When Will It be out?
08-30-2002, 12:59 PM
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The saleman at our local Mazda dealership (probably the finest Mazda dealership in my state) said the RX-8 would be going into production in Feb 2003, with the first cars arriving in U.S. showrooms in March or April. He sounded pretty definate about the dates. Unfortunately, he couldn't offer any pricing info yet.
08-30-2002, 02:48 PM
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The saleman at our local Mazda dealership (probably the finest Mazda dealership in my state) said the RX-8 would be going into production in Feb 2003, with the first cars arriving in U.S. showrooms in March or April. He sounded pretty definate about the dates. Unfortunately, he couldn't offer any pricing info yet.
The saleman at our local Mazda dealership (probably the finest Mazda dealership in my state) said the RX-8 would be going into production in Feb 2003, with the first cars arriving in U.S. showrooms in March or April. He sounded pretty definate about the dates. Unfortunately, he couldn't offer any pricing info yet.
my dealer told me march or april
08-30-2002, 03:01 PM
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DEPOSITS?
Hey Tribal-
how were you able to place a deposit? The few dealerships in Houston all said that they weren't allowed to take deposits or orders etc...what is the name of your dealership?
HoustonRX8
how were you able to place a deposit? The few dealerships in Houston all said that they weren't allowed to take deposits or orders etc...what is the name of your dealership?
HoustonRX8
08-30-2002, 03:07 PM
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Morrie's Mazda in Minnetonka Minnesota is accepting deposits. $500 guarantees you will pay no more than MSRP. :D
Ask for Susan Rathke when you call, and tell her Jim Linnihan sent you. I don't work for Mazda, but Morrie's is a sponsor for my club, and it will gain us brownie points for referring new customers.
Oh, and March '03 is the date I have been hearing for near 6 months now...
Ask for Susan Rathke when you call, and tell her Jim Linnihan sent you. I don't work for Mazda, but Morrie's is a sponsor for my club, and it will gain us brownie points for referring new customers.
Oh, and March '03 is the date I have been hearing for near 6 months now...
08-30-2002, 03:12 PM
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Re: DEPOSITS?
Originally posted by houstonRX8
Hey Tribal-
how were you able to place a deposit? The few dealerships in Houston all said that they weren't allowed to take deposits or orders etc...what is the name of your dealership?
HoustonRX8
Hey Tribal-
how were you able to place a deposit? The few dealerships in Houston all said that they weren't allowed to take deposits or orders etc...what is the name of your dealership?
HoustonRX8
nota - i asked my dealer if there will be markups even with the deposit i already have, and he said yes possibly. the deposit just gurantees u a car, it doesnt gurantee the price, at least for my dealer. but i think u just ask ur dealer about that and double check
08-30-2002, 03:19 PM
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I got it in writing. No more than MSRP. And the $500 is obviously applied to the purchase price of the car...
Your dealer is ripping you off.
Get your deposit back and call Morrie's.
No more than MSRP. And the $500 is obviously applied to the purchase price of the car...Your dealer is ripping you off.
Get your deposit back and call Morrie's.
08-30-2002, 03:38 PM
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Originally posted by NOTA V6
I got it in writing. No more than MSRP. And the $500 is obviously applied to the purchase price of the car...
Your dealer is ripping you off. Get your deposit back and call Morrie's.
I got it in writing.
No more than MSRP. And the $500 is obviously applied to the purchase price of the car...Your dealer is ripping you off.
Get your deposit back and call Morrie's.
08-30-2002, 04:23 PM
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i dont see how they can put that 500 towards the purchase of the car. that totally defeats the purpose of having a deposit [/B]
08-30-2002, 04:39 PM
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Bad Info
There is some plain wrong info in this thread... some of it was cleared up in prev posts, but I'm clearing it up again...
1. There is no Tokyo Autoshow this year. It is every other year, Oct 1999, Oct 2001, Oct 2003, etc. They have Commercial Vehilce Show on the Even Years (2000, 2002, 2004) Someone needs to clean the dead fish out of their crystal ball :p
2. The production line is not ready, so there cannot be any production RX-8's on the road, in Japan, imported from Japan, or anywhere. What the "imported car" in houston was probably was a prototype that some Mazda employees were testing. Why they were testing it in Houston, I don't know, but it wasn't a personal Car.
3. Production and ForSale Dates haven't been released yet. Let's examine what has happened earlier this year (2002) with the Mazda6. They showed the production car at NAIAS in Detroit in Jan. It started production in Feburary, and hit the dealers/streets in Japan and Europe in May. I think they will be hitting US dealers soon, but I haven't found a firm date.
Pure Rumor and speculation I think the RX-8's launch and roll out will be a little different, they may accellerate the US production, and get them over here by May (or maybe earlier) I could not comment on the production start of the RX-8, but expect to see it at NAIAS in January (Of course) I don't know if it will be at any earlier autoshows...
1. There is no Tokyo Autoshow this year. It is every other year, Oct 1999, Oct 2001, Oct 2003, etc. They have Commercial Vehilce Show on the Even Years (2000, 2002, 2004) Someone needs to clean the dead fish out of their crystal ball :p
2. The production line is not ready, so there cannot be any production RX-8's on the road, in Japan, imported from Japan, or anywhere. What the "imported car" in houston was probably was a prototype that some Mazda employees were testing. Why they were testing it in Houston, I don't know, but it wasn't a personal Car.
