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07-10-2011, 06:02 PM
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I'm thinking about picking up an RX8 in the next month or two. I haven't owned a car in nearly 5 years, but I'm moving back to KC and will need one. How do these things get around in the winter? I don't expect them to do well in heavy snow/unplowed roads, but is it a practical daily driver in the winter if I can get a ride from my wife on the "really bad" days?
I daily drive mine year around. All you need is a good set of winter tires (blizzacks i would recommend) and you will get around fine. I am from Idaho originally and I haven't had any problems. Any vehicle will really get around as long as you aren't stupid about it.
07-10-2011, 06:55 PM
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My last car was an A4 Quattro, and before that I had a couple of Wranglers, so I am kind of used to "go anywhere, anytime" in the winter. I think it's the "Being smart about it" that I need to deal with. What should I expect to pay for a set of Blizzacks, and do I need 4 or can I get away with just doing the rears?
07-10-2011, 11:11 PM
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I'm thinking about picking up an RX8 in the next month or two. I haven't owned a car in nearly 5 years, but I'm moving back to KC and will need one. How do these things get around in the winter? I don't expect them to do well in heavy snow/unplowed roads, but is it a practical daily driver in the winter if I can get a ride from my wife on the "really bad" days?
07-11-2011, 08:01 AM
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I drove in kc a whole year on one and traction control definitely comes in handy during the winter, i have a Nordic green 04 rx8 for sale used to be in kc area but moved to Sedalia if you're interested I go up to kc a lot you can check out the car it's a 6spd has a clean title and service contract till dec 2012 comes with the car and an extra set of stock 18"s. 75000 miles, Looking for a quick sell, $8500 or best offer
07-13-2011, 05:17 PM
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I have tried putting 87 in mine too for a while now, the performance definitely goes down but my mileage increased and i definitely saved money. I doubt the gas prices will go down though.. I put in 92 on the weekends and let her fly! Also I moved back to Sedalia so I only visit KC occasionally
07-27-2011, 02:05 AM
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Wake up KC we need to do another meet up before I sell my baby! I know i will regret it but I desperately need a truck! Cant pull a ski-boat with my 8.. Its definitely my most favorite car that I've owned though! but I think the ladies will miss it more..
Sport edition 6 spd MT Nordic green 2004, will trade for a 2011 Toyota Tacoma 4-door TRD
Sport edition 6 spd MT Nordic green 2004, will trade for a 2011 Toyota Tacoma 4-door TRD
11-04-2011, 05:02 PM
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I live in Olathe and I actually saw quite a few awhile driving to school and around the greater KC area. I do wave to a few of those that look my way but receive just weird stares...Guess people are not as friendly anymore...
11-05-2011, 03:17 AM
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11-06-2011, 08:00 PM
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thanks! they look awesome in person especially when its clean ill post more pics soon, just havent had a chance too much going on, the taillight led's are the ones from rotaryfx they look pretty legit too, i havent done the blinkers yet the price is kinda up there since you gotta put in the resistors and stuff, ill get to it eventually.and I have no idea if its legal or not, i heard they imitate cop car lights so they are illegal but ive seen a lot of cops at night and they just drive by without pulling me over, its been about 6 months or so that i had them and no problems yet.
12-06-2011, 07:03 PM
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I am from the STL area and I'm looking for a place to park my car for a few days in the KC area from around December 26- January 1ish. Anyone still here in the KC area? haha
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