My RX* is a POS - Page 3

01-26-2007 | 02:32 PM

#51

delhi

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There was an episode on Top Gear where they ran a 911 against a sportsbike at a track and the 911 beat it. The rider was some pro-racer. And the 911 prolly driven by Stig.

The rider said that at the limit, handling on the bike at corners requires lots of skills whereas the 911 was better there.

01-26-2007 | 02:34 PM

#52

Aero8

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Originally Posted by HondaGoldWingRider

NO, this is a fourth vehicle - I also have a 2005 Range Rover , a 2006 Jaguar XJ and my wife owns a 2006 Cadillac CTS-V. I bought this car new in hopes to keep it since I have owned rotary engine cars for 20 years. The local dealer offered to trade me for a new one - liek I really want a new porblem.

Say what you want - the car is a POS. Not all RX8s are - never said that - but mine is!!!

And as far as the Goldwing - I also own a 2005 Harley Ultra Classic which has had nmore problems that my Goldwing has ever imagined. The Goldwing has never had one single problem in 40K plus miles - and the frame issue was only on a couple of years worth of production

Bob

Sorry that you ended up with a POS. I bought an 04 used and haven't had the issues you are. Every car produced will have some lemons, whether it be from the manufacturer, or being flooded and damaged.

As for the dealer offering a trade for a new one, I understand why you wouldn't want to get into another one due to the current problems, but I think the chances of you getting one with the problems you currently have would be incredibly slim. Yeah you will still have some warranty work, but everyone does, that is what it's there for.

The RX-8 is a great car, and I'm sure you would appreciate it as much as your previous rotaries had you not had the problems you do. I would trade for a new one if I were you and give it a second chance, but it's your money.

If you ever decide to post on a forum saying your car is a pos again, make sure you specify YOUR car and avoid the flame war that follows. Most people took it as you coming off as an a$$ and responded as such, but really, what can you expect from people who love their cars (at times more than their families) when someone comes here and calls the car a pos?

01-26-2007 | 02:38 PM

#53

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Originally Posted by HondaGoldWingRider

Okay, tell you what I will do. Let's meet up at the Tail of the Dragon - 318 curves in 11 miles - or any challenging road like that and I will be on my Wing and you in the RX8, let's see how well you can keep up with me. I already know the answer but it will be fun to see the look on your face as I leave you in the curves. Will be sad when the grandpa bike as you probably think the Wing is leaves the sports car.

Seeing as how im a seasoned veteran of the dragon and have never had a goldwing rider even keep up with me and never have been impressed with any infront of me (most get out of the way) im just gonna have to go ahead and call shenanigans call you out and meet ya at the dragon.

01-26-2007 | 02:38 PM

#54

DaveCM203

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I think he should just get rid of it. Even if it was perfict, I do not believe it is the car for him. CTS-V, Gold Wing, Harley. Not your typical 8 lover.

01-26-2007 | 02:41 PM

#55

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Originally Posted by MazdaspeedFeras

GREAT! Meet at the Dragon. I am in!!! I need an excuse to go. Just say when. Everyone show up.

01-26-2007 | 02:42 PM

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so - your car flooded "every week" for 3 years ?

01-26-2007 | 02:44 PM

#57

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All I can say is…. This sure is an entertaining read over lunch…. But I would rather be out in my 8.

01-26-2007 | 02:45 PM

#58

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Lets leave this guy alone. We dont need to convince him he is wrong. He is obviously here to ruffle some feathers. So what he got a POS. So what he is unhappy. He came here for a reason and for somone to sign up on a forum respond the the email to confirm and them come and post useless posts doesn't belong here. Lets leave him alone and hopefully he will join a Motorcycle forums and leave us alone.

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01-26-2007 | 02:47 PM

#59

HolyCross05

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HondaGoldWingRider

I have a 2004 RX8 that has to be the sorriest POS I have ever owned. It breaks down weekly with the flooding problem and Mazda's response is "we will replace the plugs" - this doesn't cure the problem, it only cures the symptoms.

What a loser Mazda is...I have driven RX-7 and RX-8s since 1985 - NEVER again will I own or even look at a Zoom-Zoom POS.

Bob

Your mom is a POS for not understanding birth control

01-26-2007 | 02:50 PM

#60

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Originally Posted by HondaGoldWingRider

Just the fact that you're clowning the 8 means you probably don't really own one. Why would you get a car and then complain about it being slower than your bike, when you knew it was in the first place? So much BS. I have an '06 GSX-R1000- let's meet at the Dragon and see what's what.

BTW: Most Goldwings that venture the Dragon end up on this:

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01-26-2007 | 02:53 PM

#61

DaveCM203

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Ok, all this talk about the Dragon. Quit talking $hit and lets go.

01-26-2007 | 02:57 PM

#62

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Originally Posted by MazdaspeedFeras

call shenanigans

LOL! The only person I have ever heard say that before was Robbie.

01-26-2007 | 03:07 PM

#63

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Originally Posted by DaveCM203

I am impressed. First rotory and you just got it. New to the forum. You show great maturity and knowledge. You must have done a ton of homework before you bought your 8.

Good Job.

Thanks Dave, I just love the car. If you love somthing you have to know what your loving. the good and the bad. These forums can be a great tool for information and even Camaraderie. Somtimes when you talk down on somthing somone has great passion about you will get flamed. Somtimes doing research about somthing befor speaking makes the difference between being helpfull and make an *** of your self.

I'd rather be helpfull. Misspelled words and all.

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01-26-2007 | 03:09 PM

#64

Feras

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shenanigans is an awesome word, and i love opportunities to bring it up

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01-26-2007 | 03:11 PM

#65

Feras

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Originally Posted by DaveCM203

Ok, all this talk about the Dragon. Quit talking $hit and lets go.

you gonna come to our 4th annual rx8 event in september.

01-26-2007 | 03:20 PM

#66

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Originally Posted by MazdaspeedFeras

Then let's do it. I don't ride like a normal Goldwing rider - so will be glad to give it a go. I also am an experienced Dragon rider and driver but if you outdo me I will be the first to admit it.