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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 07:09 AM
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Oh yeah, the LHD JDM tuned comment was a fecitious statement, just in case anyone thinks I was serious.
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 07:34 AM
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I average 16.75 mpg (US), exactly like yours. But then again I do get the full monty, 250 bhp!
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 06:58 AM
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Just done 1 full tank on Shell V-power yesterday. Mainly change at 3500rpm only touches 5000rpm occasionally. And that tank only touch 340km (with 10km more after fuel light came on). So it works out to only about 6.3/L.

Just put in Caltex V.Gold, let's see what this tank can do.

The 2nd tank with Caltex is doing slightly better with 6.65km/L.

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Old May 6, 2004 | 11:51 AM
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Fuel consumption has seemed to be an issue in RX8 owner...... well I was just wondering has any one of the owner tries the after market fuel consumption improvement device? Those things claim to improve by at least 15% or so ........ and whether or not it works it for you guys to find out....just for thought.
Another thing.... has anyone thought of the fuel consumption in STI or EVO ? These two cars consume as much if not less compare to the RX8 and just dun understand why people aren't complaining about it. To me I think the amount of money you save on your road tax for a 1.3 l compares to a 2.0 l car itself saves you a good almost $800.00 and on top of that your car insurance itself will save you another almost $1500 depending on various factors..... a total of $2300 saving ...and this amount could easily lighten the burden of owning a RX8 .....a car that builds like no other.
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Old May 7, 2004 | 03:55 AM
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Nope, they dont work for us cars. Probably helps a little with >10yrs cars. IMO of cuz.

Well, i would stil buy rx-8 as compared to STIs or EVOs even if the fuel consumption is 1.5 times higher! No Doubt!

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Old May 9, 2004 | 09:44 AM
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Hmm ...... it just shows how good this car is.... the first time saw and sat inside the car my mind just can't stop thinking about it. I was there checking it out at AML the other day and next to it was an EVO 8 MR ...yeah no doubt the car was great with all respect but in terms of look ... hmm......need I say more? Still waiting for the official launching of this car from Mazda Singapore to know the deal and try to own one........
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Old May 9, 2004 | 09:56 AM
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:D Evo and WRX STIs are fast cars!

But wad is fast and sexy?

U no need to say evelly tom dick and helly also noe man! :p 'Punt intended' Most of them above are....hehe
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Old May 10, 2004 | 03:12 AM
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Hmm ...... it just shows how good this car is.... the first time saw and sat inside the car my mind just can't stop thinking about it. I was there checking it out at AML the other day and next to it was an EVO 8 MR ...yeah no doubt the car was great with all respect but in terms of look ... hmm......need I say more? Still waiting for the official launching of this car from Mazda Singapore to know the deal and try to own one........
Hi Current9, dun hv to wait any longer, a couple of us already booked ours thru Mazda Motors.....fly down and make the downpayment now:D
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Old May 10, 2004 | 08:33 AM
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Thanks for the info ..... so any particular deal you are getting out from the Mazda Sing? So that I know wat to ask and can ask from them besides the standard stated price ......... WHen are you guys looking at delivery of your car?
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Old May 10, 2004 | 08:46 AM
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Mine is the 2nd batch, coming end Jun or early July, the first batch is around mid Jun.

As for freebies, just ask for the normal stuffs, maybe others can advise...I am a bad negotiator, din get much from them...
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 10:05 AM
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Help!!

the later 2 tanks i did 270km (light came on) this is terrible about 19,5L/100km!!!
I have to admit that my foot is a bit heavy but is as heavy as it was a month before
before those two tanks i was getting about 300-320km.


What is that ECU learning thing??
I have an SE3P Type S.

Please advise me!

Last edited by dasoviet; Nov 16, 2005 at 04:02 PM. Reason: gas is metered in liters not kgs :P
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by dasoviet
the later 2 tanks i did 270km (light came on) this is terrible about 19,5kg/100km!!!
I have to admit that my foot is a bit heavy but is as heavy as it was a month before
before those two tanks i was getting about 300-320km.


What is that ECU learning thing??
I have an SE3P Type S.

Please advise me!
Ah - finally - someone who shares my pain

Small consolation - me X is auto. Join the club, my friend, join the club...
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 04:01 PM
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I just reset that nvram and kam ecu things. car seems to run smoother. The point though is consumption. i will keep you updated. does weather condition plays role??
Now is about 10 degrees (celsius) lower than a month before
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