3. Production and ForSale Dates haven't been released yet. Let's examine what has happened earlier this year (2002) with the Mazda6. They showed the production car at NAIAS in Detroit in Jan. It started production in Feburary, and hit the dealers/streets in Japan and Europe in May. I think they will be hitting US dealers soon, but I haven't found a firm date.
Pure Rumor and speculation I think the RX-8's launch and roll out will be a little different, they may accellerate the US production, and get them over here by May (or maybe earlier) I could not comment on the production start of the RX-8, but expect to see it at NAIAS in January (Of course) I don't know if it will be at any earlier autoshows...
08-30-2002, 04:59 PM
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The Atenza(Mazda6 in Japan and Europe) has sold out the entire initial production this summer. It's really slapping the faces of certain Euro sport sedans. The US-market Mazda6 will be produced at Auto Alliance(Ford/Mazda plant in Flat Rock, Michigan, not Japan. Job One is scheduled for mid to late October with dealer availability around Thanksgiving, sources say.
08-30-2002, 05:16 PM
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Originally posted by tribal azn
what makes it the finest mazda dealership?
my dealer told me march or april
what makes it the finest mazda dealership?
my dealer told me march or april
- They complete repairs right the first time. They have serviced my various Mazda vehicles for a combined 382,000 miles and I remain a satisfied customer.
- Unlike many dealerships, they have very little personnel turnover in the sales area.
- They are unfailingly courteous and trustworthy.
08-30-2002, 07:30 PM
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Originally posted by 2007RX-8
tribal azn - Actually I said they probably were the finest in my state (Wisconsin). Why??
tribal azn - Actually I said they probably were the finest in my state (Wisconsin). Why??
- They complete repairs right the first time. They have serviced my various Mazda vehicles for a combined 382,000 miles and I remain a satisfied customer.
- Unlike many dealerships, they have very little personnel turnover in the sales area.
- They are unfailingly courteous and trustworthy.
08-30-2002, 08:52 PM
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Shameless website plug follows...
http://www.northstarrotaries.com/vendors/
The Northstar club has separated Mazda dealers into their own vendor category at the suggestion of a couple of RX-8 Forum members.
Feel free to add you local dealers to avoid or frequent. Try to be impartial in the description, and save your comments for your personal feedback for the dealer (or vendor).
Re: deposit: Deposits on just about anything are usually refundable. Kegs, video tapes, hotel reservations, the first selection of AKC puppies in a litter... you name it. The $500 reservation deposit is simply earnest money. A first payment on the car if you will. If your dealer refuses to refund your deposit, or apply it towards the purchase price of the car, they are ripping you off. They have provided you with nothing for your money. Find a reputable dealer before you give any money to them, and always, always GET IT IN WRITING!
The Northstar club has separated Mazda dealers into their own vendor category at the suggestion of a couple of RX-8 Forum members.
Feel free to add you local dealers to avoid or frequent.
Try to be impartial in the description, and save your comments for your personal feedback for the dealer (or vendor).Re: deposit: Deposits on just about anything are usually refundable. Kegs, video tapes, hotel reservations, the first selection of AKC puppies in a litter... you name it. The $500 reservation deposit is simply earnest money. A first payment on the car if you will. If your dealer refuses to refund your deposit, or apply it towards the purchase price of the car, they are ripping you off. They have provided you with nothing for your money. Find a reputable dealer before you give any money to them, and always, always GET IT IN WRITING!
08-31-2002, 08:27 PM
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Originally posted by NOTA V6
I got it in writing. No more than MSRP. And the $500 is obviously applied to the purchase price of the car...
Your dealer is ripping you off. Get your deposit back and call Morrie's.
I got it in writing.
No more than MSRP. And the $500 is obviously applied to the purchase price of the car...Your dealer is ripping you off.
Get your deposit back and call Morrie's.
08-31-2002, 08:51 PM
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Originally posted by tribal azn
nm just found out morries is a dealer in minnosota. lol im in california
nm just found out morries is a dealer in minnosota. lol im in california
You could try these guys too, also in Minnesota.
http://www.northstarrotaries.com/ven...p?vendorid=134
Their general manager, who is in my club, told me that it is a policy of theirs to NEVER sell over the MSRP. I'm not sure if they are taking deposits or not though. I don't work for them either. But again, they are a club sponsor...
09-18-2002, 11:38 AM
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HB
Originally posted by tribal azn
nm just found out morries is a dealer in minnosota. lol im in california
nm just found out morries is a dealer in minnosota. lol im in california
Go to the Mazda Dealership in Huntington Beach. I got my deposit for $200, and guaranteed MSRP (in writing). I also specified that I'd want a silver/grey one, but that's something else altogether.....
09-18-2002, 02:26 PM
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Originally posted by Gunston
I was reading in this month's Autocar (UK) that the RX-8 won't be out until June 03. Does this seem right? That's a long way off the timetable that's been discussed up to now.
I was reading in this month's Autocar (UK) that the RX-8 won't be out until June 03. Does this seem right? That's a long way off the timetable that's been discussed up to now.
09-18-2002, 03:04 PM
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Originally posted by threeputtwash
Hey Tribal,
Go to the Mazda Dealership in Huntington Beach. I got my deposit for $200, and guaranteed MSRP (in writing). I also specified that I'd want a silver/grey one, but that's something else altogether.....
Hey Tribal,
Go to the Mazda Dealership in Huntington Beach. I got my deposit for $200, and guaranteed MSRP (in writing). I also specified that I'd want a silver/grey one, but that's something else altogether.....
