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2004 MAZDA RX-8
WATCH THE VIDEO IN 720 HIGH DEF! WATCH TO THE END FOR A TEST DRIVE! Real sports cars aren't supposed to have four doors, but this one does. It has the graceful lines of a coupe but includes two rear-opening half doors that make access to the back seats a breeze. This particular '04 RX8 has almost all the option packages. We included the ones we think it has above, but verify that for yourself. The only option we aren't sure if this one has are the HID lights. It's loaded up with auto climate, steering wheel controls, and even HEATED leather seats. Of course, with only 81k miles, this one is barely broken-in! The seats have no rips or tears. Everything on it works just like it should! This car was just traded-in at the dealer on a new car. We got in it and drove it back to our place here in Mississippi with NO PROBLEMS. When we tell you this car is ready to hit the road, we aren't just whistling Dixie...we've put it to the test! WE had our mechanic go over all the mechanicals to make sure they were all in good order and installed a new battery as well. This car has no warning or service lights lit. The tires have plenty of tread and it drives GREAT with no vibrations or pulling. We would not hesitate to get in it and drive it ANYWHERE. Best of all, we got a great deal on this car that we're passing along to you in the form of a NO RESERVE AUCTION. Bid to win because the high bidder will own this car even if the final bid is THOUSANDS BELOW the book value!!! 2004 Mazda RX-8 Road Test The beep is back. It's not exactly the tingly, joy-buzzer siren of the late, lamented RX-7 but rather a clear, solid tone that announces you've reached the rarefied redline of 9000 rpm. To fans of the rotary engine, it's music far sweeter than any score composed by Chopin or Tchaikovsky. And this time around, the Wankel 2-rotor is packaged in the Mazda RX-8, a vehicle that forces us to re-examine the definition of sports car — call it "variation on a rotary theme." Progeny of both the RX-Evolv and RX-01 show cars, the Hiroshima-built RX-8 isn't meant to be a direct replacement for the RX-7 — although Mazda is not ruling out the possibility of a successor. Rather, it's a very capable-handling, affordable rear-drive sports car with room for four people, with ingenious doors to admit those people. It's powered by a new version of the Wankel engine called Renesis, whose 250-bhp output approaches that of the third-generation RX-7's, yet without its twin turbochargers, higher emissions and thirst for fuel. Credit a new design that eliminates the peripheral exhaust ports, moving them instead to the cast-iron side plates in the rotary's Dagwood-sandwich construction, which alternates these plates with the two aluminum rotor housings. The Renesis design allows for 30-percent-larger intake ports and no overlap between intake and exhaust, which means that unburned hydrocarbons are carried into the next combustion cycle rather than simply coughed out the exhaust ports. RX-8s come in two basic configurations. Want clutchless ease? Then $25,180 buys you a version with 210 bhp and a 4-speed automatic, with sequential shifts summoned through paddles on the small-diameter 3-spoke steering wheel. The automatic version's lower output is traceable to rpm limitations of the torque converter, restricting engine speed to 7500 rpm, though its peak torque is actually higher than the more powerful engine — 164 lb.-ft. at 5000 rpm, versus 159 lb.-ft. at 5500. The automatic car also has smaller brake rotors, a 16-in. wheel/tire package and slightly more compliant suspension.
By incorporating the B-pillars inside the aft, rear-hinged doors,
Mazda's Freestyle door system creates a cavernous opening on each side
of the car. Once inside, there are all the proper sports-car
accouterments: excellent, properly bolstered seats with shoulder-support
wings; aluminum-shod pedals with proper heel/toe spacing; a wonderfully
positive shifter; and a readable set of gauges whose nighttime
illumination offers a choice of white or red. For the full 9000-rpm, 250-bhp rush, look to our 6-speed manual-equipped test car whose $26,680 base price gets bumped to $31,100 with just about every conceivable option: xenon headlights, foglights, heated leather seats, a crisp-sounding Bose audio system with 6-CD changer and a power moonroof. Its Renesis rotary gets a third intake port for each rotor (versus the automatic version's two) that pipes in at the 6250-rpm transition point of its complex, variable-volume intake system for improved high-rpm breathing. Along with firmer suspension, a slightly larger front anti-roll bar (26.5 mm versus 25.4) and 5-spoke 18 x 8-in. wheels mounting 225/45R-18 Bridgestone Potenza RE040 tires, the 6-speed car also has bigger brakes (12.7-in. front rotors, 11.9-in. rears). Mazda's DSC stability control is an option. With either RX-8, the novelty here (besides the Wankel engine) is that you can take three friends along on your sports-car experience...provided two of them are children, or small to average-size adults...in reasonable comfort, especially in the head-room department. Its Freestyle door system (Mazda's term) consists of conventional front doors, and rear-hinged rear doors that swing out 80 degrees, creating an opening so large it resembles one of those cutaway interior bucks you see at auto shows. It also begs the question of how the RX-8 would fare in a side impact. The answer? Quite well, as Mazda has