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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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Mid-engine RWD rotary powered Mazda

RX-X, mid-engine, rwd, twin-rotor producing 280 hp, 2,800 lb weigh, 2 seater, coupe, full loaded price of $35k. Where do I put a deposit?

Why doesn't Mazda produce such a car? There is currently no mid-engine car for under $40k. After you equip a Boxster or Elise, you're looking at $50k-$55k range.
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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why do you want or expect so much for 35k?
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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why mid-engine, front engine/rear drive will be alot cheaper to produce
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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there is a reason why there are no mid engined cars priced below 40k! COST!
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Renesis_8
there is a reason why there are no mid engined cars priced below 40k! COST!
The MR2 were mid-engine cars priced in the $20s. If Toyota can produce them, why not Mazda?
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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the rx8 is a mid-engine car
FMR (front mid-engine) but its a mid engine car
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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If we're talking 2 seater, might as well shoot for 2400

BTW, the 8 is a midship...
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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Technically, the RX-8 IS mid-engined as the engine is behind the front axel.

What you are thinking of is mid/rear-engine.

But the weight distribution is already 50/50, so what's the point?
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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I want a 4-rotor, 400 hp, mid-transverse, 2-seater, convertible, folding hardtop, fully loaded w/ leather and sat nav, 1900lbs, tri-turbo, big trunk, AWD, off-road, amphibious, alloy wheels, iDrive, and lambo-doored Mazda for $25k. WHY DON'T YOU BUILD THIS MAZDA WTF
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Rootski
I want a 4-rotor ... 1900lbs ...
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by opus_opus
RX-X, mid-engine, rwd, twin-rotor producing 280 hp, 2,800 lb weigh, 2 seater, coupe, full loaded price of $35k. Where do I put a deposit?

Why doesn't Mazda produce such a car? There is currently no mid-engine car for under $40k. After you equip a Boxster or Elise, you're looking at $50k-$55k range.
For that price it better have more than 280 HP, try 350 HP!
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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2800 lbs and 280 is enough
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Rootski
I want a 4-rotor, 400 hp, mid-transverse, 2-seater, convertible, folding hardtop, fully loaded w/ leather and sat nav, 1900lbs, tri-turbo, big trunk, AWD, off-road, amphibious, alloy wheels, iDrive, and lambo-doored Mazda for $25k. WHY DON'T YOU BUILD THIS MAZDA WTF

best post ever.


reminds me of ppls ideas when they show the rx9 and new rx7 and next gen rx8 and blah blah blah concept car pics....

haha
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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Leave a deposit here. Paypal me $800 and i will send one your way. You pay the rest to the delivery guy.
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