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Re: Delivery of '08 PRHT! [milkey]
by white_miata06
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Apr 27, 2008 (9:42 pm)
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Replying to: milkey (Apr 27, 2008 9:10 pm)
you will need to disable the DSC to squeak the tires. Enjoy your new car.
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Re: 2008 PRHT [hercules1]
by wduke
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Apr 28, 2008 (9:24 am)
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Replying to: hercules1 (Aug 21, 2007 6:20 pm)
Have you found one yet, I just bought a 2008 PRHT GT, copper mica 6 speed auto in southern California. They also had a couple of 2007 as well on the lot. Had mine shipped to Washington State, and imported it to Canada. Asking was $29, 700 and got it for $27,450
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2008 PRHT GT model
by wduke
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Apr 28, 2008 (9:40 am)
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After reading the number of people that are waiting for this car, I am amazed. We walked into a dealership in souther Cal. and took the copper mica 6speed auto right out of the showroom, and this dealer had other models on his lot. I know in Canada the dealer in my area is saying he can only get one every 3 months or so, but didn't realize the difficulty that consumers were facing in the U.S. The dealer also moved off of MSRP...$29,700 if I remember correctly to $27,450. The dealership was also one of the nicest ones I've dealt with in some time. Thank goodness for the internet, at least a person can find dealers in other cities and ask about stock, and put on a transport truck to your door saves a lot of hassle as well.
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Re: 2008 PRHT [wduke]
by destry
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Apr 28, 2008 (11:52 am)
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Replying to: wduke (Apr 28, 2008 9:24 am)
I have a 2008 Grand Touring PRHT fully loaded and gave $26,400
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Re: 2008 PRHT [destry]
by wduke
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Apr 28, 2008 (4:21 pm)
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Replying to: destry (Apr 28, 2008 11:52 am)
Sounds like you got a better deal, I didn't even try to push hard for the price, compared with what this car sells for in Canada after taxes, I figure I saved just over $9,000. I'm certainly happy with that in my pocket than someone elses.
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Re: Delivery of '08 PRHT! [milkey]
by wilzap
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Apr 29, 2008 (6:00 am)
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Replying to: milkey (Apr 27, 2008 9:10 pm)
Congrats on the new toy!!! I wish I would have known you would be picking it up when you did, Iv'e been here in burnsville for the last 4 days visiting my son and grandson(1st B-day) its litterarly 5 mins from where I'm staying,I would have stopped by to say hi...unfortunatly I was not able to drive mine up(it was the original plan) but we apparantly could not fit everything in the car) so my first road trip in the car will have to wait untill July when I take it to Colorado..
Have fun... I know you will...
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Re: Delivery of '08 PRHT! [wilzap]
by milkey
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Apr 30, 2008 (7:38 pm)
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Replying to: wilzap (Apr 29, 2008 6:00 am)
Hey, thanks! We definitely are enjoying the new car so far! Had it out last night w/ top down for the first time...it was fantastic! Felt like I was on a motorcycle. Definitely a more exposed feeling than the '07 Mustang ragtop we rented a year ago on vacation... which is GREAT in my book. I guess I should've posted when I knew I was picking up the car... would've been glad to meet you at Walser and talk Miata! They have an SE Icy Blue on the floor and at least 2 PRHT's in stock. Really nice people to work with... we took Amtrak from our home (Minot, ND) to St.Paul and our salesguy picked us up at the depot and drove us to Walser. Paperwork went fast and we were out driving our roadster in about an hour and a half. The weather didn't really cooperate for top-down driving, but no complaints!
My wife isn't the excitable type when it comes to cars, but I've never seen her so happy about a vehicle before, so that's been fun. We're planning a roadtrip in Sept. thru Yellowstone and Arches Nat'l Parks, so it should be a blast. Have a good one in Colorado... I too will be in CO in June for a reunion w/ my 2 brothers, but I'm gonna drive my Mazda3... let the wife have fun w/ the Miata while I'm gone.
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Re: 2008 PRHT [wduke]
by maurizio1
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May 01, 2008 (6:44 am)
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Replying to: wduke (Apr 28, 2008 9:24 am)
wduke,
Did you have trouble to import into Canada? Will Mazda honour the warranty?
I'd like to import an Mx-5 into Toronto from NY state.
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Re: 2008 PRHT [maurizio1]
by wduke
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May 01, 2008 (3:46 pm)
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Replying to: maurizio1 (May 01, 2008 6:44 am)
No I had no trouble bringing it into Canada. All you need is bill of sale, Title (MSO) and letter of no recall. I got mine out of Southern Cal. Seem like prices were better further from the border. Send your paperwork to US customs 72 hrs. in advance weekends don't count, check the border crossing to see where you can enter the country from. Remember because the car in made in Japan you will have to pay 6.1 % import tax as well as PST and GST. Should be able to get one PRHT GT model for $27,000-$27,500. Do the math, our dealers want $39,000 plus...as well as taxes. Had mine transported to the border for $550.00, quotes ranged from $600-$800. When all was said and done I've saved over $9000.00. Just find a dealer who is willing to sell to you knowing the car is leaving the country. If you know someone in the US have the car delivered to their address and go and pick it up. By exporting out of California I did not have to pay state tax, signed a notary form showing I took delivery out of state. Warranty, North American, good luck any further questions just ask.
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Re: Delivery of '08 PRHT! [milkey]
by wilzap
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May 01, 2008 (8:39 pm)
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Replying to: milkey (Apr 30, 2008 7:38 pm)
I know what you mean by the weather !! it was winter in my book.. but you northerners are a little more used to it than me,I'm a warm weather guy stuck in northern Illinois..it got better by Tuesday then left for home on Wed.
Your gonna love that drive down 89/189 through Wyoming then 191,did it about 12 years ago(in a mini van pulling a pop-up).but I was going north.
., don't forget your camera..
Congrats Again!!
The wait is over.
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