07 Rx8 finally available
09-02-2006 | 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Design1stCode2nd
We'll have to disagree on the MS6 Wagon I believe it would sell. 50k a year no but it continues the Zoom Zoom philosophy. People are moving down from SUV's or need to move up from a sports car or sedan and need viable options. Why not a fun to drive wagon that will stomp a Mustang GT?
A Kabura as you mention was tried, it's called a Toyota MR2 and it sucked.
A N/A 2.0 as a base trim and a 2.3 or 2.5 Turbo for a high end would work.
A Kabura as you mention was tried, it's called a Toyota MR2 and it sucked.
A N/A 2.0 as a base trim and a 2.3 or 2.5 Turbo for a high end would work.
What exactly about the MR2 sucked? The MKII MR2 is probably one of the best cars of the last couple decades. It didn't sell very well, but it most certainly didn't suck. The market just wsn't ready for a car like the MR2 and it was a little overpriced. I think the Kabura would fill a void in the market and could be a big success for Mazda if they do it right.
09-02-2006 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Ike
Considering the Kabura is a coupe I don't know why you would assume that.
09-03-2006 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by zeblien
2007-model RX-8 significant changes:
Lineup:
• RX-8 moves to the new nomenclature strategy 2006 MY 2007 MY
Grand Touring package Grand Touring
Touring package Touring
Sports package Performance Package
Base Sports
Engine/Mechanical:
• 266 Horse Power M/T.
• 240 Horse Power A/T.
• 225 Foot Pounds of Torque.
Functional:
• 6 disc CD changer added standard to Touring and Grand Touring models.
• Cooled seats.
• Ejector Seat.
• Spiked wheels.
Interior:
• Sand leather trimmed seats are available on the Grand Touring. Black/Chaparral leather trim seats have been deleted.
New Exterior Colors:
• Crystal White Pearl (34K)
• Stormy Blue Mica (35J)
• Blacker Black (38R)
• Bluish Black Mica (31M)
• Heavenly White (39S)
• Ford Blue (33T)
• Dodge Red (33U)
• Toyota White (33V)
• Volvo Green (33W)
Impressive lineup! I look forward to seeing the new Dodge Red Rx8.
Lineup:
• RX-8 moves to the new nomenclature strategy 2006 MY 2007 MY
Grand Touring package Grand Touring
Touring package Touring
Sports package Performance Package
Base Sports
Engine/Mechanical:
• 266 Horse Power M/T.
• 240 Horse Power A/T.
• 225 Foot Pounds of Torque.
Functional:
• 6 disc CD changer added standard to Touring and Grand Touring models.
• Cooled seats.
• Ejector Seat.
• Spiked wheels.
Interior:
• Sand leather trimmed seats are available on the Grand Touring. Black/Chaparral leather trim seats have been deleted.
New Exterior Colors:
• Crystal White Pearl (34K)
• Stormy Blue Mica (35J)
• Blacker Black (38R)
• Bluish Black Mica (31M)
• Heavenly White (39S)
• Ford Blue (33T)
• Dodge Red (33U)
• Toyota White (33V)
• Volvo Green (33W)
Impressive lineup! I look forward to seeing the new Dodge Red Rx8.
They added the Ferrari engine in the 07 model, thats the only way they could bring the HP up. The 08 models are actually going to be called "RX-8 Enzo".
09-05-2006 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Tirminyl
Because it was a pos, and brought back in the hopes it would sell but it didnt. It was overpriced and ugly. Not only that but a convertible. Thats the vehicle I assume he means (because the first two gens were good) and thats I asked why he was comparing the Kabura to the MR2. Maybe I should have worded it better.
Thats what happens when you leave it to memory and don't check, the MR2 was a vert and not a coupe as I remembered (I thought it was like a del sol, T top kind of thing). I just remember them being very underpowered and a bit pricey for what they offered.
A small RWD coupe should sell very well but I do think you need NA and turbo version.
If Mazda brings out a 3 seat Kabura with 170hp NA 4banger as the only option they would just be better to have a MX5 coupe (the PFHT fits that role to a degree but would be more expensive),
You know we'll see a coupe version of the Soltice and Sky before long and they would become direct competitors including the 260hp GXP and Redline versions.
Now a 2.0 NA 2+2 with a GT trim sporting a 2.0 or 2.3 turbo would be great. I still think it would canibalize RX8 sales. A base 8 invoices for only 25k.
09-05-2006 | 01:43 PM
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From: Overland Park
Originally Posted by Design1stCode2nd
Thats what happens when you leave it to memory and don't check, the MR2 was a vert and not a coupe as I remembered (I thought it was like a del sol, T top kind of thing). I just remember them being very underpowered and a bit pricey for what they offered.
09-05-2006 | 02:07 PM
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Well my friend purchased a car that should be considered for a return into the 2seater sportcar coupe catergory. Its a porshe carrera-ish(i dont know the model but its not a 9xx series. Looks lke the carrera but from 1885). that had its engine replaced with a 1970 VW beatle's. It sounded fun, drove fine, was was 500bucks. I want to buy one.
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