When Will It be out?
07-02-2002, 06:57 PM
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When Will It be out?
Ok I am very confused. I have seen so many dates on when I can actually drive one home, from as early as September 2002 to as late as March 2003. Anyone know when is will be hitting the showrooms?
07-19-2002, 05:06 PM
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3 months doesn't usually seem so far off, but waiting that long for new info might make scream!!:D i thought talking on this forum would would help me calm down but i am really starting to jones for new info on this car. i haven't been this excited about a car since i bought my '65 stang.
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I've seen varying release dates as well, but spring 2003 seems to tbe commonly quoted one. A reputable source on the Miata board claimed that production will start in January 2003, with Japan getting the first batches (obviously).
It is promising to hear that a few pre-production models have been spotted in the US. Maybe the car will be released sooner rather than later?
It is promising to hear that a few pre-production models have been spotted in the US. Maybe the car will be released sooner rather than later?
07-28-2002, 07:10 PM
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I've seen everywhere on the websites and official talk about the RX8 that it is coming out Spring 2003 The first day of Spring is March 20, 2003 (yes, my B-day is on that day).
08-26-2002, 03:37 PM
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release date
I called Mazda on this issue. And according to Mazda North America, in Irvine CA, it is set to go into JOB 1 in February (meaning production). The car should hit US showroom floors within about a month and a half after that. So roughly mid March or Early April. Obviously, this information is tenative, and I agree with the earlier reply that states all definite information will be verified during the Tokyo autoshow.
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08-27-2002, 08:16 AM
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Re: release date
Originally posted by houstonRX8
I called Mazda on this issue. And according to Mazda North America, in Irvine CA, it is set to go into JOB 1 in February (meaning production). The car should hit US showroom floors within about a month and a half after that. So roughly mid March or Early April. Obviously, this information is tenative, and I agree with the earlier reply that states all definite information will be verified during the Tokyo autoshow.
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I called Mazda on this issue. And according to Mazda North America, in Irvine CA, it is set to go into JOB 1 in February (meaning production). The car should hit US showroom floors within about a month and a half after that. So roughly mid March or Early April. Obviously, this information is tenative, and I agree with the earlier reply that states all definite information will be verified during the Tokyo autoshow.
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08-27-2002, 08:12 PM
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Already out in Japan
The RX-8 is already out in Japan. There's a guy in Houston who is driving a red one. He imported it. Of course, since it was imported from Japan, it is right hand drive... But he's driving it around.
08-27-2002, 08:48 PM
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that can't be correct. they haven't even started production yet. in fact the y haven't even shut down the plant to do the tooling needed for the new car yet. maybe its one of the pre-production ones being tested in that area?
08-28-2002, 04:42 AM
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Re: When Will It be out?
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Ok I am very confused. I have seen so many dates on when I can actually drive one home, from as early as September 2002 to as late as March 2003. Anyone know when is will be hitting the showrooms?
Ok I am very confused. I have seen so many dates on when I can actually drive one home, from as early as September 2002 to as late as March 2003. Anyone know when is will be hitting the showrooms?
08-28-2002, 08:33 PM
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It is not out in Japan!! just like their american counterpart, their website has the reader survey and inquary form to fill out for additional info WHEN IT COMES OUT. www.mazda.co.jp
http://www.rx-8.mazda.co.jp/?ref=official_news
As the site suggests, I think we'll see a lot more at the Tokyo Motor Show, Oct 29-Nov.3.
It seems Mazda Japan is pushing the Demio at lot more than the RX8 as there are promotional events, gift cards, credit cards offered for the Demio rather than 8; draw your own conclusion on their expectation/advertising strategy.
http://www.rx-8.mazda.co.jp/?ref=official_news
As the site suggests, I think we'll see a lot more at the Tokyo Motor Show, Oct 29-Nov.3.
It seems Mazda Japan is pushing the Demio at lot more than the RX8 as there are promotional events, gift cards, credit cards offered for the Demio rather than 8; draw your own conclusion on their expectation/advertising strategy.
08-28-2002, 09:38 PM
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It will be here in soon enough, i wanna test drive one, see if they will let me write a review on one.....i wish. but i will see, maybe do an advertisement on the page in exchange......i wish again. Where the hell did i put that genie?
08-30-2002, 11:47 AM
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Just talked to one of our local dealers. They are not taking any preorders or call lists, but I was told they would have showroom models in November 2003. She sounded very matter-of-fact about it, so I believe it to be more than just conjecture.
"We'll be getting them in November"
"We'll be getting them in November"