Thinking of Purchasing an 8
 

Hi, this is going to be my first post. I'm currently thinking of getting an 8 but don't know if it's a good car or not (no offense) any technical or any problems this car has that i should know? Is the GT package worth it?

GT is worth if it you like leather and want a sun roof. If you can go without leather, you can opt for the cheaper packages and get the DSC and other features without as much fluff.

I just had my tranny rebuilt, and I think my cat is upchucking all into my exhaust.

I still LOVE this car more than any other i've ever had and I would buy another all over.. You probably wouldnt have these problems now, as I got mine last year.

what's DSC?

Dynamic Stability Control. Electronic safety feature along with TCS (Traction Control System). Both can be disabled and both work extemely well for your safety!

Ok i just talked to Huntington Beach Mazda about purchasing a car and here is what we negotiated. A used 2004 11k miles. 6speed tranny with sport, grand touring and some factory 18chrome wheels on. The color is red. They wanted 26999. The price tag was 28999. I wanted it at 25000 even. Since it's late i told them we will continue on this tomorrow. But if i can get it for 25000..is that a good deal or what number is a good deal?

Long beach ran new Rx-8's for 22,900. May not have the exact options you want but gives you an idea of what is out there. This was an ad-car. And yes, you can get the ad cars if you go to the lot the day the ad breaks.

22900? whoa...that's a very good price

I don't think you can get a 6MT with GT and not get the 18" wheels :P

It's ~25,000 for the base 6MT, add 3,400 for the GT and you have a brand new car at 28400.

You'd be giving them a lot of money if you bought it at 27,000.

I'd say stick with 25k if you don't mind a $3k discount, with the addition of 11k miles.

I live in canada and just got a quote from my dealer. He's now charging 50G including tax for the 6 speed manual, sunroof and GPS System + Side Skirts. Interior is leather, its the most expensive model. Is this too much?

HEY I got quoted 53Gs for all that minus the nav. thats a damn good price.....whos your dealer?