RX-8 pricing announced
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I called my local Mazda dealership threatening to buy an RX8, but asked first that they find out the curb weight of the production model. I got a call back about an hour later, and this is what they told me:
Automatic: 3051 lbs
6spd: 3011 lbs
They said that this is only provisional for now, and that the 6spd weight was that of a moderately equipped RX8. I was hoping for 2900, but then again, we don't know if the 3011 is the sport model with a full tank of gas and a driver....
Automatic: 3051 lbs
6spd: 3011 lbs
They said that this is only provisional for now, and that the 6spd weight was that of a moderately equipped RX8. I was hoping for 2900, but then again, we don't know if the 3011 is the sport model with a full tank of gas and a driver....
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That funny that they told you 3011 lbs.
Most car mags stated they were told by Mazda during the test drives that the weight was going to be JUST UNDER 3000 lbs. To me it looks like they haven't announced an official weight yet b/c they are trying to find a place to shave off those last 12 lbs
Maybe different spare/jack?
Anywhere else they could lose 15-20 this close to production?
Most car mags stated they were told by Mazda during the test drives that the weight was going to be JUST UNDER 3000 lbs. To me it looks like they haven't announced an official weight yet b/c they are trying to find a place to shave off those last 12 lbs
Maybe different spare/jack?
Anywhere else they could lose 15-20 this close to production?
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From: Monrovia
i think it's a really nice 4 passenger sports car! i've seated inside the car in the LA autoshow and the space in the rear seat isn't that bad at all (compare w/ other 2+2 sports car) i'm sure the evil dealers will at least have you to pay extra $5k markup. when my sis was buying a yellow protege5 they were $3k over sticker!!
she ended up buying a red one, which looks better than the yellow one IMO
she ended up buying a red one, which looks better than the yellow one IMO
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Originally posted by DDD
Anywhere else they could lose 15-20 this close to production?
Anywhere else they could lose 15-20 this close to production?
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From: Glendale/Burbank/LA
Originally posted by cdelena
Early test drive opinions have really lacked enthusiasm. I get the feeling this car is competent but does not prompt any great intensity of feeling. It will be interesting to see some write-ups of comparison drives.
Early test drive opinions have really lacked enthusiasm. I get the feeling this car is competent but does not prompt any great intensity of feeling. It will be interesting to see some write-ups of comparison drives.
I'm on the edge of my seat here, like many of you.
