View Poll Results: If you plan to buy the RX-8, what age group are you in?
Under 20
21
12.14%
20-29
70
40.46%
30-39
48
27.75%
40 and over
34
19.65%
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Age group of buyers
09-19-2002 | 01:49 PM
#26
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From: Hilton or Marriott
I'll be 34, and this will be my third Mazda. From the tone of the discussions on this board, I really would have guessed most people were a lot older.
Now hold still so I can hit you with my cane. I'll be 40 in 4 months.(Hello, mid-life crisis, nice to see ya!) *sigh*
09-19-2002 | 09:00 PM
#27
my ti
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From: Toronto, Canada
I'm 34, and plan to get one of the first ones.
I can't believe that I seem to be on the older end of the age spectrum here: I wish I could've afforded a '93 Seven when they came out, back when I was in my 20's....
And yeah, as a matter of fact, I DID have to trudge uphill both ways in blinding snowstorms...
I can't believe that I seem to be on the older end of the age spectrum here: I wish I could've afforded a '93 Seven when they came out, back when I was in my 20's....
And yeah, as a matter of fact, I DID have to trudge uphill both ways in blinding snowstorms...
09-19-2002 | 09:20 PM
#28
Drive it like U stole it!
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From: Woodbridge, Ontario
Originally posted by Toadman
Not older, just better educated(or is that behaved?)
Now hold still so I can hit you with my cane. I'll be 40 in 4 months.(Hello, mid-life crisis, nice to see ya!) *sigh*
Not older, just better educated(or is that behaved?)
Now hold still so I can hit you with my cane. I'll be 40 in 4 months.(Hello, mid-life crisis, nice to see ya!) *sigh*
Forty is old?
I will be 48 in just a few days so that probably makes me the oldest old fart in this forum! But I’m willing to bet that I feel younger than half of you young whippersnappers in here.I had a brand new 1976 280Z when I was 22 for God sake!
09-26-2002 | 02:11 PM
#34
doc RX-8
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From: Cape Town
Re: Age group of buyers
Originally posted by khoney
I guess I'm mainly interested in knowing if any old geezers like me are salivating over the 8 like I am (I'm 39).
I guess I'm mainly interested in knowing if any old geezers like me are salivating over the 8 like I am (I'm 39).
, that is maybe why I must have that car so I can feel 21 again.:D
09-26-2002 | 02:46 PM
#36
doc RX-8
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From: Cape Town
Originally posted by 73JPS
Hmmmmmm. I already had my mid-life crisis when I was 30; does that mean I am only going to live to be 60??
Hmmmmmm. I already had my mid-life crisis when I was 30; does that mean I am only going to live to be 60??
09-26-2002 | 06:07 PM
#37
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From: California
Circle of Life
I’m 38…Bought my ’87 RX-7 new at the age of 22 & it’s been my daily driver ever since. I’ve got 252,000 miles on the original engine & had my first major problem just two weeks ago…FIRE!!! Four Pick-Your-Part cadavers, $300 worth of stuff from MazdaTrix & about thirty hours of wrenching has put the “Rocket” back on the road & that’s where it’ll stay until the RX-8 is available.
Is it just me or do you other old guys hear Elton John singing “The Circle Of Life” every time one of these twenty somethin’ youngins posts???
Is it just me or do you other old guys hear Elton John singing “The Circle Of Life” every time one of these twenty somethin’ youngins posts???
09-26-2002 | 06:08 PM
#38
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From: Dallas Texas
Originally posted by sheylen
I am not sure if I am happy now.
I am not sure if I am happy now.
Tomorrow's my birthday and I'll be 48! And hey, I've never had the need for a mid-life crises - becaue (like Peter Pan) I'll never grow up!
09-26-2002 | 06:51 PM
#39
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From: Denver, CO, USA
Re: Circle of Life
Originally posted by RX7 Guy
…Bought my ’87 RX-7 new at the age of 22 & it’s been my daily driver ever since...
…Bought my ’87 RX-7 new at the age of 22 & it’s been my daily driver ever since...
...Is it just me or do you other old guys hear Elton John singing “The Circle Of Life” every time one of these twenty somethin’ youngins posts???
.---jps
09-27-2002 | 01:38 PM
#41
doc RX-8
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From: Cape Town
Originally posted by bwayout
Tomorrow's my birthday and I'll be 48! And hey, I've never had the need for a mid-life crises - because (like Peter Pan) I'll never grow up!
Tomorrow's my birthday and I'll be 48! And hey, I've never had the need for a mid-life crises - because (like Peter Pan) I'll never grow up!
Happy birthday, and I hope your next one will be in an RX-8!
09-27-2002 | 02:52 PM
#42
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From: Dallas Texas
Originally posted by NOTA V6
Are you hearing the "Circle of Life" yet?
Are you hearing the "Circle of Life" yet?
Originally posted by sheylen
Happy birthday, and I hope your next one will be in an RX-8!
Happy birthday, and I hope your next one will be in an RX-8!
09-27-2002 | 06:03 PM
#44
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From: Dallas Texas
Originally posted by Toadman
you'll be retired when they graduate from High School, you know.
you'll be retired when they graduate from High School, you know.
... and I hope to be driving a new RX-10??? I hope!
09-27-2002 | 06:53 PM
#46
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Originally posted by bwayout
Then my daughter or son can fight over who gets to drive their dad's "classic" RX-8!
... and I hope to be driving a new RX-10??? I hope!
Then my daughter or son can fight over who gets to drive their dad's "classic" RX-8!
... and I hope to be driving a new RX-10??? I hope!
ahahahahahah that's freakin fast :P
09-30-2002 | 02:12 PM
#47
Drive it like U stole it!
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From: Woodbridge, Ontario
Originally posted by bwayout
Tomorrow's my birthday and I'll be 48! And hey, I've never had the need for a mid-life crises - becaue (like Peter Pan) I'll never grow up!
Tomorrow's my birthday and I'll be 48! And hey, I've never had the need for a mid-life crises - becaue (like Peter Pan) I'll never grow up!
It looks like you are two days older than me. :D
10-04-2002 | 09:24 AM
#49
'05 WWP 6spd
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From: North Royalton, Ohio
28. So I guess I'm in the biggest age bracket 
It makes too much sense for me. I want a RWD serious sportscar that doesn't weigh a million pounds...and since I will most likely have kids in the next few years, I need 4 seats. Before I saw the RX8 I was sure I would have to compromise on something. The fact that the price is going to be ~$30k has me tickled pink! I can't wait.
Jon
It makes too much sense for me. I want a RWD serious sportscar that doesn't weigh a million pounds...and since I will most likely have kids in the next few years, I need 4 seats. Before I saw the RX8 I was sure I would have to compromise on something. The fact that the price is going to be ~$30k has me tickled pink! I can't wait.
Jon
04-12-2003 | 08:40 PM
#50
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From: Dallas
I'm 43 and I've never purchased a "sports car" until now. Well..at least a pre-order. I don' t feel like a mid-lifer but my wife did frown on my first few picks which were on the lines of a TT, 350Z, BMW 3 series, and other 2 door "daddy's car". I saw the RX and asked how she felt about a 4 door with room for the kids? She said yes so I called the dealer and said "YES!".