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Re: (Not) Shortest Car Buy Thread Ever
« Reply #100 on: October 05, 2015, 02:54:43 pm »
^

I'll be first to admit I'm pretty fortunate to be shopping for one of these & for use as a second vehicle/toy (I can probably squeeze it to 8 months here...)   ;D
The perks of my wife & I working at same place.
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Re: (Not) Shortest Car Buy Thread Ever
« Reply #101 on: October 05, 2015, 03:03:09 pm »
Follow up comment from the missus...

"Remember the $62,000 toy car you once owned?"

She got me there.
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Re: (Not) Shortest Car Buy Thread Ever
« Reply #102 on: October 05, 2015, 08:18:16 pm »
Quote from: Weels on October 05, 2015, 09:58:34 am
;D

I wondered if on a Monday morning anyone would take that bait.
Good job everybody!

Just to be clear, I didn't take the bait! I was confused by your wording!  :-)
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Re: (Not) Shortest Car Buy Thread Ever
« Reply #103 on: October 05, 2015, 08:29:12 pm »
Quote from: Weels on October 05, 2015, 11:14:13 am
Here's the story so far:

- Guelph dealer has just the two identical Soul Red GS in stock.  No others incoming at this point.  I want to see other colours (and a GT).  Off to the Kitchener and Waterloo dealers on Sunday to have a look.

Kitchener:
- Have 3 in stock.  White GT, Red GT and black GT inside.  Don't care for the white.  At all.  It is a manual though (only GT I saw that was).  The red has the tan seats, not liking that either (red door trim with tan seats & black dash... to many clashing shades in a small interior).  And automatic to boot.  Hell no. 
Off to Waterloo dealer 10 minutes up the road.

Waterloo:
- Have 4 in stock.  2 black GT's, 1 grey GT, 1 grey GS parked inside.  Soon as I saw that grey one... I'm done.  Cue the heavens singing, etc...
- Wanted to see the "Ceramic Metallic", which is a flat light grey - I thought might look good with the black top & dark grey wheels.  None in that shade to see, but based on me not liking the white, don't think I'd care for this grey either -- below is a CX-5 in that shade.   The wee roadster looks way better in dark shades imo.
- The two in black look good too (one with the tan that looks way better than with the red).  Prefer the dark grey though.


- I have another appointment for Thursday afternoon for a top-down run.

- Still not sure if it will be GS or GT.  Admit I really do like the leather... and ya only live once, right?

- Just to make sure this is clear... No automatics allowed.  An MX-5 with an automatic reminds me of those people that dress their dogs up in coats, etc.. and the dog has a "WTF did you do to me" look... that's an automatic MX-5.

- After Thursday's drive, will begin negotiations.  I have the Car Cost prices.  Initially, the G dealer said "factory order, 4 month wait" - now I'm getting "hey - maybe we can find you one".  I'm OK waiting until March/April for delivery as I think walking out into the garage everyday seeing parked there would be worse than knowing one is on the way...

Wouldn't it be possible to go aftermarket leather? 
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Re: (Not) Shortest Car Buy Thread Ever
« Reply #104 on: October 05, 2015, 08:50:45 pm »
Quote from: Weels on October 05, 2015, 11:14:13 am
Here's the story so far:

- Guelph dealer has just the two identical Soul Red GS in stock.  No others incoming at this point.  I want to see other colours (and a GT).  Off to the Kitchener and Waterloo dealers on Sunday to have a look.

Kitchener:
- Have 3 in stock.  White GT, Red GT and black GT inside.  Don't care for the white.  At all.  It is a manual though (only GT I saw that was).  The red has the tan seats, not liking that either (red door trim with tan seats & black dash... to many clashing shades in a small interior).  And automatic to boot.  Hell no. 
Off to Waterloo dealer 10 minutes up the road.

Waterloo:
- Have 4 in stock.  2 black GT's, 1 grey GT, 1 grey GS parked inside.  Soon as I saw that grey one... I'm done.  Cue the heavens singing, etc...
- Wanted to see the "Ceramic Metallic", which is a flat light grey - I thought might look good with the black top & dark grey wheels.  None in that shade to see, but based on me not liking the white, don't think I'd care for this grey either -- below is a CX-5 in that shade.   The wee roadster looks way better in dark shades imo.
- The two in black look good too (one with the tan that looks way better than with the red).  Prefer the dark grey though.


- I have another appointment for Thursday afternoon for a top-down run.

- Still not sure if it will be GS or GT.  Admit I really do like the leather... and ya only live once, right?

