Head count in the NW
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Head count in the NW
Well, I picked my car up late last night from University Mazda, and was wondering how many others in the NW have gotten their cars yet. I put about 100 miles on it last night, and i love it already (and I'm still being gentle!). So, let me know... how many NW'ers have gotten their cars???
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Got mine yesterday.
Had to go down to the port with the dealer to pick it up. