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Old 09-19-2007, 06:37 AM
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where are the 08s?

just checked the local dealer website - their inventory shows 2008 models of every Mazda model are already on the lot, except the RX8. There are 6-7 2007 RX8s there, but that's no different than the other models, all of which have some 07's left.
Wonder where the 08 RX8s are?
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rumor has it that the 2008's have a face lift. So they aren't going to show up till winter - giving the remaining 07's time to sell.
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it should be interesting that the 8 gets its first real change since the release
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"rumor has it that the 2008's have a face lift."

must be a well kept secret - no spyshots, media coverage, nothing...
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Old 09-19-2007, 10:32 AM
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sumor has it the 2008 will have a gigantic turbo making 400whp

lol jk, yea there is a rumor about a facelift 8
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Old 09-19-2007, 11:00 AM
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That's a lie..............

The 2008's will be unveiled this weekend at Seven Stock!

Along with the Cosmo too!

Don't forget HYMEE too!
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Mazda is pretty good at keeping secrets. The facelifted 8 is a very solid rumor. Stay tuned...
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You guys are not talking about THIS face lift are you?
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nope, not that one.
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I believe that is the new face lift.

We will see.

Maybe the new face lift will be No more Mullligan attitudes to their RX8 customers.
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Thats the only thing I can think of aside from the 40an being gray or silver looking but looks like a stock 8. The MS M'Z Tuned 8 is the only one that has a kit stock.
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i wouldnt say that its stock though, its kinda like a quasi-mazdaspeed version
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2008 RX-8 arrive at some dealerships in SoCal since mid to late August, but those are Sports only with no accessories and most only have one or two to show for. GT package arrive approx. Nov.

Some dealerships also have the '08 brochure already. I have got a copy from one of the dealership.

By late August, 2008 40th Anni. RX-8 couldn't be order by the dealership on their computer just yet.
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So maybe just the GT package is different?
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Originally Posted by Conundrum
2008 RX-8 arrive at some dealerships in SoCal since mid to late August, but those are Sports only with no accessories and most only have one or two to show for. GT package arrive approx. Nov.

Some dealerships also have the '08 brochure already. I have got a copy from one of the dealership.

By late August, 2008 40th Anni. RX-8 couldn't be order by the dealership on their computer just yet.
Can you tell me any changes to the specs listed in the 08 brochure? for the GT version versus the 07 GT version? Any features changed? i.e. indash 6-disc now has mp3?
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Originally Posted by DOMINION
Thats the only thing I can think of aside from the 40an being gray or silver looking but looks like a stock 8. The MS M'Z Tuned 8 is the only one that has a kit stock.
i cant stop looking at your avy
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you will get that alot
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You guys are not talking about THIS face lift are you?
Those seats are awesome. To bad that they will not come here as a regular thing.
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No major difference other than Phantom Blue being drop and some options changed.

Brochure did not mention MP3 capability of 6CD changer, 2008 price list on MazdaUSA most likely a typo, but I am going to confirm this after the actual GT RX-8 arrives.

Nav available on GT only.

Red/Black interior available in Brilliant Black and Velocity Red

Sand interior available in Crystal White Pearl, Stormy Blue, Galaxy Gray, and Velocity Red.

other than MPG is now 16/22 (manual), 16/23 (auto) on sticker and in brochure, no other difference.

Check with your local dealership, it is likely they also have the brochure already.

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Old 09-21-2007, 01:17 AM
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I just want to clarify something about the 2008 RX-8.

Australian dealers have been informed that RX-8 importation will finish prior to Xmas and that the "new model" RX-8 won't start production until April 2008. So when Americans talk about the 2008 RX-8, understand that you should not expect to see changes to the RX-8 until the middle of next year.
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ahh. so 2007 built rx-8's (2008 model) are the same.

2008 built Rx-8's (2009 models) are going to get the face lift.

And 2012 RX-7's get the bigger engine.
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Conundrum: "Red interior available in Brilliant Black and Velocity Red"

Wonder what a set of red seats would cost? I like 'em...
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Very reliable rumor is the 6 speed manual tranny will finally be updated with something stronger.
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rumor has it that the AT tranny can now withstand 9k rpm
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