I have made the leap - RX8Club.com

03-09-2008 | 01:07 AM

DCVroom

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I have made the leap

Picked up a 2008 RX-8 MT GT black

I get like 11 mpg because I do enjoy tearing about the street, at least I try not too, not till I break the engine in...

I have never driven a car like this, and I do declare, I have awoken to the Cult of the Rotary God.

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03-09-2008 | 01:41 AM

SayNoToPistons

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Sweet, welcome.

Pics?

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03-09-2008 | 01:58 AM

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Enjoy the ride!!

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03-09-2008 | 01:59 AM

IcarusX8

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Welcome. There's A LOT of new 8 owners lately.

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03-09-2008 | 09:01 AM

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Congrats! But 11 mpg!?! Somethin's not right.

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03-09-2008 | 09:06 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by New Yorker

Congrats! But 11 mpg!?! Somethin's not right.

I get about the same mpg. Its been to the dealer several times and the engine has been replaced in the past. It is not unnecessarily correct that that there's something wrong.

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03-09-2008 | 12:16 PM

kersh4w

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rotary god has another follower..

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03-09-2008 | 12:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by New Yorker

Congrats! But 11 mpg!?! Somethin's not right.

haha, I blame my driving more than the car.

Its too much fun to rocketship around...

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03-09-2008 | 12:38 PM

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Make sure you break it in first.

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03-09-2008 | 01:18 PM

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Razz1

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Welcome to the club

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03-10-2008 | 02:16 PM

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Welcome! A couple of years from now, you'll still find yourself grinning as you spin through the twisties on your way home!

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03-10-2008 | 02:20 PM

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Welcome to this place of Rotary worship! So lets see some mods!

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03-10-2008 | 02:22 PM

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Congrats on the new purchase. These cars are just too wonderful.

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03-10-2008 | 03:10 PM

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Detrich

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congratz!

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03-10-2008 | 04:59 PM

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Welcome and enjoy.

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03-10-2008 | 05:35 PM

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JRichter

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Welcome to the other side but be warned: there's no going back.

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03-10-2008 | 05:37 PM

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Welcome to the club.

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03-10-2008 | 11:07 PM

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DCVroom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JRichter

Welcome to the other side but be warned: there's no going back.

Probably not.

I'm looking forward to driving this car for the next three years then getting into the 16x engine I've read a bit about.

That concept car looks sick! haha

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