Purchased a 04 MT/GT RX-8 yesterday that gets delivered oct. 08. Was a close call between this and a WRX STI but the aesthetics and rotary factor wowed me (and Mazda was pretty open to a deal on an 04).

Thanks to everyone in this forum - i lurked for quite a bit reading up on the issues and joys that you're having!

Excited to get my black 8 and take her for a spin!

 

congrats!!! oO that new car smell

 

Welcome to the cult !

 

Welcome to the club fellow black owner.

 

Thanks all - am very excited. First new car although im an old fart (36), i just never drove a car i wanted to buy, but this one had me by the short and curlies. Didn't hurt that my 95 Passat died of electrical failure but i gotta say you folks are right on - this car has everything i wanted - comfort, leather, performance, handling, room for the kids, usable back doors, OMFG styling, economic pricing, innovation, and most importantly - FUN FACTOR. THe WRX was crazy fast but the car that made me smile the most (tested G35 sedan, 330ci, WRX and a Mini Cooper S) was the 8. Close second was the mini, but um, where do i put the groceries? WRX was sweet, v fast and fun but just didn't have something the 8 has. Guess im a convert.

penman

 

IMO the black is the best colour for the 8. Keeping it clean is such a pain though.
I used to have my previous car washed like once a month. This one needs cleaning once a week. It gets noticeably dirty at the slightest drizzle.
Happy washing mate.

 

I just noticed you live in Vancouver. You'll need washing every other day. Bwahahahaa.

 

Yeah everyone here owns grey or silver cars. Part of the reason i got black heh, although mainly i just love the deep black on this car. I am already formulating strategy's - primarily Zaino it well, keep it waxed and then wash fairly often. Oh and use a lot of CFC's in daily life to try and increase global warming

 

... and congratulations on your Zoom-zoom...

 

Pick up my Black 04 6sp GT with performance package tommorow. It was never so easy making the right decision.

 

Congrats and welcome......

 

welcome to the Rotary World. You may never think of Pistons the same way again! Good decision!!

 

Welcome to the club of Rotorheads!

May you never look back....

 

I to test drove the RX-8!...And i love the handling traction and body styling, love the seats and interior awesome car!...I was looking at the G35,350Z,SLK 350,RSX,S2000,
But for some reason i came back to the RX-8!...It just caught my eye!...i look very cool driving this car!...i mean the RX-8 it's an eye grabber, people just stared at the car as i drove it around!...i tell you i can't wait till i get mine's this coming year!...i'll be getting a Titanium Gray RX-8 2005!...Here is a pic of the car! :D