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Mazda RX-8 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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#877 of 903 Re: '05 Leftover [jmoney] by edinnpbfl

Aug 29, 2006 (8:14 am)

Replying to: jmoney (Aug 28, 2006 9:29 pm)
jmoney,
Yes, seems like you got a good deal. Before I decided against the RX-8 due to gas consumption and carbon buildup in the engine, I was looking at a 2005 Charcoal Grey RX-8 with 20,000 miles for $19,999. Right next to it was a red RX-8 with only 3700 miles on it. It was just traded in on a Vette, wasn't cleaned, and didn't even have a price yet. They were going to sell it to me for $20,999. I was so close to buying this car, but glad that I didn't since I got laid off from work right afterwards. Good luck and hope you enjoy it.

#878 of 903 Re: '05 Leftover [edinnpbfl] by jmoney

Sep 06, 2006 (8:39 pm)

Replying to: edinnpbfl (Aug 29, 2006 8:14 am)
Thanks for the feedback guys. It's always good to get additional feedback, especially if it re-affirms my original thoughts!
 
I've had the car for 10 days and I really love it. Hoping to take an autumn road trip to New England with my wife and the RX. That should definitely bring out the best in this car!

#879 of 903 Dealer in socal by surfboy2001

Sep 26, 2006 (3:57 pm)

From what I've read in this forum it sounds like it's possible to get an 06 for around invoice.. How are the 07's pricing at??
 
And can someone recommend a dealer in the socal area? What do people think of Galpin Mazda in Van Nuys??

#880 of 903 Sac and San Fran area by raines887

Oct 10, 2006 (11:00 am)

Anyone have any suggestions on where to buy a new 06 or 07 RX-8. I live in fairfield ca, right in between San Fran and Sac so either location would be ok to buy from.

#881 of 903 Re: Dealer in socal [surfboy2001] by ukjim

Oct 10, 2006 (11:24 am)

Replying to: surfboy2001 (Sep 26, 2006 3:57 pm)
I had my car serviced at Long Beach Mazda on Cherry Ave and they seemed pretty knowledgeable and customer orientated but I bought on the East Coast last year so cant speak to their sales practices.

#882 of 903 Re: Dealer in socal [ukjim] by stylinlp

Oct 11, 2006 (4:32 pm)

Replying to: ukjim (Oct 10, 2006 11:24 am)
Now that its the middle of October I see there is many 2006 RX-8's on the car lots here in Phoenix AZ not being sold. The dealers look very desperate. My impression is that they will take any offer.
 
Any advice on how much a deal to expect at this time? Which dates would be the best to buy in the next 3 months. I read the buying new car article on Edmonds on how to get quotes thru the fleet sales dept at the dealers competing with each other. I definatly will be using that tactic along with getting my own financing pre approved from a lendor. Any idea's on the stock Sports RX-8 and the full loaded model? Wife demands an AT>
 
Any advice is greatly appreciated!

#883 of 903 My only thought is ..... by lhess

Oct 12, 2006 (8:40 am)

over-rule the wife on an auto!!

#884 of 903 RX-8 sales numbers for October 06 and YTD by dwynne

Nov 02, 2006 (9:37 am)

No wonder there are incentives on the 07 models already. Things are really bad.
 
This is Oct 06 Oct 05 % change 06 YTD 05 YTD % change
RX-8 640 1,212 (47.2)% 8,180 12,804 (36.1)%
 
640 cars sold for the whole month and just 8,180 for the year - down nearly 50% for the month and 47% for the year. Ouch, big time.
 
Still doing better than the S2000
 
S2000 294 409 -25.2% 5,685 6,942 -18.1%
 
I guess Mazda thinks of the 8 as their "halo" car, or they may just quit making it. Rumor has it this is the last year for the S2000 convertible - just not enough sales to keep making it.
 
Dennis

#885 of 903 Re: Dealer in socal [stylinlp] by dwynne

Nov 02, 2006 (10:02 am)

Replying to: stylinlp (Oct 11, 2006 4:32 pm)
Edmunds reports a $750 dealer incentive on new 07 RX-8s. On a left over 06 there is $2,500 in rebates and probably some dealer money, so I would expect those to be $3k or more under invoice at least.
 
You can go to carsdirect.com and put in your ZIP code and spec out a car and see what prices come up. Given the $750 incentive I would expect you should be paying around invoice or a little less for any new 07 RX-8.
 
Get the manual transmission - otherwise just get something else.
 
Be warned though, the 8 sucks at the pump. I get around 15mpg around town and on a long interstate trip could only get just over 20mpg. Premium gas, of course.
 
Resale value looks to be pretty bad too. You would figure if Mazda and the dealers can't sell them new - so they have deep discounts, rebates, and incentives. So to sell a used 8 you really have to go low. Edmunds says my 05 6mt GT w/NAV w/7400 miles is worth (trade, private party, retail):
 
$21,587 $23,407 $25,162
 
KBB shows:
 
$20,900 $23,210 $25,635
 
Pretty sad for a car with a $34k MSRP.
 
If it was me, I would see if the dealer had any speed6 cars on the lot. The left overs have $3,500 in dealer money on them and you should be able to pick one up really, really cheap.
 
Get what you want and what makes you happy, but go into the 8 with open eyes as to the recalls, resale, mile economy, and thirst for oil. Then you can enjoy your new car because you considered all this up front.
 
Dennis

#886 of 903 Re: Dealer in socal [stylinlp] by nergal_lv

Nov 07, 2006 (7:43 pm)

Replying to: stylinlp (Oct 11, 2006 4:32 pm)
Hello ppl, this is my first post as I am a new RX8 owner as of last night!!! Just bought an 06 Shinka Edition for 6k below MSRP. The financing through Mazda is horrible (high interest) but you do get $1k for the trouble. Will have to get a refinance loan to get me the "good interest rate" as the Mazda loan can be paid off at anytime & I still keep the 1 grand. I think/hope I did well. The car got plenty of looks from my coworkers!

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