RX8 they had there.

Its not too terribly far from Medford. Shoot up Rt. 70 to 37. Take Rt 37 down a few miles. Autolenders is on the left about a mile or so past Hooper Ave. Its past most of the other dealerships, go past the Mazda dealership, the Toyota Dealership and Saturn dealership. Its about a half mile past Toyota if your interested in an automatic version. I know they still have it. Drove past there today.

motorvated 07-02-2008 12:15 AM

^^ thanks a lot..but i will not buy an automatic :)
BTW, I like every freaking color 8! Even yellow is growing on me.
I guess it will come down to...What I can find for a good price with a 6 speed. COlor doesnt matter much, i like them all!! White/yellow are my favorites though. Man, these cars are just awesome looking!

RX8Sinner 07-02-2008 12:27 AM

yeah. I didn't want to go the automatic route, even though I couldn't drive stick when I paid for the car. I've put about 120 miles on the car this weekend teaching myself to drive it. Now i'm not bad at driving it at all. I'm actually pretty good with it. But I still have my noobish mistakes when shifting. I still stall like once a day. But i'm getting better. Only way to get better is to keep trying.

I was just putting it out there. That theres at least one 8 that I know of for sale. Since the other one is now sitting in my driveway.

motorvated 07-02-2008 12:42 AM

There is one on rt.38 in cherryhill near the hooters...im going tomorrow to have a look at that. Praying its a 6 speed :)

kersh4w 07-02-2008 01:59 AM

the forums have a classified section.

motorvated 07-02-2008 09:49 AM

yea i know^^ But none of it is local to me. I do look daily though

dozer 07-02-2008 10:26 AM

^smart guy...doin homework before purchase is the ONLY way to do it..

rotorykid1 07-03-2008 06:58 PM

hey motorvated I'm also new and I'm also looking into an rx-8. Good look finding the right one.

Zerotide 07-04-2008 01:28 AM

You can get a great deal on rx8s nowadays. Try the private party route. I bought mine from a meticulous owner. 15,000 miles 2004 Grand Touring MT for $16000... even came with a set of blizzaks and rims. I took it for an oil change at the dealer the other day and the service manager recognized the car right away. He told me that I bought a very very well cared for car. So, if you buy from private party, have it inspected at a local Mazda dealer like I did, $90 for some peace of mind. I also think I got really lucky because this guy had a file with every single service record in it, all done by a dealer. Even had the original window sticker and brochures! Private party=better prices and sometimes better cared for vehicles. Check out craigslist or ebay ads for 8s in your area. I know there is always a ton of cars being sold in the northeast.

Heck even if you buy from a used car lot... still have it inspected. Those places can be pretty shady sometimes. Make sure all the recalls are done, etc... Good luck with the hunt!

To be named later 07-04-2008 01:52 AM

Good choice sticking to the MT's. Look for the GT package with leather..........the cost won't be much more.

We have a Brilliant Black (see photos) mainly because it was the best exterior color to go with the two tone black/beige leather interior.

Just my opinion but the black/beige or black/red just don't look as well with the silver or white or blue.

RojoOcho 07-04-2008 10:11 AM


Originally Posted by kersh4w (Post 2533434)
phantom blue is the best color.

Edited for truth. :)


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