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2004 Mazda Rx-8 Grand Touring, Six-speed Manual, Fun Car! on 2040-cars

US $6,500.00
Year:2004 Mileage:123905 Color: Nordic Green Mica /
 Black
Location:

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Columbus, Ohio, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.3L Rotary
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: JM1FE173440133173 Year: 2004
Make: Mazda
Model: RX-8
Trim: Grand Touring
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Drive Type: Rear wheel
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 123,905
Sub Model: Grand Touring
Exterior Color: Nordic Green Mica
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: No cylinders, 2 Rotor engine
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

For sale is a nice 2004 Mazda RX-8.  This car runs and drives well, and everything seems to work like it should.  This thing is a blast to drive, it handles like a go kart!  I bought the car for my son not long ago, but after receiving his Junior year final report card (the same day I brought it home, no less) as well as a truancy letter... he's never getting behind the wheel.  I like this car a lot, but the last thing I need is another car sitting around here.  


All four wheels have a little curb rash, not terrible and not bent or out of balance.  Tires are about 50%.
The Bose stereo really jams.  I think it may even be better than the one in my Corvette.
This car looks nice overall, the color is really slick.  There are a few chips and scratches that one would expect in a 9 year old car, but nothing major.
No rust.
Doesn't smell like smoke, so I never smoked in it either.
The leather interior is nice, with what I believe to be less than normal wear.  The driver's seat has a slight discoloration that doesn't show up in pictures, it's about a 1.5x1.5 inch area, as well as some wear on the edge of the seat bolster.  Hardly noticable.  
A/C works.
Factory tire inflator kit is intact.
Currently has 123,905 miles on it.  Chances are I will drive this during the auction, so the mileage will probably be 124,XXX when it ends.

This car books over $8k, the reserve is nowhere near that.  It's nowhere near $7k.  Not even $6k.  

Winning bidder is expected to pay a $500 deposit via PayPal within 24 hours of auction end.  Balance to be paid in cash, or certified funds within 7 days.  Please don't ask me to ship it out of the country, but I will do my best to help if you arrange shipping to another state.  Though I'd think it'd be more fun to drive this home!

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