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Re: MPG [wilzap] by ateixeira
Aug 28, 2008 (5:37 am)
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Replying to: wilzap (Aug 27, 2008 8:03 pm)


 
The funny thing is at the Zoom Zoom Live event, the autos were consistently doing quicker lap times vs. the manual cars.
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Bumper Specifications by wduke
Sep 16, 2008 (10:22 pm)
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Just a quick note to say Canada (RIV) has finally come to grips over the bumper standards. We are finally in line with the U.S. and Europe so that will be one less thing we will have to deal with when importing a vehicle into Canada.
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Color match for bumper on stormy blue mica by icepanda
Dec 28, 2008 (7:05 pm)
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Our 2008 MX-5 was hit yesterday by a piece of flying debris on the highway (only 527 miles!! shed a few tears), which tore a hole through the bottom of the bumper and took out the driver side fog light. We're hoping the body shop can match the color - any thoughts? Thanks.
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Re: Color match for bumper on stormy blue mica [icepanda] by ateixeira
Dec 29, 2008 (10:24 am)
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Replying to: icepanda (Dec 28, 2008 7:05 pm)

Sorry to hear that.
 
The fact that it's new helps a lot - no paint fade to try to match. They should be able to nail it. The color codes are usually on the door jamb sticker.
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Re: Color match for bumper on stormy blue mica [ateixeira] by icepanda
Dec 29, 2008 (7:09 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 29, 2008 10:24 am)

That's exactly what the body shop said today. I took my green Jeep Cherokee to him when my niece backed into it and crushed the front fender. It was hard to tell the difference in the paint and that Jeep was a few years old at the time. We're hoping for the best.
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Re: Color match for bumper on stormy blue mica [icepanda] by ateixeira
Dec 30, 2008 (8:52 am)
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Replying to: icepanda (Dec 29, 2008 7:09 pm)

Cool, good luck.
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need info from '08 owner by tishpit1
Mar 12, 2009 (1:12 pm)
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I posted also on the NC forum, so excuse the duplicate. I am looking at a new '08 leftover Grand Touring, but I found I need more lumbar support than the seat provides. Can someone with an '08 tell me if there is a zipper or other access to open up the seat cover to insert a lumbar support (inflatable)? Do the side airbags/wiring interfere with accessing the lower driver's seatback under the leather so the support could be inserted and positioned? I had an old 1990 that I loved and the seat fit fine. The '09's have a re-designed seat that have more lumbar support, but I'm seeing some great deals on the '08's and don't know if I can wait... sun is now shining!!!
Thanks!
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Re: Color match for bumper on stormy blue mica [icepanda] by tboneiam
Mar 12, 2009 (2:32 pm)
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Replying to: icepanda (Dec 28, 2008 7:05 pm)

There are two threads asking about color match. I have a 08 and with less than 100 miles on it and two days old, I was playing with the radio and ran into the back of a guy doing about 25mph. $8,000 worth of damage. Mine is true red and the front end, hood and left fender all had to be replaced or fixed. You can not tell at all even in bright sun light that there was damage. For small stone nicks I purchased a small bottle of touch up paint from the dealer ($6.00) it is thin so you have to work it in coats to cover but match is good.
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Prices on leftover 2008's by tishpit1
Mar 18, 2009 (1:49 pm)
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I'm looking at a 2008 Grand Touring sticker at $26,585. It was reduced to $22,400. A Touring model at same dealership was reduced $6,000 off sticker and was sold. Can I expect the same discount on the GT or possibly more?
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Re: Prices on leftover 2008's [tishpit1] by ateixeira
Mar 20, 2009 (10:38 am)
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Replying to: tishpit1 (Mar 18, 2009 1:49 pm)

I think the discount should be same or more, yes, because the margin on the GT models is greater.
 
I paid about that same amount, I think it worked out to $22.2k (plus tax and tags only) for a Touring with the Suspension package, hard top, 6 speed manual.
 
Sticker on mine was slightly higher, so you may even have a little more room to haggle.
 
A GT came out to around $1500 more than mine, but I would give up the suspension package, and I'd rather have the Torsen than the leather.

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