2 Door RX-8
11-15-2003, 03:33 PM
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2 Door RX-8
Hi, I really like the RX-8 and would really consider purchasing one if it was strictly a 2 door and not have the suicide doors. Does Mazda have any plans to come out with a 2 door RX-8? Is anybody else interested in a 2 door RX-8? I think a 2 door RX-8 would make the car look much better.
11-15-2003, 04:02 PM
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11-15-2003, 05:21 PM
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Originally posted by mikeb
I like the freestyle doors
makes it unique like the rotary
I like the freestyle doors
makes it unique like the rotary
Toyota-MR2....Honda-S2000...BMW-Z3/4...MG-F... to name a few
Isn't it true that several manufacturers are about to copy Mazda again & release models with thier own suicide design for 2004........???
Mercedes for example.
11-15-2003, 06:28 PM
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Originally posted by DMRH
Those suicide doors wont stay unique for too long. Just like all the copy-cat MX-5's out there.
Toyota-MR2....Honda-S2000...BMW-Z3/4...MG-F... to name a few
Those suicide doors wont stay unique for too long. Just like all the copy-cat MX-5's out there.
Toyota-MR2....Honda-S2000...BMW-Z3/4...MG-F... to name a few
11-15-2003, 09:57 PM
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Originally posted by M-ster
Yes, before we knew it, the market is gonna swam with suicide doors, but still, it's nice to lead rather than follow. Mazda have, yet, done it again.
Yes, before we knew it, the market is gonna swam with suicide doors, but still, it's nice to lead rather than follow. Mazda have, yet, done it again.
11-15-2003, 10:12 PM
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I've never understood the "2door=sporty, 4door=stodgy" thing. It's sporty because it's hard to get into the back seat???
The insurance thing makes even less sense to me.
The insurance thing makes even less sense to me.
11-16-2003, 10:46 AM
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family and future considerations will now eternally prevent me from ever owning a 2 dr or 2 seater so the RX8 is the closest I can get without engendering the wrath of the g/f... you can call it cheating if you want but hey, she never really mentioned it HAD to have 2 FULL rear doors or a bench back seat...
"Hi honey! I got that new 4dr 4 seater family car!" :D
"Hi honey! I got that new 4dr 4 seater family car!" :D
11-16-2003, 11:00 PM
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Originally posted by DMRH
Those suicide doors wont stay unique for too long. Just like all the copy-cat MX-5's out there.
Toyota-MR2....Honda-S2000...BMW-Z3/4...MG-F... to name a few
Isn't it true that several manufacturers are about to copy Mazda again & release models with thier own suicide design for 2004........???
Mercedes for example.
Those suicide doors wont stay unique for too long. Just like all the copy-cat MX-5's out there.
Toyota-MR2....Honda-S2000...BMW-Z3/4...MG-F... to name a few
Isn't it true that several manufacturers are about to copy Mazda again & release models with thier own suicide design for 2004........???
Mercedes for example.
11-17-2003, 10:58 AM
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Originally posted by sjt
... you can call it cheating if you want but hey, she never really mentioned it HAD to have 2 FULL rear doors or a bench back seat..."Hi honey! I got that new 4dr 4 seater family car!" :D
... you can call it cheating if you want but hey, she never really mentioned it HAD to have 2 FULL rear doors or a bench back seat..."Hi honey! I got that new 4dr 4 seater family car!" :D
11-17-2003, 01:48 PM
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Originally posted by stangmatt66
UPDATE: In the December issue of MotorTrend magazine it states that Mazda has shelved the idea of a new RX-7. According to the article, it will not be produced.
UPDATE: In the December issue of MotorTrend magazine it states that Mazda has shelved the idea of a new RX-7. According to the article, it will not be produced.
Makes sense though. The new 7 would surely cost more and face tough competition. If I were Mazda I would put my focus on selling 8's and increasing the performance of future 8's via Mazdaspeed. Maybe offer a turbocharged version of the 8??
11-18-2003, 09:12 AM
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you may want to wait for the miata coupe. it went on sale in japan this year (http://www.mazda.co.jp/customize/roadstercoupe/) and might be available here in the near future. maybe a couple years down the line they'll combine the miata coupe with the miata turbo convertible (http://www.roadster.mazda.co.jp/limited/turbo/) to create the turbo coupe.
11-18-2003, 12:30 PM
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well as for the freestyle doors i think few pick ups had em before the rx-8 and of course the Saturn. But its a lot sharper on the 8. at least i think so.
as for a 2dr version. Blah. that would ruin this car. As for the convertible.. id be interested in seeing that.
as for a 2dr version. Blah. that would ruin this car. As for the convertible.. id be interested in seeing that.
11-18-2003, 02:31 PM
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I love the suicide doors, it gives the car a whole different look; its sporty as hell, and it has the comfort of not having to move the front seats to have people sit in the back.
11-18-2003, 07:26 PM
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Originally posted by Shocka
as for a 2dr version. Blah. that would ruin this car. As for the convertible.. id be interested in seeing that.
as for a 2dr version. Blah. that would ruin this car. As for the convertible.. id be interested in seeing that.