Going to motoexpo on Tuesday....
06-01-2003, 04:57 PM
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I'm not jealous or anything - stuck up north (in Leeds) so cant make any of these viewings.
Can anyone let me know is a 6'4" person can fit in the RX8???
I can currently squeeze into my FTO (just), but with no sunroof. Tried one with a sunroof, but it dropped thee room too much.
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Can anyone let me know is a 6'4" person can fit in the RX8???
I can currently squeeze into my FTO (just), but with no sunroof. Tried one with a sunroof, but it dropped thee room too much.
Cheers
stoo
06-02-2003, 03:49 AM
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Be pushy. It is the same car on the stand there that was at MotorDriveLive. The guy I saw on the Sunday (who wouldn't let me sit in it btw.. 
) said that it would be the same car, and that he would be at MotorExpo on the Saturday.
Guess which day I'm going.... yup, Sat.
I'm going to take my order sheet, and all the RX-8 crap I can find with me. If they don't let me sit in it, I'll just tell them that I sat in a 350Z and they're getting my order instead (let's hope the bluff works!).
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) said that it would be the same car, and that he would be at MotorExpo on the Saturday.Guess which day I'm going.... yup, Sat.
I'm going to take my order sheet, and all the RX-8 crap I can find with me. If they don't let me sit in it, I'll just tell them that I sat in a 350Z and they're getting my order instead (let's hope the bluff works!).
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06-02-2003, 06:20 AM
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Originally posted by Stu C
I'm not jealous or anything - stuck up north (in Leeds) so cant make any of these viewings.
Can anyone let me know is a 6'4" person can fit in the RX8???
I can currently squeeze into my FTO (just), but with no sunroof. Tried one with a sunroof, but it dropped thee room too much.
Cheers
stoo
I'm not jealous or anything - stuck up north (in Leeds) so cant make any of these viewings.
Can anyone let me know is a 6'4" person can fit in the RX8???
I can currently squeeze into my FTO (just), but with no sunroof. Tried one with a sunroof, but it dropped thee room too much.
Cheers
stoo
06-02-2003, 06:21 AM
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I'll be there on Thursday (might also get a glimpse tomorrow as I'll at Canary Wharf).
Am taking my order confirmation too and will certainly be expecting to get a chance to sit inside. Wonder if my dealer (Docklands Mazda) will be on hand too...
Am taking my order confirmation too and will certainly be expecting to get a chance to sit inside. Wonder if my dealer (Docklands Mazda) will be on hand too...
06-02-2003, 07:38 AM
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I've just got back from MotorExpo!
They have a blue RX8 - its a Japanese spec though not UK.
Looks even better than in the pictures - I strongly advise you to go and have a look if you are dithering! Seemed to have a very large crowd around it - more than most cars. Everyone was saying they thought it looked great and were very surprised at the low price.
One of the reps there told me Mazda were putting all the specs for the UK model on their website this Friday (6th June), including insurance group and 0-60 times.
He said the reduction in power was due to CO2 emissions.
The spare tyre (if you buy one seperately as its not standard) clamps to the roof of the boot. He said it was "fairly expensive".
They were allowing people to sit in the car.
I'll try and get some pics uploaded tonight. If you're going along make sure its a nice day as the car is outside on the grass!
They have a blue RX8 - its a Japanese spec though not UK.
Looks even better than in the pictures - I strongly advise you to go and have a look if you are dithering! Seemed to have a very large crowd around it - more than most cars. Everyone was saying they thought it looked great and were very surprised at the low price.
One of the reps there told me Mazda were putting all the specs for the UK model on their website this Friday (6th June), including insurance group and 0-60 times.
He said the reduction in power was due to CO2 emissions.
The spare tyre (if you buy one seperately as its not standard) clamps to the roof of the boot. He said it was "fairly expensive".
They were allowing people to sit in the car.
I'll try and get some pics uploaded tonight. If you're going along make sure its a nice day as the car is outside on the grass!
06-02-2003, 01:11 PM
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Right then, here are some of my images from today.
IMPRESSIONS:
The Mazda staff were almost spot on today, much improved from Millbrook. They were polite, pleasant, helpful and kind. Particular thanks to the woman who obtained a new RX-8 brochure for me and sent someone to find me to hand it over.
The car looks nicer in sunlight than the darkness of the Millbrook foyer, the blue is sparkly. The interior didn't look as good as it did in the dark but then it wasn't the leather seats so I'm biased.
