New here! Need advice on purchasing an RX-8
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If I were in your position, I would go for the Auto V6 Mazda6. One of my best friends just bought one in dark gray. The car is sweet. You can get one FULLY loaded (leather, body kit, wing, 17" rims, 6 disc changer, climate control, sport grille, automatic w/ manual option) for about 25k. I think you would be more than happy with it. I have driven it and I will say that it is one fun ride. Definetly way better than a Tiburon!! (What are you crazy? A Tiburon? Blasphemous!!) Go for it dude, trust me you will be happy with it.
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Originally posted by OmegaBob
Thx for the responses! Really appreciate it!
If I had the choice, I would LOVE to wait until the fall. It's just that I need a car to commute to work (it's approx 20 miles one way) and I really don't want to take public transportaion until then (I heard it's a 90-120 min ride each way -ugh). It's been hard to get rides or borrow cars and my rental coverage has run out.
Thx for the responses! Really appreciate it!
If I had the choice, I would LOVE to wait until the fall. It's just that I need a car to commute to work (it's approx 20 miles one way) and I really don't want to take public transportaion until then (I heard it's a 90-120 min ride each way -ugh). It's been hard to get rides or borrow cars and my rental coverage has run out.
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The Mazda 6s auto is a 5 speed automatic, a little bit different that the other offerings in this segment. but a very good option at this point.
The new Accord coupe would also suit your needs.
If you really are set an the RX-8, I don't think the timing is going to work for you well regarding availability. You could buy a bit of a beater to make it through until the RX-8 becomes available.
Good luck. Glad you weren't banged up too badly.
The new Accord coupe would also suit your needs.
If you really are set an the RX-8, I don't think the timing is going to work for you well regarding availability. You could buy a bit of a beater to make it through until the RX-8 becomes available.
Good luck. Glad you weren't banged up too badly.
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I came across the same situation too. I am going to get a new car soon (although not as hurry as you are), just don’t know which car to get. I thought about the 6, Accord coupe EX-V6, WRX, RSX and TSX. But when I heard about the RX-8 and its price, I just dropped all the other choices and go for it.
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Originally posted by OmegaBob
... I was recently in a car accident and now in dire need of a new car. ...
... I was recently in a car accident and now in dire need of a new car. ...
Originally posted by OmegaBob
... I've been researching like crazy as many cars as I possibly could and I have visited many forums (like this one) many times over the past few weeks and was able to narrow my choices down to the list below:
1 - Tiburon: PROS - nice styling, V6, auto/manual (sorry, I can't drive stick but will use the manual override all time time), fully loaded, will be able to pay off the car with the ins check (under 18k). CONS - questionable reliability & resale value
... I've been researching like crazy as many cars as I possibly could and I have visited many forums (like this one) many times over the past few weeks and was able to narrow my choices down to the list below:
1 - Tiburon: PROS - nice styling, V6, auto/manual (sorry, I can't drive stick but will use the manual override all time time), fully loaded, will be able to pay off the car with the ins check (under 18k). CONS - questionable reliability & resale value
Originally posted by OmegaBob
... 2 - RSX: PROS - 5 speed auto/manual, nice interior materials, good resale value, prob will not have to finance (approx 20k). CONS - blah exterior & interior styling & colors, I don't like Hondas
... 2 - RSX: PROS - 5 speed auto/manual, nice interior materials, good resale value, prob will not have to finance (approx 20k). CONS - blah exterior & interior styling & colors, I don't like Hondas
Originally posted by OmegaBob
... 3 - CELICA GT-S: PROS - I know this car, good resale value, I love the styling (ext & int). CONS - is it sacrilegious to drive my former car that died?, priced a little higher now (21-24k) so I will have to finance a small portion.
... 3 - CELICA GT-S: PROS - I know this car, good resale value, I love the styling (ext & int). CONS - is it sacrilegious to drive my former car that died?, priced a little higher now (21-24k) so I will have to finance a small portion.
