" You're kidding Dad, you didn't buy one of those " that was the reaction from #2 son last week when he found out I bought an RX8. Any particular reason why I SHOULD NOT OWN AN RX8 ?? oh of course, I forgot, I'm going to be 65 this year,,,,,ah pension time,,,way too old to be zooming around in my absolutely awesome late model RX8 GT stunning metallic blue, luxury package, all black interior,,,,,,,,oh oh there goes my pulse racing just thinking about that beauty that I'm about to slip into and head to the golf course.
Well maybe the kid is right, get rid of this devastating machine from Mazda and hobble into something more befitting my age, maybe a Ford Fusion or perhaps a Chevy Malibu. I wonder if the previously mentioned mutt vehicles could send out a beep like my 8 did when I redlined it in 3rd at 130 kmh.
I really should give up my 8, and perhaps my golf clubs too, I play off an eight handicap and on any given day can shoot in the 70's on most full size courses. My boy's hit the ball a mile, way past the old man here, ah but it's the end result that makes the kids cry.
My RX8, I'm a driver, I've been behind the wheel of many a nice auto in my day this car that I just bought is something to behold, I can't remember feeling this good behind the wheel of any car in the past. Sure you young guys will be telling me about the auto. tranny I have is lacking in torque etc. but it's got more than I need and how can you not love those paddle shifters ?? I'm really just getting to know my blue beauty, it's just lovely inside and out, it was about time I treated myself to a car like this. My kid was quick to point out the " lousy " gas mileage, so what ?? if I had wanted 35 mpg. I would have bought a Mazda 3, 1.8 stick shift,,,,,,so there ! ZOOM, ZOOM.

 

Old Farts United! Your never too old to have fun. ZOOM ZOOM

 

redline in 3rd at 130kmh??????

 

Hah! My kids have already discussed/argued about who gets mine when I'm dead.
I'm 58, retired and still smoke....Don't ask me to quit....its the only thing I'm still good at.

 

Yeah, the gearing ratios are different in the automatics.

For the other 'old farts', just so you know, I'm actually jealous of you.

 

*Golf clap*
Welcome to the Brotherhood!

4.777

 

Ha ha ha, I loved that, " don't ask me to quit.......it's the only thing I'm good at " that was priceless, hate to tell you pal but I just quit ( this is the second time ) and I plan to stick with it this time.
To twist things a wee bit, I smoke a tank of gas a week ( or used to ) but no, this is no lecture, I'm good at golf so I'm sticking with it, you're good at smoking and you're sticking with it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,if it feels good, do it !!
I'm ZOOMING down to Penticton Country Club for a round of golf this morning, part of the fun will be the drive there and back,,,,,,,have a great day.

 

No problem, I paddle shifted to 4th with the beeper going like H. @ 133kmh.
yes indeed, those auto. tranny RX8's have no guts at all,,,,,,,,,,,,,,yeah right !!!!

 

Yep, a full size golf bag fits AOK in the trunk. A collapsible pull cart as well. Driving the '8 to the course is almost as much fun as the play.

Close to 58 myself but not yet retired. One day .....

Congratulations & enjoy (and I'm envious of your golf handicap)!

 

Mine is mostly GMC/Chevy. I believe myself and my brother out of 100+ family members are one of the very few if any that own a foreign brand vehicle. To date I still love Chevy trucks and their reliability but I enjoy trying different things.

When I showed them the car at a family get together, they asked the typical "how many pistons?" with a few saying "oh you gotta get that American muscle engine planted in there.

 

Why does age mean that you have live a dull life? Look at Paul Newman, he raced into his 80s! I think it's great that you have a car that makes you feel the way you've described.

No offense to your son, but I'm going to guess he drives an appliance-class car?

 

You can find me at the Mission Starbucks almost every day at 11am, sitting outside smoking and drinking hi-test. Drop by and show me your new toy, and I will share all I know.....

 

This also helps for traction in the winter

 

My MX5 has an indent on the side panel of the trunk shaped like a driver head. But I still have to take the woods out of the bag.

 

Go for it - The father inlaw(63) came home with a Honda S2000 wanting my opinion should he buy it ...Ummmmm your health is not the best, you still have a licence ..........it's now his new mistress .....Cheers

 

Turning 42 shortly myself, nothing wrong with a RX8 and old guys. A vette on the other hand...

Anyways, it only matters how a car makes YOU feel.

Welcome.

 

Turned 60 last year.. every morning I go out and can't decide between the RX8 or top down MX5.
Congrats and good luck with it.. have fun!