I stood around the car for a long time and just listened to the passers by: the vast majority were very impressed and one man in particular was astounded when a Mazda rep told him the price. "For that!" he exclaimed, expecting it to cost a lot more.
The Mazda reps were fairly knowledgeable but would bullsh*t with the best of us when cornered. I couldn't resist correcting one who was happily telling a punter about the triple rotor engine (for example).
This time my pre-order status got me immediate access to the interior (thank you delightful Mazda woman rep, you were great!) and I made a point of trying a gear change with the handbrake applied: no problem, it's not in the way.
I opened some of the cubby holes and the plastics are a tad flimsy in places. I sat in the 350Z again, there's no contest about the exterior which the RX-8 wins but the interior may well go the the Nissan for quality if not style and you all know what's been said about that Nissan interior right? Don't get me wrong though, the RX-8 looks good inside but it's no Mercedes Benz.
I had a discussion with a male rep about the ride height. He firstly claimed that it was because the wheels were 17". I pointed out that the car only comes with 16" and 18" rims. Then I noticed the tyres were 18" and pointed that out too. Then he decided it must be because the car has never been driven and the dampers haven't had time to settle... yeah, right!
I also asked a Mazda dealer who was looking at the car about getting the power back. He said that it was bound to be possible but that dealers won't do it and that it will void the warranty. Hmmm...
Surprise of the day was shared between noticing that the roof is idented in the middle (nice!) and that the rear lights have LEDs in the side strips. Both of these can be seen in my images.
Finally, Formula Woman was being heavily promoted. Two FW reps were pouncing on passing ladies and trying to sign them up. I asked what channel it'll be on and to my horror they claimed ITV! Not until 2004 though - but eek!!!
I still badly want the RX-8 and can't wait until September.
IMPRESSIONS:
The Mazda staff were almost spot on today, much improved from Millbrook. They were polite, pleasant, helpful and kind. Particular thanks to the woman who obtained a new RX-8 brochure for me and sent someone to find me to hand it over.
The car looks nicer in sunlight than the darkness of the Millbrook foyer, the blue is sparkly. The interior didn't look as good as it did in the dark but then it wasn't the leather seats so I'm biased.
I stood around the car for a long time and just listened to the passers by: the vast majority were very impressed and one man in particular was astounded when a Mazda rep told him the price. "For that!" he exclaimed, expecting it to cost a lot more.
The Mazda reps were fairly knowledgeable but would bullsh*t with the best of us when cornered. I couldn't resist correcting one who was happily telling a punter about the triple rotor engine (for example).
This time my pre-order status got me immediate access to the interior (thank you delightful Mazda woman rep, you were great!) and I made a point of trying a gear change with the handbrake applied: no problem, it's not in the way.
I opened some of the cubby holes and the plastics are a tad flimsy in places. I sat in the 350Z again, there's no contest about the exterior which the RX-8 wins but the interior may well go the the Nissan for quality if not style and you all know what's been said about that Nissan interior right? Don't get me wrong though, the RX-8 looks good inside but it's no Mercedes Benz.
I had a discussion with a male rep about the ride height. He firstly claimed that it was because the wheels were 17". I pointed out that the car only comes with 16" and 18" rims. Then I noticed the tyres were 18" and pointed that out too. Then he decided it must be because the car has never been driven and the dampers haven't had time to settle... yeah, right!
I also asked a Mazda dealer who was looking at the car about getting the power back. He said that it was bound to be possible but that dealers won't do it and that it will void the warranty. Hmmm...
Surprise of the day was shared between noticing that the roof is idented in the middle (nice!) and that the rear lights have LEDs in the side strips. Both of these can be seen in my images.
Finally, Formula Woman was being heavily promoted. Two FW reps were pouncing on passing ladies and trying to sign them up. I asked what channel it'll be on and to my horror they claimed ITV! Not until 2004 though - but eek!!!
I still badly want the RX-8 and can't wait until September.
06-02-2003, 05:16 PM
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Originally posted by Lensman
IMPRESSIONS:
Surprise of the day was shared between noticing that the roof is idented in the middle (nice!) and that the rear lights have LEDs in the side strips. Both of these can be seen in my images.
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IMPRESSIONS:
Surprise of the day was shared between noticing that the roof is idented in the middle (nice!) and that the rear lights have LEDs in the side strips. Both of these can be seen in my images.
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