New RX-8 for next year, could this be true?(READ)
03-15-2007, 10:36 AM
#51
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Originally Posted by Romancer
Haven't people been saying a refresh was coming in 08 for the past six months?
Its not surprising news. I think there was an article in one of the popular car magazines.
Its not surprising news. I think there was an article in one of the popular car magazines.
03-15-2007, 05:12 PM
#53
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Originally Posted by DailyDriver2k5
Will see.... i am like you i don't trust sales men or women as far as i can throw them, but Bill is not your typical sale guy. He's been with Mazda since the 80's,working at the same dealership,etc. I went into knowing very little about the 8 , i did research before i test drove it.... and Bill was the one to give me a full blown 10-15 min history lesson about the rotary before we even test drove the RX-8. He told me pro's and cons about the rotary , etc. Bill isn't your typical sales guy... i have a hunch that next year we may be seeing a new RX-8.
Or a refresh to say the least.
Or a refresh to say the least.
As a Mazda Parts Manager in the 70s,80s and 90s at 2 different Mazda dealership and at one state Mazda Distributor, I can tell you that salesman are the last to know, Mazda usually will notify at a Dealer Principal meeting at their headquarters what is coming, if its all new usually 12-18 months notice, facelift changes told what year, but not exactly when until and around 3 months to release...I am talking the Owners of dealerships, they are given more vague information like Mazda Japan are working on a new range of engines or concepts but schedules are very vague, and I will repeat a Dealer Principal want their salesmen to sell what is on the floor not what may or may not "is coming soon"?...
As I said we all know that something is going to happen to the 8 soon, but, from my experience don't get too excited as the platform,freestyle door and body shell as we know it has many years to go...an ALL new 8...no that' at least 4 years out.
Look at the MX-5, 15 years before a major change the NA and NB MX-5 still the same platform,motor, just new dash trim and outer skin and alloys.
03-15-2007, 05:47 PM
#55
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Originally Posted by two rotors
The specifications for 2008 model RX-8 were issued on Mazda Canada website today.There is nothing much new.
03-15-2007, 09:53 PM
#57
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Originally Posted by two rotors
On the dealer network, under Marketing.Also gives specs for 2008 Miata.
I can not see ANY Dealer Network, then under Marketing.
There is find a Dealer....Can you be more specific with links or correct subtitles....
MMMmm
03-16-2007, 12:00 PM
#59
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or to me
there is some 2008 info starting to pop on the usa side as well i have been informed. only so far no rx-8 info or mx-5 info. this bit on the 2008 cx-9 surfaced
there is some 2008 info starting to pop on the usa side as well i have been informed. only so far no rx-8 info or mx-5 info. this bit on the 2008 cx-9 surfaced
March 5, 2007
To: All Mazda Dealers
Subject: 2008MY Mazda CX-9
The all-new 2007 Mazda CX-9 is off to a great start and it is already time to order the first of the 2008 model year vehicles that
will arrive at your dealerships later this summer.
The 2008 model year CX-9 will offer a new advanced safety feature to medium crossover SUV intenders. Blind Spot Monitoring
system (BSM) will be standard equipment on all 08MY CX-9 Grand Touring models.
The BSM system uses radar sensors to help alert the driver when a vehicle is in a blind spot. The system monitors rear detection
zones any time the vehicle is traveling over 20 MPH, and illuminates a warning lamp in the outside mirror if any moving vehicle is
detected in this zone. If the driver uses the turn signal while the warning lamp for that direction is illuminated, a buzzer will sound.
Blind Sport Monitoring adds an additional safety feature to Grand Touring models and will compliment the already long list of
standard safety equipment found on all CX-9s.
Please look forward to more information regarding 08MY CX-9 specifications and pricing this summer.
To: All Mazda Dealers
Subject: 2008MY Mazda CX-9
The all-new 2007 Mazda CX-9 is off to a great start and it is already time to order the first of the 2008 model year vehicles that
will arrive at your dealerships later this summer.
The 2008 model year CX-9 will offer a new advanced safety feature to medium crossover SUV intenders. Blind Spot Monitoring
system (BSM) will be standard equipment on all 08MY CX-9 Grand Touring models.
The BSM system uses radar sensors to help alert the driver when a vehicle is in a blind spot. The system monitors rear detection
zones any time the vehicle is traveling over 20 MPH, and illuminates a warning lamp in the outside mirror if any moving vehicle is
detected in this zone. If the driver uses the turn signal while the warning lamp for that direction is illuminated, a buzzer will sound.
Blind Sport Monitoring adds an additional safety feature to Grand Touring models and will compliment the already long list of
standard safety equipment found on all CX-9s.
Please look forward to more information regarding 08MY CX-9 specifications and pricing this summer.
03-16-2007, 12:26 PM
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Good info...pls post the same for '08 MY Rx-8 when it comes up in the US.
Off topic: Blind spot monitoring in the >4500 lb CX-9 sounds like a great idea... but:
1) it requires the driver to look in the mirror to notice the light; and
2) it requires the driver to activate the turn signal to hear the buzzer.
Many drivers of large SUVs do not appear to do either of these when changing lanes. Maybe they'd be better off having it sound a warning on the driver's cell phone.
Off topic: Blind spot monitoring in the >4500 lb CX-9 sounds like a great idea... but:
1) it requires the driver to look in the mirror to notice the light; and
2) it requires the driver to activate the turn signal to hear the buzzer.
Many drivers of large SUVs do not appear to do either of these when changing lanes. Maybe they'd be better off having it sound a warning on the driver's cell phone.
03-17-2007, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by two rotors
The specifications for 2008 model RX-8 were issued on Mazda Canada website today.There is nothing much new.
Instead of throwing out such a vague comment....more detail if you have it.
Just colours and trim..
03-17-2007, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Why the hell would anyone want the MS8 anyway? It will be limited, overpriced, and still not as tunable as the MS3 or MS6.
03-18-2007, 07:11 AM
#68
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Originally Posted by nbthing
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Many drivers of large SUVs do not appear to do either of these when changing lanes. Maybe they'd be better off having it sound a warning on the driver's cell phone.
Many drivers of large SUVs do not appear to do either of these when changing lanes. Maybe they'd be better off having it sound a warning on the driver's cell phone.
That's a good one! Also ...... and near the stereo's controls (aka 'American Idol' practice area)
.. and on the child seat (aka 'baby discipline' area)
.. and in the cup holder (aka 'food preparation' area)
.. and on the overhead visor mirror (aka 'makeup' area)
.....last but most important warning on the NAV/media screen:
"HELLO ???!!!
You'er weaving all over the freaking road IDIOT'
03-18-2007, 10:51 AM
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More power? Yeah right. Unless it's supercharged I don't want anything to do with it. There is no way they will come out with a turbocharged RX8. I guess we shall see. It will be funny if they just come out with an RX8 with all the Mazdaspeed parts. People will spend 40k on a RX8 that is no faster than stock 6 speed.
03-18-2007, 05:06 PM
#71
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Originally Posted by Footman
Can you just cut and paste that info and paste it here? Stop being ambiguous!
AND I will TAKE it ALL BACK if he actually posts information on what has changed....why post info without more detail....
