2004 Mazda RX-8

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KBB Private Party value - Excellent condition: $12,135 Good condition: $11,510. This one (in excellent condition): $9,300 Nearly all options, 19" forged wheels with new tires (and 2 spare wheels), all maintenance performed per Mazda specs (with receipts), needs nothing. This is the most amazing car I've ever owned. I bought it a few months ago out of sheer love. Unfortunately, life has intruded and demands that I sell it and drive something practical. I have to haul ATV's occasionally for my job and need a pickup. (I'm not interested in trades, since I have a 3/4 ton Ford that just needs some work.) I can't afford to keep both vehicles, though. I have owned 35 cars in my life and have never been more sad to see one go. Here's the rundown: Equipment: About everything but leather (although I prefer the grippy sport suede fabric anyway). Rare navigation, Bose stereo, HID headlights, sunroof, traction control, HomeLink, both keys with fobs. All safety stuff with 8 airbags. Foglights (previous owner removed them to put the grilles in, but I have them). Previous owner put GReddy exhaust on (which looks extremely cool with the wide 255/30-19 tires). Exterior: The exterior condition of this car is fantastic. The paint is as clear as the day it sat in the showroom. It has always been garaged and looks it. The only paint flaws are one place on the driver's door that has been touched up and two small chips on the hood. Both are pictured below. There is one parking lot ding on the front fender, which is also pictured. Other than that ding, the car is straight as new. The previous owner put the 19" forged wheels on it and the other subtle appearance upgrades (silver grilles, smoke taillight covers, window tint). There are two brand new wheels that come with the car in case you ever bend the ones on it. New tires 2 weeks ago. Interior: The interior is nearly flawless. I only say "nearly" because I'm sure there must be something, but I haven't found it. The suede-like fabric on the seats looks new. Carpet looks new. Even the buttons on the radio and steering wheel aren't worn. Everything works as it should. Mechanical: The car runs and drives perfectly. Every bit of factory-recommended maintenance has been kept on the car (including things like the cabin air filter, transmission, and rear-end oil) and I have the reciepts to prove it. Brakes were done last year (front and rear, including rotors). Upgraded starter ($600). GReddy exhaust ($800). I put new Yokohama tires on it ($900). I have over $4,000 in reciepts for everything that has been done to the car. There is not a squeak, rattle, or odd sound anywhere. I have never seen a car with over 80k miles in this good shape. In my few months with the car, I've only found one thing wrong. Occasionally (maybe twice a week) one of the speakers will buzz when you turn up the stereo. The Bose is so crystal clear, it's hard to resist doing... I was blown away by the condition of this car (which is why I bought it when I shouldn't have...) so I am certain the buyer won't be disappointed. The mileage in the picture below was taken 5/15/11, but I drive it every day so it's pushing 84k now. Feel free to email or call for any specific pictures or questions. The car is worth the asking price (and I'm not all that eager to sell, honestly) so it is firm. No joyriders. Here's the Blue Book info: http://www.kbb.com/used-cars/mazda/rx_8/2004/private-party-value/pricing-report?condition=good&id=2959&equipment=115519%7ctrue%7c115570%7ctrue%7c115560%7ctrue%7c115609%7ctrue%7c115618%7ctrue%7c541436%7ctrue%7c115545%7ctrue&mileage=83500