RX-8 Envy
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RX-8 Envy
Just a feel-good message for y'all...
It's so nice to be one of the only RX-8 owners in SE Michigan... at least it seems that way, anyway - I still haven't seen any others on the road yet. I took delivery 8/28. I took a few family members for a quick joyride a couple days after I got it, one weekend evening, and I had people in $60G Lexuses and Mercedes turning their heads as I passed by. The heads still turn like crazy - people have never seen a car like this. Today I picked up a co-worker from a Chevy dealer after they dropped their Blazer off for repair, and as I waited in front of their service dept. garage, the crew was sitting there drooling and asking my friend about the car... they kept asking her if they could come over and see it, sit in it, and were telling her that they had never seen one in person, only on TV. So she told them to come on over and I had like 5 different employees, even a couple from the showroom come outside to see the ride. All asking me questions about it and such, and pretty amazed at the price - they all thought a car like this would cost upwards of $40,000! This co-worker friend of mine drives an '02 Vette as her other car, and says that she never got and never gets this kind of attention in her Vette Damn it feels good to be an RX-8 owner. Thought you'd all appreciate the story. Thx for reading, and ride on my brothers and sisters.
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It's so nice to be one of the only RX-8 owners in SE Michigan... at least it seems that way, anyway - I still haven't seen any others on the road yet. I took delivery 8/28. I took a few family members for a quick joyride a couple days after I got it, one weekend evening, and I had people in $60G Lexuses and Mercedes turning their heads as I passed by. The heads still turn like crazy - people have never seen a car like this. Today I picked up a co-worker from a Chevy dealer after they dropped their Blazer off for repair, and as I waited in front of their service dept. garage, the crew was sitting there drooling and asking my friend about the car... they kept asking her if they could come over and see it, sit in it, and were telling her that they had never seen one in person, only on TV. So she told them to come on over and I had like 5 different employees, even a couple from the showroom come outside to see the ride. All asking me questions about it and such, and pretty amazed at the price - they all thought a car like this would cost upwards of $40,000! This co-worker friend of mine drives an '02 Vette as her other car, and says that she never got and never gets this kind of attention in her Vette Damn it feels good to be an RX-8 owner. Thought you'd all appreciate the story. Thx for reading, and ride on my brothers and sisters.
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My kitted out M/T Sunlight Silver: GT package, red/black leather, Appearance package, rotary accent package, rear spoiler, front mudflaps, fender strakes, exhaust finishers, red/black parking brake, and a few other minor things (spare tire kit, cargo net, etc...)
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Same here. One of the strangest things is a lot of the people that come up to me say the same thing:
"So that's an RX-8, is the one that replaces the seven?"
I usually don't want to spent the time to explain the 7 was a pure sports car and this is more of a blend tween a sedan and a sports car.
One thing for sure is most of them just want to know more about the car.
And a last note: it is not the hp issue that causes them to come over to see the car.
"So that's an RX-8, is the one that replaces the seven?"
I usually don't want to spent the time to explain the 7 was a pure sports car and this is more of a blend tween a sedan and a sports car.
One thing for sure is most of them just want to know more about the car.
And a last note: it is not the hp issue that causes them to come over to see the car.
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GREEN with ENVY...
what a wonderful color!
aside from what happens when I drive this thing.... when it is parked.... lemme tell ya.
For some reason (maybe because this car is HOT!), when the car is sitting still... parked at a restaurant, sitting next to the pump (do that alot!), in my DRIVEWAY!!!, people are drawn to it... they have to see it. I have not gotten a single negative comment from anyone that has inspected this car. Well.... maybe one, but that was about the 300 miles of road dirt that I picked up before I had a chance to wash it.
Green is good... whether it's the color of my car, or from an envious person.
Cheers!
what a wonderful color!
aside from what happens when I drive this thing.... when it is parked.... lemme tell ya.
For some reason (maybe because this car is HOT!), when the car is sitting still... parked at a restaurant, sitting next to the pump (do that alot!), in my DRIVEWAY!!!, people are drawn to it... they have to see it. I have not gotten a single negative comment from anyone that has inspected this car. Well.... maybe one, but that was about the 300 miles of road dirt that I picked up before I had a chance to wash it.
Green is good... whether it's the color of my car, or from an envious person.
Cheers!
