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06-29-2008, 10:47 AM
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Just picked up an 09 SilverMake That a Diamond Gray Metallic yesterday. Love the car so far.
Have wanted one for years. Look forward to learning from this forum and participating.
Have wanted one for years. Look forward to learning from this forum and participating.
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06-29-2008, 04:55 PM
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I have a commute that is 45 minutes on a good day and 90 on a bad one. At least half of which is through stop and go traffic. I didn't want to spend all my time shifting, pushing the clutch and hatin life.
The AT in this car has manual shift option that will allow me to play and that combined with the DSC lets this car go as hard as I want to.
Interior is pretty unique isn't it? I like it though.
06-29-2008, 05:04 PM
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06-29-2008, 05:15 PM
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2009 RX-8 Grand Touring
Diamond Gray Metallic
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Guess I better edit my post
06-29-2008, 06:09 PM
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40th anniversary, nice! Love the interior.
Not a fan of the AT, but if you're ok with the reduced power (especially with that commute), you should still be able to have a good time.
Not a fan of the AT, but if you're ok with the reduced power (especially with that commute), you should still be able to have a good time.
06-29-2008, 06:19 PM
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Even better, an '09! Congrats.
06-29-2008, 08:40 PM
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Nice car. Yeah, I'm still not sure on an 09 vs an 08. I miss the fender vents and the front bumber isn't my favorite. It will probably grow on me.
06-30-2008, 05:34 PM
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Husky - Not sure what your issue is with power. I was cruisin home today (or at least it THOUGHT I was cruisin) when I looked down as I prepared to exit the fwy - WTF, Over - took my foot off the gas to exit and I was doin 80+, hmmmm......gotta remember to watch the speedo, not feel the car till I get used to it.
BTW, that manual shift AT is pretty slick.
Dang this car is fast and can take a turn like nothing else.
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