Mazda sells 156 RX-8s nationwide in January
If I drove it around anymore, I'd be driving while at work........ I drive 2.5 miles to work, spend 10 hours at work, go 2.5 miles homes...pop open a beer and stay home. rinse/repeat the next day.
Once a year, I travel about 1000 miles in a couple of weeks time. So, I can see why people buy this car and have it look like they don't drive it regularly.
Once a year, I travel about 1000 miles in a couple of weeks time. So, I can see why people buy this car and have it look like they don't drive it regularly.
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I can see why people buy this car and have it look like they don't drive it regularly.
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I have my 8 as my weekend or around the town car. I do not and wont take it on my daily commute to work. 65 miles one way all highway no twisties or turns and 40% stop n go traffic on a daily basis. I would go through oil changes every 2 weeks, and fill up 2-3 times a week. its just not cost affective..
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I wish I could drive it regularly, but the bozos on campus scare me. They just swing the door open with careless abandon and ding the sides of your car. So there is no way that my 09 RX8 GT is going anywhere near campus. I'll keep driving my daily runner to campus instead.
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I drive my 8 when I have to carry something or somebody. ********* who swing open their doors carelessly suck - my doors look like I've been between two warring bb gun factions. I have a dream of having the whole body being constructed of carbon fibre and never having to park near the unwashed masses.
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Mazda sold 234 RX-8's in Sept '09, and 1,627 YTD.
Link: http://www.mazdausamedia.com/content...ber-2009-sales
Link: http://www.mazdausamedia.com/content...ber-2009-sales
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Sometimes I almost hope the sales for the RX-8 are low. It makes our car that much more rare and special. I know it's bad for the company and the car line but still, gotta be selfish sometimes right?
At this sales rate, it'll be more rare than the 3000 car / year production of the Ferrari California!
At this sales rate, it'll be more rare than the 3000 car / year production of the Ferrari California!
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As for the posts on MPG...the problem is not the MPG alone, it is the fact that there are cars with huge V8s and 100+ more HP that can get mid-20s highway. When people see only 232 hp and 16/22, that's where the big turn off is for anyone who may consider this car.
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And it's too bad, because they're missing out on a great car. Nevermind the value equation - based on what I've seen here you could take that rebate and do FI the right way.
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Mazda sold 281 RX-8's in October, 1,908 year-to-date.
Link: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...-68951307.html
Link: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...-68951307.html
Mazda Reports October 2009 Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported October 2009 sales of 15,068, a decrease of 8.4 percent versus October of 2008. Overall, total yearly sales are reported at 175,257, down 24.4 percent compared to 2008.
The all-new 2010 MAZDA3 led the way with sales of 6,729 vehicles, an increase of 10.4 percent, and the best October since 2007. The 2010 MAZDA3 is a redefined, reengineered, and restyled sport compact that delivers improved appearance and performance, fresh features, and an unmatched level of refinement.
MX-5 Miata, RX-8 and CX-7 all reported sales that represent the best October since 2007, signaling that Mazda is gaining strength and momentum.
Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported sales of 1,591, down 20 percent versus last year. Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) sold 5,612 units, down 8.1 percent compared to last October.
Celebrating its 40th Anniversary in the United States in 2010, Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario; and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported October 2009 sales of 15,068, a decrease of 8.4 percent versus October of 2008. Overall, total yearly sales are reported at 175,257, down 24.4 percent compared to 2008.
The all-new 2010 MAZDA3 led the way with sales of 6,729 vehicles, an increase of 10.4 percent, and the best October since 2007. The 2010 MAZDA3 is a redefined, reengineered, and restyled sport compact that delivers improved appearance and performance, fresh features, and an unmatched level of refinement.
MX-5 Miata, RX-8 and CX-7 all reported sales that represent the best October since 2007, signaling that Mazda is gaining strength and momentum.
Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported sales of 1,591, down 20 percent versus last year. Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) sold 5,612 units, down 8.1 percent compared to last October.
Celebrating its 40th Anniversary in the United States in 2010, Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario; and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.
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That's actually pretty darn good for the 8, all things considered. It's definitely a niche car. I find it kinda funny to see the 6 bomb. They actually expected to sell 100k of those a year. Earth to Mazda: if people want a Camry, they're gonna buy a Camry.
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People still buy Accords and Camrys.
here in Europe the model is suffering too, while the old 6 was a huge success.