THESE drivers always give me dirty looks
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THESE drivers always give me dirty looks
Some observations after 6 months of ownership- Is it me or do the owners of some certain cars look at me when I'm in my RX8 like I'm trailer park trash. For me it's every grey-haired middle aged guy with a mid-life crisis ( hey, that's me ) in their dime-a-dozen mustangcamarochargervet. Hey we all had choices, this was mine, you have yours. Like my mama said- Son, you made your bed now lay in it. Let's hear your stories. Porsche drivers- they never glance. Kinda in a world of their own I guess. TGIF
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Some observations after 6 months of ownership- Is it me or do the owners of some certain cars look at me when I'm in my RX8 like I'm trailer park trash. For me it's every grey-haired middle aged guy with a mid-life crisis ( hey, that's me ) in their dime-a-dozen mustangcamarochargervet. Hey we all had choices, this was mine, you have yours. Like my mama said- Son, you made your bed now lay in it. Let's hear your stories. Porsche drivers- they never glance. Kinda in a world of their own I guess. TGIF
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proud owner of an 04 rx8, i'm 22 and i gotta say that i get those looks all the time, my car LOVES high RPM...DEAL with it!! I got nothing special on the car, no loud exhaust, no tint...yet...i really think it is a jealousy thing!
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DAMN PRIUS DRIVERS!! These are the only ones who ever flip me off. The ones that do are rather obvious... they are the ones in the fast lane going the absolute speed limit. They should be getting a ticket for effecting flow of traffic.
Usually I pull around, downshift, zoom way ahead then cross back over. Then out of nowhere... you can set your watch by it, they zoom up to me, flip me off then try to speed ahead. Keyword, try.
Or the Prius drivers that are cruising along and look at you like you are natures worst enemy. As if the cost of energy just to make those ugly pieces of rolling garbage wasn't huge in itself.
Oh yeah and muscle car owners who get the 6cyl version and are pissed at everyone else because of their lack of funds/knowledge of what they were buying.
Usually I pull around, downshift, zoom way ahead then cross back over. Then out of nowhere... you can set your watch by it, they zoom up to me, flip me off then try to speed ahead. Keyword, try.
Or the Prius drivers that are cruising along and look at you like you are natures worst enemy. As if the cost of energy just to make those ugly pieces of rolling garbage wasn't huge in itself.
Oh yeah and muscle car owners who get the 6cyl version and are pissed at everyone else because of their lack of funds/knowledge of what they were buying.
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Some of you guys crack me up. Be car enthusiasts. Don't be fanboys of anything.
Jealousy? Hate? Envy? Lmao. Maybe whoever is looking just likes the car? Ever Consider that? Jeeze, they just looked at your car. Hell, like I always say about my own cars, it's just a _________. Mazda in this case. Lol. They might've been looking to see what the price of gas is on the sign past you. Lol
Anyway, you young guys, like I said earlier. Try to appreciate what ever car has to offer if you're actually a car enthusiast. And if youre just a fanboy, bandwaggoner... That's ok too. But get over yourself. If I'm checking out your Rex on the street from my 600rwhp Shelby GT500 "rustang" it's because I like ALL sports cars. If I'm not allowed to admire from just a ford I'll go home and get my R3.![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Remember, 9000 Rpm's are fun, but so is nearly 600lb/ft of torque. Enjoy every car for what it has to offer. There are a LOT of fun rides you'll miss out on if you don't.
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Jealousy? Hate? Envy? Lmao. Maybe whoever is looking just likes the car? Ever Consider that? Jeeze, they just looked at your car. Hell, like I always say about my own cars, it's just a _________. Mazda in this case. Lol. They might've been looking to see what the price of gas is on the sign past you. Lol
Anyway, you young guys, like I said earlier. Try to appreciate what ever car has to offer if you're actually a car enthusiast. And if youre just a fanboy, bandwaggoner... That's ok too. But get over yourself. If I'm checking out your Rex on the street from my 600rwhp Shelby GT500 "rustang" it's because I like ALL sports cars. If I'm not allowed to admire from just a ford I'll go home and get my R3.
![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Remember, 9000 Rpm's are fun, but so is nearly 600lb/ft of torque. Enjoy every car for what it has to offer. There are a LOT of fun rides you'll miss out on if you don't.
