My new 2006 plus pics!!!
03-27-2006, 01:46 PM
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Congrats, Bunny Girl. I have that winning blue also, and it looks awesome!. Also have the appearance pkg. Just wanted to make one suggestion......GET THE FRONT MUG GAURDS! they complete the look of the appearance pkg.
Enjoy yo' ride!
Enjoy yo' ride!
03-27-2006, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by griffe
Just wanted to make one suggestion......GET THE FRONT MUG GAURDS! they complete the look of the appearance pkg.
I disagree. I think Splash guards look out of place on the 8.
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03-27-2006, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by BunnyGirl
I have rotary accents and fender strakes on it, and that was as far as I had ever thought about having as "extras" so who knows at this point. 
I'm crazy. I couldn't sleep after I went to bed last night so I went down and sat in my car for awhile enjoying it.
I'm crazy. I couldn't sleep after I went to bed last night so I went down and sat in my car for awhile enjoying it.
03-27-2006, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by BunnyGirl
I would've slept in there if I thought I could get away with it. LOL
a pillow and a blanket is all it takes. my power seat goes all the way back so i'm sure yours does as well
03-27-2006, 03:27 PM
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Definately check out the front splash gaurds. I had a friend who had a WB with appearance package and front splash gaurds and this was the reason I started to like the RX-8's.
And don't listen to everyone and their opinions about that stuff. Just go with what you think is good.
And don't listen to everyone and their opinions about that stuff. Just go with what you think is good.
03-27-2006, 03:33 PM
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Bunny,
I put the Splash Guards on mine as soon as it arrived.
Looks great with the appearance package....AND....help stop some of that dirt from getting all over the side of your car.
I put the Splash Guards on mine as soon as it arrived.
Looks great with the appearance package....AND....help stop some of that dirt from getting all over the side of your car.
03-27-2006, 04:03 PM
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dirt....VERY....BAD!
03-27-2006, 05:37 PM
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For those debating wether or not to get the front mud gaurds, here is a little motivation perhaps. This is with about 3000 miles on the car. Every bit of that is chips. I'm gutted. I need to see what the cost is for them and a repaint of the rockers.
03-27-2006, 08:37 PM
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Gongrats on your new car BunnyGirl. I too know the pain of waiting for your 06 to arrive. You've got to post pics of the ignition switch, I pick up my car this weekend and am dying to know what the switch looks like. Also does your car have automatic climate control? Again congrats and enjoy.
03-27-2006, 09:26 PM
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The rocker panels sound like a good place for some 3M clear film. Congratulations on finally getting your new car, Bunnygirl. Nothing like the excitement of a new car, especially if it is your first. I didn't order mine, found it on the lot and liked it as is, so there was no anticipation building up as you had. Drive safe.
03-28-2006, 02:11 AM
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MSRP: $36,364
Price: $33,181 car price. $33,518 including all the title, registration, vanity plate, et cetera. No sales tax.
Model Year: 2006
Model (AT/MT): MT
Options: Grand Touring Package, Navigation, Appearance Package, Rotary Accent Package, Rear Wing Spoiler, In-dash 6-Disc CD Changer, Spare Tire Kit, Alarm Shock Sensor Upgrade, Fender Strakes.
Date of purchase (month/year): March 26, 2006.
Location (city/state): Portland, OR
Financed/Cash purchase: Put $500 down. Financed the rest at 5.74% through the credit union. No special financing offers from Mazda for my location at this time on 2006 models.
New/Used: New
How: Car was special order using Costco program to get car at $400 over invoice. Saved $3183 off MSRP.
I paid for the treatment separately from all this and it's actually a Teflon coating.
Price: $33,181 car price. $33,518 including all the title, registration, vanity plate, et cetera. No sales tax.
Model Year: 2006
Model (AT/MT): MT
Options: Grand Touring Package, Navigation, Appearance Package, Rotary Accent Package, Rear Wing Spoiler, In-dash 6-Disc CD Changer, Spare Tire Kit, Alarm Shock Sensor Upgrade, Fender Strakes.
Date of purchase (month/year): March 26, 2006.
Location (city/state): Portland, OR
Financed/Cash purchase: Put $500 down. Financed the rest at 5.74% through the credit union. No special financing offers from Mazda for my location at this time on 2006 models.
New/Used: New
How: Car was special order using Costco program to get car at $400 over invoice. Saved $3183 off MSRP.
I paid for the treatment separately from all this and it's actually a Teflon coating.
03-28-2006, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by BunnyGirl
I paid for the treatment separately from all this and it's actually a Teflon coating.
Last edited by Brice-RX8; 03-28-2006 at 09:01 AM.
03-28-2006, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Brice-RX8
I actually heard and/or read somewhere that all of this Teflon coating advertising is just marketing. Teflon has to actually be cooked (baked) into a product like your cooking pots and pans for it to actually be effective. Granted that is just what I have read and/or heard, could be wrong. Nice car none the less.
I got that Teflon spray on my car (it was free so don't pwn me jerks). The car was black and it stayed wax quality black for at least a month. I literally saw a bird crap on it and then watched most of it roll right off -- awesome. I was very shocked. You're supposed to get it redone every 6 months or so, but it's probably only really effective for a month or two. The dumb thing is I probably could get it redone for free too. Hmmm, I should probably look into that.
