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Old 08-27-2008 | 12:04 AM
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They are not ugly and look even better in person. I got to tell you they are fast ran into one on the highway one night. The only problem with them is handling we were on a winding road on the straight it could catch me and pass without a problem but once the road got curvy the poor guy almost wrecked his car trying to stay in front once I passed him curve after curve he got further behind guess he lost his nerve. But all in all that car is fast and manual transmission with coilovers it would be a beast..
just my 2cents
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Old 08-27-2008 | 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by jahman11
They are not ugly and look even better in person. I got to tell you they are fast ran into one on the highway one night. The only problem with them is handling we were on a winding road on the straight it could catch me and pass without a problem but once the road got curvy the poor guy almost wrecked his car trying to stay in front once I passed him curve after curve he got further behind guess he lost his nerve. But all in all that car is fast and manual transmission with coilovers it would be a beast..
just my 2cents
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That's fair.... a voice of reason.

And I'm not saying it's the most drop dead gorgeous car on the planet, but they look pretty good, and he's right... in person, there are some nice styling details your eye picks up.
Old 08-27-2008 | 12:18 AM
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sorry guys it just doesnt appeal to me at all =\
Old 08-27-2008 | 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by \\Konig\\
sorry guys it just doesnt appeal to me at all =\
Granted, you have one of the nicest looking RX8's ever, but I think you should see one in person if you haven't already...

Anyways, here's one with aftermarket wheels. Thought this looks nice.

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Old 08-27-2008 | 07:15 AM
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Holden have been building/making the Commodore UTE, Kingswood UTE Right back to the F Series, in fact for over 58 Years.

And yes we have a lot here, particularly trades persons..

Jedi...YOU want Ugly, your in the land of ugly pick ups or UTES!
Old 08-27-2008 | 09:21 AM
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The G8 is not an ugly car, it's not suppose to be a luxury car like the IS350. It's sole purpose is to take you from point A to point B really fast. It's an american muscle car so you need to take it for what it is. Just like the RX-8, it's a sexy car to most but for what your paying you will be burned by a Camry, Altima, GTI (close) etc... Yes it's slow but you need to take it for what it is a practicle sports car with descent power.
Old 08-27-2008 | 10:16 AM
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If you want more power tune it to run on Premium and get 30 more HP and better MPG.
Old 08-27-2008 | 01:08 PM
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If you want more power tune it to run on Premium and get 30 more HP and better MPG.
They can do that?
Old 08-27-2008 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
If you want more power tune it to run on Premium and get 30 more HP and better MPG.
does the better mileage offset the 35 cents more per gallon for premium?
Old 08-27-2008 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by YaXMaNGTO
Granted, you have one of the nicest looking RX8's ever, but I think you should see one in person if you haven't already...

Anyways, here's one with aftermarket wheels. Thought this looks nice.

thanks! and in this pic it doesnt actually look too bad. i think its just the rear section i have a problem with liking, the front isnt too bad.

ive seen them in person but only in my rearview mirror (they were just driving behind me).
Old 08-27-2008 | 02:23 PM
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They are ugly ... and uif yoiu really need a power kick why dont you just get a rx7 FD ........ or you can be like my friend that got a 2000 M5 that kicks my *** on the line ..... freaking 400 hp
Old 08-27-2008 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by djkrazy
i just wannna know that who the well would have a 8 and downgrade to a pontiac?


Originally Posted by YaXMaNGTO
Present and accounted for.
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Old 08-27-2008 | 02:43 PM
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^^ you got a GTO, not exactly the same...

You got a blower on that thing yet?
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