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hey sunlight silver
I am waiting for my sunlight silver baby and reading your thread and others like it are making me crazy.....I can't wait much longer!!! How long did you wait from build date to delivery? I have a build date of Sep. 1 and am in NW Illinois. I wish I could get one right now but I also have to sell my car. What are the most recent ETAs on delivery? I am getting automatic w/red/blk leather. Can't wait to be admired too. I was at a lot over the weekend on a Sunday and I felt like a salesperson....people were flocking around the car and I was proud to tell them all about it and how I am waiting on mine. I am too excited and 2 months is a long wait for me?
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Re: hey sunlight silver
Originally posted by cruzdreamer
I am waiting for my sunlight silver baby and reading your thread and others like it are making me crazy.....I can't wait much longer!!! How long did you wait from build date to delivery? I have a build date of Sep. 1 and am in NW Illinois. I wish I could get one right now but I also have to sell my car. What are the most recent ETAs on delivery? I am getting automatic w/red/blk leather. Can't wait to be admired too. I was at a lot over the weekend on a Sunday and I felt like a salesperson....people were flocking around the car and I was proud to tell them all about it and how I am waiting on mine. I am too excited and 2 months is a long wait for me?
I am waiting for my sunlight silver baby and reading your thread and others like it are making me crazy.....I can't wait much longer!!! How long did you wait from build date to delivery? I have a build date of Sep. 1 and am in NW Illinois. I wish I could get one right now but I also have to sell my car. What are the most recent ETAs on delivery? I am getting automatic w/red/blk leather. Can't wait to be admired too. I was at a lot over the weekend on a Sunday and I felt like a salesperson....people were flocking around the car and I was proud to tell them all about it and how I am waiting on mine. I am too excited and 2 months is a long wait for me?
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I try to keep myself in check.....maybe I should stop reading these threads,huh! I know it will be worth the wait, but I wish it was here so I couls stop thinking and talking about it so much....I drive the hubby crazy....as he says...."It's just a car". Thanks
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Where in SE michigan you from? I'm in Troy, got mine on 7/28 from Cook Mazda. I saw one other RX-8 during the dream cruise, it was Nordic Green, looked alright. I pulled up next to him and it turns out he was testing the car for Autoweek.
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Originally posted by cruzdreamer
....I drive the hubby crazy....as he says...."It's just a car". Thanks
....I drive the hubby crazy....as he says...."It's just a car". Thanks
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My boss thought I was exaggerating when I told him how much attention I was getting in the car. And then I drove him to lunch today, and at a stoplight, a guy in a green mustang did a double take, then started yelling at me across traffic about how nice my car was. And then stared, and stared, and stared....thought his head was going to swivel around like an owl's when the light went green.
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Went to the VW dealer to buy the in-laws a Passat last weekend. Salesman hadn't seen the 8 yet, but opined that it must have cost "$38 to $42 thousand". Amazing.
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Originally posted by zoom44
your hubby, elara's hubby and my wife. it's called the "Spouses of RX-8 Owners" club. they can get together and talk about how crazy we are
your hubby, elara's hubby and my wife. it's called the "Spouses of RX-8 Owners" club. they can get together and talk about how crazy we are
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Originally posted by RX-8-is-slow
What made u want this car. I'm wondering why u bought this car over cars in your class and cheaper that outperform this car in every category or close to it.
What made u want this car. I'm wondering why u bought this car over cars in your class and cheaper that outperform this car in every category or close to it.
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Is this better? What are u 10 or 12 years of age? I'm sorry I'm not the best typist. I'm sure you wouldn't have wrote that If I actually liked the rx-8. Also; Since you are so much better than me you should be able to understand what I wrote correct. Just answer the ?'s please. Enlighten me with your great knowledge please. Are you in Mensa? Hopefully you know what that is. My IQ was high enough, but don't believe in that crap b/c those mensa people have no common sense.
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Originally posted by RX-8-is-slow
Is this better? What are u 10 or 12 years of age? I'm sorry I'm not the best typist. I'm sure you wouldn't have wrote that If I actually liked the rx-8. Also; Since you are so much better than me you should be able to understand what I wrote correct. Just answer the ?'s please. Enlighten me with your great knowledge please. Are you in Mensa? Hopefully you know what that is. My IQ was high enough, but don't believe in that crap b/c those mensa people have no common sense.
