RX-Hachi
08-28-2004, 10:22 PM
Short write up on the RX-8 in Automobile's Sept. '04 issue - four seasons LOG BOOK:
"1386 miles: Senior editor Joe DeMatio basically likes the RX-8, and he's impressed by his first experience of a rotary engine. He's less impressed by the mileage, which is absolutely atrocious: 15.8 mpg, 14.9 mpg, and 18.7 mpg. That's SUV territory."
"1595: Production editor Jennifer Misaros finds that 'the seats are amazingly comfortable and kept me planted when taking entrance ramps and other corners at speed.' She wasn't so keen on the funky rubbery seat inserts."
"2748: Technical editor Don Sherman cryptically remarks, before thrashing the car to within inches of its life on the test track: 'Received check engine light lit.' Our local dealer, Sesi in Ypsilanti, discovers an oxygen sensor has detected low catalytic converter efficiency. Sesi doesn't find a problem, so the system is reset. The software is also updated on the electronic control unit to fix a cold-start issue that had afflicted some RX-8s (but not ours)."
"5306: Several drivers opine that the RX-8 is light on its feet and chuckable, even compared with sport coupes we admire, such as the Nissan 350Z, the Infiniti G35, and the BMW 3 series. Contributor Ronald Ahrens says: 'When I compare this car with the Z, I keep thinking the Nissan is heavier.' Online editor Mike Dushane reckons: 'The 350Z feels like a lead clodhopper in comparison.' He would prefer more headroom, though."
Gotta love that last bit about the Z.
The magazine also includes a 20 page suppliment insert "Great Cars, Great Places" which is sponsored by Mazda. Nice yellow RX-8 on the cover, with lots of RX-8s sprinkled within the suppliment.
"1386 miles: Senior editor Joe DeMatio basically likes the RX-8, and he's impressed by his first experience of a rotary engine. He's less impressed by the mileage, which is absolutely atrocious: 15.8 mpg, 14.9 mpg, and 18.7 mpg. That's SUV territory."
"1595: Production editor Jennifer Misaros finds that 'the seats are amazingly comfortable and kept me planted when taking entrance ramps and other corners at speed.' She wasn't so keen on the funky rubbery seat inserts."
"2748: Technical editor Don Sherman cryptically remarks, before thrashing the car to within inches of its life on the test track: 'Received check engine light lit.' Our local dealer, Sesi in Ypsilanti, discovers an oxygen sensor has detected low catalytic converter efficiency. Sesi doesn't find a problem, so the system is reset. The software is also updated on the electronic control unit to fix a cold-start issue that had afflicted some RX-8s (but not ours)."
"5306: Several drivers opine that the RX-8 is light on its feet and chuckable, even compared with sport coupes we admire, such as the Nissan 350Z, the Infiniti G35, and the BMW 3 series. Contributor Ronald Ahrens says: 'When I compare this car with the Z, I keep thinking the Nissan is heavier.' Online editor Mike Dushane reckons: 'The 350Z feels like a lead clodhopper in comparison.' He would prefer more headroom, though."
Gotta love that last bit about the Z.
The magazine also includes a 20 page suppliment insert "Great Cars, Great Places" which is sponsored by Mazda. Nice yellow RX-8 on the cover, with lots of RX-8s sprinkled within the suppliment.