At last, on a unsecured network, watching the video, uumaaaahhh. I did not like the appearance of the new 8 but, I believed it has and is growing on me now. That red did have its moments on the highway. Mmmuussttt noot ttrraadddee, mmuusssttt waaaiiittt fooorr aaccttions taken by mmaaazzdaa in yyeeeaarr 2200011000.

 

I think it looks better in pictures than the previous version, can't wait to see it in person. From what I have heard, version 2 has become very popular in Japan and is selling quite well...

 

Units sold in Japan last month'''
303 units (up 35.3% year-on-year)

 

I know ash. I've ordered mine from Japan since mid-March and my car has just come out of the factory 2 weeks ago, seems like early demand is pretty high. My car should arrive in about 2 weeks or so, I'll be sure to take pics and post it on the forum.

What about you? Placed your order yet?

 

Not Yet, we won't see them here until July, IMO There will be plenty of stock, I of course want to have a look at it, colours etc, but I have made my mind up to get it, Jeeeesss I have waited long enough, this car will be well sorted with all the issues gone.
The next model is always the better unit to buy, I am still a little disappointed with it's looks but it is growing on me, I think the new sparkling black will look great, never had a black car before, Have always like the red and storm blue (don't know if that is available).
I don''t think I will get the GT, it will probably be $5K more here and I don't think it is worth it for the Bilstiens, wheels and seats.
I will go for the fully loaded 6 speed without sunroof...and I will own it out right...I intent to keep it for a long time. As I believe this may be the last rotary for a while. Hope I am wrong.

 

Mazda Australia have not released prices, I think many dealers still have Anniversary models , I know my local has had the same car on the floor for 6 months!

 

Excellent! Good to hear. At first, I wasnt too impressed with the looks either, but it has definitely grown on me, I think it looks sharper, cleaner, and more aggressive. And another plus point---it's going to be even rarer than the previous version!!

Oh and I think it is going to look much better in person than in the photographs (true for all rx8s)

 

Same here. The front is growing on me a LOT! I don't think it'll ever reach the level of the old 8's front, but I'm liking it more and more every time I see it.

The back, however, will never do it for me, and I'll always think they fkd it up. The old lights are some of the best I've ever seen. <3