Title: 40th Anniversary RX8
Post by: FEED Addict on January 30, 2009, 02:23:50 PM
Post by: FEED Addict on January 30, 2009, 02:23:50 PM
The Misses went to the local Mazda dealers today to get her MX-5 serviced and MOT\'d (she has not been able to drive for nearly a year). Whilst there she has fallen in love with a 40th anniversary RX8 10 miles on the clock, not registered and up for £18,000, and they are offering her £3,000 for her \'03 type 2 mx5 with 48,000 on the clock. what would you guys do?
Title: 40th Anniversary RX8
Post by: fil_auto on January 30, 2009, 02:27:39 PM
Post by: fil_auto on January 30, 2009, 02:27:39 PM
is that the lovely white r3 version?!
depends if you\'ve or she\'s got 15k available really Gary? tis a lovely motor if it is that one.... although I wouldn\'t want one in white myself?! #;o)
depends if you\'ve or she\'s got 15k available really Gary? tis a lovely motor if it is that one.... although I wouldn\'t want one in white myself?! #;o)
Title: 40th Anniversary RX8
Post by: FEED Addict on January 30, 2009, 02:34:32 PM
Post by: FEED Addict on January 30, 2009, 02:34:32 PM
Yes it\'s a whitey Phil, haven\'t seen it myself though.
She would be getting a loan, just finished paying off the MX5.
Have suggested to her that she sticks with the MX for now as we have the Saab and RX7 but she is very tempted as they were going for about 24K a while back! And i think she really likes it, she has been at the garage most of the day with her car and has called and texted me so many times about the RX8!
She would be getting a loan, just finished paying off the MX5.
Have suggested to her that she sticks with the MX for now as we have the Saab and RX7 but she is very tempted as they were going for about 24K a while back! And i think she really likes it, she has been at the garage most of the day with her car and has called and texted me so many times about the RX8!
Title: 40th Anniversary RX8
Post by: fil_auto on January 30, 2009, 02:42:42 PM
Post by: fil_auto on January 30, 2009, 02:42:42 PM
Mmmm - I can imgaine being tempted..... and I suppose you liking it or wanting it has nothing to do with it then?!:driving:Thumbs-up
Ooh - actually they are rather tasty and that seems like v good deal when you look at this and the miles / price! :3gears-lh
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2008-Mazda-RX-8-R3-4dr-231-Petrol-4dr-Coupe_W0QQitemZ350131469424QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item350131469424&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66:2|65:7|39:1|240:1318
Ooh - actually they are rather tasty and that seems like v good deal when you look at this and the miles / price! :3gears-lh
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2008-Mazda-RX-8-R3-4dr-231-Petrol-4dr-Coupe_W0QQitemZ350131469424QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item350131469424&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66:2|65:7|39:1|240:1318
Quote from: gary dickens;579813Yes it\'s a whitey Phil, haven\'t seen it myself though.
She would be getting a loan, just finished paying off the MX5.
Have suggested to her that she sticks with the MX for now as we have the Saab and RX7 but she is very tempted as they were going for about 24K a while back! And i think she really likes it, she has been at the garage most of the day with her car and has called and texted me so many times about the RX8!
Title: 40th Anniversary RX8
Post by: FEED Addict on January 30, 2009, 02:50:23 PM
Post by: FEED Addict on January 30, 2009, 02:50:23 PM
Yeh i know mate i wouldn\'t mind that car in the garage at all, having a busy day at the office today (as i am sure you have noticed with my other post today)so i have been looking at the web 18K seems like a good price to me to! It probably won\'t go any where, will have a talk tonight but now she is able to drive again and is back to work full time she has some spare cash each month and she will only spend it on shoes if she doesn\'t get this car.
