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Sep 5, 2006 | 11:31 PM

#26

CarAndDriver

2005 Black RX-8 GT 6M

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From: San Jose Area

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jedi54

hmm, some good suggestions in here.

Time to hit up all the online car shops; carmax, autotrader, cars.com, etc. Did I miss any?
I'm hoping to purchase a car this month so I'll keep you guys posted...

craigslist.org!

Sep 6, 2006 | 02:56 AM

#27

Smoke Honda

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From: Boston, MA

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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Bullshit, a B18B Integra will not get 40 mpg. Not even on the highway with the windows up and the a/c off going 65 mph with cruise control. I hate how people love to exagerate everything here. RX8's do not get 11 mpg and Civics/Integras do not get 40 mpg. My RX8 gets a consistent 19/20 mpg and my first car a 2000 Civic EX 5spd only got about 28 city 32-33 highway, I drove both the cars the same way.

You hate it huh? I got 10 mpg on the 8 for the first 500 miles. So STFU and leave.

Sep 6, 2006 | 04:02 AM

#28

rx-cars_rock

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From: chicago

go for a mid 90s Infinity G20. Nice interior and good gas mileage.

Sep 6, 2006 | 10:49 AM

#29

CarAndDriver

2005 Black RX-8 GT 6M

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From: San Jose Area

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Originally Posted by rx-cars_rock

go for a mid 90s Infinity G20. Nice interior and good gas mileage.

My friend likes his mid-90s G20 with five speed manual.

Sep 6, 2006 | 10:57 AM

#30

ZoomZoomH

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From: caddyshack

i vote for a 3rd gen (99-03) Mazda Protege, had one before i sold it and bought the 8, wonderful car to drive

Sep 6, 2006 | 10:58 AM

#31

ZoomZoomH

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From: caddyshack

and they should be well within your price range, proteges are just as reliable as Corollas and Civics but cheaper to buy!

Sep 6, 2006 | 11:05 AM

#32

XDEEDUBBX

RX8 HA HA

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From: Gardena Cali 310

try to find the protege mp3, that was a fun car..

Sep 6, 2006 | 12:49 PM

#33

pdxhak

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From: Portland,OR

I've been thinking of getting another car as well because the 8 is taking a beating right now. It seems they are doing road work on every road/street I take to work. I'm thinking 1st gen rx7 (gslse) or 240z.

Sep 6, 2006 | 12:52 PM

#34

Digital_Damage

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From: Clearwater,FL

Pick up a sentra, with a little work you can make it a very fun daily.

Sep 6, 2006 | 12:58 PM

#35

Japan8

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From: Central Florida

Protege MP3, Mazdaspeed Protege or Protege5. I'm a Honda hater... I can't recommend any. Toyota... Zzzz. Sorry. A late 90's 200SX SE-R would be nice... my wife used to have one when we lived in the US.