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View Full Version : rx8 hit the streets? pics tribal azn2 07-01-2003, 02:31 AM this was in sf. what kinda plate is this? never seen it before http://66.92.219.221/~dagame/rx8/017_17.JPG doesnt look like a public plate maikeru 07-01-2003, 06:25 AM When was this picture taken? red_base 95 07-01-2003, 06:57 AM I am not 100% sure, but look closely in the lower left hand corner of the plate and the word "manufacturer" seems to be there. This was likely a preproduction vehicle, and the presence of that plate would seem to indicate that. Living in the Midwest, I see Michigan manufacturer plates all the time. If I remember correctly, preproduction vehicles are not eligible for sale by the manufacturer. They have to become permanent test mules, museum/long term storage items, or be destroyed :( Seems like such a waste. correction - looks to read "distributor" - same premise though as above. boowana 07-01-2003, 07:48 AM This is definitely a Manufacturer's Plate, RotorGeek 07-01-2003, 09:18 AM That look like the preproduction model that was down here on southbeach. Notice the lip spoiler ReX-8 07-01-2003, 10:29 AM It's looks like it was taken in San Francisco. Harold T 07-01-2003, 10:56 AM There is currently 3 teams from Mazda long term engineers touring the country in 3000 mile stints. This is probably one of those, but I do not know why they would have the lip spoiler if it is testing of current models. rotarynews.com 07-01-2003, 11:50 AM This is the RX8Live tour.. http://rx8live.com/sanfran.asp ... Note the sign above the car: Academy of Art is where Tom Matano went after he left Mazda RX-EVolved 07-01-2003, 01:13 PM HAS THAT DEALER PLATE FLAVOR TO ME :eek: AutoStrada 07-01-2003, 01:32 PM The plate says "distributor" in the corner |