1fine8

When I bought the car a month ago I thought it was worth the price, so I bought it. After the problems that have have come up I have changed my thinking. I did not need the hassle. I just wanted a car to be reliable, no problems and just get in it and go.

Gord96BRG

"lemon law on the horizon"?? Why on earth would you go through that hassle and fight, when you can simply tick the "Please buy it back" box on the letter and return it with absolutely no hassle?

Superbone

RodsterinFL, I would love to see your notes on MPG for the cars you mentioned. That is turning out to be the biggest issue for me with my long daily commutes.

Wankeler

NO!

30k for a car... you've gotta be nuts.

I'd give you a YEN for it.


Where are those damn yugo dealers when you need em.

alfredo_mancho

Can someone fill me in (possibly direct me to the thread) on how it actually is OK for the 8 to use regular 87 octane gas??

Probably posted in another thread, I've used the 'Search' feature for the topic but it doesn't seem to be very friendly.

Genom

Welp, the manual says anything over 87 is fine, although 91 is recomended. once again guys, there's a manual with your car. Say it after me boys and girls.

Mmmmmaaaaannnuaaallll

:D Sorry. I still dont know how you fools havent read the manual from cover to cover 16 times (or so) like I have

alfredo_mancho

woo hoo, that's one thing about the rotary I don't like is the gas consumption. Especially with my one-way 47km commute! Now I'll have some savings.

Oh believe me I will if I get the car and I'll read it 17 times through just to spite you :P

P00Man

what types of rattles have you experienced?
________
VAPIR OXYGEN VAPORIZER

canzoomer

In the Canadian owners manual it says :
Section 4-2:

"You may use a regular unleaded fuel with Octane Rating from 87 to 90, but this will slightly reduce performance.
Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) could cause the emission control system to lose effectiveness. It could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage."

It also goes on to say that gasahol up to 10% ethanol is OK, but not more than 10%.

alfredo_mancho

Thanks Can, I actually took some time to find it in the forum. I'm becoming more familiar with it now For some reason the search page didn't work too well the first few tries, now it does. Strange.

Lee Chun

I don't think you can compare the RSX and the RX8. Completely different cars in every aspect.

Skyline Maniac

RSX-S vs RX-8:

Similar power output
Both handle well
Both light weight
Both 4 passengers
Both look pretty sporty
Both price start under $30k
Both can use more power
Both have above average interior


so...... why not?

Ike

Well the RSX is about 10k less and FWD, but a good handler for FWD none the less.

Ike

rotorian

The original post quoted $46,000 Canadian. That's obviously with taxes, so adjust accordingly (15%?)

I agree with most of the posts here, it is a great value when you compare everything available, and how they're equipped.

BTW I've been asked by all kinds of people how much the car was, when I say $41,000 (Cdn) most can't believe it!

I call on dealers for a living (all makes) and most salespeople / Managers wish they had something like the 8 to sell at that price!

For all you Americans, $41,000 Cdn is about $29,720 at today's exchange rates. That's for a GT 6 spd, Freight, PDI, and all options except Nav.

Quick_lude

In Canada the RSX-type S is $31,300, the base RX-8 is $36,700. So they are not that far apart in price. Similar interior size, the 8 might have more room in the rear. And of course the fwd vs rwd.

donald121

If price = HP, then rx8 may not worth the money.

If price = HP + handling + style, then rx8 is worth the money.

zthang

Damn...Canada sure doesn't get the same deals do they?
Either that or I got a steal on my Z. Cost me $29k out the door which is practically the same price as the U.S. RX8. If they had charged $40k for Z in the U.S. theres no way in hell I would have bought it.

As for this thread, I believe everyone here knows what the 8 has to offer and no one should really give a Sh%$ whether or not others think its worth the money. It should only matter to yourself if it was worth YOUR money.....I have friends that blow their dough on stupid name brand clothes and etc. and I sure as hell dont think its worth it, but its worth it to them and it makes them happy...so if feel like the car is worth YOUR $30k or however much, then who cares if other people don't think its worth it?

TybeeRX-8

Why not? Because the 8 is greater than the sum of it's parts. Most people won't look twice at the RSX, not so with the 8 (high "cool" quotient). Also, as mentioned before (and after), I think it is a great value considering the content of the car, so much so that Mazda may have under-priced it for some nefarious reason. I've owned several Benzes of recent vintage, CLK 320 (wife), CLK 430 (me), SLK, and a bunch more. The 8 has everything and more than my 2000 CLK 430 had. Look at the list of standard equipment for the 8 and then compare it to the others, RSX, 350z G35c, etc. Other than a few more HP, which most likely won't often come into play, I think the 8 beats them, "rotors" down. As often said on Miata.net, "if you can't drive fast with 90HP, 300HP isn't going to help you."

canzoomer

My dealer charged me Mazda sticker price, plus freight and PDI for a 6MT GT.
Only things I did not get are the roof and the NAV package.
List is $39,995, and with the freight, PDI, tank of gas, etc., they charged me $42,047

I paid an extra $595 for Mazda to extend the waranty to same as USA at 4 years.
Drove it away for $45,648.36 after taxes.

If you are getting charged much more than $42K before taxes find a better dealer.

Gord96BRG

No, we get better deals on cars than the US. The equivalent-spec RX-8 is a few thousand dollars cheaper here - after you figure the conversion from US to Canadian dollars, or vice versa. You know, of course, that $40K Cdn is less than $29K US, right?

Regards,
Gordon

canzoomer

Umm, the Canadian dollar is not at par with the US dollar!

One Canadian dollar is currently worth $0.7182 US Dollars

Therefore the Canada list price of $39,995 is equivalent to $28,723 in US funds..

Up here a 350Z Track Pack can be had for $50K Canadian, or $35,907 US

afai

just to clear up few reading error of some of u~
the car is 46800 before tax but include PDI
the car is GT with moon roof and NAV
and rear spoiler and some other few little interior stuff in it....

rotorian

OK, so you must have had about $2300.00 in accessories?

Chrisbert

I just hope my insurance company appreciates the lower HP numbers. Honestly, for everday driving could you really feel ~9HP difference? Now, MPG is another issue...

canzoomer

The Canadian list price is $39,995.
Freight varies a bit by location, and I do not know where this person is.
For the sake of comparison, freight, PDI, and all other costs if it is delivered in Alberta runs at about $2,000
Assuming the same for this one there would be about $4,000 or more added to this particular car.

I would speculate it has the moon roof and the NAV package, as those cost about that.
Perhaps more..