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as an update to the tint - a friend here with a vette bought his tint job on a sunny day - and got way too dark. He had to go back and get less tint. He mentions to always check the tint out at dusk....sounds good to me! I am not sure if there are any specific laws here in FL about tint, but if I find out, I will post here.
oh, and gguy, thanks for the concern! You rock! To be honest, I was more worried about about 'Shima' since she was in the complex parking lot during the winds and rain. The place lost about 100 old oak and ficus trees (!) and about 4 cars underneath them. My only 'damage' was leaves and dirt, thankfully! :-)
Gotta be there for our RX8 bretheren.....
Yes, mine is winning blue.....I like the regular spoiler from Mazda. I've seen some fairly hideous spoilers on other cars. I don't know what I'd do if I saw one of those on an RX8.......
Oh, one last thing....just so you don't think I'm going soft, your Dolphins got beat by my Bengals.....;-)
oh, and gguy, not my Dolphins - I am transplant from Wisconsin.....a mighty, beach cheezehead!....who hangs his head in shame for the loss, at home, to the Bears....ack....heehee :-)
True, but you can get a decent deal on an RX-8.
I purchased mine last month for $500 under invoice. (-$750 marketing support, + $250 profit). Also, I financed a portion of the balance for 0 percent for 24 months -- why turn down free money?
I believe this month's incentive is $1,000, but no 0 percent financing.
It was a nice car ... Titanium Grey, GT, Appearance Package.
Then, I put what I saved towards window tinting, 3M paint protection, a radar shifter, RX-8 garage banner and die cast 1/32 replica.
Now, it's a sweet ride ...
Could get the salesperson to +$500 over invoice on the car, but we could not agree on the trade-in. Hidden fees killed the deal.
Just posting for your information... 2005's are arriving and there is significant 2004 dealer stock left.
I know last month it was approximately 4250. Has that changed or gone up?
Thanks for your help.
2004 6MT w/ Sport package
MSRP 28894
Discount 4000
Mac and lease cash 3500
college grad rebate 500
in market owners cert 500
Your price: 20394
What's Mac and lease cash? And an in-market owners certificate?
I plan to buy outright. Do I qualify for these?
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I have not heard of a 12 month lease on an RX-8,but however I did lease mine for 24 months back in August.I got $4250 off in lease incentives at the time.I got the car for invoice minus these incentives,so I got it for a smidge over 21K.It is a base 6 speed in Nordic green,and I love it.My payments are a smidge over $300 including all taxes(MA sales tax 5%,and excise tax).All in all Car_Man said I got a great deal,and I think 24 months is really just like a long test drive.I have never leased before,but so far I like the experience.Good luck in your search.I would just shoot for a 24 month lease,12 months is just way too short especially if you live in snow country like me.I will not use the car for a couple of months during the winter so I can bank those miles for the spring/summer/fall months.
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What's a good price for a Titanium 04 6sp w/ Touring? I'm in Atlanta area by the way.
Thanks!
better get an 04 b4 they are out of stock.
I am looking to either lease or purchase my fourth RX8 for my son.
Thanks in advance for any help.
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Price $23,995
Mileage 13,433
Exterior Color Gray
Transmission 6 Speed Manual
Is it worth a deal?
If its just a base 6-speed, then, no, that's a terrible price.
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Also be aware that on a used RX8 they could be part of the buyback program. I would ask to make sure it is not. Good luck with your search for an RX8.
NOt many took advantage of having their's bought back (if memory serves, it was a number less than 100). Allegedly (couldn't confirm), MAzda was not going to offer the "buy-back" cars on the open market. Don't really know how true that is.
But, if this is indeed one of those buy backs, they should have little in the way of mileage and nothing is really wrong with them.
I took advantage of the buyback, since I had paid sticker for the car and had another ordered at dealer cost. Mazda refunded the full price of the vehicle and my registration and excise tax. It was a great deal. I got to put about 4k miles on the car before it was returned also.
The best part was on the second car I had ordered I got the maintenance and the 500 dollar debit card.
