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Absolutely awesome write-up about the 8 in July 03 issue of Australian Wheels magazine (before you ask, no I don't have a scanner). Final line of report is "ultimately, it's all about character, and Mazda's RX-8 has it gushing from both tailpipes. .....(it ) doesn't achieve its personality by being flawed or excessively weird. It's simply brilliant-no less, possibly even more"
They loved it.
They loved it.
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Absolutely awesome write-up about the 8 in July 03 issue of Australian Wheels magazine (before you ask, no I don't have a scanner). Final line of report is "ultimately, it's all about character, and Mazda's RX-8 has it gushing from both tailpipes. .....(it ) doesn't achieve its personality by being flawed or excessively weird. It's simply brilliant-no less, possibly even more"
They loved it.
Absolutely awesome write-up about the 8 in July 03 issue of Australian Wheels magazine (before you ask, no I don't have a scanner). Final line of report is "ultimately, it's all about character, and Mazda's RX-8 has it gushing from both tailpipes. .....(it ) doesn't achieve its personality by being flawed or excessively weird. It's simply brilliant-no less, possibly even more"
They loved it.
Watch my opinion when I drive it in the raceway
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just read it.
very interesting. I've noticed a huge bias in wheels towards the current mazdas. Evidence of that could be seen in the lack of real reference to the 8's lack of torque - which really has everyone else talking. I can't say I mind or blame them - the new generation of Mazdas are something special.
A great rap for the car, chock full of all the superlatives the journo could fit into the 3 pages.
very interesting. I've noticed a huge bias in wheels towards the current mazdas. Evidence of that could be seen in the lack of real reference to the 8's lack of torque - which really has everyone else talking. I can't say I mind or blame them - the new generation of Mazdas are something special.
A great rap for the car, chock full of all the superlatives the journo could fit into the 3 pages.
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Yeah,
Just read the article. Simply put, there was not a single major fault that the journo found with the RX-8 he was given to drive through Victoria's Yarra Ranges. From the engine to the cabin, the handling to the body styling, he raved about the car like no other review I've read to date.
Ooh, only four more weeks to wait !!
So, Titanium RX-8, will I be seeing you at the drive event at Eastern Creek on 28th July ?
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Just read the article. Simply put, there was not a single major fault that the journo found with the RX-8 he was given to drive through Victoria's Yarra Ranges. From the engine to the cabin, the handling to the body styling, he raved about the car like no other review I've read to date.
Ooh, only four more weeks to wait !!
So, Titanium RX-8, will I be seeing you at the drive event at Eastern Creek on 28th July ?
P.D.U
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Originally posted by P.D.U
Yeah,
Just read the article. Simply put, there was not a single major fault that the journo found with the RX-8 he was given to drive through Victoria's Yarra Ranges. From the engine to the cabin, the handling to the body styling, he raved about the car like no other review I've read to date.
Ooh, only four more weeks to wait !!
So, Titanium RX-8, will I be seeing you at the drive event at Eastern Creek on 28th July ?
P.D.U
Yeah,
Just read the article. Simply put, there was not a single major fault that the journo found with the RX-8 he was given to drive through Victoria's Yarra Ranges. From the engine to the cabin, the handling to the body styling, he raved about the car like no other review I've read to date.
Ooh, only four more weeks to wait !!
So, Titanium RX-8, will I be seeing you at the drive event at Eastern Creek on 28th July ?
P.D.U
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Congrad P.D.U. ! so which session are you guys going for on the drive date??
Richwu
I can't wait.. but my dealer told me should be delivering by the 2nd week of August. which is 2 weeks late from my contract, it's there any thing I can do about that?
Richwu
I can't wait.. but my dealer told me should be delivering by the 2nd week of August. which is 2 weeks late from my contract, it's there any thing I can do about that?
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Just read it - did you notice they drove a pre-production car? I'm guessing they'll have to drive the real thing in a later issue. I suppose they'll put it in a comparason.
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Originally posted by richwu
Congrad P.D.U. ! so which session are you guys going for on the drive date??
Richwu
I can't wait.. but my dealer told me should be delivering by the 2nd week of August. which is 2 weeks late from my contract, it's there any thing I can do about that?
Congrad P.D.U. ! so which session are you guys going for on the drive date??
Richwu
I can't wait.. but my dealer told me should be delivering by the 2nd week of August. which is 2 weeks late from my contract, it's there any thing I can do about that?
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Just a quick question for any of you guys going to Eastern Creek.
Where did you get your invites from - Mazda or dealer?