incorporated a "virtual B-pillar" of tubular steel inside the largely aluminum rear doors that spreads crash loads to the rocker panels and roof. Additionally, there are the usual internal side beams, and pins along the tops and bottoms of the doors that engage in corresponding sockets on impact to minimize intrusion. A full complement of side curtain, thorax and frontal airbags reduces the danger further still. Part of Mazda's self-described feeling of "comfortable snugness" in the RX-8's cockpit comes from its high, full-length center tunnel, a reinforced backbone structure that adds rigidity to the unit body and makes the unusual doors possible. On either side are nicely supportive, thin-shell front seats, each incorporating a rotor-shaped trim piece in the integral headrest. The rotor motif appears in several other places, but is most exquisitely rendered on the shift knob. The driver faces a serious set of gauges, the large center-mounted tach having an inset digital speedometer. In a siamesed dial to the right, oil pressure; to the left, coolant temperature and fuel. Both the instantly decipherable climate-control knobs and stereo controls are integrated into a single panel whose lustrous black finish resembles Japanese lacquered wood — a handsome treatment also used on the door panels for the window switches. Along with high-quality plastics, touches of chrome and contrasting inserts for the door panels and seats, it's a remarkably well-finished and appealing interior at this, or any, price point. In the
rear seats, passengers will a) experience mild claustrophobia or b) feel
like junior executives being whisked to their destination in a small
private jet, due to the curvature of the roof and view out the smallish
side windows that tilt out for ventilation. Remove a plastic panel
between the seats, and a pass-through to the trunk is revealed. The
trunk itself, though narrow of aperture, is deep and wide enough to hold
two standard golf bags. Part of the volume is due to the lack of a
spare tire, but a small kit containing a compressor and fix-flat goo is
included. Now the fine print... We
understand you are buying online, but with us you are not buying blind!
We handwrite every single description. We provide 24+ high resolution
pictures & we inspect and photo what you see and what you can't see.
We'll also be glad to email you detailed, closeup pictures of any area
you'd like to see more of. People ask us all the time what is the catch
to our vehicles. They assume that the prices are low because there is
something wrong with them. Nothing could be further from the truth! Our
secret is simple...LOW OVERHEAD. We are an internet-only dealer. We do
not maintain regular office hours or a large sales facility. We simply
have a Mississippi bonded dealer's license, a storage lot, and a
computer. Since we don't have dozens of mechanics, helpers, salesmen,
secretaries, etc. on our payroll; we are able to sell at greatly reduced
prices. We've put this vehicle through our EXTENSIVE inspection process & can report it has a great ride & drive! We do our best to let you know of any/all issues we can find on these vehicles since you're buying sight-unseen. There are a couple of small dents and several scuffs on the car. We didn't try to shoot around them, but they aren't very noticeable. We're just trying to nitpick. WATCH THE VIDEO. If you have any specific questions then don't hesitate to call us email us. Please understand we do our best to describe, in detail, every vehicle we offer to the Ebay public. However, if you have any hesitation during the bidding period, please obtain a Buyer's Inspection PRIOR TO PLACING YOUR BID to satisfy yourself. After the auction ends, understand you are the legal winning bidder of this auction and agree to all our Terms and Conditions. Be
sure and take a look at the book values on this vehicle (or any other
we have for sale) before you bid. We stopped offering a built-in BuyIt
Now option due to ebay's policy of letting anyone with an email address
register a username. We had half a dozen de@dbe@t
bidders in a row hit the BIN with no intention of paying. We do have a
BuyIt Now price so give us a call if you're interested. Make sure you
call us for more information on this vehicle. As always though, our
reserve is THOUSANDS less than NADA value so bid early & bid often
so you don't miss out!
Winning
bidder MUST contact us within 24 hours of auction end and make
arrangements for payment at that time. Balance due within 5 days of
auction end. This is due to the large number of de@dbeat
bidders out there. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the
right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or
otherwise dispose of it. PLEASE arrange your own financing prior to
bidding. De@dbeat bidders WILL receive negative feedback & be reported to ebay.
Payment
Must Be Made VIA Cashier's Check, Bank-to-Bank Wire Transfer, or Cash
(in person). We must be able to verify funds prior to vehicle delivery.
Generally we have almost all titles on hand. However, we sometimes buy
vehicles that are dealer trade-ins where there is a payoff involved so
the title may be delayed. Feel free to contact us if you need to verify
we have the title on hand for a particular vehicle. All Titles Are Held
For Up To 14 Working Days For Funds To Clear, Then Will Be Sent via
Priority Mail. On Average, Titles Go Out Within a Few Days, But
Occasionally There May Be Delays Beyond Our Control. We Cannot Accept
Credit Card or Escrow Payments.
