Hey guys this is my first thread so try not to flame a lot . Anyways i am planning to get an Rx8 soon and before i do so i will be taking a co op course at a mazda dealership in a couple of weeks. Now here is my dilema , i can either work at this old dealership (very beaten up, not very appealing building) in a very crowded area (cars are going 70 Km/h not two feet away from the building) OR i can go to this brand new dealership opening this up coming wednesday (the design of the building is extremely sexy ) . I would of course rather work at the new location even though it is a bit farther away. However i am worried that they will not be selling the older model RX8s. All ive see are the 2009 8s and the 2010 3s on the lots. The basic purpose of me taking this course is to expand my knowledge about cars and also get a good deal on an RX8. Ive been on this forum for quite a while but figured its about time to make an account n start asking questions from you knowledgeable men and women. I alrady quite a bit about the 8 so hopefully ill make a good first impression talking about the rotary

Anyways thanks all your help is greatly appreciated

 

Whats the question?

 

ye i was kinda worried you guys wouldnt get the question lol.... my question is do you think the new dealeship will be selling the older model Rx8 ... i mean most dealers want to get rid of the old ones and bring in the new right?

 

I would suspect that it being a new dealership and all it would only have 09's in stock as compared to dealerships that have been open for a longer period of time.

 

I rather work at the new location for two reasons.

1. It's new so there's not going to be a lot of people bringing their car in for servicing.

2. It's easier to move up in the company.

Of course, this only applies to the service department.

If you're in sales, go with the old run down one though in the long run, people will start going to the new one since their show room looks a lot nicer.

 

Thats why im a little hesitant to work there. I mean i would love to. Brand new garage and service center. However, like you said i think being a new dealer they probably will nly have the 09. THanks for the input

 

Thanks for the help Renesis. You brought up some good points. In terms of moving up in the company, not really looking to become manager, just a part time job in the weekends. Now heres the thing :



Work at the new dealrship and hopefully find a usd RX8 somwhere else (do you guys think they could work with the old dealer to get me a good deal if theres one that appeals to me at the old dealer? I mean shouldnt these guys be brothers ?)


OR




work at the old dealer and KNOW FOR SURE ill get hooked up on a used RX8.





but i am worried if i do go with the old dealer that i won't find one that i would conside buying (all its recalls need to be done, mint condition, driven hard, etc...) Then i couldve worked at the new dealer all along Need your opinions guys ?


Thanks alot cheers

 

the new one will prob not have older ones until someone comes and trades one it

 

the thing is im looking for a SPECIFIC colour and what not. And ive only seen a white used one at the older dealer. So im thinking that if i do go to the older dealer, that i might not even find the right one. Probably gonna work at the new dealer, same chances of finding an Rx8 i guess. Thanks for your input

 

could always have the dealership go through their computer and try to find you what you want....or u can search the internet and see if u find what u are llooking for....would def be easier and faster than just sitting and waiting for the right one to come in

 

Ye thats true ill probably work at the new dealership. And ill probably bring one of the fellow mechanics with me to check out a few local ones. Cause im looking for a bb gt and i havent seen one yet at the older dealerships.

 

any more inputs guys ? a little bit more help is greatly appreciated. thanks guys

 

Correct me if I'm wrong....but isn't working at Mazda period gives you the employee discount no matter what dealership u go to? Let's say I work at Wal-Mart, I can go to a different Wal-Mart and use my employee discount.....If that's the case then work at the new site.......

 

wow you have a good point. If anyone here can confirm this im off to submit the paper work tomorow. Can anyone confirm this please. Itd make my decision easy as hell. Thanks alot cyclone appreciate the help

 

btw this is in toronto . So if any canadian fellows could help out id really appreciate it.