- Just to make sure this is clear... No automatics allowed.  An MX-5 with an automatic reminds me of those people that dress their dogs up in coats, etc.. and the dog has a "WTF did you do to me" look... that's an automatic MX-5.

- After Thursday's drive, will begin negotiations.  I have the Car Cost prices.  Initially, the G dealer said "factory order, 4 month wait" - now I'm getting "hey - maybe we can find you one".  I'm OK waiting until March/April for delivery as I think walking out into the garage everyday seeing parked there would be worse than knowing one is on the way...

That's a CX-3 by the way, and congrats on final choice! Great colour!
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Re: (Not) Shortest Car Buy Thread Ever
« Reply #105 on: October 08, 2015, 08:08:05 pm »
Quote from: Weels on October 05, 2015, 11:14:13 am
- I have another appointment for Thursday afternoon for a top-down run.

- After Thursday's drive, will begin negotiations.  I have the Car Cost prices.  Initially, the G dealer said "factory order, 4 month wait" - now I'm getting "hey - maybe we can find you one".  I'm OK waiting until March/April for delivery as I think walking out into the garage everyday seeing parked there would be worse than knowing one is on the way...

Update.

Top-down drive was awesome.  Sunny, 17 degrees... beautiful.
Cabin is completely calm, wind just touches top of my head. 
Only downside to this car is there aren't enough corners in the world.

Managed to negotiate a decent discount on a GT..
And we're DONE!

2016 MX-5 GT
Meteor Grey Mica
6sp. manual

March 2016 delivery.

I am very happy... and... this winter may be a verrryy long one...
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Re: (Not) Shortest Car Buy Thread Ever
« Reply #106 on: October 08, 2015, 08:10:41 pm »
Boss! :skid: :cheers:
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Re: (Not) Shortest Car Buy Thread Ever
« Reply #107 on: October 08, 2015, 08:13:01 pm »
CONGRATS!  Here's hoping that the winter flies by, and you get delivery in early March.
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Re: (Not) Shortest Car Buy Thread Ever
« Reply #108 on: October 08, 2015, 08:29:31 pm »
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Re: (Not) Shortest Car Buy Thread Ever
« Reply #109 on: October 08, 2015, 08:39:36 pm »
Luckily it's gorgeous weather here right now so I can enjoy my own Miata.

FANTASTIC choice.

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Re: (Not) Shortest Car Buy Thread Ever
« Reply #110 on: October 08, 2015, 09:26:38 pm »
Congrats!
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Re: (Not) Shortest Car Buy Thread Ever
« Reply #111 on: October 08, 2015, 10:28:38 pm »
Awesome!! Congrats Wheels!  I expect a visit sometime in the spring!  I know a few corners!  I believe my Mazda6 is the same color.  So that means March 2020, it's for sale right?   :-)
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Re: (Not) Shortest Car Buy Thread Ever
« Reply #112 on: October 08, 2015, 10:36:23 pm »
Nice car Weels!
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Re: (Not) Shortest Car Buy Thread Ever
« Reply #113 on: October 08, 2015, 10:41:25 pm »
 :thumbup: :cheers:

Crosstrek for winter and Not-a-Miata for summer, great combo!
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(Not) Shortest Car Buy Thread Ever
« Reply #114 on: October 08, 2015, 11:11:01 pm »
This thread is filled with lots of awesome. Congrats on the new car. Its going to be hard enough to wait until the car is delivered in March but then waiting for all the gravel to wash off the roads will feel like forever.
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Re: (Not) Shortest Car Buy Thread Ever
« Reply #115 on: October 09, 2015, 10:21:27 am »
Quote from: Weels on October 08, 2015, 08:08:05 pm
Update.

And we're DONE!
Quote from: Solstice2006 on October 08, 2015, 10:28:38 pm
I expect a visit sometime in the spring!
Considering I live down the road, I expect a visit sometime in the Spring earlier than Solstice gets!  :P

In exchange for a passenger-seat ride, I will provide a 6-pack (to be consumed AFTER the spirited drive along the sideroads towards Milton - they're plenty winding, starting at Arkell)!

:cheers:, Brian!
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Re: (Not) Shortest Car Buy Thread Ever
« Reply #116 on: October 09, 2015, 10:43:26 am »
Congratulations!

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Re: (Not) Shortest Car Buy Thread Ever
« Reply #117 on: October 09, 2015, 06:12:18 pm »
congrats you won't regret the wait.
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Re: (Not) Shortest Car Buy Thread Ever
« Reply #118 on: October 09, 2015, 07:51:22 pm »
Thanks all.  1 day down, 157 to go....  :P
2016 is a leap year to boot... Fack!!
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