How long ru keeping ur 8?
04-05-2006, 11:31 PM
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How long ru keeping ur 8?
If a new rotary engine is developed with the one element most of us want i'm getting it, otherwise I will have my 8 for a while. I believe it will age better with its uniqueness and they say rotaries get a little better with age as far as performance.
04-06-2006, 01:46 AM
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I'm keeping my 8 for a while. Once the FI aftermarket grows a little (with reliability) then I'll be saving up for that. If Mazda makes another, faster RX car, then you gotta do what you gotta do...
04-06-2006, 02:08 AM
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2014.
I've averaged 13000 miles a year since April 2004 so I think that's possible. And I'm back in school for several more years so I doubt I'll be looking at new cars for a while.
I've averaged 13000 miles a year since April 2004 so I think that's possible. And I'm back in school for several more years so I doubt I'll be looking at new cars for a while.
04-06-2006, 02:31 AM
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I plan on keeping mine for the rest of my life (if possible). This is an amazing car and I'd wanted it since concept introduction. So yea, that's my stake in it.
04-06-2006, 02:34 AM
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i plan on keeping it. she's my first rotary, and my first sports car. she has left sentimental value withn me 
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if i lose it for whatever reason, i'll get another one when i'm back on my feet.
.if i lose it for whatever reason, i'll get another one when i'm back on my feet.
04-06-2006, 05:11 AM
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I'll never let my 8 go. I plan on getting a 7 and other cars. I must have toys. I dont want to drop cash on a Z06 or Lambo. I want toys I can play with and not get bored. But thats just me. So yea I'm in for the long-haul.
04-06-2006, 06:45 AM
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My plan is to keep my 8 if possible and fix her up a bit for less weight, more power, and better handling (within reason). Also...I'd like to add a aftermarket NAV/DVD player/video monitor radio IF we ever get passed the Mazda headunit trash they pulled on us.
Now, if the up and comming Camaro has good back seats then I might part ways...but that's a BIG MIGHT. The only reason I would do such a thing is that I don't have the space for 3 cars but maybe by then I will. I just worry that I won't be able to taste a good old American V8 (of the Chevy kind) in the far future if gas prices keep going up.
Now...if Mazda builds a better 8 in the future, I might just trade mine in after it's paid for the new 8.
It's too early to tell...I love her now and I'm enjoying my first rotary very much!
Now, if the up and comming Camaro has good back seats then I might part ways...but that's a BIG MIGHT. The only reason I would do such a thing is that I don't have the space for 3 cars but maybe by then I will. I just worry that I won't be able to taste a good old American V8 (of the Chevy kind) in the far future if gas prices keep going up.
Now...if Mazda builds a better 8 in the future, I might just trade mine in after it's paid for the new 8.
It's too early to tell...I love her now and I'm enjoying my first rotary very much!
04-06-2006, 07:08 AM
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I am holding out till the next Supra,redesign Z or RX-9/Kubura/RX-7 replacement comes out. If those are not impressive , then i will keep my 8 for a long time and just buy a year or two old Z-06 505Hp edition in 2009.
04-06-2006, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Rich Rx-8
I have a slow Auto and am gonna keep it till my warranty is up. Then I'm gonna trade it in.....Or drop a 5spd transmission in it.
04-06-2006, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by xrider01
i plan on keeping it. she's my first rotary, and my first sports car. she has left sentimental value withn me .
if i lose it for whatever reason, i'll get another one when i'm back on my feet.
.if i lose it for whatever reason, i'll get another one when i'm back on my feet.
