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How many miles/year/price? With end of year incentives, you can get a 2007 base model for about $21-22K. IMO, it's like a motorcycle. You need to treat it exactly like, say, a Harley with carbs. Abuse isn't a good thing and it takes maintainence to own one that's simmilar to a bike.(needs to warm up, can't hammer it cold, need to blip the throttle when you shut it off, and check the oil every weekend). It's not an appliance-like Honda. But it's also the most speed and handling for the money - not too bad, really. I'd buy new if at all possible unless the price was really low. My money, though, has to go to the new Mini just because it will depreciate roughly $1000 a year or less.
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Replying to: plekto (Feb 25, 2007 12:22 pm) Just not sure it's worth the risk I have been reading about. Not sure if I am just reading more the negative than the positive. |
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If it's new old stock,it's a tough call. But remember - 4K is the rebates. The dealer should be selling it for close to invoice in addition. http://www.carsdirect.com/build/options?zipcode=91107&acode=USB60MAC161B0&restor- - e=false Cars direct says about $23,700 including delivery. http://www.carsdirect.com/build/options?zipcode=91107&acode=USB70MAC161A0&restor- - e=false Roughly $24,400 for the new one.(ignoring the Mazda financing "deal"). Now, true, the 2006 has a sunroof and stability control, but that's about the only difference between the 2006 Touring and the 2007 Sport(and adding in the stability control is a few hundred dollars. If you can wait, just get a 2007 in a few months when the 2008s come out and save a years worth of depreciation.
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Replying to: plekto (Feb 25, 2007 9:29 pm) Thanks for the advice. It really helped. |
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If he was really selling at his lowest cost, it would have sold 2-3 months ago. He needs to be selling it at 3-4K under invoice to really move it, since it's only 5-6 months until the new models come out(and at TWO model years old, he's effectively got a toad on his hands he has to auction for used prices) Offer him 20K. Point out that it's a year and a half old and the 2008s are coming out in 5-6 months(though wait until March 1 - it'll be hurting his bottom like just that much more. Also point out that so few miles meant it sat and sitting for a year isn't good for anytihng - it probably will need a new battery much sooner and of course, new gas and fluids and such. My take is - either you steal it or you just wait 5-6 months. |
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Replying to: plekto (Feb 25, 2007 12:22 pm) 
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| How does one change out the rx8 fog lights? Does the whole front cowl come off, or can they be accessed from a different spot. I am a rookie and need some help. | |
You really need to take it to the local shop and get them to put it up on an alignment rack(easier than crawling under it) - and you can get an oil change at the same time  Gotta come in from behind the grille/cowling, like most cars. |
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does anyone know of or heard about a rx8 club in jacksonville, fl? i'm mingle with my fellow rotary heads but can't seem to locate one. maybe i'll start my own:-)
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