Now the question is red or blue. Gotta be honest I'm kind of leaning toward red. Just because it's more of a "classic" sports car color, and I'm afraid the blue might start looking out of date in 2 or 3 years. I'm also afraid the blue may be a little too "Fast & Furious" looking at least for me. On the other hand the red attracts cops like sharks to blood in the water. Aargh I hate decisions like this!

Feel free to throw thoughts at me.

gosh, just get the one you like.
didnt you have a poll for this? whats the result then?
http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=191210

Blue is the sexier color!

Red means Stop. :mdrmed:

Can't go wrong with either one.

Now the question is red or blue. Gotta be honest I'm kind of leaning toward red. Just because it's more of a "classic" sports car color, and I'm afraid the blue might start looking out of date in 2 or 3 years. I'm also afraid the blue may be a little too "Fast & Furious" looking at least for me. On the other hand the red attracts cops like sharks to blood in the water. Aargh I hate decisions like this!

Feel free to throw thoughts at me.

Are you going for the 09' saving $$$!

Both are awesome colors. However I too was afraid of the "Hot red sport car cop magnet" idea, but after 3 years of ownership I've never been bothered and I've traveled through 4 different states.

blueeeeee

Don't expect any mods to be available as sales are too low to justify the cost.

blue out of date? never!

Both are awesome colors. However I too was afraid of the "Hot red sport car cop magnet" idea, but after 3 years of ownership I've never been bothered and I've traveled through 4 different states.

That's good to know!! I had a red 944 turbo, that I got harassed all the time in.

blue out of date? never!

Please don't take that as an insult. I love the blue. Honestly I would be happy with either one.

do it!

Its all about the wheels. Either are great. i've never seen a red car pulled over. Its always the trucks and silver.

um... go to Canada & buy a white one, then drive it over here:ylsuper:

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll250/zzip-fiatisti2/british_show_08/svi%20auti/mazda-rx-8-r3.jpg

http://photos.evo.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_651/car_photo_325522_25.jpg

http://photos.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_544/car_photo_272415_25.jpg

http://photos.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_544/car_photo_272412_25.jpg

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/international-automotive-scene/222830d1257497911-sema-2009-sema40thmazdaslive-04.jpg
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/international-automotive-scene/222832d1257497911-sema-2009-sema40thmazdaslive-07.jpg
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/international-automotive-scene/222833d1257497911-sema-2009-sema40thmazdaslive-08.jpg
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/international-automotive-scene/222829d1257497911-sema-2009-sema40thmazdaslive-03.jpg

Funny thing is I actually called a couple of Canadian dealers, but it wouldn't be worth the hassle.

Dam that White looks good!!!

Having the only white R3 in the U.S. isnt worth it? ...

^+1...but between red and blue...red wins! :D:

^No, Aurora Blue WINS. Red is available in base trim = FAIL! Now Slap yourself really hard.

I dub thee Sir Galahad. And you'll never make it across the Bridge of Death.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JphMYrJB7oA

Did anyone else notice the R3 rims on the Mazda3??? Looks a bit odd imo, the R3 rims have the rotary incorporated into them and it doesn't make since to have them on a Mazda3... weird....

As for the White R3, Yes... or the Blue.... idk I just sold my WWP to go get a WB, so you cant go wrong with either color, but since you're in the US you'll have to go with Blue :)

It's "tomorrow" do you have it yet? :D:


If not, get blue.

Having the only white R3 in the U.S. isnt worth it? ...Actually, I think, any kind of sports car in white will have lower resale values than their color counterparts. So yeah, the hassle of getting the car and getting hit at resale wouldn't justify it. On the other hand, I can jerk to the Mazda 3 with the R3 wheels in white.:squint:

White is for womenz. There, I said it. ;)

White is for womenz. There, I said it. ;)

:squint:

Dude! Seriously?

White looks sick and it's Japan's racing color which makes it completely appropriate on any Japanese sports car.

Actually, I think, any kind of sports car in white will have lower resale values than their color counterparts. So yeah, the hassle of getting the car and getting hit at resale wouldn't justify it. On the other hand, I can jerk to the Mazda 3 with the R3 wheels in white.:squint:

Not a Rotary, not an R3, not the possibly "last" Rotary and RX8. :tear: Its like if you try to find a White Vert TII FC... its pretty damn hard. Especially in a MINT condition. White Convertible TII FC's are running used around the same price for our RX8's used :tear: (i want one).
White is for womenz. There, I said it. ;)
:nono: not on a Rotary. But Ill agree with you that on BMW, Lexus, Jag and MERC it sure is :yesnod:
It's "tomorrow" do you have it yet? :D:If not, get blue.
+1

Did anyone else notice the R3 rims on the Mazda3??? Looks a bit odd imo, the R3 rims have the rotary incorporated into them and it doesn't make since to have them on a Mazda3... weird....