Originally posted by OmegaBob
... 4 - 350Z - PROS - great styling, should have good resale value, new & fast! CONS - priced high (approx 30k) so I will have to finance quite a bit, only a TWO seater with limited storage space, seems to have some small problems (tires, window grease, etc)
... 4 - 350Z - PROS - great styling, should have good resale value, new & fast! CONS - priced high (approx 30k) so I will have to finance quite a bit, only a TWO seater with limited storage space, seems to have some small problems (tires, window grease, etc)
Originally posted by OmegaBob
... Up until about a month ago, I didn't even know that the RX-8 was due out (plus, I missed this year's car show). ... (remember that I need a car right away and can't wait till like August or Sept).
... Up until about a month ago, I didn't even know that the RX-8 was due out (plus, I missed this year's car show). ... (remember that I need a car right away and can't wait till like August or Sept).
... Or I agree with those other posts, get someting used that you like (an RSX or Celica) and plan on keeping it for a year or more, save some money and keep on following this forum - than in time you should be able to buy the RX-8 under msrp and live happly ever after!
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And hey, don't let these racing purist make you feel bad - I'm also like you, I perfer driving an automatic stick and also use the manual override (when I'm alone without the wife and kids)! Hey, Mazda makes a nice one too! I cant wait to drive the RX-8 with the auto paddle shifters - sweet
Good luck, keep us posted!
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Wow! Thx again for all the great responses!
I took your guys advice and checked out the other models offered by Mazda and ya know what? That Mazda 6 is pretty sweet! I read & watched reviews of the car and... I like... I like! (although the 8 is still better!) I configured one with all the options I wanted for about 26k (woo hooo 5 speed auto/man).
Here's what I'm planning to do tomorrow: I will print out all the info I can about the RX-8 (release dates, etc) from here and will print out the carsdirect.com pricing for the 6 and take everything to the dealer. If he's lying to me about the "end of May" date for the RX (which he has to be, right?), I probably opt to get the 6.
Thx again for all of your help!
btw - I have a question about MiniDiscs & Mazdas, but I post that in the Audio/electronics forum
I took your guys advice and checked out the other models offered by Mazda and ya know what? That Mazda 6 is pretty sweet! I read & watched reviews of the car and... I like... I like! (although the 8 is still better!) I configured one with all the options I wanted for about 26k (woo hooo 5 speed auto/man).
Here's what I'm planning to do tomorrow: I will print out all the info I can about the RX-8 (release dates, etc) from here and will print out the carsdirect.com pricing for the 6 and take everything to the dealer. If he's lying to me about the "end of May" date for the RX (which he has to be, right?), I probably opt to get the 6.
Thx again for all of your help!
btw - I have a question about MiniDiscs & Mazdas, but I post that in the Audio/electronics forum
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Don't let the dealer know that you'd be OK with the 6 if the RX-8 woud be available in the time frame you need, maybe walk away then come back and start talking about the 6 ... unless you trust your dealer because you should be able to get the 6 for under MSRP for about $200 over dealer invoice (I could have, but went with the cheeper mp5) ... the best thing to do is shop around and be prepared to walk! It took a little time, but I got lucky and found a great dealer and Salesman who right away told me that he'd give me a "no haggle" price of $200 over invoice for the cars that I was looking at... so I was up front about my need for a quick deal.
Contact the internet or fleet sales manager to get your best price (they usually don't deal with commisions themselves) and if you haven't PLEASE check out
http://www.edmunds.com/advice/incen...back/index.html
Learn about "dealer holdback" and also check this out too!
http://www.edmunds.com/advice/buyin...86/article.html
plus do a search on some past posts here on the RX8forum.com like:
RX-8 Forum > General Topics > RX-8 Discussion > RX-8 below MSRP! Possible? Anyone?
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...RX8+below+MSRP
A lot of good advice there to read before you buy anything! Good luck.
Contact the internet or fleet sales manager to get your best price (they usually don't deal with commisions themselves) and if you haven't PLEASE check out
http://www.edmunds.com/advice/incen...back/index.html
Learn about "dealer holdback" and also check this out too!
http://www.edmunds.com/advice/buyin...86/article.html
plus do a search on some past posts here on the RX8forum.com like:
RX-8 Forum > General Topics > RX-8 Discussion > RX-8 below MSRP! Possible? Anyone?
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...RX8+below+MSRP
A lot of good advice there to read before you buy anything! Good luck.
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