I think Mazda is a great company to stand behind their products. I have owned each generation of RX7's and have either made money or broken even after driving the cars for 1 to 2 years.
I think you will be happy with your RX8 purchase just watch the papers on Sunday to see what new ones are going for, that will probably give you some room to negotiate.
Edmunds incentives page USED to list current and prior model rebates and incentives - but all they show now are 2005 numbers.
Based on the prices I have seen, there HAS to be some dealer money - since prices are below invoice - customer rebates - hold back. Somehow I don't think all these dealers are losing money on every sale :-)
Dennis
- sport package
- appearance package with rear spoiler
- 6 disc CD changer
- rotary accent package..
is this a good price or it should be lower??
If your heart is set on yellow, go ahead, but if you like to trade often, yellow will be a slower sell on the other end. Most likely, the left over '04s are left over for a reason, they're the ones no one else wanted. They'll want it even less as a used car.
I trade often myself, usually buying used, driving for a year, and then selling, because I drive over 35K/year. I put as much thought into how I'm going to sell the vehicle as I do buying it. Terry over in the smart shopper "Real World trade in Values" forum is a great help here. He always says "buy and drive what YOU like". So if your heart is set, go for it, but you might do even better with a dealer that desperately wants to unload a used one.
Good luck whatever you decide.
Ultimately, you're paying, you're driving. Get what YOU want.
So it looks like if you can find a new 04 you like (or will take) you should be able to get it for around $4,000 under INVOICE price. You can use Edmunds 05 RX-8 prices as a guide for the 04 invoice then take $4,000 off of that. This would be an 04 6mt w/GT pack for $26k or so + TTL.
Keep in mind some of the customer cash (and maybe the dealer cash) is based on you financing through MAC so if you bring your own financing you are going to pay more.
What folks are doing is getting the MAC loan, then doing a refinance in 3 months to a better rate. You get the discount now, then a better than MAC rate later.
Dennis
I would get what I wanted, in any case. If you are the kind that trades in cars it may not make any difference on a trade in later (the dealer will hose you no matter the color), but for a private sale yellow may turn off another buyer. Heck, red (the metal-flake red Mazda uses) may turn folks off. Some may think silver or white is a poor choice for a sports car and what something flashier. It is hard to say.
What I CAN say is this: it looks like the 8 resale value is gonna hurl major chunkage. If the dealers can't even sell their 04 cars (it is now March of 05) and have to have $4,000 worth of help to move them AT COST then that does not bode well for future values. We may be playing this same game in a few months with the leftover 05 models as well. Right now, low mile used 04 s are just getting over $20k w/options. Why would someone pay any more when you could get a new car for just a bit less?
So if do don't plan on keeping the 8, you could be sorry down the road. Maybe do a 36 month lease. At the end, but it off the lease if you want to keep it or if the market value is less than residual just turn it in and get something else. You may come out ahead if the prices do not hold up.
Rumor of the MazdaSpeed 8 this fall - it true and it is "blown" with more HP then lots of 8 owners will be trading in and even more used 8s = lower value for yours.
Just be glad you didn't pay full boat for an 8 when it came out, you could be looking at a 1/3 depreciation the first year if you were trying to sell or trade now!
Dennis
Good luck with your decision. I am sure you will be pleased with your RX. Be aware though if you are in a winter climate and plan to drive in snow you must buy snow tires or at least all weather to be able to drive the vehicle.
nix the yellow in oh - sold!! i'm a day late and a dollar short on all these yellows!! my closest mazda dealer has a yellow 04 that prices around $30,000. not to be nosey, but you mentioned a 24-month lease - what kind of lease payment are you doing and what was the retail on the car? i love the idea of leasing, but i hate the fact that the numbers are a complete mystery until you face a dealer and get some hard numbers. at least with financing, you know ahead of time what price range car you can reasonably expect to drive. i hope to keep my payment at or under $400 (that's what i currently pay on the spyder). what's your thought on a lease payment on the above?? and, i'm amazed on the yellow attitude - the flashier the better for me!! maybe it's a female thing!!