I placed order/deposit in January and haven't heard anything since from Mazda....I've given up on asking the dealer anything.
Where did you get your invites from - Mazda or dealer?
I placed order/deposit in January and haven't heard anything since from Mazda....I've given up on asking the dealer anything.
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Originally posted by rossy
Just a quick question for any of you guys going to Eastern Creek.
Where did you get your invites from - Mazda or dealer?
I placed order/deposit in January and haven't heard anything since from Mazda....I've given up on asking the dealer anything.
Just a quick question for any of you guys going to Eastern Creek.
Where did you get your invites from - Mazda or dealer?
I placed order/deposit in January and haven't heard anything since from Mazda....I've given up on asking the dealer anything.
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Originally posted by rossy
Thanks for the info Titanium RX8!!!
BTW- Excellent colour choice - (I've also ordered a titanium). Did you get the red/blk interior?
Thanks for the info Titanium RX8!!!
BTW- Excellent colour choice - (I've also ordered a titanium). Did you get the red/blk interior?
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Originally posted by Titanium RX-8
I have ordered black/red leather. I was under the impression that this was the only possibility with Titanium. Did you see black leather interior as an option on the Australian website?
I have ordered black/red leather. I was under the impression that this was the only possibility with Titanium. Did you see black leather interior as an option on the Australian website?
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Just curious
Ws the article written in Wheels magazine authored by Bob Hall? Just curious...
If anyone down under has a scanner and can post the article, that would be nice. Thanks.:p
If anyone down under has a scanner and can post the article, that would be nice. Thanks.:p
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Titanium RX-8,
To answer your question about colour choice I chose Velocity Red w/ red & black leather. No moonroof, no sat-nav. Many congrats on the baby. My wife was kind enough to have our baby well in advance of me taking delivery of the RX-8. He's 8 weeks old now.
Your other question was about the drive day session. I'm attending the afternoon session. I'll work in the morning and make my way out to Eastern Creek for the lunch so if you stay for a bite to eat you can tell me how your drive was on the track.
P.D.U
To answer your question about colour choice I chose Velocity Red w/ red & black leather. No moonroof, no sat-nav. Many congrats on the baby. My wife was kind enough to have our baby well in advance of me taking delivery of the RX-8. He's 8 weeks old now.
Your other question was about the drive day session. I'm attending the afternoon session. I'll work in the morning and make my way out to Eastern Creek for the lunch so if you stay for a bite to eat you can tell me how your drive was on the track.
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Richwu,
As I mentioned above to Titanium RX-8 I'm attending the afternoon session at Eastern Creek so I hope to meet you then.
As for delivery, I spoke to my dealer on Friday and they said they are still expecting my car to delivered to me about a week before the end of July. Like you I put my deposit down in mid-Jan so I'm surprised they are giving you a mid August date. Which dealer are you using ?
The key, as far as I know, is simply the Rotary emblemed key that is available as a dealer option for $88. It will be programmed to start our cars.
P.D.U
As I mentioned above to Titanium RX-8 I'm attending the afternoon session at Eastern Creek so I hope to meet you then.
As for delivery, I spoke to my dealer on Friday and they said they are still expecting my car to delivered to me about a week before the end of July. Like you I put my deposit down in mid-Jan so I'm surprised they are giving you a mid August date. Which dealer are you using ?
The key, as far as I know, is simply the Rotary emblemed key that is available as a dealer option for $88. It will be programmed to start our cars.
P.D.U
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Re: Just curious
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Ws the article written in Wheels magazine authored by Bob Hall? Just curious...
If anyone down under has a scanner and can post the article, that would be nice. Thanks.:p
Ws the article written in Wheels magazine authored by Bob Hall? Just curious...
If anyone down under has a scanner and can post the article, that would be nice. Thanks.:p
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P.D.U. Good I'll see you there at the afternoon drive day.
I went through the Honsby dealer... and they know nothing about the car ..... not as much as we do anyway. thanks for this forum.
can't wait ... they said it will be mid august for the car to deliver.
I went through the Honsby dealer... and they know nothing about the car ..... not as much as we do anyway. thanks for this forum.
can't wait ... they said it will be mid august for the car to deliver.
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Anyone here from Victoria going to the RX-8 day at Calder on the 11 July? I got the invite but unfortunately I am working all day. I am sending my wife there instead of myself.
I ordered a Winning Blue RX-8 with the black leather option.
Donald
I ordered a Winning Blue RX-8 with the black leather option.
Donald
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