Words of wisdom from,
The old guy
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On the other hand, kids *love* our 8's! Up close, the little ones get their grubby hands all over it. Further away, noses get pushed against the windows of their minivan cages, and hands come out school bus windows to wave.
Kids recognize fun, adults let egos get in the way.
Kids recognize fun, adults let egos get in the way.
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Hardly a youngen here, but thanks for the compliment. My example is pretty clear, these are clear precise actions, such as flipping me off, exhibited by folks driving a specific vehicle towards me. The experiences have basically culminated into my being able to peg which ones are going to do it and which ones are not. Of course trash talking the cars the douchebags drive is cathartic and serves to add a bit of bite to an otherwise dull story while at the same time keeping with the subject. No shade... :-)
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Ya know, i climbed out of my 8 today after driving home from work, took a back glance at it, got all warm inside and smiled ear to ear.
4 years and 50,000 miles and it is still an amazing ride. I seldom pay attention to other drivers beyond making sure they're not about to run into me.
4 years and 50,000 miles and it is still an amazing ride. I seldom pay attention to other drivers beyond making sure they're not about to run into me.
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I've found it mostly just confuses and intrigues people, as it's become rather rare again like it was in the first few years. I stopped yesterday in the middle of an apartment complex parking lot to unload some stuff (amazing how much you can cram into the back seats), and the people sitting outside came over to ask what it was, "look at how she opens the rear doors!" and all that, lol.
Otherwise, I haven't noticed any nasty attitude really, just the opposite really. An M3 (older model) driver even walked over last week to say "nice car" and ask about it, saying he almost bought one and loves them too.
Otherwise, I haven't noticed any nasty attitude really, just the opposite really. An M3 (older model) driver even walked over last week to say "nice car" and ask about it, saying he almost bought one and loves them too.
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I just got one of those looks at a stop light...and the person driving the car next to mine has no idea what a rotary is. So I am not surprised that sometimes we get looks, because people don't know anything about the RX8 (thanks to mazda's crappy advertisement).
and so..he says "you got a V6" "is that a front wheel drive"
and so..he says "you got a V6" "is that a front wheel drive"
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With all the old people driving around here... I don't worry about looking to see who's looking at my car. I'm just trying get 'er home in one piece.
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Some of you guys crack me up. Be car enthusiasts. Don't be fanboys of anything.
Jealousy? Hate? Envy? Lmao. Maybe whoever is looking just likes the car? Ever Consider that? Jeeze, they just looked at your car. Hell, like I always say about my own cars, it's just a _________. Mazda in this case. Lol. They might've been looking to see what the price of gas is on the sign past you. Lol
Anyway, you young guys, like I said earlier. Try to appreciate what ever car has to offer if you're actually a car enthusiast. And if youre just a fanboy, bandwaggoner... That's ok too. But get over yourself. If I'm checking out your Rex on the street from my 600rwhp Shelby GT500 "rustang" it's because I like ALL sports cars. If I'm not allowed to admire from just a ford I'll go home and get my R3.![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Remember, 9000 Rpm's are fun, but so is nearly 600lb/ft of torque. Enjoy every car for what it has to offer. There are a LOT of fun rides you'll miss out on if you don't.
Words of wisdom from,
The old guy
Jealousy? Hate? Envy? Lmao. Maybe whoever is looking just likes the car? Ever Consider that? Jeeze, they just looked at your car. Hell, like I always say about my own cars, it's just a _________. Mazda in this case. Lol. They might've been looking to see what the price of gas is on the sign past you. Lol
Anyway, you young guys, like I said earlier. Try to appreciate what ever car has to offer if you're actually a car enthusiast. And if youre just a fanboy, bandwaggoner... That's ok too. But get over yourself. If I'm checking out your Rex on the street from my 600rwhp Shelby GT500 "rustang" it's because I like ALL sports cars. If I'm not allowed to admire from just a ford I'll go home and get my R3.
![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Remember, 9000 Rpm's are fun, but so is nearly 600lb/ft of torque. Enjoy every car for what it has to offer. There are a LOT of fun rides you'll miss out on if you don't.
Words of wisdom from,
The old guy
Homies are a little paranoid...
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2 days ago was the proudest I ever was to drive my 8. I was going down a road when a pizza delivery guy was pulling out and saw the 8. he rolled down his window and put on a huge smile while waving his hands and giving the thumbs up. Felt awesome
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Great to hear it's still happening!