Title: 40th Anniversary RX8
Post by: L18M on January 30, 2009, 02:53:12 PM
Post by: L18M on January 30, 2009, 02:53:12 PM
i would of thought u can sell the mx5 for a bit more privately?
then go haggle the price of the rx8 down a bit more n buy it if they lower the price :Laugh
looks like many car companies have filled their test tracks with unsold cars (namely nissan) so im sure u can haggle down the price a bit more :cool
though on the other hand, road tax gonna be a killer :(
sell the saab n get the 8 :chat
then go haggle the price of the rx8 down a bit more n buy it if they lower the price :Laugh
looks like many car companies have filled their test tracks with unsold cars (namely nissan) so im sure u can haggle down the price a bit more :cool
though on the other hand, road tax gonna be a killer :(
sell the saab n get the 8 :chat
Title: 40th Anniversary RX8
Post by: FEED Addict on January 30, 2009, 02:57:40 PM
Post by: FEED Addict on January 30, 2009, 02:57:40 PM
Sorry BBFC forgot to mention Saab is a freebie company car, don\'t think i could getaway with flogging it! and they wouldn\'t be to happy with the petrol bills either!
How much is the road tax?
How much is the road tax?
Title: 40th Anniversary RX8
Post by: Ada7 on January 30, 2009, 03:03:18 PM
Post by: Ada7 on January 30, 2009, 03:03:18 PM
I say if you can afford the loan and the running costs then do it :D
They are nice cars and not many anniversary ones about i bet :)
Adam
They are nice cars and not many anniversary ones about i bet :)
Adam
Title: 40th Anniversary RX8
Post by: L18M on January 30, 2009, 03:05:13 PM
Post by: L18M on January 30, 2009, 03:05:13 PM
lol.. just claim petrol every other tank of fuel.
i thought road tax was gonna go up to 400 squids? or so??
maybe i\'m missing sth?!
i thought road tax was gonna go up to 400 squids? or so??
maybe i\'m missing sth?!
Title: 40th Anniversary RX8
Post by: FEED Addict on January 30, 2009, 03:07:46 PM
Post by: FEED Addict on January 30, 2009, 03:07:46 PM
I would do but the Saab is diesel! lol
£400 wowsers!! (just thinking of all the nice parts she could buy me instead for my RX)
£400 wowsers!! (just thinking of all the nice parts she could buy me instead for my RX)
Quote from: BBCFC;579832lol.. just claim petrol every other tank of fuel.
i thought road tax was gonna go up to 400 squids? or so??
maybe i\'m missing sth?!
Title: 40th Anniversary RX8
Post by: L18M on January 30, 2009, 03:09:59 PM
Post by: L18M on January 30, 2009, 03:09:59 PM
not sure if you seen this..
http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=578466#post578466
http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=578466#post578466
Title: 40th Anniversary RX8
Post by: FEED Addict on January 30, 2009, 03:15:12 PM
Post by: FEED Addict on January 30, 2009, 03:15:12 PM
Yes i had but forgot all about it as it didn\'t affect me!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Quote from: BBCFC;579835not sure if you seen this..
http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=578466#post578466
Title: 40th Anniversary RX8
Post by: NurburgRob on January 30, 2009, 06:01:52 PM
Post by: NurburgRob on January 30, 2009, 06:01:52 PM
MX-5 will be worth more in a few months time due to the weather. If you want to call me on 07866 263949 mate, I\'ll look up the Feb 09 book values for you on both cars.
Title: 40th Anniversary RX8
Post by: gsb876 on January 30, 2009, 07:18:54 PM
Post by: gsb876 on January 30, 2009, 07:18:54 PM
Well the price of a RX-8 with 20k on the clock and a 2005/6 model is approx £7500, for 10k you could maybe get a 2007 so up to you if you want to splash 18k
Title: 40th Anniversary RX8
Post by: AMH on January 30, 2009, 08:29:17 PM
Post by: AMH on January 30, 2009, 08:29:17 PM
Quote from: fil_auto;579812is that the lovely white r3 version?!It is pearl white but it\'s not an R3.
Title: 40th Anniversary RX8
Post by: fil_auto on January 31, 2009, 09:49:26 AM
Post by: fil_auto on January 31, 2009, 09:49:26 AM
Thank you for clearing that up RX8 guru! :King:god
Quote from: AMH;579995It is pearl white but it\'s not an R3.
Title: 40th Anniversary RX8
Post by: AMH on January 31, 2009, 09:56:36 AM
Post by: AMH on January 31, 2009, 09:56:36 AM
Quote from: fil_auto;580123Thank you for clearing that up RX8 guru! :King:god:Giggle I know - am I sad?
