motorups

I think back in 2005 the Sport was the upgraded model after the base (which was a Touring).

On an automatic what would I look for to confirm indeed it is the upgrade Sport model. Used car place got it at aution and says it is a Sport model. Not that they could ever be wrong mind you

thanks

Old Rotor

Sport, Tour, Grand Tour....thats the order..

motorups

ok, yes in 2005 that is the order. so what is inside a touring automatic that would confirm it is a touring model for that year instead of a sport model?

DCS button or some other clue that would confirm it is a touring model?

dmc27

05 was Base --> Sport --> Touring --> GT

dsc/tcs, HID were available on sport --> GT.

I'm not 100% sure, so you'll have to dig around a bit to confirm, but iirc leather = touring and moonroof = GT?

But if they say it's an 05 sport it MUST have dsc/tcs. No button = base.

motorups

thanks for the info dmc27.

dealer has a left over gt rx8 (apperance package that I don't want but o'well), wheel locks and a few other things. will to let it go for 27,300 though that does not sound too good since the invoice is 28,735.

will go check mazdausa for inventory now...

champi0n

iTrader: (1)

I don't think mine had STD's but i never had it checked.

also whats a GS? as for some reason this shown up for insurance purposes on the computer as the model of the rx8.

dmc27

^If you don't let the exhaust pipes cool before doing them, you're junk will resemble one w/some nasty STDs.

dmc27

27+ doesn't sound like anything special, tho it depends on your location. Winter months (if you're in a winter state) and the end of the model year should equal much bigger discounts on an 07.

motorups

too bad, it must be a base (touring) model since no dcs button.

c0ldf1ame

iTrader: (5)

2005 auto comes with herpes?

CarAndDriver

Standard feature is lack of speed.

Rx8urZ

there is also a missing pedal in the AT"s

motorups

wow is me...
to be yet another one percenter of the 'I own a rx8 automatic' group should I end up buying one today.

yes I know, 'tuff love' the poor(er) guy just doesn't know what he is doing. I will try and try to remember that as I toss it into auto mode a 1/3 of the time (more like 100% of the time) while in heavy traffic.

and yes will remember also that owning this car in a manual is what allows it to run free. me, I will use the paddle shifters to achieve that feeling

Shini

AT4 isn't eeeeeeeeven that bad...

raizen82

this is what i remember
base-->sport-->touring-->grand touring

dsc + suspension: sport-->grand touring
+ HIDs* + bose + sunroof + 18 inch rims: touring-->grand touring
+ leather + power & heated seats: grand touring

*=not sure where HID headlights come in...

delhi

Standard Feature for a 2005 Sport RX-8 AT is slowwwwww.......