Surprising my husband with an '09 RX8
07-22-2009, 08:35 PM
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Awesome -my wife did the same exact thing for me... and it was awesome!
I def recommend this car 100% - you can go crazy like I did or keep it all stock.
Props from one soldier to another; if you need anything or have any questions (and yes I am serious) - let me know and I'll get you my number and you or he can call me at anytime.
The car costs a few bucks - but the community included you get for free
I def recommend this car 100% - you can go crazy like I did or keep it all stock.
Props from one soldier to another; if you need anything or have any questions (and yes I am serious) - let me know and I'll get you my number and you or he can call me at anytime.
The car costs a few bucks - but the community included you get for free
07-22-2009, 09:15 PM
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Thanks, Kane!! Pretty sure he'll keep it all stock, which is why I want the best. But having said that, I'm trying to keep the price down, too. All I really knew he wanted was a red RX8 with a rear spoiler (and not the flat ones on the trunk lid either!!), so the rest of the specs will be what I want!! haha!
07-22-2009, 11:35 PM
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Huey, he wants RED. I like that it's called Velocity Red! 
And I'm pretty sure he wanted a manual anyway.
To be honest we liked the way the '08s looked better than the '09s, but it's getting harder to find a NEW '08 in red. (I keep finding them in silver or grey...) He definitely wants a new car, not a used one.
Thanks for the comments, guys. I was originally going to surprise him at the airport, but I got a look at the trunk this wknd and there is no way his luggage will fit in that opening!! So instead I'll hide it in the garage and let him find it in his own time...
And I'm pretty sure he wanted a manual anyway.To be honest we liked the way the '08s looked better than the '09s, but it's getting harder to find a NEW '08 in red. (I keep finding them in silver or grey...) He definitely wants a new car, not a used one.
Thanks for the comments, guys. I was originally going to surprise him at the airport, but I got a look at the trunk this wknd and there is no way his luggage will fit in that opening!! So instead I'll hide it in the garage and let him find it in his own time...
(RX8Club joke)
07-23-2009, 12:06 AM
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Well, I've got an '09 red one so y'all have good taste in color. It's gone 7000 miles with no problems so far. I used to carry around oil but the oil level hardly drops so I don't anymore. I still check every few fill ups but just out of habit.
I would go with whatever one you think looks better and that you can get a better deal on. There are a few minor upgrades mechanically and in the options to the '09 but not enough to make your decision. Now Mazda dealers are definitely hurting so go in with your best bargaining skills. You be able to get a killer deal!
I would go with whatever one you think looks better and that you can get a better deal on. There are a few minor upgrades mechanically and in the options to the '09 but not enough to make your decision. Now Mazda dealers are definitely hurting so go in with your best bargaining skills. You be able to get a killer deal!
07-23-2009, 10:58 AM
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I'm loving my 09 RX-8 GT! I would rather not have had the power moon roof for headroom and weight distribution reasons, but it is nice to have in sunny weather.
07-23-2009, 07:26 PM
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trust me you wont regret the leather the recaros are standard and ONLY availible on the r3s the standard 8s get the cloth seats theyre all the same shape size (minus the recaros of course) but the leather ones are leather last better i think but are heavier sooo it depends on what you want
07-23-2009, 07:44 PM
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Since we have a joint account, it will be both of us, but I'm doing the direct deposit from my paycheck... He won't even care. This is a man who still shakes his bday card for money - even from me!! haha (And yes, I usually put money in it, too!)
If you're getting at the "who will pay" gets to decide the seats, that won't work... He likes cloth, too.
If you're getting at the "who will pay" gets to decide the seats, that won't work... He likes cloth, too.
07-23-2009, 07:47 PM
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lol i guess youll really dont like the hot leather huh? lol oh does anyone know if the did away with the 2 tone interiors in the 09's i think the red black was sexy and the tan black was pretty good too i wonder why they stopped makin em ... if they did