Edmunds Update - December 2004
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not too bad...he definitely focused on the faults though, sheesh, buzzing noise? bring it to the dealer stop whining
nice quote though
"Still a striking shape after all these months — kind of like a killer-red anime superhero-robot"
shelley's man will like that line
nice quote though
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shelley's man will like that line
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How dare they find fault with the RX-8! It's perfect, and anyone who says otherwise must have been dropped on their head. ![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Seriously though, their worst fuel economy was 16.4? Lucky dogs!
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Seriously though, their worst fuel economy was 16.4? Lucky dogs!
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Nothing said in the review is inconsistent with my 11,000 miles except the comments on a daily driver, I only drive about 5 miles to work each day and wish it was 50. If I wanted an Accord I would have bought an Accord.
Not fixing a buzzing mirror though is just stupid. Not adding convex mirrors on both sides and complaining about vision is also stupid. Not having to worry about what Edmunds say because I don't plan on selling any time soon is -- priceless.
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Not fixing a buzzing mirror though is just stupid. Not adding convex mirrors on both sides and complaining about vision is also stupid. Not having to worry about what Edmunds say because I don't plan on selling any time soon is -- priceless.
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Seems like a balanced review. I'm glad I don't have that buzz in my mirror, must be common to the GTs & Tourings that have more gadgets built into the rear view mirror.
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I thought it was good review overall. A few negatives but he clearly loved the car.
My mirror has buzzed, but a quick squeeze stops it. The price of gadgetry, I guess.
My mirror has buzzed, but a quick squeeze stops it. The price of gadgetry, I guess.
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Ugh, it started out as a decent review, but it ended with "... it's doing a great job being a sports car, but putting up with the commute can be murder."
That's a little harsh - murder??
They listed the Rattling mirror as a "problem", but did not take it to the dealer.
The G35C power window did not work, was taken to the dealer to be fixed, but was NOT listed as a 'problem' What gives with that?
the RX-8 Average Fuel Economy (over the life of the vehicle): 17.3 mpg
the G35C Average Fuel Economy (over the life of the vehicle): 15.6 mpg
I think the update wasted too much on fluff ("... air conditioned garage") and not enough on substantial real world information.
That's a little harsh - murder??
They listed the Rattling mirror as a "problem", but did not take it to the dealer.
The G35C power window did not work, was taken to the dealer to be fixed, but was NOT listed as a 'problem' What gives with that?
the RX-8 Average Fuel Economy (over the life of the vehicle): 17.3 mpg
the G35C Average Fuel Economy (over the life of the vehicle): 15.6 mpg
I think the update wasted too much on fluff ("... air conditioned garage") and not enough on substantial real world information.
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there was a buzzing noise coming from my rearview mirror, and it stoppped when i removed my sunglasses from the holder up there.
there was also a buzzing noise coming from near my driver side mirror, and it stopped when i took my work badge out of the door cubbie.
There's no buzzing noises coming from your cars, its just the junk we carry that is rattling around.
there was also a buzzing noise coming from near my driver side mirror, and it stopped when i took my work badge out of the door cubbie.
There's no buzzing noises coming from your cars, its just the junk we carry that is rattling around.
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Originally Posted by BigOLundh
there was a buzzing noise coming from my rearview mirror, and it stoppped when i removed my sunglasses from the holder up there.
there was also a buzzing noise coming from near my driver side mirror, and it stopped when i took my work badge out of the door cubbie.
There's no buzzing noises coming from your cars, its just the junk we carry that is rattling around.
there was also a buzzing noise coming from near my driver side mirror, and it stopped when i took my work badge out of the door cubbie.
There's no buzzing noises coming from your cars, its just the junk we carry that is rattling around.
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Can someone remind this guy it's a sports car and the suspension "SHOULD" be firm, not harsh, but firm. The RX8 rides better than most if not all sports cars so I think the guy is just too old for sports cars...he wants complete comfort and the car to drive itself so he can take a nap...LOL
The review was positive but what he did not like was a little overdone. I just got my 8 and my first tank got me 19.73mpg so I'm as happy as a school girl. Keep in mind I am breaking her in and did not take it over 5K while shifting between 3.5-4K normally.
The review was positive but what he did not like was a little overdone. I just got my 8 and my first tank got me 19.73mpg so I'm as happy as a school girl. Keep in mind I am breaking her in and did not take it over 5K while shifting between 3.5-4K normally.
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The freakin' rearview mirror rattle/buzz is an issue to the point where my dealer didn't even want to reproduce the sound....he just ordered a replacement mirror.
Why this guy at Edmunds just didn't get it replaced like everyone else does is a bit odd
Why this guy at Edmunds just didn't get it replaced like everyone else does is a bit odd
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