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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 04:26 AM
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Whats with Caps Michael?

thisllub, I know the CX-7 and 3 now have these available along with avg economy, current economy and a few others.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 04:46 AM
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Steering Wheel

While I don't like the steering wheel it does hark back to the style of the original rx2 rx3 etc style (Yes I know about the mx5 that it has been pinched from) but it may help to explain this upgrade??? style
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Jaycee
OK, so the press release for the new version is on the Mazda Australia website. I spoke to my rep at Eurocars Mazda today and she checked with MA. They told her that the new version (not the 40th Annniversary release) will be available June/July in Australia.

I'm still a little sceptical, but I've been promised details, so I'll keep you all posted.

If that's correct, then I'm going to give it a really serious look - my '03 model is 5 years old in August and the lease is up, so I'm ready to upgrade!
There should be some good deals on the last of the current model too.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by timbo
...which was exactly 'mez's point....
Uh-huh.

Originally Posted by thisllub
There should be some good deals on the last of the current model too.
There would be very few new current models left at this stage.....very few. The last shipload came in months ago. BTW, most dealers will take delivery of their 40th Anniversary cars in a week to ten days. $55K plus onroads.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Gomez
Uh-huh.



There would be very few new current models left at this stage.....very few. The last shipload came in months ago. BTW, most dealers will take delivery of their 40th Anniversary cars in a week to ten days. $55K plus onroads.
The Big advantage the 40th Anniversary and the version 2 RX8 has over its competitors is pricing , The EVO X MR TC SST that is on my short list will cost around $75,000 on road but then again i suppose if you want the latest tecknology you got to pay the $$$$$$.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do.../pageId=134320




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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 02:29 PM
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[QUOTE=auzoom;2245030]Whats with Caps Michael?

Didnt have me glasses on

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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by xatnep
While I don't like the steering wheel it does hark back to the style of the original rx2 rx3 etc style (Yes I know about the mx5 that it has been pinched from) but it may help to explain this upgrade??? style
You make a very good point old man! I kinda like the style of the new steering wheel, but IMHO prefer the layout of the series 1 version.
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 12:27 AM
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Have you seen this article: http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/Ar...ID=47226&vf=12
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Old May 12, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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I like this new steering wheel. It is curently used in the Cx-7, CX-9 and Miata. I have a 2007 Retractable Hardtop Miata and the steering wheel feel good in the hand and has a bit of a vintage sports car look. I also love the new Blue Glow gauges, very cool!
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Old May 13, 2008 | 11:53 PM
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Yeah, its in the cx7 but no the cx9 (9 has new mazda 6 wheel)

I have a cx7 too and actually like the steering wheel feel more than the one in the 8, its thinner and feels smaller!? (belive it or not), just depends on your thickness preferance i guess.
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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Have any details on the rear suspension geometry emerged? Are any aspects of the changes in suspension geometry retrofittable to S1 models?
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