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Topic: Went to the dark side :( But its fun.
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90gtverrt
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Well I purchased another car yesterday. Its not incredibly fast (its quick though) but the thing handles ULTRA smooth and fast, and the brakes are phenomal...and chicks dig it hahah.
What you think
2004 Mazda RX-8
Its a 6 speed fully optioned
What you think?
Posts: 1199 | From: Livermore, CA | Registered: Jun 2002
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hidnn.o.s.
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That's not the dark side, more like the "pink" side ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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drews50
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i test drove one of those things, they're decently quick and peppy for what it has. good choice man, but you're gonna miss the torque ![[burnout]](graemlins/burnout.gif)
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2013 Race Red 5.0 "Lucy"
1967 Lime Gold 289 coupe "Ethel"
Posts: 2457 | From: phoenix | Registered: Apr 2003
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90gtverrt
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I know I miss the Torque lol....but it really has a powerband like my bike.
Im just waiting for my bonus check + IRS check so i can get a small turbo system for it and be around 300hp/230tq at the wheels. That will get its 3000lb curb wieght scootin lol
Well see though..
Definetly fun!
Posts: 1199 | From: Livermore, CA | Registered: Jun 2002
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Luke87GT
Lay'n more stripes
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I was expecting you to post something from GM.
That is certainly NOT the dark side. That is this side:
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Just speaking the truth, don't be mad ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Stangless
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90gtverrt
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Hahaha its ok..to each his own right I do like the fact that its considered a 4door for insurance peroposes lol
Posts: 1199 | From: Livermore, CA | Registered: Jun 2002
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00SLVRGT
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Ford still owns Mazda so its all good. ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Posts: 481 | From: Tracy | Registered: May 2004
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90gtverrt
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Hahah kinda my thoughts...oh and its hella easy to put my sons carseat in the back of this thing with the Suicided rear doors. Try that in the stang lol
definetly a sporty daily driver though.
Posts: 1199 | From: Livermore, CA | Registered: Jun 2002
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Yellow94GT
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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
That's not the dark side, more like the "pink" side
Bwahahaha!
I rented one of those last year when I was in Hawaii. After one day I couldn't take it anymore and traded it in for a Jeep
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1994 GT Bucket that will likely never run
1999 SLOLEEN Twin Turbo Coyote
2008 F250 580 RWHP 1129 RWTQ
Posts: 5990 | From: Cameron Park, Ca | Registered: Sep 2001
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Gnari-Garage
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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
I was expecting you to post something from GM.
That is certainly NOT the dark side. That is this side:
Just speaking the truth, don't be mad
I'm crackin UP!LOL, ya I was thinking an SS or a z28 or something.........either way hope you enjoy your new car.
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Posts: 4017 | From: 916-sacramento | Registered: Aug 2003
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Joooestang66
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It's still a Ford. You can rev the piss out of those things.
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"Don't Drive Faster Than your Guardian Angel Can Fly..... Well My Guardian Angel Can Fly Pretty Fuc*ing Fast!!!"
Posts: 581 | From: Elk Grove | Registered: May 2003
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90gtverrt
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Hahaha kinda why I posted it here lol..its still in the Ford family
But hell its so much fun to drive.
Funner then my 89 ever was, except in a straight line lol.
Im gonna pick up a old school mustang though to start as a project now. Ive always wanted one of those.
Posts: 1199 | From: Livermore, CA | Registered: Jun 2002
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87GeeTee
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Why the RX-8?
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1987 GT Vert (Sold!)
Posts: 4278 | From: San Pablo | Registered: Aug 2005
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90gtverrt
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I personally like the looks, have always loved the rotary motor, insurance is cheap (do to a 4 door) Couldnt beat the deal, and it makes me smile from ear to ear everytime i drive it.
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misled
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nothing wrong with teh RX-8. Just doesn't pack the punch I'm used to. I'm sure it handles really well though. Enjoy!
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2004 Mach 1 Mustang
Stock for now...
Posts: 45 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: Mar 2006
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87GeeTee
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Originally posted by 306ci89Vert:
I personally like the looks, have always loved the rotary motor, insurance is cheap (do to a 4 door) Couldnt beat the deal, and it makes me smile from ear to ear everytime i drive it.
That's cool. The Renesis is a good motor. How much did you get it for?
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2002 GT; Gone But Not Forgotten
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1Sicgt
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The motor sucks on those. Mike bewarned, They are know as throwaway motors. They last 45K-60K and then becuase of design flaws they get so sloppy that they are good for nothing. The thought of rotory is cool, but not when a company finds it cheapier to warrany the motors, then just make it right from the start. My $.02
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Posts: 8145 | From: Hitting the Apex | Registered: Jan 2002
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5.t0es
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Originally posted by 1Sicgt:
The motor sucks on those. Mike bewarned, They are know as throwaway motors. They last 45K-60K and then becuase of design flaws they get so sloppy that they are good for nothing. The thought of rotory is cool, but not when a company finds it cheapier to warrany the motors, then just make it right from the start. My $.02
![[Eek!]](eek.gif) most un educated post ever 45-60k? i will not respond or post up why your wrong ill just leave it at i know you know nothing about them...nice car...reliable car...dont worry about it its built well
Posts: 2990 | From: eb | Registered: Jul 2005
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90gtverrt
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I got it fully loaded
6 Speed
GT Package
Dvd Nav
6 Disk Bose System
Leather
Rotary Accent Package
18" Wheels
Basically every option you can have
$23,500
The car was listed for 26,5 but i finagled them down.
Love it to death.
Mike
Posts: 1199 | From: Livermore, CA | Registered: Jun 2002
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TrueBlue
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Power (SAE net): 238 bhp @ 8500 rpm ..not bad
Torque (SAE net): 159 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm .... ![[Confused]](confused.gif) ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
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Posts: 1527 | From: Around the way | Registered: Mar 2002
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forced331
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I test drove one at the Zoom Zoom Live Mazda event last year. That car revvvvsss! Looks like a fun daily driver.
[ March 12, 2006, 12:59 AM: Message edited by: forced331 ]
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2014 Ford Mustang GT- daily driver
Posts: 1154 | From: Sonoma County | Registered: May 2002
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RiddlerGT
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Originally posted by 5.0-srt-4:
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Originally posted by 1Sicgt:
The motor sucks on those. Mike bewarned, They are know as throwaway motors. They last 45K-60K and then becuase of design flaws they get so sloppy that they are good for nothing. The thought of rotory is cool, but not when a company finds it cheapier to warrany the motors, then just make it right from the start. My $.02
most un educated post ever 45-60k? i will not respond or post up why your wrong ill just leave it at i know you know nothing about them...nice car...reliable car...dont worry about it its built well
Well from my friends that own RX7s that there motors do not last. Also that they are very unpredictable and can go at anytime.
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