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Posted by 306ci89Vert (Member # 1437) on :
 
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?
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
That's not the dark side, more like the "pink" side
 

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Posted by shiftylx (Member # 2670) on :
 
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
 

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Posted by 306ci89Vert (Member # 1437) on :
 
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!
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
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
 

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Posted by 306ci89Vert (Member # 1437) on :
 
Hahaha its ok..to each his own right I do like the fact that its considered a 4door for insurance peroposes lol
 

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Posted by 00SLVRGT (Member # 4509) on :
 
Ford still owns Mazda so its all good.
 

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Posted by 306ci89Vert (Member # 1437) on :
 
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.
 

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Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :
 

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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
That's not the dark side, more like the "pink" side

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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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Posted by NavidR (Member # 3164) on :
 

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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

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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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Posted by Joooestang66 (Member # 2828) on :
 
It's still a Ford. You can rev the piss out of those things.
 

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Posted by 306ci89Vert (Member # 1437) on :
 
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.
 

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Posted by 02GeeTee (Member # 5905) on :
 
Why the RX-8?
 

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Posted by 306ci89Vert (Member # 1437) on :
 
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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Posted by misled (Member # 6592) on :
 
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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Posted by 02GeeTee (Member # 5905) on :
 

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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.

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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

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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
 

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Posted by 306ci89Vert (Member # 1437) on :
 
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
 

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Posted by TrueBlue (Member # 1063) on :
 
Power (SAE net): 238 bhp @ 8500 rpm ..not bad
Torque (SAE net): 159 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm ....
 

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Posted by forced331 (Member # 1270) on :
 
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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Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
dont like sorry i like 3rd gen rx7 better
 

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Posted by RiddlerGT (Member # 113) on :
 

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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

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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

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