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Old 08-26-2009 | 05:43 PM
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are the trunks the same or is the cut around the lights different
Old 08-27-2009 | 10:03 PM
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I quite like it, without the Mazda badge. Looks nice and clean. And really, the logo says it all, no need for the text.
Old 08-27-2009 | 10:49 PM
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Been looking at the 2010 over at mazdausa.com. As far as I can tell the badge is the only difference from the 2009. That and they no longer come in white or gray paint.
Old 08-27-2009 | 11:22 PM
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Hah! No Brilliant Black for the R3s either! Makes me feel more exclusive!
Old 09-01-2009 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by EMart11b
Are you aware that there are people in this world that have a severe medical condition which causes them to be that way? My mother for instance is one of those people. She is a truck driver that has bad knees and a bad back from driving the truck but you probably do not care about that case either. Oh well I am not one of those people I am 6'4" 245lbs and I exercise every day. I would love to see you say something like to my mother in front of me. Probably never happen though you are probably just an internet tough guy. I doubt very seriously you would say that to someones face. Just my thought.What do you think. Oh I am sorry you probably do not have a brain. I on the other hand will be happy to buy you a plane ticket to come here and see if you have the nerve to say that to someone I know.
Come on mr tuff guy
send me pm so i can give u addy
so u can send plane ticket
oh I am shaking
NOT
6 foot 4 and full of **** is what u r
so send me the ticket and be ready to cry
and leave u mama out of this, its between u and me...not her or
u cant fend 4 urself ..u have to have mommy in the picture?
Old 09-01-2009 | 03:55 PM
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Both you guys are retarded. Emart11b, your post didnt make sense to what Myardor was posting. Myardor, it took me 10 mins to figure out what the **** you wrote. Learn to spell.

On topic: Doesn't look that bad. Is it just me or if you look at the red RX8, it looks higher than previous models..
Old 09-01-2009 | 04:11 PM
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it's pretty obvious that emart11b is having a laugh. made me laugh, anyhow!
Old 09-01-2009 | 04:53 PM
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Old 09-01-2009 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Myardor
Come on mr tuff guy
send me pm so i can give u addy
so u can send plane ticket
oh I am shaking
NOT
6 foot 4 and full of **** is what u r
so send me the ticket and be ready to cry
and leave u mama out of this, its between u and me...not her or
u cant fend 4 urself ..u have to have mommy in the picture?
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Originally Posted by Teedat
Both you guys are retarded. Emart11b, your post didnt make sense to what Myardor was posting. Myardor, it took me 10 mins to figure out what the **** you wrote. Learn to spell.

On topic: Doesn't look that bad. Is it just me or if you look at the red RX8, it looks higher than previous models..
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it's pretty obvious that emart11b is having a laugh. made me laugh, anyhow!
Aware


Old 09-01-2009 | 05:13 PM
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I hate the Mazda badge and glad to see it gone. It's totally redundant and unecessary. It was one of the first things I took off on my car.
Old 09-01-2009 | 05:24 PM
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I think Mazda removing the emblem is a strong statement; that they believe their 'flying M' is sufficiently recognizable. And yes, it does look cleaner in my opinion.

Paul.
Old 09-01-2009 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Mazmart
I think Mazda removing the emblem is a strong statement; that they believe their 'flying M' is sufficiently recognizable. And yes, it does look cleaner in my opinion.

Paul.
Especially if one were to peel off the rx-8 and just leave the flying m.
Old 09-01-2009 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Myardor
Come on mr tuff guy
send me pm so i can give u addy
so u can send plane ticket
oh I am shaking
NOT
6 foot 4 and full of **** is what u r
so send me the ticket and be ready to cry
and leave u mama out of this, its between u and me...not her or
u cant fend 4 urself ..u have to have mommy in the picture?




Looks a little odd without the Mazda emblem, but I could get used to it.. might take mine off now

Real shame they reduced the amount of colors, I'd still have totally loved to get a yellow 2009.. oh well, red's OK too

The black color is really sexy though, shame they took it out from the R3, seems like they want to push people into getting the GT.
Old 09-01-2009 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Teedat
Both you guys are retarded. Emart11b, your post didnt make sense to what Myardor was posting. Myardor, it took me 10 mins to figure out what the **** you wrote. Learn to spell.

On topic: Doesn't look that bad. Is it just me or if you look at the red RX8, it looks higher than previous models..
i think all the 09s look higher than the old version coz of the way their lights are and the bumper is
Old 09-01-2009 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkLord7854




Looks a little odd without the Mazda emblem, but I could get used to it.. might take mine off now

Real shame they reduced the amount of colors, I'd still have totally loved to get a yellow 2009.. oh well, red's OK too

The black color is really sexy though, shame they took it out from the R3, seems like they want to push people into getting the GT.
If I'm not mistaken, they haven't had yellow since 2004. I could be wrong, it has happened before.

No badges FTW!!!! Take em all off!
Old 09-01-2009 | 06:46 PM
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rumor is, it doesn't come with any pistons or turbo either.


am guessing you mean the 2009 edition? as the 2010 has not been released yet...
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Old 09-01-2009 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by rodjonathan
are the trunks the same or is the cut around the lights different
Correct, you can not swap trunks or rear tail lights.
Old 09-01-2009 | 08:22 PM
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I just had a look at the Mazda Japan website. Yes, the mazda badge is off there as well, and interestingly, no more red seats. The only choices are now black and beige. They havent reduced the color choices though. In fact looks like they might have added an ugly bluish greenish color to the line up (or at least it looks green on the computer).
Old 09-01-2009 | 08:25 PM
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The red seats have been gone for a while..
Old 09-01-2009 | 08:29 PM
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No they havent. They were available since mid 2008 all the way until now. They've only gone in the 2010 model. Maybe Mazda had too many black and beige leather leftover?
Old 09-01-2009 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkLord7854
The red seats have been gone for a while..
Originally Posted by Rotary Xperiment
No they havent. They were available since mid 2008 all the way until now. They've only gone in the 2010 model. Maybe Mazda had too many black and beige leather leftover?
you are talking about 2 different interior colors. Dark is talking about the original Red and Black interior.
RX is talking about the full reddish seats that came in the latter portion of 2008.
Old 09-01-2009 | 08:44 PM
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Thanks for clarifying, zoom. But this reduction of colors, interior trims, adding on options as standard, etc is a sure sign that Mazda is phasing out the 8 isn't it?

Can we expect to see a new 'RX' in 2011? Or will there be a gap year and we see something in 2012? Any inside info, zoom?
Old 09-01-2009 | 09:03 PM
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It really is up to Mazda USA, they could import the White for example if they wanted to, but, have chosen to limit the colour range to 4, in Australia they still show most of the spectrum.

I have heard MY2013 is the year for a "New Rotary", so the RX-8 will be around somewhere in the world for the next 3 years.

I have this gut feeling Mazda are waiting to see the reliability of the RENESIS II, they have to have this engine right, they can not afford ANYMORE reliability issues or it will be bye bye.

I know I will be "shot" down by some here, but Mazda are loosing over $6K plus on each 8 that is reborn...they cannot sustain these losses....particularly in the world today.
Old 09-02-2009 | 11:54 AM
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2012, RX. whether as a a 2012 model or a 2013 model is unclear says the Magic 8 ball

Old 09-02-2009 | 12:32 PM
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I have this gut feeling Mazda are waiting to see the reliability of the RENESIS II, they have to have this engine right, they can not afford ANYMORE reliability issues or it will be bye bye.
do you think the 3rd oil injector on the Renny II was from 16x test mules?

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