why is the rx-8 not that popular?
04-11-2008 | 02:28 PM
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04-11-2008 | 04:07 PM
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now think about the rankings in terms of how many cars are/were actually produced.
less than 900k rx-7s and well south of that for RX-8. will millions of each of those other models like the probe. i was never a fan of the probe but they are a fanatic group. many former probe owners on this forum and now rx-8 owners
less than 900k rx-7s and well south of that for RX-8. will millions of each of those other models like the probe. i was never a fan of the probe but they are a fanatic group. many former probe owners on this forum and now rx-8 owners
04-11-2008 | 05:13 PM
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Except its an GTR, which is powered by TWO 1.8T...
04-11-2008 | 07:31 PM
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I'm flattered by the offer, but I'll pass.
Now back to this Miata = gay thing. Among the many car and bike communities that I've been exposed to - from muscle cars to exotics to imports to sportbikes and Harleys - miata owners had the least "issues" of all of 'em. They weren't trying to prove anything, never benchraced, instead they drove the most and raced the most.
I remember it was often Vette owners - especially the little pathetic Gino types who upgraded from their IROCs - who would call 'em gay little cars. And obviously Evo owners too...go figure
Now back to this Miata = gay thing. Among the many car and bike communities that I've been exposed to - from muscle cars to exotics to imports to sportbikes and Harleys - miata owners had the least "issues" of all of 'em. They weren't trying to prove anything, never benchraced, instead they drove the most and raced the most.
I remember it was often Vette owners - especially the little pathetic Gino types who upgraded from their IROCs - who would call 'em gay little cars. And obviously Evo owners too...go figure
I never said they were "gay little cars", but a high percentage of women and gay men sure do seem to love them . If you read my responses in context my only point was that many if not most Miatas are bought for reasons other than their handling or general performance. Simply put, they're popular and have done well for a variety of reasons other than their performance.
04-12-2008 | 10:51 AM
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I never said they were "gay little cars", but a high percentage of women and gay men sure do seem to love them. If you read my responses in context my only point was that many if not most Miatas are bought for reasons other than their handling or general performance. Simply put, they're popular and have done well for a variety of reasons other than their performance.
04-12-2008 | 11:21 AM
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A select group yes we are, i have always been different when buying cars, 74 Audi Fox 1st car then a 76 Audi 100LS, they were pieces but still unique. The NSU Ro80 a 1968 rotary powered car that Audi bought in 72 then abandoned in 77, but Mazda kept the flame alive, Audi i believe still licenses Mazda to use the Rotary. As for the probe hmmm i believe that it was a joint venture between Mazda and Ford aka the Mx6. The Rotary is somewhat pricey to maintain but i have always liked to maintain so its good for me, the unique thing again, and still have exicitement when i walk past her even sitting in the garage- Zoom-Zoom!
04-14-2008 | 12:34 PM
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If you recall you brought the Miata into this thread for comparison, in an attempt to make some skewed point. Ike was responding to this comparison, I believe. This might explain why he singled it out. 
You say your only point was that Miatas are bought for reasons other than handling or general performance. But then why single out the Miata? Many—if not most—Ferraris, Porsches and BMWs are bought for reasons "other than their handling or general performance". In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if a higher percentage of Miata owners race/autocross/rally their cars than do owners of Ferraris, Porsches and BMWs. So why single out the Miata? Though you never said Miatas are "gay little cars," I think that's what you were implying. Fine, lots of people believe that. Just don't try to deny it by saying your point was that most Miatas are bought for reasons other than handling or general performance—a fact that's true for many, if not most, enthusiast cars.
04-14-2008 | 01:31 PM
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04-18-2008 | 10:41 AM
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04-19-2008 | 02:53 AM
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