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Old 05-28-2011 | 01:39 PM
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Just got my new 2011 RX-8 R3
I'm new to this forum glad to see there are others who love the RX's as much as I do. Love this car!!!!
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Old 05-28-2011 | 01:50 PM
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Good looking car. Nice color..
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Old 05-28-2011 | 02:36 PM
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You chose wisely. Welcome!

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Old 05-28-2011 | 02:38 PM
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Red hot! Nice choice.
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Old 05-28-2011 | 03:16 PM
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The R3 trim only comes in this color, at least for 2011. The sport suspension with the Bilstien shocks gives great road feedback.
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Old 05-28-2011 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by OddEclipse
The R3 trim only comes in this color, at least for 2011. The sport suspension with the Bilstien shocks gives great road feedback.
Nice! Indeed, that color is the only one available for the 2011 R3. The Velocity Red Mica is really growing on me. It has such a striking visual effect against the sunlight.

Just curious, why did you go with a 2011 when there's still a good number of new 2010 R3s around the country? Significant different in price between the two years.

Perhaps you got a hell of a deal on that one

Either way, that's one awesome ride you got there
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Old 05-28-2011 | 06:50 PM
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"Just curious, why did you go with a 2011 when there's still a good number of new 2010 R3s around the country? Significant different in price between the two years"

Pistonhater,
Because ummm, because.... crap! Because I'm a dumbass.
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Old 05-28-2011 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by OddEclipse
"Just curious, why did you go with a 2011 when there's still a good number of new 2010 R3s around the country? Significant different in price between the two years"

Pistonhater,
Because ummm, because.... crap! Because I'm a dumbass.
Blue is better.
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Old 05-28-2011 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by OddEclipse
"Just curious, why did you go with a 2011 when there's still a good number of new 2010 R3s around the country? Significant different in price between the two years"

Pistonhater,
Because ummm, because.... crap! Because I'm a dumbass.
Nah, never a dumbass when it comes to getting an 8. Sweet car and something to be said for the final year.
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Old 05-28-2011 | 11:03 PM
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Wow, you got the latest of the latest... Congrats!

Enjoy it, and don't forget to take it to the track so that you can better understand what this incredible sports car is about.
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Old 05-29-2011 | 11:01 AM
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Looks great. Congrats.
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Old 05-30-2011 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by jasonrxeight
Blue is better.


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Old 05-30-2011 | 01:44 AM
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I envy you, deeply.

But glad to see you found your way here, and with a very beautiful R3 at that. Is this your first rotary, or have you had some in the past?
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Old 05-30-2011 | 01:52 AM
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Wish I had an '11.
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Old 05-30-2011 | 08:34 AM
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But glad to see you found your way here, and with a very beautiful R3 at that. Is this your first rotary, or have you had some in the past?
No, I owned a used 1981 RX-7 when I was younger. Had it for 6 years, 2 motors. I have wanted an 8 for years now. Kids grown up, house paid off, etc. It was time!
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Old 05-30-2011 | 08:54 AM
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Nice car welcome
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Old 05-30-2011 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by jasonrxeight
Blue is better.
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Old 05-30-2011 | 09:03 AM
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One possible advantage is the more-standard "square" radio (it's at least shown that way in the Mazdausa site for the nav option.)

Originally Posted by OddEclipse
"Just curious, why did you go with a 2011 when there's still a good number of new 2010 R3s around the country? Significant different in price between the two years"

Pistonhater,
Because ummm, because.... crap! Because I'm a dumbass.
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Old 05-30-2011 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by OddEclipse
The R3 trim only comes in this color, at least for 2011. The sport suspension with the Bilstien shocks gives great road feedback.

That is odd... Nice ride!
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Old 08-20-2011 | 02:56 PM
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Heya neighbor!!

+1 on the 11 R3. Just got ours the other day. Same red beauty. Love it!!!

gary
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Old 08-20-2011 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by jasonrxeight
Blue is better.
Originally Posted by 8upbad
+1
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Old 08-21-2011 | 10:20 PM
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Ya R3 suspension is done really well and I love it. I don't know if the Stance GR in the box is going to be better.... at least for the road.
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Old 08-21-2011 | 10:26 PM
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theres a 2010 r3 near my house for sale, i pay 277 bi weekly for my car now, with trade and payy off, 296 bi weekly... man sooo tempting, and its in black... droooool
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Old 08-21-2011 | 10:27 PM
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theres a 2010 r3 near my house for sale, i pay 277 bi weekly for my car now, with trade and payy off, 296 bi weekly... man sooo tempting, and its in black... droooool
get it
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Old 08-21-2011 | 10:41 PM
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^ i'll be honest 2 things are stopping me... i like having a sun roof, and the riccaro seats are sooo uncomfortable, im 6'1 and 230lbs , my waist fits perfectly but my back is compressed between the seat, also i would feel like i'm throwing my current 8 under the bus for a newer one. Who knows who would buy my old and how it would be treated
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