As for the White R3, Yes... or the Blue.... idk I just sold my WWP to go get a WB, so you cant go wrong with either color, but since you're in the US you'll have to go with Blue :)


The MS3 is coming out with "Rotary" wheels whether we want them to or not. :sad:



http://www.ultimate-racing.com/Products2/Mazdaspeed3/MS3-Catback1.JPG

what size are they?

on the MS3 stock. 18x8 (imma gonna check)
on the SEMA MS3 or R3 wheels 19x8 (forged)

ah, so the SEMA one actually has the real thing. I don't think having the 18 inch one is so bad considering it just adds another rim option and the R3's are 19's/ Are the aniversary one's 18's, the painted ones?

Wadda ya mean>? The is a thread I have started in the General Automive section on this MS3 from SEMA... lets post the questions there

The MS3 is coming out with "Rotary" wheels whether we want them to or not. :sad:



http://www.ultimate-racing.com/Products2/Mazdaspeed3/MS3-Catback1.JPG




gay

I don't see why they stopped making a black R3.

You guys are making me want to go out and test drive one.

Please don't take that as an insult. I love the blue. Honestly I would be happy with either one.

I understand what you mean. I feel the same way about some other colors, but I like blue too much not to get it. I considered red, but I just had to get blue. :yesnod:

gay

Really?
I didn't know cars had sex. :yumyum:

sorry for thread crapping, I was tired and got very amused by the Bridge of Death clip.

So...did you get one?

Hey yes I finally got it. On Saturday my wife and I drove from San Antonio to Austin and looked at two red R3's one was pristine (it's mine now!) and the other one not so much - at all.

Anyway they were on opposite sides of town. Looked at the nice one first, then went and looked at the other one, then went back and told the dealer with the nice one it's a done deal. Then called my bank, they were closed. Aargh!! Drove back home, went to the bank on Monday got everything done, then drove back up last night and finally picked it up!!

Geez, I love this car. I had an '04, the R3 suspension is so much stiffer. It's great!

And I have to admit I absolutely love the red. Here are a couple of REALLY bad pictures. I'll try to do better soon.

For the record. It has 5300 miles on it. There is not one scratch or blemish anywhere on it. It looks brand new, and we really went over it before we bought it. Ended up paying $22,900.

congrats

ahhhhhhhh omg!!! ITS SOOOO BEAUTIFUL!!!!

U need to update your Signature below with a pircute of the new amazing car you added.

Congrats on the greay buy =]

congrats

Well, SARX member is doing a system in another Red R3 at my house Saturday if you wanna stop by and show off :)

Hey thanks everyone. I love this thing. The paint is beautiful and with those rims - oof!!

Well, SARX member is doing a system in another Red R3 at my house Saturday if you wanna stop by and show off :)

I would, but I have like 5 kids basketball games to go to. 2 of my kids are in tournaments this weekend.

Do you know when the next Cars & Coffee will be?

Ugh, basketball and baseball tournaments suck. It's the last Saturday of every month.

Fail- you went with the RED ;)... Congrats

fail you haz dubs zumn

Haha, ^ :lol:

Welcome to da club!

im folloinw him and posting in every thread he is

$22,900 for an '09 R3 with 5300 miles on it??? Great deal!!! Best I've seen for a new '09 R3 (413 miles) is $24,995 and that was only because of the $5,000 rebate Mazda had on the RX-8 until 3/1/10. I was going to look at that car last weekend, but someone got there before me. Without the rebate, R3s with your kind of mileage have an asking price of around $25,000 in my area (Washington, DC)

am so jealous!

congrats! :)

Man, now I regret not holding out for an R3. Bought the 2010 RX8 Sport edition (Red of course) in early Feb & thought I got a deal at $22,500. Would easily give up the 5,000 miles to have an R3 instead.

Guess I'll survive, after all it is my first rotary, and more fun than any previous ride. Maybe by the time I'm ready for the next one it will be a RX9 R3?????

Congrats on your new ride.

ZOOM ZOOM

Thanks again everyone. When I have the chance I'll take more pics, and then update my sig.

Good deals. Congrats and welcome back.

$22,900 for an '09 R3 with 5300 miles on it??? Great deal!!! Best I've seen for a new '09 R3 (413 miles) is $24,995 and that was only because of the $5,000 rebate Mazda had on the RX-8 until 3/1/10. I was going to look at that car last weekend, but someone got there before me. Without the rebate, R3s with your kind of mileage have an asking price of around $25,000 in my area (Washington, DC)Wow that is a really good deal. I paid $26,995 for my R3. Of course mine only had 25 miles on it, but I'd gladly trade the 5000 miles for the $4000.

I went with Aurora Blue btw, I had it shipped from San Francisco to Phoenix just so I didn't have to get black or red.

congrats and OFFICIALLY welcome to the club glad you love the car soo much

^^Thanks

Congrats - looks great.