Apollo

Hey all, first timer here so go easy on me, please.

Anyway, I found a 2006 Shinka for sale in Delaware for $20,000. It has 15,000 miles, and was apparently a Mazda lease vehicle previously. The car appears to be in near new condition (I am going to see it on Saturday).

What I am looking for it some advice on what a fair price would be for this vehicle, as well as other things to look for/ask about.

I already asked the dealer if the engine had been replaced (as I read some things about some engines failing a 'vacuum test' and having the entire thing replaced.) Also, the dealer stated that the entire car is under a B2B warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles, so that would be September 2010.

Anyways, I'll attach some fun pictures, because really who doesn't appreciate some visual love?. I welcome any advice about the car, owning a rotary or the forums in general.

Also, if I should have put this in the "purchasing" area please slap me around and I'll delete/repost it.

StealthTL

iTrader: (1)

Beautiful car, with no outstanding faults.

I would consider any price in the high teens to be reasonable from a dealer.

Good luck.

S

dozer

iTrader: (3)

i no longer no anything about value on this car, i love it to much to let it go and let the value of the car sadden me....but damn thats a nice lookin ride, that white interior is sooo sexy, and that color is sooo rare too, nice find

rx 8speciale

iTrader: (3)

HI . no worries they are some jockers around this forum that like to flame people , not me.. i help you out ...first 20,000 is to much you can probably go low 18k or 17k easy. make the dealer show you carfax and maintenance records before you buy. IF they dont wanna negotiate to much on the price..leave and come back another day with another dealer offer always work . good luck

silvernite8

I say make the dealer want to sell you the car. If they really want to get rid of the car, they will go to you with a much better deal.

and if you do get a great offer (mainly what is already said above) I say go for it, but then again what do I know and Copper Red Shinka RX-8....

Best of Luck and keep us in the loop when you do pick her up

Apollo

Haha, I can't tell if you're being sarcastic jealous or sarcastic condescending.

How much would be "fair" in everyone's educated opinion?

04RX8man

It looks good see what u can talk them down to?

Apollo

Yup yup I'll let ya'll know on Saturday when I get back from the dealer how it went.

AAChaoshand

Man, the only thing I wish I had on my car was the sunroof, and I doubt its worth getting one installed, im guessing about 1 to 2 grand in installation/fabrication.

Ross_Dawg

iTrader: (2)

Damn that thing is sexy... love that interior too I'd offer $18.5 out the door

Ryan2008

Very nice, I'd be afraid those seats would get dirty too quick though haha.

zencaptain

iTrader: (1)

That's a good number from Dog, I got my '06 for 18,5 with just over 18k.

tmurf03

I can't believe the dealer has more than 16k in it. Probably closer to 15. Offer no more than 17k and walk away.

AJ's Shinka

Wow, that ones a beauty and very rare I hear. Nice find, definitely haggle the price down. GL.

Apollo

So I took the plunge today and brought my baby home, 2006 Shinka GT

Then I promptly almost died trying to pull into my parking garage because of ice.

Anyways, just wanted to update everyone who helped me make this decision.

Also, what kind of gas mileage are you guys getting? I know it has a small gas tank but it dropped to about 1/2 during the 95 mile drive home from the dealer.

Oh yeah! Almost forgot! Pics or it didn't happen! Well, you'll have to wait. Sorry!

ShinkaTeen

if you can get it for 17000.with low interest. buy it.

CarAndDriver

How much did you pay???

Apollo

$18500 invoice for the car

$19700 financed because of MD state taxes and dealer fee ($80)

I'm pretty happy, I think I got a decent deal even though some people said 17 was more fair.

CarAndDriver

Thanks. It seems fair. At least you didn't pay their first asking price.

ZachLegend

Ahh white interior!!! Buy it!!!

dondo

iTrader: (7)

congrats!! i get about 200-210 miles per tank at the moment.

BuLL

Congrats, nice find! The second I saw the CR Shinka, I had to go find one for myself. Drove about 250 miles to get it home.

Shinka-RX-8

Mmm, I just adore red Shinkas. Their color is something .... )

Renesis07

iTrader: (1)

That copper red is so beautiful, def one of my favs and very rare. I love it.

Design1stCode2nd

Congrats, although the dealer probably made about 3-4k on that car easy. Still not a bad price, enyoy it. For a second there thought it was my old one.