We're
happy to help ARRANGE shipping however ultimately it is the buyer's
responsibility to pick up or ship the vehicle. If you want to have your
vehicle shipped we recommend DAS Auto Shippers. We've used them many
times in the past with good reults. For the best rate contact them
directly. Call 800-626-2505 for the fastest quote. To save money be sure
and specify "terminal to terminal" shipping. We'll drop the vehicle off
at their local terminal here at no charge to save you money. If you
pick up the vehicle at a terminal nearby instead of having it delivered
to your doorstep then you'll save even more!If
you prefer to fly in & drive home we'll be glad to pick you up at
Jackson Internation Airport ("JAN"), the local Greyhound station, or the
Amtrak Depot. Our business hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday (CST). Please arrange your flight times accordingly. We
are more than happy to provide free pickup during normal business hours.
We no longer will deliver vehicles after-hours or on weekends.
Occasionally things pop up like a blown fuse or a headlight going out
and after hours a mechanic isn't there to fix it. We
will store your vehicle up to 90 days free, however you must provide
full coverage insurance & pay in full. We will not be responsible
for damage or theft while in storage here. Our insurance policy will not
allow it. If
you are not sure about something, Please ASK. Do not assume anything
not listed is included. We reserve the right to cancel bids for
excessive negative feedback. We reserve the right to end the listing if
the vehicle is no longer available for sale. Please make sure that the
contact information (email address and phone number) in your ebay
profile is up to date. If you're email bounces back on us then we will
block you from further bids until you call us. Occasionally we may call
to verify a bidder is legitimate. If we can't reach you then we reserve
the right to cancel your bid. Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this vehicle. We spend approximately $150 per listing. This is how we make our living. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to Ebay, and negative feedback posted. We are not one of those sellers who is afraid to leave bad feedback where it is due even at the risk of receiving it ourselves in return(one of the major flaws in eBay's feedback system). You can look at our "feedback left for others" page for proof. PLEASE ONLY BID WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY. IF THE RESERVE IS NOT MET, WE MAY CONTACT THE HIGH BIDDER TO OFFER THE SECOND CHANCE OPTION. |
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Tue, 07 Jan 2014With fluctuations in international currencies and rising shipping costs to take into account, foreign automakers can't get away with building cars overseas and selling them in North America as easily as they used to. Particularly with inexpensive mainstream models. And given the benefits of cheaper labor and free trade under NAFTA, many have opted to assemble their cars for the North American market in Mexico. That's why the likes of Toyota, Mercedes and BMW have all opened plants in Mexico. And now Mazda has followed suit.
Ground was initially broken for Mazda de Mexico Vehicle Operations at Salamanca in the state of Gunajuato back in 2011, but production has just now gotten under way. The first vehicle to roll off the line? A Mazda3 sedan destined for the United States. Soon, the plant will begin production of the next Mazda2 as well, selling it alongside its larger counterpart across the Americas and in Europe as production expands to 230,000 units annually. For more information, see the official press release below.
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Mon, May 26 2014The hard feelings between China and Japan is no real secret. Besides modern-day disputes, the two countries have had a long-running enmity that dates back to well before the atrocities of World War II. All things considered, then, it shouldn't be a shock that half of Chinese car buyers wouldn't consider a Japanese car. This survey, conducted by Bernstein Research, found that 51 percent of 40,000 Chinese consumers wouldn't even consider a Japanese car – which, again, isn't really surprising, when you consider stories like this. According to Bernstein, the most troubling thing is the location of these sentiments – smaller, growing cities where the population is going to need sets of wheels. We imagine it wouldn't be as big of an issue in traffic-clogged Shanghai or Beijing, but these small cities are going to become a major focus for automakers. "Nationalistic feelings are an impediment. [Japanese] premium brands will struggle," analyst Max Warburton wrote in a research note, according to The Wall Street Journal. Things will improve for Japanese makes, although China will remain a challenge, with Warburton writing, "the one thing that comes out most clearly is that most Chinese really want a German car. While we expect Japanese brands to continue to recover market share this year, ultimately the market will belong to the Germans." There are a few other insights from the study. According to WSJ, Japanese brands are viewed better than Korean brands, and they're seen as more comfortable than the offerings from Germany or the US, despite the fact that everyone in China apparently wants a German car. This is a tough position for the Japanese makes to be in, as there's really not a lot they can do to win favor with Chinese buyers. It will be interesting to see how this plays out, particularly as the importance of the PRC continues to increase year after year. News Source: The Wall Street Journal - sub. req.Image Credit: Kazuhiro Nogi / AFP / Getty Images Honda Mazda Nissan Toyota Car Buying
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For Mazda, that's a good thing. CR spoke quite highly of the Zoom-Zoom brand's compact sedan and hatch, testing both models, and citing the excellent fuel economy and snickety-snack manual shifter as high points. Downsides to the 3 included a ride that is agile but "nervous," a bit too much noise and a cramped back seat. Still, the 3 was good enough to earn its place in the ranks of the "Recommended."
The Jeep didn't fare quite so well, with CR calling the polarizing CUV "half-baked." Although both engines were tested, the magazine called the 2.4-liter four-pot underpowered and its nine-speed automatic unrefined and unresponsive. That's particularly damning, considering the 9AT's role in future Chrysler products, including the extremely important 200. Overall, the Cherokee missed out on the coveted "Recommended" rating.