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dilemma: wut should i do with my rx8 during the summmer?

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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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dilemma: wut should i do with my rx8 during the summer?

Here is the problem. I have a 04 BB rx8 touring package.. with 55k miles on it... im thinking about modding it with a full mazdaspeed kit and spoiler and a ms exhaust and maybe a turbo....

opinion 1 - dont do any of that and jus get a pretty new rx8 then modding it?

opinion 2 - mod it with 55k on it...

55k is that alot?? i think so... anyone can help me out?

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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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If you got a new one it would be more money. If you Turbo'ed a 55k car it is uncertain how long it will last. Some people have that many miles on them and no trouble.I think it would last a long time ,depending on your drivving habits.
Bottom line do you want a different color?
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 09:56 PM
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55k is nothing, do you take care of this car engine wise? if so keep it and save the cash.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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yeah i take care of my car.. it hasnt gotten 1 flood yet.. the only thing i have a problem with is sometimes when i start my car it takes like a sec or 2 to fire up the engine .. which is wierd..
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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keep it, mod it, and by a cheap civic or corolla as a daily driver instead
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 10:04 PM
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does anyone get that wierd start that takes 1 or 2 seconds to start the engine?

i want a civic ek as my daily.. trying to find one!
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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I don't see what's wrong with modding a 55k N/A rotary, assuming you've taken care of it. Turbo it! That's what I'd do once my 8 gets old, if I'm ever done with school.

Btw, just curious, how are you able to afford around $10k worth of car stuff at your age?
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 10:14 PM
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poker.. shhhhhh.. your 88.. youngin.. how did u get ur 8! haha
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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keep the existing car. Even if you blow your engine, you'll be able to get it rebuilt for less than you'll lose trading this one in and getting a new one...
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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How about... drive it to an adult learning class and learn how to spell "what" properly?
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 10:50 PM
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hahaha.. wow i guess i should stop using AIM..

i didn't know this was a spelling forum! ill check before i post next time!

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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 06:42 AM
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Yeah, there seem's to be a "Spell Check" system installed in this forum.
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by iewgnaw
does anyone get that wierd start that takes 1 or 2 seconds to start the engine?

i want a civic ek as my daily.. trying to find one!
I know many people around here that get the 1 or 2 seconds to start, if not longer.
my car falls into the longer category(when it is cold)
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 08:21 AM
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mine takes a while 2. it's normal.
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by iewgnaw
Here is the problem. I have a 04 BB rx8 touring package.. with 55k miles on it... im thinking about modding it with a full mazdaspeed kit and spoiler and a ms exhaust and maybe a turbo....

opinion 1 - dont do any of that and jus get a pretty new rx8 then modding it?

opinion 2 - mod it with 55k on it...

55k is that alot?? i think so... anyone can help me out?
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