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From: Memphis, TN
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From: Maryland, USA
Guess I missed that thread. I'm located in Maryland and can't wait to buy my RX-8. Must purcahse a house first and will probably get a larger home loan to include the purchase of the RX-8. That way I can get a tax benefit from the purchase of the 8 as well. :D
i guess i missed this thread
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From: N. VA
Originally posted by umpuck
living in the big VA beach here. Im down to meeting up w/ any other owners....but my car from what i hear is not coming until the end of july.
living in the big VA beach here. Im down to meeting up w/ any other owners....but my car from what i hear is not coming until the end of july.
Its all good man.. we all should get cars from about that time anywayz... we will plan something for us pre-orders and be the first ones to show off the car in the area
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From: Maryland, USA
Originally posted by umpuck
Hey quick question....does the leather seats only come in the grand touring package? cause i got the touring thinking there was leather seats......
Hey quick question....does the leather seats only come in the grand touring package? cause i got the touring thinking there was leather seats......
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Who here is in the virginia beach area?? Just wanna know if you have any idea when the first shipment of cars are exactly coming in....my dealership doesn't really tell me anything. But hey once i get mine we should all meet up.
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From: Annapolis, MD
Annapolis
here-here
a cut 7 paste from an earlier thread this AM:
Saw my Yellow 6sp at the Annapolis dealer. They trained with this guy the day before. Based on the dealer's walk-thru, there was little info to mention here (5-20 oil, non-synthretic, premium gas, which i really don't think is necessary other that loosing some hp). anyhow, here is an excerpt of an e-mail to a friend about my impression:
CAR. nOW i UNDERSTAND MY ORIGINAL apprehension. First impression of exterior was negative. The pictures were better (as opposed to what all others on the chat board said) than the real thing. Although, now i do believe that all yellow cars show little paint depth and gloss, and do not accentuate the curve suchly. They are getting three more not pre-sold cars next week. I may consider a switch-a-roony, although most cars will come with the $3k upgrade package that i don't want.
That said, the interior more than makes up for it. the instrument lighting is phenominal, the cloth seats are indeed better than leather (like a jet black short napped terri-cloth - real sharp for a thin seat in cross section). plenty of leg room, a smooth as silk clutch, and a true short throw tranny. comes with std SRS side bags, front & BACK. back seating has nice legroom, and my hair barelt touched the roof - it does seem a bit closterphobic with the small side window and the depp glove seating. exterior lights are hot, and more importantly traditional (not like radical 350Z). chrome appointment are there, but i'm sure not as well done as your TT. The radio area is surrounded in black plastic, which looks amazingly hot. roof is a light grey - eh.
a cut 7 paste from an earlier thread this AM:
Saw my Yellow 6sp at the Annapolis dealer. They trained with this guy the day before. Based on the dealer's walk-thru, there was little info to mention here (5-20 oil, non-synthretic, premium gas, which i really don't think is necessary other that loosing some hp). anyhow, here is an excerpt of an e-mail to a friend about my impression:
CAR. nOW i UNDERSTAND MY ORIGINAL apprehension. First impression of exterior was negative. The pictures were better (as opposed to what all others on the chat board said) than the real thing. Although, now i do believe that all yellow cars show little paint depth and gloss, and do not accentuate the curve suchly. They are getting three more not pre-sold cars next week. I may consider a switch-a-roony, although most cars will come with the $3k upgrade package that i don't want.
That said, the interior more than makes up for it. the instrument lighting is phenominal, the cloth seats are indeed better than leather (like a jet black short napped terri-cloth - real sharp for a thin seat in cross section). plenty of leg room, a smooth as silk clutch, and a true short throw tranny. comes with std SRS side bags, front & BACK. back seating has nice legroom, and my hair barelt touched the roof - it does seem a bit closterphobic with the small side window and the depp glove seating. exterior lights are hot, and more importantly traditional (not like radical 350Z). chrome appointment are there, but i'm sure not as well done as your TT. The radio area is surrounded in black plastic, which looks amazingly hot. roof is a light grey - eh.
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From: Baltimore MD & Washington DC
I spend time both in DC where I grew up, and up in Baltimore where I'm currently in grad school. My 8 is currently waiting for its "Taxation Without Representation" plates (IE it's registered in DC).
