morganrogers

Honestly - I have been away 2 weeks and now we have cancellations , BMWs and S2000s purchased, 350Z bombing on TG.

Honestly - What is the world coming to....?

Morgan.

PS - Was shocked at how badly the 350Z bombed. May go in search of a 350 forum to see what they think...

RobDickinson

If you find a 350z forum, post the link!


Personaly, as summed up in an AUS review, there isnt anything that does what an RX-8 Does so I'm sticking with it.

MarkW

Morgan,

Welcome back! Wondered where you had got to.

I have been sorely tempted by the S2000, but Im still here and holding on at the moment Im waiting for my dealer event at the end of the month and hoping a production RX8 will be there.

Dont watch the Vid doing the rounds at the moment if you dont want to feel a little disappointed with the 8's performance though....

morganrogers

2 ! 2 remaining devotees ! Mwah-ha-ha ! (in the style of 'the count' from Sesame street)

Glad to hear it. Delay is a irritating - car is still hugely exciting. Let them bail - we will have the last laugh !

Wonder if Lensman is keeping 2 orders open still ? (350+RX)

morganrogers

Hey Mark -

If it helps I have done track-work with an S2000..... !

Been to the 25th anniversary for the flight of the 'General Lee'. (I kid you not). Satisfied one childhood ambition and now have a picture of me sitting in a General.
Does this mean anything to anyone else or am I alone ?


M.

c170673

I too remember the General Lee, although I think I leant more towards the Trans-Am in Smokey & the Bandit.

Chirs

cw007

I remeber the general however i would prefer the delectable barbara bach in those hotpants getting chased by Boss HOG!!!


Welcome back mate, missed your guiding light that was the problem. I came close to bailing but saw sense in the end.

c170673

It was Catherine Bach that played Daisy.

Barbara Bach was a Bond Girl and married to Ringo Starr (I think)

Chris

MarkW

Yes I remember the general

I presume the track work was in someone else's S2000? What did you think of it?

morganrogers

I also saw the trans-am from 'Bandit' in a 'Star-cars Museum'...
(as well as 'Eleanor' from Gonein60secs - now *that* is a car...)

Will post a piccy at some point....


cw007 - Glad you hung in there

oilman

Morgan,

I'm still here!! Pi$$ed of with the further delays but looking forward to seeing it in the flesh (for the 1st time) tomorrow evening in Bristol at 8.30pm.

Will hopefully fall in love again and wait whatever.

Missus wants an A4 convertible though having driven one and TG said it was the best.

Pressure, Pressure. It's my money though!!

Cheers
Oilman

morganrogers

Oilman ! My original buddy !
Remember how long we have been 'hanging out' here my friend.
October is not so far away.

I am pretty convinced you will love it when you see it.
I was pretty blown away by it.... Be sure to let us know.

Morgan.

PS - A4 - capable , but pretty boring - certainly no RX equiv I am afraid - sorry ! (and as for that diesel - uugghhh. The devils own satanic fuel...)

oilman

Hey Morg buddy, nice to have you back!

The chatter should get more positive now you're around.

Had a good holiday??

Cheers
Oilman

morganrogers

Right - here's some positive thoughts for you -

We ordered in Week2 of the year -
End of october is week 44
We are currently in Week28....
So only 16 weeks left !

This means we are already 62% of the way through the wait !

It will arrive , it'll be great, and the wait will seem irrelevant in time. Hang in there....

cw007

here Morg,


Can you tell when people are just back from hols, cause they just dont want to work and look for alternatives. Hence the maths....


))

you going on the 19th ?

had your invite yet, Think Rael is going to Bishops backarse of nowhere as well

Titanium Grey

This thread is getting way to positive for my liking.
Doom, DOOM, we'ra all doomed!


Glad to have another positive voice back in the fold.
How did you manage two weeks without daily updates on the RX-8.

I'd like to know as I'm about to disappear for a couple of weeks.

rael

Can't go on the 19th, Silverstone instead.

rael

Lensman

Thank the Lord there's no diesel S2000 or the fifth rider of the Apocalypse would be driving a Honda!

oilman

Why knock diesel cars. Yes they sound different but there are some great diesel engines around with impressive performance figures.

Just my opinion.

Cheers
Oilman

morganrogers

RAT-AT-AT-AT-AT-AT-AT-AT-AT-AT-.......

Lensman

If you're even remotely musical then the sound of a diesel idling is quite possibly the most irritating sound in the known universe... That alone is enough to eliminate them all!

RobDickinson

Hehehe , they knock themselves?

Honestly , yes they may have power, may have bucket loads of torque, but there not sporty. And they smell. And there noisy.

morganrogers

See earlier post - "Devils Own Satanic Fuel...."

Whatever else befalls me in this life , I aim for Diesel to not be one of them.... Amen.

ChrisW

What never? I mean new turbo-diesels are continually getting faster, smoother and more econonmical all at the same time. I reckon in 5-10 years time buying a diesel will just be a complete no-brainer in terms of price/performance. In fact the government probably won't let you buy anything else for environmental reasons.

I intend to keep the RX-8 for quite a few years, so I reckon it could be my last petrol engine car.

renegade_si

Diesel cars - devils spawn indeed.

I work for British Gas (see where this is going OILman) and I'd much rather go LPG before I DIE(sel).