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Old 09-26-2013, 01:15 AM
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Acura tl. But before that an mr2. I see the rx8 as a higher end MR2. Known for its handling. Not especially torquey, built for turns and to be fun. Oh also unreliable. When I got my MR2 it had 3 leaks that I didn't know about and **** was breaking all the time.
But my god the rx8 is awesome. I never knew cars could make turns this fast, I always thought I just sucked at driving and the people passing me in S2ks just were godly drivers. Now I really understand what a decently priced sports car can do.
Well. I'm used to having a high maintenance car. I just got my 8 yesterday and its steering is wonky, but I don't mind going to the mechanic for this car.

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Old 09-30-2013, 01:27 AM
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Hehe '97 Blackgold Saturn. Yeah I know. Huge leap into the rx8. It was my first car at 16 and had it for 8 years through college till finally the transmission and engine gave out on me. Now I'm busy at work getting my 8 into something I'll enjoy for the next 8+ years.
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1983 Camaro Berlinetta
v6 2.8L
producing a powerful 108HP
Came with auto tranny, stayed auto tranny but slipping forced manual shifting.

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1996 Volkswagen Jetta -> 05 RX8 GT

Still miss the Jetta, learned how to drive in that.
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87 dodge daytona shelby z
Old 10-22-2013, 11:49 AM
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2007 Pontiac G5 GT, I had a few mods done. Full ZZP engine back exhaust, 1.75 primaries going to 2.5" with high flow cat and resonator. Had a decent exhaust note to it. Koni shocks/struts & Eibach sportline lowering springs. It's funny going from a car where things HAD to be changed on it to make it up to par, versus a car where everything on it is already above par.
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Old 11-03-2013, 01:03 PM
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Still have my 1969 Mustang S code Mach 1 and my 1967 CJ-5. Other then that I have had 2 other RX8 2004 and 2005, now we are driving a 2010 RX-8 GT. Previous daily drivers were 4runners and FJ cruisers. The 8s are more fun to drive but still get the same fuel economey
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Heres the 69. Leaving our wedding.
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Old 11-03-2013, 01:24 PM
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Another one. Crappy pics of pics.
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Old 11-03-2013, 01:40 PM
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And the CJ-5 before and after wheeling.
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Old 12-30-2013, 12:24 AM
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01 silverado 3500 diesel making 400whp and 750tq. Lets just say im still getting used to my 8...
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Wow - couldn't come from a much more different car. How does it feel after a few months?

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01 silverado 3500 diesel making 400whp and 750tq. Lets just say im still getting used to my 8...
Old 03-10-2014, 09:54 PM
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2005 Honda Element LX. I actually still have the car and I don't have any future plans of getting rid of it. To some, it's ugly, but the car is bulletproof and it has been the most useful and dependable vehicle out of all the cars we've owned... 150,000 miles and going strong.

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Old 03-27-2014, 09:14 PM
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My last car was a 2008 Nissan Versa. Loved it as a college student who needed cheap reliable transportation, but now that I have a real job it was time for something better.
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1997 F150, miss it from time to time... Kinda wish I'd kept it.
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04 caviler lol

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Old 03-28-2014, 03:48 PM
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2005 Nissan sentra 1.8S. 5SPD. Some mods. Great on Gas. No where near as much fun as the 8.
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98 GMC Sierra 1500. Lifted to ****. Loved that truck. But got way to much money for it.

Got into an 8 the same weekend.
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'96 F-250 4x4 Powerstroke 5-speed. I wouldn't have sold it if the bedsides and front fenders weren't shot with rust. It was an absolute animal in the winter, and there was no stopping it. It was fun as hell, but my 8 is a whole different kind of fun.
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1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT... I would have kept it if not that the A/C was complete dead...
Old 04-01-2014, 01:39 PM
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93 Camry...15" 3 spoke chrome rims on low low low profile tires!! i loved that car, I sold it 7 years ago at 180,000 miles and i would bet my *** that its still rolling around somewhere!
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05 Ford Ranger Edge extended cab w/ a 302 under the hood, Torque Monster Headers, CIA and true dual exhaust.
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2004 Mazdaspeed Miata. I miss it, but the RX-8 is most of the fun while being more practical.
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2012 VW Golf R.

Previous to the Golf R, I owned a 2009 Mazda RX-8 for 3 years.

After driving the R for a couple of years, I decided that I wanted another 8, so I sold the R and purchased a 2011 R3. I definitely like the 8 better, the R is faster 0-60, but the 8 is better in every other way.
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2001 Chevy 3500 dually, longbed with a Duramax. I miss that truck everyday. Not only did it have like 750tq and faster in a straight line then my 8, but also got the same fuel mileage :/


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