Hey guys, I have wanted an RX-8 since I first saw one in the X-Men movie before they even came out. For various reasons I was unable to get one until recently. Back then I was sure I wanted a red one with the red and black leather interior. But after all this time I obviously had many more choices. Not being real fond of the cosmetic changes in 2009 I knew it had to be between 04 and 08. After researching all my color choices and options I felt that the most appealing to me was by far the 2005 Black Cherry Shinka! I set out on my search for low mileage and hopefully good condition. I found nothing really nationwide on all the websites when by chance my girlfriend found an ad here for one in Wisconson. Turned out he had forgotten he even posted it and it had everything I had hoped for and more and was under 20k in mileage. I flew out from Northern California to check it out and ended up driving it all the way home after buying it. Drove like a dream all the way back and red lined every chance i got. I love the way this car sounds and feels. Everything i had read is true. Still smells and looks new all around and have been loving it since! I am one happy (better late than never) RX-8 owner!

 

What a great story and happy ending. And beginning. Congratulations!

 

welcome dude! post pics of you car!

 

That's great. Nothing better than finding a pampered gem tucked away in someone's garage. Congrats and pics!

 

Here's a photo in the driveway. I'll post more soon. Thanks everyone!! And yes. I found a gem for sure!!

 

Welcome to the club and enjoy the ride.

 

Beautiful car!

And your story sounds VERY similar to mine... I too, eventually became fixated on Black Cherry, and looked for nearly a year for a low mileage Shinka (37k) in excellent condition. I found mine a bit closer (only had to travel via train ~200 miles), and it was one of the most memorable days in my life!

 

Great story! I had been admiring yours before I got mine and I love your new wheels. I want to tint the windows, add iPod and maybe blue tooth and eventually get some rims like those maybe but that's about all she needs. No doubt I will never forget that trip. my girlfriend and I grew up in the North Shore of Chicago, stayed with her Father and spend time with her family and our friends. I even got to stop for a day in Colorado and spend it with my Family. My over six foot teenage son rode in the back all the way from Colorado very comfortably. I was on cloud nine the whole trip I think. lol... The 8 made it an easy enjoyable trip!

 

Congrats!!! Member since 2010.... that's cool!!!!

 

Thanks!

 

Beautiful car... I was going to buy a new 2005 but found my '04 Silver instead...

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discuss...t-here-202454/

 

Awesome! Welcome to the club!!

 

Nice...very nice. I'm not surprised it took a lot of research to find it, but it looks like you found a real gem.

 

very nice congrats!

 

Why haven't you posted in the Calling all Black Cherry Shinkas thread yet?

 

I better get on that! Thanks everyone...

 

Black Cherry Mica actually...