I just got off the phone with Mazda USA's customer service center (1-800-222-5500 if you'd like to verify).

The 2004 Mazda RX-8 will be eligible for a $500 Customer Cash back incentive as a College Grad rebate.

This program details:
For students enrolled in a 4 year accredited college or university, Junior and Seniors can be within 2 years of graduation to qualify for this program.

Or if you have graduated within the last two years from one of the following: accredited junior or community college with an associates degree, an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree, an accredited nursing school with a bachelors in nursing degree, an accredited graduate school with a masters degree, doctorate degree or are currently enrolled in graduate school.

So to those of you who qualify, enjoy your $500 off! I will be using mine for accessories like all-weather mats, door sill protectors, front and rear polished rotary symbols and perhaps a few interior upgrades.

Cheers everybody!

 

Yayyyy!!! Even more reason for me to get the Rex.
Another point for pro.

 

Herc, is there a form you can fill out for this? or do you just show them your transcripts?

 

Eeeeeexcellllent!!!! (In the voice of Mr. Burns)

 

great! thanks Herc! my wife just got her masters a little more than a year ago. of course if the car comes any later the time limit will probably run out:o

 

Rex is the nicname for the WRX. In case you did'nt know

:D

 

It's nice to see so many College soon-to-be grads able to afford a $32,000 car............

 

You will need a note from the school's registrar's office if you're still in school, or a copy of your degree and graduation date if you're out.

 

I'm pretty sure that on a RX forum is refered to as the Rex. Besides, the RX7 "rex" has been along longer than the WRX.

 

WOOO HOOO! I was concerned that we we were going to get screwed just because it was a new car, but all's well now. :D

 

I will be buying the car June 1st 2004 and I graduated June 10th 2000! I'm JUST on time!

Heck if it wasn't for the students loans I could pay cash for the car!

 

I thought that it was within 2 years! I graduated from Med school May of 2002 and I was a little bummed when you originally said it was 1 yr. But thanks for the update. $500 isn't much but it is better than nothing.

 

umm hate to bust your bubble but it's only good for 2 years after graduation which makes you 2 years out of bounds. i thought this discount applied to every mazda car though?