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Old May 8, 2007 | 07:11 AM
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Change of colour

Hi all,

I'm thinking of getting another RX8.... Basically I really have enjoyed driving this car (and car club etc ) and there's nothing else in this price bracket that suits.

But I can't help wondering if a new model or model upgrade (eg more power) will be coming out soon - afterall it has been nearly 4 years since first released & and then I'm also wondering about the colour - I'm just not sure whether I should go for red again or maybe white or...?
I'm leaning towards white (this colour wasn't available when i got mine) this time with a full bodykit, hymee exhaust of course, etc etc

Well just thought i'd ask for your opinion on colour & whether anyone has heard if a model upgrade/new model is rumoured to be coming out soon?

Rik
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Old May 8, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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I don't think theres going to be another model till about 2010?

I suggest holding off till then?

I think the US side of the forum has a lot of rumours about that going around
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Old May 8, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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Go White!
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Old May 8, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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Copper Red Ftw!
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Old May 8, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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WHITE

It's the bomb! I know I use to have one, now I have a Titanium.
AND I MISS THE WHITE!

Check out the Whites in this thread
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/calling-all-whitewater-pearls-51410/

Last edited by Easy_E1; May 8, 2007 at 07:34 PM.
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Old May 8, 2007 | 10:04 PM
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But if you do get a new RX-8 now, you'll only get 170kw (manual). That's 7kw lower than yours (and most of ours)... but then again... what can you do with 7kw?
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Old May 8, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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White.

We will need one to try and get a full set in the club.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 12:20 AM
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For the money involved, I would keep what you have and spend the money on mods
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Old May 9, 2007 | 02:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Black-8
But if you do get a new RX-8 now, you'll only get 170kw (manual). That's 7kw lower than yours (and most of ours)... but then again... what can you do with 7kw?
Get another red, Rik, to compensate for the power loss (u say yourself that it's faster), and u won't have to change your user name either hehe
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Old May 9, 2007 | 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by DrewMan
I don't think theres going to be another model till about 2010?

I suggest holding off till then?

I think the US side of the forum has a lot of rumours about that going around
Um I've had this car 2 years and thats the longest I've ever had a car so theres no way i'm gonna wait till 2010, but thanx anyway Drewman
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Old May 9, 2007 | 03:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Easy_E1
WHITE

It's the bomb! I know I use to have one, now I have a Titanium.
AND I MISS THE WHITE!

Check out the Whites in this thread
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=51410
Oh Sweet
those pics are sensational.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by yellowrx8inoz
Get another red, Rik, to compensate for the power loss (u say yourself that it's faster), and u won't have to change your user name either hehe
Eeekk - why do you think they dropped the power? or has that question been asked B4 and answered... and i've missed it?

Hmmm, i hadn't thought about the name change
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Old May 13, 2007 | 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by jormatom
White.

We will need one to try and get a full set in the club.
I would join...but I'm all the way up in Sydney.

As to the question, personally I'd hold out a few more years and see what the next gen one looks like. I'm sure your red baby is still serving you very well.
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Old May 14, 2007 | 02:29 AM
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Originally Posted by MissyK
Rik, name change is easy, you just have to pm 1 of the supermods on here and they'll switch it for you
Beuddy - i can always rely on you Kali.
BTW it was a bit of a shame you weren't at Broadford today
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Old May 14, 2007 | 05:41 AM
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Rik told me he is set on the white! White with MS kit!
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Old May 14, 2007 | 06:25 AM
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Looks like Taka is itching for a new car too hey? heh heh.
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Old May 14, 2007 | 06:45 AM
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New cars comes in a lot of forms. Some good mods take the worn parts out and put a good newly performed one in - it is a new car.

Although I love white
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Old May 19, 2007 | 12:04 AM
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I'm also sorely tempted by the white. Looks hawt when modded.

Mind you, the copper red is a beautiful colour...
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Old May 19, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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speaking of white...





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Old May 20, 2007 | 12:04 AM
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i'll vote for WHITE
or u can buy my car~it's a unique color
^^
WHITE IS HOT TOO
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Old May 20, 2007 | 01:22 AM
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is the driving/fog light behind the grill?
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