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Re: I pulled the trigger - New 08 Galaxy Gray GT - $9250 off sticker [bpraxis] by ateixeira
Apr 29, 2009 (11:50 am)
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Replying to: bpraxis (Apr 28, 2009 6:35 pm)

I'm jealous, man, you don't need the luck - I need the luck paying off my bills!
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Re: I pulled the trigger - New 08 Galaxy Gray GT - $9250 off sticker [ateixeira] by bpraxis
Apr 29, 2009 (4:45 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Apr 29, 2009 11:50 am)

I am thrilled with my discount ateixerira but erics beat me by almost $2000.00. He hit the ball out of the park.
 
  I am sorry that you did not get to take advantage of the same rebate. In this type of economy there will probably be great buying opportunities in the future for great prices.
 
  As you know some dealers play games and there are also those unpleasent surprises and that is what I meant by wishing me good luck in delivery.
 
  Thank you again for all of your advice and keen insight.
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Re: I pulled the trigger - New 08 Galaxy Gray GT - $9250 off sticker [bpraxis] by ateixeira
Apr 30, 2009 (9:10 am)
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Replying to: bpraxis (Apr 29, 2009 4:45 pm)

I may have been better off not knowing. I was perfectly happy with my deal at the time.
 
I did write a letter to Mazda begging for sympathy. Hopefully I can at least get a discount on accessories, something. Anything.
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Re: I pulled the trigger - New 08 Galaxy Gray GT - $9250 off sticker [ateixeira] by bpraxis
May 10, 2009 (9:38 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Apr 30, 2009 9:10 am)

Update on taking delivery of the 2008 Miata.
 
  After multiple conversations with the internet manage who assured me that there were no dents, scratches or water intrusion I purchased my plane ticket.
 
  On delivery day the paint looked fantastic except for the two dings on the passenger side. When I sat in the car I notice a very strong horible deoderizer. This was a red flag and when then I found water in the trunk.
 
  That was enough to nix the deal and I ventured back to the airport to spend more money for a ticket home. What a very stressful and dissapointing day.
 
  This may have turned out to be a blessing because I may have found exactly what I am looking for as if I factory o rdered the car. Not as impressive a discount buy exactly as I want.
 
  Pleaes wish me better luck with this delivery.
 
  Happy Mother's Day for you wonderful moms out there
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Re: I pulled the trigger - New 08 Galaxy Gray GT - $9250 off sticker [bpraxis] by dugl
May 10, 2009 (3:28 pm)
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Replying to: bpraxis (May 10, 2009 9:38 am)

I just bought a left-over 2008 about 2 weeks ago. It's the Touring model in stormy blue mica and has the retractable hardtop. The dealer actually had 2 more 2008's left. I love the car and actually stopped by to test drive it on a whim...I was planning to buy a V6 Eclipse. Congrats on your purchase !!!
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Re: I pulled the trigger - New 08 Galaxy Gray GT - $9250 off sticker [bpraxis] by ateixeira
May 11, 2009 (11:03 am)
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Replying to: bpraxis (May 10, 2009 9:38 am)

You ordered a 2009, then?
 
Bummer about the 2008, dealers like that give the whole industry a bad name. Good thing you spotted the flaws.
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Re: I pulled the trigger - New 08 Galaxy Gray GT - $9250 off sticker [ateixeira] by bpraxis
May 26, 2009 (5:48 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 11, 2009 11:03 am)

Hello ateixeira and I hope that you are having a great day enjoying your Miata.
 
  Persistence paid off and I found exactly what I was looking for.
 
  Another dealer in Portland had a Copper Red Sport PRHT for an MSRP of $25,135.00. It was delivered to the dealer on May 6th with the protective coating and it had 8 miles on it.
 
  The discount was not as nice but I love it. I paid $18,489.00 not including taxes, title, etc.
 
  One problem that I did not notice upon delivery was that the drivers door is not flush with the rear panel. I will take it into the dealer for an adjustment and hopefully they will not create another problem. It is off a couple of millimeters.
 
  How do you think this could have escaped Mazda quality control?
 
  With appreciation and kind regards,
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Re: I pulled the trigger - New 08 Galaxy Gray GT - $9250 off sticker [bpraxis] by ateixeira
May 27, 2009 (7:02 am)
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Replying to: bpraxis (May 26, 2009 5:48 pm)

First off, that price is incredible. Wow. For a power hard top? Mama-mia. Congrats.
 
I'm jealous, but at least Mazda did send me a couple of gift cards after I wrote a nice letter complaining about my smaller rebate. I'll get some rubber mats and a cargo net, or maybe some mud guards.
 
The door? Who knows, could have been someone on a test drive that just leaned on it too heavily. Or tried to swing it open too hard. I doubt it came that way from the assembly line.
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Lousy sound system... what to replace? by tishpit1
Jun 14, 2009 (8:06 am)
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I have an '08 Touring with the stock sound system (6 speakers) and I must say, the sound is very tinny, next to no base even with base turned up to top setting, and am wondering is it the head unit or speakers or both that would need upgraded to get some decent sound? The head unit looks like it would be difficult to replace to fit properly and look good. I'm thinking about swapping out the speakers and wondered if anyone tried this and if it helps? (I don't have the Bose system). Would appreciate some recommendations. Thanks!
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Re: Lousy sound system... what to replace? [tishpit1] by destry
Jun 14, 2009 (9:45 am)
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Replying to: tishpit1 (Jun 14, 2009 8:06 am)

I have an 07 Touring and it's the stock sound system and 6 speakers. They Suck! I've heard the Bose system with 7 speakers and it's some better, but not worth the swap.

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