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ASH8:IMO the RX-8 is and was the RX-7 replacement...because the way Mazda uses model codes, and their history of them...but that's another story...
the rx-8 is not a replacement for the rx-7 the replacement for the rx-7 will be call RX-7 like the firts gen was replace by the fc and the fd replace the fc.
that its if mazda decides to make another rx-7.the rx-7 prototipe was seen by a lot of people in japan mazda headquarters in 2004 it looks somewhat like the kabura but the front its diferent and its a 2 door but mazda pull the plug on it.
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Originally Posted by rotary crazy
IMO the RX-8 is and was the RX-7 replacement
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the rx-8 is not a replacement for the rx-7 the replacement for the rx-7 will be call RX-7 like the firts gen was replace by the fc and the fd replace the fc.
*snip*
the rx-8 is not a replacement for the rx-7 the replacement for the rx-7 will be call RX-7 like the firts gen was replace by the fc and the fd replace the fc.
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Exactly. We want Mazda to increase their market share, profit, and customer base so they can in turn give us a 4 rotor super car...or go back to their V12 super car plans. It's all about the big picture
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#283
Originally Posted by playdoh43
a successful entry level coupe will make them way more profit than a successful premium sports car. entry level coupe makes sense and its what should be made.
Originally Posted by mdaj
Exactly. We want Mazda to increase their market share, profit, and customer base so they can in turn give us a 4 rotor super car...or go back to their V12 super car plans. It's all about the big picture ![Mdrmed](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/mdrmed.gif)
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and that sporty coupe can be the platform for a hi performance 2 door sport car, 3 models sharing the same platform ( rx-8, miata and kabura) will get the cost of this car way down.
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Actually I would like them to bring back the Amanti concept of developing a large luxury sedan. It seems that the leading edge of Mazda's styling focus is aimed at the *boy racer* crowd. I understand *zoom zoom* and *soul of a sportscar* ... but it's getting a bit long in the tooth. We will have to wait and see how a Turbo 4 cylinder crossover vehicle hits with the general Rx300, MDX, Pilot buying public... With the Millenia gone Mazda doesn't have a luxury sedan flagship as the other Japanese brands offer. Bring in the high line buyer and interest will flow to the other models. And while they are at it bring in an all Mazda pick up. That one is even longer over due...
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Originally Posted by RotaryGoober
Actually I would like them to bring back the Amanti concept of developing a large luxury sedan. It seems that the leading edge of Mazda's styling focus is aimed at the *boy racer* crowd. I understand *zoom zoom* and *soul of a sportscar* ... but it's getting a bit long in the tooth. We will have to wait and see how a Turbo 4 cylinder crossover vehicle hits with the general Rx300, MDX, Pilot buying public... With the Millenia gone Mazda doesn't have a luxury sedan flagship as the other Japanese brands offer. Bring in the high line buyer and interest will flow to the other models. And while they are at it bring in an all Mazda pick up. That one is even longer over due...
#287
Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH
no on truck or luxury sedan for Mazda, trying to do that and forgetting their sports car roots almost killed mazda in the mid 90's, you stick to what made your cars unique and appealing
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This article claims target weight is less than 2400 pounds (for purposes of comparison, the RX-8 gained ~200 pounds from the RX-EVOLV concept).
I'm mucho disappointed that they dropped the rotary for this, but it's a very interesting vehicle. I'd consider getting one if:
I'm mucho disappointed that they dropped the rotary for this, but it's a very interesting vehicle. I'd consider getting one if:
- its weight is under 2500 pounds
- its price is under $20k
- it drives like a Miata (handling, braking, steering, shifter, road feel, etc)
- the front pax seat has an airbag kill switch
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the 6 is getting an entire makeover for 2007- bigger and leaner
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Originally Posted by Spin9k
OXYMORON - BIGGER and LEANER? That sounds like Detroit speak
How'd they gonna do that?
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The 6 needs to be bigger to compete with Camry and Accord. It would be nice if Mazda manages the keep the weight down.
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Has anyone noticed the windshield? While I really like the looks of this car I can't see it as anything other than an exercise in design. I would to see what happens the first time you get a crack in that window...
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It is a concept car. It is supposed to be wild and crazy and loaded with stuff a production car will never see. Im amazed that so many people expect this car to be production and street legal as a concept car.
^^Not directed to you Apex Eater...I just see those complaints on every single board I visit.
^^Not directed to you Apex Eater...I just see those complaints on every single board I visit.
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I agree mdaj, I am suprised at the number of people who think this car will be out in 2008
I have to say though there are parts I would love to see on future cars, the rear view is excellent.
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I have to say though there are parts I would love to see on future cars, the rear view is excellent.
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Originally Posted by mdaj
It is a concept car. It is supposed to be wild and crazy and loaded with stuff a production car will never see. Im amazed that so many people expect this car to be production and street legal as a concept car.
But this one is exciting because there were rumors a few months back that Mazda's upcoming "RX-3" concept was likely to be headed for production. If that's true, whatever the changes are, they should be mostly aesthetic (unless Mazda reverses their decision about using the rotary).
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Originally Posted by Apex Eater
I agree mdaj, I am suprised at the number of people who think this car will be out in 2008
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I agree mdaj, I am suprised at the number of people who think this car will be out in 2008 ![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
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I'm not sure if this has been mentioned yet. I searched this thread and came up with nothing.
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edit: Ok so I now see it was mentioned in the other Kabura threads. My bad.
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edit: Ok so I now see it was mentioned in the other Kabura threads. My bad.
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