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Jumped ship
Well folks, after 6 months of ownership I am signing off. I traded my RX-8 for a 350Z tonight.
The RX-8 is a great vehicle. The look is outstanding, but I just had too many things that bugged me about it. Even though I was excited when I first got it, as time went on my satisifaction waned.
As long as everyone will have me, I will still stop in and see how things are going. A big thank you to everyone in the community. I have learned a great deal from everyone and I have enjoyed spending time here.
Thanks again everyone. This is a great community and forum.
Take care!
The RX-8 is a great vehicle. The look is outstanding, but I just had too many things that bugged me about it. Even though I was excited when I first got it, as time went on my satisifaction waned.
As long as everyone will have me, I will still stop in and see how things are going. A big thank you to everyone in the community. I have learned a great deal from everyone and I have enjoyed spending time here.
Thanks again everyone. This is a great community and forum.
Take care!
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Originally posted by PaulieWalnuts
Congrats! What bugged you enough to make you jump ship? Also, I'd be curious to know your feelings about the Z after 6 months.
Congrats! What bugged you enough to make you jump ship? Also, I'd be curious to know your feelings about the Z after 6 months.
I am not condeming the RX-8 as a whole. I just have not had good luck with mine. Who knows, I might end up with just as many issues with the Z, but I just wasn't happy anymore.
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Originally posted by mamccubbin
If you don't mind me asking, what sort of trade-in value did you get?
If you don't mind me asking, what sort of trade-in value did you get?
It has been difficult getting a price on it. It is not listed in any books and the only people that would make offers were other Mazda dealerships and auction houses.
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Dang, I just replied to your PM, but it looks like you already made your decision. Congrats and welcome. You should know though that no car is perfect, I've personally had the tire feathering problem, however it didn't really bother me that much, so I can live with it. The Z and 8 are both great cars, and I think they complement each other well. Hope you have better luck with this one.
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The Z has its share of problems (Check out the forums...), interior quality is very bad and cheap... Drove one from one of our dealerships for a week; did not like it at all...
Good luck...
Good luck...
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Congrats on the Z. I think they are both great cars and each has its own problems (from what I've read). I went with the 8 because I liked the look a little bit better, the Z didn't have a sunroof (that was a biggie) and the other big thing was the tire issue with the Z. I hope you have trouble free ownership. I also just switched from an Acura and like you had a very good experience with it. So far, 3 weeks in and 1300 miles and I have 0 problems worth noting. I hope I don't change my mind and want a "Z", I just turned in my old personalized plates that would be perfect on a "Z". :D
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Thanks guys. I'm by no means slamming the 8...I just did not have a very good experience with my car and wanted out. I agree that the 8 is an incredible machine and that it looks awesome but the other things just wore on me.
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i am very pleased to see 'Z' owners and 'RX8' owners getting along here... its usually "Your car sux" or "My car is faster"... good luck with your Z man... ive driven my buddy's Z a time or two and man they are so much fun... and yes, let us know in six months how pleased you are with it
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i am very pleased to see 'Z' owners and 'RX8' owners getting along here... its usually "Your car sux" or "My car is faster"... good luck with your Z man... ive driven my buddy's Z a time or two and man they are so much fun... and yes, let us know in six months how pleased you are with it
i am very pleased to see 'Z' owners and 'RX8' owners getting along here... its usually "Your car sux" or "My car is faster"... good luck with your Z man... ive driven my buddy's Z a time or two and man they are so much fun... and yes, let us know in six months how pleased you are with it
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My buddies Z has the best plate... "NIZZAN" Anyway, the Z is a great car; I considered getting rid of my 8 for a Z. Everytime I get in a differant car than mine, I feel the torque (which feels great). I am even to this day debating on getting rid of my car for either a Z or a manual RX-8. If I get rid of my 8, I am leaning back toward a Z again. I just don't need 4 seats, and I like torque. We'll see.
Troy J.
Troy J.
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Originally posted by JeupRX-8
I am even to this day debating on getting rid of my car for either a Z or a manual RX-8. If I get rid of my 8, I am leaning back toward a Z again. I just don't need 4 seats, and I like torque.
I am even to this day debating on getting rid of my car for either a Z or a manual RX-8. If I get rid of my 8, I am leaning back toward a Z again. I just don't need 4 seats, and I like torque.
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Re: Jumped ship
Originally posted by rjenk
Well folks, after 6 months of ownership I am signing off. I traded my RX-8 for a 350Z tonight.
The RX-8 is a great vehicle. The look is outstanding, but I just had too many things that bugged me about it. Even though I was excited when I first got it, as time went on my satisifaction waned.
As long as everyone will have me, I will still stop in and see how things are going. A big thank you to everyone in the community. I have learned a great deal from everyone and I have enjoyed spending time here.
Thanks again everyone. This is a great community and forum.
Take care!
Well folks, after 6 months of ownership I am signing off. I traded my RX-8 for a 350Z tonight.
The RX-8 is a great vehicle. The look is outstanding, but I just had too many things that bugged me about it. Even though I was excited when I first got it, as time went on my satisifaction waned.
As long as everyone will have me, I will still stop in and see how things are going. A big thank you to everyone in the community. I have learned a great deal from everyone and I have enjoyed spending time here.
Thanks again everyone. This is a great community and forum.
Take care!
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Originally posted by JeupRX-8
My buddies Z has the best plate... "NIZZAN" Anyway, the Z is a great car; I considered getting rid of my 8 for a Z. Everytime I get in a differant car than mine, I feel the torque (which feels great). I am even to this day debating on getting rid of my car for either a Z or a manual RX-8. If I get rid of my 8, I am leaning back toward a Z again. I just don't need 4 seats, and I like torque. We'll see.
Troy J.
My buddies Z has the best plate... "NIZZAN" Anyway, the Z is a great car; I considered getting rid of my 8 for a Z. Everytime I get in a differant car than mine, I feel the torque (which feels great). I am even to this day debating on getting rid of my car for either a Z or a manual RX-8. If I get rid of my 8, I am leaning back toward a Z again. I just don't need 4 seats, and I like torque. We'll see.
Troy J.
You have TQ and high rpm HP.
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A Sports Car should be a pleasure to drive, and to own.
I hope the Z gives you what you are looking for, and deserve.
What color did you go with? I love the bronze.
I hope the Z gives you what you are looking for, and deserve.
What color did you go with? I love the bronze.
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I purchased the chrome silver. I'll post a picture as soon as the dealership finishes detailing it. It was raining when I took delivery so they wanted to wait a couple of days. Fine by me since they said they would fill the tank back up when I bring it in for my trouble.
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If I could i jump at the chance at another FD--one with a new streetported 13B and new turbos-- a Z can kick rocks compared to that--and I like the Z; just no comparison between an FD and a Z.