little worried
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little worried
i've been reading all the threads about L-flash and M-flash and it's been gettin me a little worried. i'm lookin to buy an 8 come next spring. i love this car and don't think anything can change my mind from gettin it but i'm just wonderin what other problems i might encounter if i get one. i don't want any suprises.
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well with all the ppl talkin on here about flooding and the the m-flash and L-flash. i just want to know if it is really that big of a deal, but if not then that's cool just want ppls opinions on how they have delt with any problems they have had with their 8.
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Then don't purchase a first year model car. What "surprises" are you worried about? Some of us are already over 10k miles and the only "surprises" we've had were the two recalls. They were taken care of within a few hours.
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Originally posted by AG RX-8
well with all the ppl talkin on here about flooding and the the m-flash and L-flash. i just want to know if it is really that big of a deal, but if not then that's cool just want ppls opinions on how they have delt with any problems they have had with their 8.
well with all the ppl talkin on here about flooding and the the m-flash and L-flash. i just want to know if it is really that big of a deal, but if not then that's cool just want ppls opinions on how they have delt with any problems they have had with their 8.
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Just like the news paper and TV news all you ever really hear is the bad news.
Flooding: never happened here, just ensure you warm up your car or do the rev thing in the manual.
Flashes: i just got the "M" no worries, actually revs quicker and i feel there is more low end power.
Flooding: never happened here, just ensure you warm up your car or do the rev thing in the manual.
Flashes: i just got the "M" no worries, actually revs quicker and i feel there is more low end power.
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Hey AG, you need to convince your local dealer that you need a 24hr road test.
I know 24 hours isn't a whole lot of time, but it may help you "make up your mind".
Continue reading these forums, but realize that not everyone here have ALL the issues others are complaining about if any (some even have NONE). All first year model will have their issues but the majority of people here who own the car will keep it. You should have seen all the hoopla during the horsepower buyback times... woohoo.
The only concern I may see for some people is the gas mileage issue... but that's only a problem if you have a 100 pound lead foot. I was concerned about the gas mileage at first until I realized... damn... if I drove any of my previous cars like I drive this bad *** Mazda machine, I'd have pretty lame mpg issues with those cars too. Hey, you know come to think of it... I did have pretty crappy gas mileage with my previous cars. I've had my 8 for 10 months now and I'm STILL lov'in it.
Good luck with your decision.
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Continue reading these forums, but realize that not everyone here have ALL the issues others are complaining about if any (some even have NONE). All first year model will have their issues but the majority of people here who own the car will keep it. You should have seen all the hoopla during the horsepower buyback times... woohoo.
The only concern I may see for some people is the gas mileage issue... but that's only a problem if you have a 100 pound lead foot. I was concerned about the gas mileage at first until I realized... damn... if I drove any of my previous cars like I drive this bad *** Mazda machine, I'd have pretty lame mpg issues with those cars too. Hey, you know come to think of it... I did have pretty crappy gas mileage with my previous cars. I've had my 8 for 10 months now and I'm STILL lov'in it.
Good luck with your decision.
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Originally posted by AG RX-8
well that pretty much answers my question...........so i guess the next question is what colour should i get............lol
well that pretty much answers my question...........so i guess the next question is what colour should i get............lol
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i'm stuck between the blue or titanium.............if it came with the black and blue interior there wouldn't even be a question but there isn't so i'm thinkin titanium .................. but i don't know lol
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does anyone know how hard it is to get a 24hr with an 8?
when ever i go to a dealer they don't really give me the time of day it pisses me off. i'm 21 but i guess they don't treat u with respect untill u slap em in the face with the money...........anyone else have this problem
when ever i go to a dealer they don't really give me the time of day it pisses me off. i'm 21 but i guess they don't treat u with respect untill u slap em in the face with the money...........anyone else have this problem
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Originally posted by AG RX-8
does anyone know how hard it is to get a 24hr with an 8?
when ever i go to a dealer they don't really give me the time of day it pisses me off. i'm 21 but i guess they don't treat u with respect untill u slap em in the face with the money...........anyone else have this problem
does anyone know how hard it is to get a 24hr with an 8?
when ever i go to a dealer they don't really give me the time of day it pisses me off. i'm 21 but i guess they don't treat u with respect untill u slap em in the face with the money...........anyone else have this problem
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Dude, you are already sold, just get the car color and option package you like the best and get out there and drive. Good luck and there is nothing IMO to be worried about, enjoy the car and if after you get it there are questions, ask us, we'll help and you'll be golden.
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Buy it -- you won't regret it. I'm actually amazed at how FEW problems people are having with the car. I don't think many of them are flooding any more, but what if it does? Okay, that's an inconvenience and a small expense, but the car isn't damaged in any way, so it's really not a big deal (and probably will never happen anyway.)
Other than the horrible gas milage, this car doesn't have any real problems that I am aware of.
GO BUY IT!
Other than the horrible gas milage, this car doesn't have any real problems that I am aware of.
GO BUY IT!
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Re: little worried
Originally posted by AG RX-8
i've been reading all the threads about L-flash and M-flash and it's been gettin me a little worried. i'm lookin to buy an 8 come next spring. i love this car and don't think anything can change my mind from gettin it but i'm just wonderin what other problems i might encounter if i get one. i don't want any suprises.
i've been reading all the threads about L-flash and M-flash and it's been gettin me a little worried. i'm lookin to buy an 8 come next spring. i love this car and don't think anything can change my mind from gettin it but i'm just wonderin what other problems i might encounter if i get one. i don't want any suprises.
I think I have RX-8 Attention Defficiency Disorder.
Honestly, the problems you are hearing on this board are few and far between. Plus, the upgrades and fixes that came with newer cars have remedied those problems. I've had no issues in the 8600 miles/6-months I've had the car. Every day, the car impresses me more.
Get the car, you'll be more than glad you did.
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Re: Re: little worried
Originally posted by legokcen
I think I have RX-8 Attention Defficiency Disorder.
I think I have RX-8 Attention Defficiency Disorder.
1. Obsessions.
Obsessions are thoughts, images, or impulses that occur over and over again and feel out of your control.
2. Compulsions.
People with OCD typically try to make their obsessions go away by performing compulsions.
:D LOL
Buying the 8 was the best car buy I've ever got!! I've had several first year production cars, and the 8 is the most trouble-free of them all!!
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