AutoWeek: SHORT STINT: Mazda RX-8 R3

08-04-2008, 09:56 PM

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AutoWeek: SHORT STINT: Mazda RX-8 R3

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"OUR TAKE: The RX-8 is without question one of the most rewarding cars to drive hard and toss from corner to corner. But the car’s handling prowess has been raised a notch with this R3 package."

More go to http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...8/newsletter01

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08-04-2008, 10:22 PM

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That's nice.

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08-05-2008, 12:12 AM

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i miss my 8, maybe i should pick up a R3 lol.

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08-05-2008, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BRGREEN8

i miss my 8, maybe i should pick up a R3 lol.

haha, do it. it'll be a different experience as well cuz it'll be manual this time.

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08-05-2008, 12:35 AM

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i know, i miss manual too. even though auto is quite nice.
but i dont drive in traffic anymore so i'd like to enjoy the manual.

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08-05-2008, 05:49 AM

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or wait for the supposed 16x release in a few years... that is... if there's any gas left.

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08-05-2008, 06:29 AM

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Great article and an honest review in my opinion. It's amazing to see the ignorance in the comments section but it's expected. The rotary not lightweight? Not used in serious racing?

To think somebody lets these people near tools!

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08-05-2008, 11:18 AM

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Someone has to buy the automatics

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08-05-2008, 02:51 PM

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It's amazing to see the ignorance in the comments section but it's expected.

Yeah, the amount of misinformation is almost scary. But you know, it was said in another thread here somewhere that with the RX-8, either you get it or you don't. There are people who quote numbers, and there are people who actually have driven the car, and don't' give a **** about numbers.

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08-05-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kvndoom

Yeah, the amount of misinformation is almost scary. But you know, it was said in another thread here somewhere that with the RX-8, either you get it or you don't. There are people who quote numbers, and there are people who actually have driven the car, and don't' give a **** about numbers.

Not trying to ***** my post count up but ARE YOU TALKING TO ME!