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08-31-2006, 01:53 PM
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I have to agree that most of those items you are aware of simply becasue you are buying a sports car. after all it has more featuers then most sports cars. yes the write us was good and the door things can be annoying sometimes but i have no regrets of the car except for the gas but the new M6 gets worst milages then this so i am quite happy.
08-31-2006, 03:37 PM
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The thing I would disagree about is that the RX8 is much more functional than any other coupe on the market. It truly is a coupe and not a sedan. Most onlookers don’t even know it has rear doors. Try getting a rear facing car seat in a G35 Coupe or Mustang!
I’d also disagree on the parking spot twister unless you are parking entirely too close to another car. Open the front door and then open the back as you move past it. Rear passenger gets out closes the rear and then closes the front.
If you plan on hauling people a routinely you don’t get an 8 you get a sport sedan.
I’d also disagree on the parking spot twister unless you are parking entirely too close to another car. Open the front door and then open the back as you move past it. Rear passenger gets out closes the rear and then closes the front.
If you plan on hauling people a routinely you don’t get an 8 you get a sport sedan.
08-31-2006, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveCM203
(Yes, I actualy love my sister enough that I let her drive my 8. Let the ragging begin.)
Long story short, it's six months later and she's been my girlfriend ever since.
08-31-2006, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Rootski
I took a very pretty girl out on a date. We took my car. After our show, I don't know what possessed me to do it, but I let this girl who had never touched a manual before drive it around a parking lot.
Long story short, it's six months later and she's been my girlfriend ever since.
Long story short, it's six months later and she's been my girlfriend ever since.
08-31-2006, 09:15 PM
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Sounds like R/T actually liked the RX-8. All in all it was a good write up for the car.
Thanks Shinka for taking the time to post this article.
Rootski ,,good job!
Thanks Shinka for taking the time to post this article.
Originally Posted by Rootski
I took a very pretty girl out on a date. We took my car. After our show, I don't know what possessed me to do it, but I let this girl who had never touched a manual before drive it around a parking lot.
Long story short, it's six months later and she's been my girlfriend ever since.
Long story short, it's six months later and she's been my girlfriend ever since.
09-01-2006, 02:55 AM
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I was rather suprised, THEN excited once I saw that article in R&T just yesterday. It always seems like the 8 seems to get a blip in here and there in all the car magazines, no matter how small or large it is...but this was nice.
I too found the article to be pleasing in that it was VERY level headed, and didn't sit around and bicker about the low torque and drawbacks to a different kind of engine. The people driving the car seemed to accept the car's special needs and points, and acted like i'd hope more people would when they buy an 8. It's not a drag strip car, and shouldn't be compared to one in every other cliffnote.
All of their points seemed well thought out, and they really did seem to cover all the bases that needed be. Most of all, i liked the way the article ended, saying that they'd recommend the article to those who keep the revs up...way up.
Well said. Bravo.
I too found the article to be pleasing in that it was VERY level headed, and didn't sit around and bicker about the low torque and drawbacks to a different kind of engine. The people driving the car seemed to accept the car's special needs and points, and acted like i'd hope more people would when they buy an 8. It's not a drag strip car, and shouldn't be compared to one in every other cliffnote.
All of their points seemed well thought out, and they really did seem to cover all the bases that needed be. Most of all, i liked the way the article ended, saying that they'd recommend the article to those who keep the revs up...way up.
Well said. Bravo.
09-01-2006, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by max5roadster
1 quart every 3k miles...Hmmm... I've not had that yet. They must have run the hell out of it--I love that!
09-01-2006, 07:53 AM
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I've done the twister a few times when i take my family of 4 out to the mall. I love my car but that is one of the really annoying things that keeps the RX-8 from going on the family trips....
... Which is why I'm trying to convince my wife to let me put a Diablo door kit on there! Only problem would be if i kept bangin my knee on the edge of the door... Time to search around...
... Which is why I'm trying to convince my wife to let me put a Diablo door kit on there! Only problem would be if i kept bangin my knee on the edge of the door... Time to search around...
09-01-2006, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by shinka213
For a car that requires oil to be added regularly, Mazda should have made it easier to check the level, as it necessitates the removal of a dirty engine cover to get at the dipstick. User friendly it is not.
Yes, the dipstick could be easier to reach, but checking it doesn't require removal of the engine cover.
09-01-2006, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ph0tic
I've done the twister a few times when i take my family of 4 out to the mall. I love my car but that is one of the really annoying things that keeps the RX-8 from going on the family trips....
... Which is why I'm trying to convince my wife to let me put a Diablo door kit on there! Only problem would be if i kept bangin my knee on the edge of the door... Time to search around...
... Which is why I'm trying to convince my wife to let me put a Diablo door kit on there! Only problem would be if i kept bangin my knee on the edge of the door... Time to search around...
09-01-2006, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Socr8tes
Yes, the dipstick could be easier to reach, but checking it doesn't require removal of the engine cover.
09-01-2006, 10:05 PM
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Considering how a lot of the owners on this board rip the car they claim to love I am very impressed with the article.
I am betting they drove it hard. 6 tires in 50k. I do believe they may have been spinning the rear end as often as possible.
I love the comment on the sun visors and I agree - they look cool at the cost of effectiveness.
I am betting they drove it hard. 6 tires in 50k. I do believe they may have been spinning the rear end as often as possible.
I love the comment on the sun visors and I agree - they look cool at the cost of effectiveness.
09-01-2006, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by kevsRX8
Considering how a lot of the owners on this board rip the car they claim to love I am very impressed with the article.
I am betting they drove it hard. 6 tires in 50k. I do believe they may have been spinning the rear end as often as possible.
I love the comment on the sun visors and I agree - they look cool at the cost of effectiveness.
I am betting they drove it hard. 6 tires in 50k. I do believe they may have been spinning the rear end as often as possible.
I love the comment on the sun visors and I agree - they look cool at the cost of effectiveness.
im sure everyone knows that Ive had this car for a few 24hrs....but i just love the fact that I keep discovering neat little things about it...
PS...ive never ripped on this car
09-01-2006, 10:44 PM
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I think that was the original reason for doing that with the visors...it doesnt' completely block the glare of the sun, but rather attenuates it so that you can see objects such as lights, signs, and....airplanes (?). I've still bittersweet thoughts to the issue.
Creative though, i'll give you that.
Creative though, i'll give you that.