40th Anniversary:
![]("http://lh6.ggpht.com/_on2TS5xC104/SIH19NbM9RI/AAAAAAAABV8/19yN1NGKB2g/s144/Brooklands%2008%20013.jpg") |
| From Brooklands 2008 |
R3:
![]("http://lh4.ggpht.com/_on2TS5xC104/SXzsi0_oOZI/AAAAAAAADf8/gwfVhA7lQO8/s144/Goodwood%20FoS%2008%20059.JPG") |
| From Goodwood Festival Of Speed |
Title: 40th Anniversary RX8
Post by: L18M on January 31, 2009, 03:21:05 PM
Post by: L18M on January 31, 2009, 03:21:05 PM
nice.. i nt seen a white rx8 b4... until now =)
Title: 40th Anniversary RX8
Post by: chrisJDM on January 31, 2009, 03:25:12 PM
Post by: chrisJDM on January 31, 2009, 03:25:12 PM
that car looks lovely, not that keen on the wheels thou :D
Title: 40th Anniversary RX8
Post by: RX8Head on February 01, 2009, 12:32:22 PM
Post by: RX8Head on February 01, 2009, 12:32:22 PM
Hi first off you should be able to get the Anniversay Model for a lot less than 18k seeing as the facelift model is now out so dealers are going to find it even hard to shift the old model.
If you want to see more pics of white RX8s have a look over here (http://www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk/forum/) and have a look in the photos section.
As for the wheels I really like them but I\'m sure if you ask the dealer they\'ll swap them for the standard wheels for you if this means they\'ll make a sale.
If you want to see more pics of white RX8s have a look over here (http://www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk/forum/) and have a look in the photos section.
As for the wheels I really like them but I\'m sure if you ask the dealer they\'ll swap them for the standard wheels for you if this means they\'ll make a sale.
Title: 40th Anniversary RX8
Post by: AMH on February 01, 2009, 04:17:32 PM
Post by: AMH on February 01, 2009, 04:17:32 PM
I agree with Chris on the price - the 40th Anniversiary edition is about a year old now.
I quite like the wheels - both the anniversary ones and the R3 ones look very similar. They are based on the rotary shape and look cool in the flesh:
I quite like the wheels - both the anniversary ones and the R3 ones look very similar. They are based on the rotary shape and look cool in the flesh:
![]("http://lh5.ggpht.com/_on2TS5xC104/SIH1_57IFZI/AAAAAAAABWM/viyY6FGiTVw/s144/Brooklands%2008%20014.jpg") |
| From Brooklands 2008 |
![]("http://lh3.ggpht.com/_0flTypnbfDM/SHpuj24RkhI/AAAAAAAAGV4/eKJfgx97DvI/s144/Goodwood%20FoS%2008%20066.JPG") |
| From Goodwood FoS 08 |
Title: 40th Anniversary RX8
Post by: FEED Addict on February 01, 2009, 07:28:54 PM
Post by: FEED Addict on February 01, 2009, 07:28:54 PM
Thanks for all the advice peeps, she has now decided to keep the mx for at least another summer- after then she may go for the R3 model, do like the alloys though!
thanks again for help and advice!
thanks again for help and advice!
Title: 40th Anniversary RX8
Post by: L18M on February 01, 2009, 11:51:03 PM
Post by: L18M on February 01, 2009, 11:51:03 PM
nice.. can enjoy a bit of open top fun in the summer.. even if it is only a few days lol :)
Title: 40th Anniversary RX8
Post by: Will66 on February 03, 2009, 10:24:54 PM
Post by: Will66 on February 03, 2009, 10:24:54 PM
£18k is top whack for an RX8. You can get the originals around £15k with delivery miles. A 40th Annniversary is a nice bit of kit though. If you were to take the opportunity to go for the deal then I reckon you\'d get it down to £16k without much trouble.
Title: 40th Anniversary RX8
Post by: AshRX on April 21, 2009, 07:10:03 PM
Post by: AshRX on April 21, 2009, 07:10:03 PM
Just get a R3
Super Sexy
Super Sexy