Hey every1, I'm new to the club and a new owner. I've been checking threads for a few months now jst 2 see what u all had/have 2 say about the RX-8. I was gonna get 1 regardless of what any1 said, but I wanted 2 know what I was getting in2 of course. I am happy 2 say that u all were unanimous in how fun and great the RX-8 really is and u all were 100% accurate, so u have my thanx in making my decision easy and right. I had a Protoge5 for 4 years, and as happy I was with that car, it was no RX-8. I picked her up last Tues. and (pardon the pun) I've been Zoom-Zooming around in her 2 get the feel of what she can do. Unfortunately I don't have any pics yet as with Winnipeg covered in snow its hard 2 keep her clean for a pic, but I will get some soon and post them. But I do have a question if any fellow Canadians in the club see this, where can I get the clear side markers so I don't have the "Xmas tree look"? Well talk 2 u all later!

 

welcome to the cult Outsider!! errr....I mean "club"

Congrats on getting the car, can't wait to see pics

 

lol, christmas tree look

 

Welcome - I had a protege 5 as my previous car as well - great car, but you'll love the 8.

 

Welcome and congrats.

 

nice bro lol.. i was debating on trading in and when it came down to the paper work i backed out... i love my car cant see myself driving something else...

I do rec. to swap all your fluids on stock car! I use synthetic royal purple 5w-30

for transmissiom i rec. redline 75-90 Gear oil also use the same gear oil for the differential.. i just changed my differential oil at 45K miles and it looked like mud was pouring out ugh =P

gas is the only bad part haha =D

 

Now you are no longer the outsider! Tell us more about the car...color, how many miles, what package, price you paid..etc...and do you have any plans for mods?

 

Hey guys thankx 4 the warm welcome! As for the car......I got the demonstration model from the owner of the dealership itself so @ least I know the car was well taken care of, (especially since he is big on the Tuner scene and drifting)! As far as what's under her hood, well:
She's a '07 Brilliant Black, and has a few MazdaSpeed performance parts such as, front and rear bumper kits with rotary crests, cold air intake, cat-back exhaust, 2 sets of rims (1 set with snows & 1 set with summers), off-white leather interior, tinted windows and spoiler. Total price after tax, (in Canadian) $45,000.
As for mods, yeah I plan on doing some, however not right away as my daughter comes first, but when I can......oh man!!!!!

 

Welcome!

Sounds like you got a great 8 there.

Good luck and have fun with it!

 

Another satisfied customer. Welcome and some time your going to have to post some pics. We like pics. Know any hot girls that will pose next to the car? J/K

 

I too am a new 8 owner.... man I LOVE this car. Anyways where is a good place to pick up clear corners and stealth bulbs?

 

hi fairyworld here got a mx5 at moment want 2 get rx8 hear it uses oil and heavy on fuel any truth in it guys.

 

Yep that's pretty much the truth... Lots of threads scattered throughout the forum on these issues but I observe about 15 mpg city/22-24 mpg highway and add about a quart of oil roughly every 1500 miles.

 

Hi everyone! I am also a new 8 owner and I love it. I had people trying to talk me out of getting it but they didn't stand a chance. I found the car on a web-site and had it shipped to VA from TX. It's an '04 and only had 24K miles on it...it is loaded, minus the Navigation System but being a woman, I don't have a problem asking for directions when needed. LOL kidding!!

Speaking of which, it seems there are not many females on this page so please be gentle boys! I don't know much about cars except how to fill up the tank and drive fast...so I may ask stupid questions...LOL

 

ALSO NEW OWNER HERE............love driving the 8....i drive with EVERY chance handed to me......any recommendations on mods?

 

Welcome 2 the club everclay and Sunnzray!! Hope ur enjoying ur '8's as much as I am!!