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« on: October 13, 2008, 09:45:38 pm » |
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 Test Drive:   "This nearly six-year-old design..still turns heads," says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. The new-for-2009 R3 trim brings 19-inch wheels, unique front bumper, side sills and skirts to enhance the RX-8's already shapely exterior, he says. More:Read the article | View the photos | All the Test Drives
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Turbo Bob
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« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2008, 11:07:10 pm » |
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Even though it's getting on a bit, that car is frickin' gorgeous!! And the seats are fantastic too, it looks awesome in white...  |
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Power is how fast you hit the wall... Torque is how far you take the wall with you!  |
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Eric Green
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« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2008, 09:09:04 am » |
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I drove my buddy's last-gen RX7- what a track car (until the motor grenaded itself), and also drove a new RX7 in ~81. So I am familiar with the Wankel, and would certainly consider putting one in a Lotus 7 clone. I give Mazda full credit for exploring the concept. A fast, lithe sports coupe. Likely, the RX8 is as far as this engine can be commercially advanced.
But, I can't help wondering if Mazda could simply put one of its excellent Otto cycle motors with DI into the RX8, and give it a highway gear. Call it the X8, or whatever, but get away from the thirsty, buzzy rotary.
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safristi
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« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2008, 01:20:19 pm » |
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THERE IS NO CURE FOR "LOTUS"......ONLY TREATMENT.....
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« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2008, 04:22:43 pm » |
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A well balanced review in the eyes of this 2007 RX-8 owner with 2400 kms on his car. I've found my RX-8 remarkably easy to deal with as a daily driver. My untrained auto reviewer ears think the sound on the highway is very quiet. I find the RX-8 a car you can wring out with all of the associated sounds of an exotic...or cruise if you want to with minimal fuss. On Chris' decision to take a 135i over this RX-8: - My new '07 RX-8 was $16,000 less than this R3. ($33,000 after tax)
- Just try and find a 135i for $43,000. Similarly equipped, I'm already at $46,000...and that's without any of the packages.
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If it flies, floats or f#%&s...rent it.
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« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2008, 04:46:04 pm » |
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A well balanced review in the eyes of this 2007 RX-8 owner with 2400 kms on his car. I've found my RX-8 remarkably easy to deal with as a daily driver. My untrained auto reviewer ears think the sound on the highway is very quiet. I find the RX-8 a car you can wring out with all of the associated sounds of an exotic...or cruise if you want to with minimal fuss. On Chris' decision to take a 135i over this RX-8: - My new '07 RX-8 was $16,000 less than this R3. ($33,000 after tax)
- Just try and find a 135i for $43,000. Similarly equipped, I'm already at $46,000...and that's without any of the packages.
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Do you realize that in about 40 years, we'll have thousands of old ladies running around with tattoos?
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safristi
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« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2008, 05:02:51 pm » |
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CHRIS.T almighty..........he knew the BAILOUT woz cumin'...................bloody can ya spare a $100,000..................  |
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THERE IS NO CURE FOR "LOTUS"......ONLY TREATMENT.....
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« Reply #7 on: November 01, 2008, 11:16:52 pm » |
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As a has-been Mazda owner (RX7 Conv; 5 Miatas; Millenia S)--this car turns my head every time I see one.
What keeps me from buying one?
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Winklovic
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« Reply #8 on: November 02, 2008, 07:28:58 am » |
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As a has-been Mazda owner (RX7 Conv; 5 Miatas; Millenia S)--this car turns my head every time I see one.
What keeps me from buying one?
DaveL
Your wife? |
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DockMan
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« Reply #9 on: November 02, 2008, 07:42:18 am » |
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Your wife?
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