Is this better? What are u 10 or 12 years of age? I'm sorry I'm not the best typist. I'm sure you wouldn't have wrote that If I actually liked the rx-8. Also; Since you are so much better than me you should be able to understand what I wrote correct. Just answer the ?'s please. Enlighten me with your great knowledge please. Are you in Mensa? Hopefully you know what that is. My IQ was high enough, but don't believe in that crap b/c those mensa people have no common sense.
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What made u want this car. I'm wondering why u bought this car over cars in your class and cheaper that outperform this car in every category or close to it.
What made u want this car. I'm wondering why u bought this car over cars in your class and cheaper that outperform this car in every category or close to it.
You are obviously hung up about speed, and are interested in nothing else. From reading your 8+ posts, it is obvious you will not ever buy the RX-8 or have any intention of buying one. You are nothing but a troll, and you only here on this forum to be an instigator.
Now leave this forum before you are late for your job interview below:
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So I should read all your other posts huh. Maybe u should read mine. I hate rice. I have a 1970 454 Stingray Vette. I have a 98 grand am pos daily driver. I would never buy a civic. I hate ricers. Here is my slogan bottles are for babies or slow cars. Read idiot I wrote why u bought this car over all the other cars that are in the same class and or cheaper than a rx-8. A evo8 looks good it is very functional, has more power, has better times, has awd and seats 4 easily. Oh yeah I almost forgot will whip your *** in the twisties.
I like the thing about McDonalds will give u credit. I hate their food though. I have the money to buy a rx-8 in cash If I wanted to, but I don't like the car other than it looks fast just wish it was. By the way I work in the real estate industry so I could probably buy a McDonalds.
I like the thing about McDonalds will give u credit. I hate their food though. I have the money to buy a rx-8 in cash If I wanted to, but I don't like the car other than it looks fast just wish it was. By the way I work in the real estate industry so I could probably buy a McDonalds.
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Originally posted by RX-8-is-slow
So I should read all your other posts huh. Maybe u should read mine. I hate rice. I have a 1970 454 Stingray Vette. I have a 98 grand am pos daily driver. I would never buy a civic. I hate ricers. Here is my slogan bottles are for babies or slow cars. Read idiot I wrote why u bought this car over all the other cars that are in the same class and or cheaper than a rx-8. A evo8 looks good it is very functional, has more power, has better times, has awd and seats 4 easily. Oh yeah I almost forgot will whip your *** in the twisties.
I like the thing about McDonalds will give u credit. I hate their food though. I have the money to buy a rx-8 in cash If I wanted to, but I don't like the car other than it looks fast just wish it was. By the way I work in the real estate industry so I could probably buy a McDonalds.
So I should read all your other posts huh. Maybe u should read mine. I hate rice. I have a 1970 454 Stingray Vette. I have a 98 grand am pos daily driver. I would never buy a civic. I hate ricers. Here is my slogan bottles are for babies or slow cars. Read idiot I wrote why u bought this car over all the other cars that are in the same class and or cheaper than a rx-8. A evo8 looks good it is very functional, has more power, has better times, has awd and seats 4 easily. Oh yeah I almost forgot will whip your *** in the twisties.
I like the thing about McDonalds will give u credit. I hate their food though. I have the money to buy a rx-8 in cash If I wanted to, but I don't like the car other than it looks fast just wish it was. By the way I work in the real estate industry so I could probably buy a McDonalds.
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Let me ask you a question, is there anything I could say to you that would make you regret buying a 454 Vette? To the point you would do something about it?
Do you honestly think someone who has nothing good to say about someone else's personal choice could POSSIBLY change their mind?
You only have two choices for your existence here:
1) To prove people are wrong about their choice. If this is the case then you are going about it the wrong way.
2) To bust people's chops. In which case, well that's just pathetic. Grow up
Do you honestly think someone who has nothing good to say about someone else's personal choice could POSSIBLY change their mind?
You only have two choices for your existence here:
1) To prove people are wrong about their choice. If this is the case then you are going about it the wrong way.
2) To bust people's chops. In which case, well that's just pathetic. Grow up
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Originally posted by RX-8-is-slow
By the way I work in the real estate industry so I could probably buy a McDonalds.
By the way I work in the real estate industry so I could probably buy a McDonalds.
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For those of you that think I'm a troll, please take note of this guy. :p
For those of you that think I'm a troll, please take note of this guy. :p
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I didn't know selling trailer homes was considered "real estate." I guess I learn something new everyday.
I didn't know selling trailer homes was considered "real estate." I guess I learn something new everyday.