My 8 comes tomorrow - tell me what I have to look forward to.
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My 8 comes tomorrow - tell me what I have to look forward to.
I'm so excited. My red 8 w/the two tone interior - 6 speed should be here tomorrow. Oh yeah! :D
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Check out the video on this link as well as the article http://www.caranddriver.com/article....rticle_id=8923
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More Reds
You can expect:
to make and find any excuse just to drive the car
a big :D :D on your face
become obsessed with your new toy
read too many mpg threads on the site
spend too much time on this site learning details about your 8 Like Change the oil!
break her in fast then you will be able to really enjoy the drive
Oh, I almost forgot Welcome to the Cult!
You can expect:
to make and find any excuse just to drive the car
a big :D :D on your face
become obsessed with your new toy
read too many mpg threads on the site
spend too much time on this site learning details about your 8 Like Change the oil!
break her in fast then you will be able to really enjoy the drive
Oh, I almost forgot Welcome to the Cult!
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If you're like me, expect to be amazed there are so many detailing supplies at the auto store.
And you'll curse bad weather not just because you don't want to drive, but because you can't wash the 8!
Welcome to the obsession.
And you'll curse bad weather not just because you don't want to drive, but because you can't wash the 8!
Welcome to the obsession.
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Originally Posted by No More Oldsmobiles
And you'll curse bad weather not just because you don't want to drive, but because you can't wash the 8!
As for what to expect with this car...It's been discussed before, but I'll go ahead and reinforce - You'll be finding any excuse possible to drive the car more. Whenever my friends and I go out, I always offer to drive just so I can be behind the wheel.
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Originally Posted by N KC
I'm so excited. My red 8 w/the two tone interior - 6 speed should be here tomorrow. Oh yeah! :D
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We are waiting... How do you like it and where are the pics?
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You get to look forward to every ***-clown with a Civic, Eclipse, Mustang etc.. in your area thinking that you want to race simply because you are driving on the same road as them. You get to look forward to 350Z and STi owners (or followers) trying to convince you how much better their car is.
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hmm well -what do you have to look forward to ..?
Well - you can look forward to the Carppy gas milage - crappy tires (mine are wrecked at 9k miles) Flooding problems - A host of TSB's -
other than that --
its a great car
Well - you can look forward to the Carppy gas milage - crappy tires (mine are wrecked at 9k miles) Flooding problems - A host of TSB's -
other than that --
its a great car
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I have the same color. I've never been as enthusiastic with a car as I am with this one. It's so much fun to drive and own. Life is good. Other sporty cars are jealous of the rx8 and will try to prove themselves when they spot you. Be alert of cars zooming up to get a better look. The sight of this car makes other drivers act crazy. This car is real sexy and attracts all kinds of attention. Some unwanted.
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This car is real sexy and attracts all kinds of attention. Some unwanted.
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<<<<<<I was afraid he was going to throw something at me. [/QUOTE]
He probably owns an old beat up mustang and hates you for reminding him of his misfortune of being a redneck.
He probably owns an old beat up mustang and hates you for reminding him of his misfortune of being a redneck.
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Originally Posted by SilverEIGHT
...What an idiot! All because I had something he didn't have, I guess. Looked like the only job he could find after getting out of prison! I was afraid he was going to throw something at me.
As for N KC, welcome to the party! Red 6-speed with the red/black leather is the way to go! Expect a long and torturous break in period, and then finding all sorts of creative excuses to drive around. I have yet to find an in-car gas mileage indicator(if there is please don't let me know ), so if you're like me and too lazy to calculate it yourself it wont be a problem. If you live where it snows the first place you should drive it is to the tire store for some snow tires. Like everyone else said be ready for sore cheecks from smiling all the time and getting looks everywhere
Enjoy!
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a few words of advice if the other peeps above me didn't say this already, you don't have to redline all the time after your engine break-in period, but don't drive shifting at 3k rpms either. The car has a wide band and is made to be revved and shifted at like 5-7 or 8k rpms. Do this and you'll truly enjoy what the renesis can do.
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Originally Posted by RenesisRacer
Maybe you accidentially cut him off or something without realizing it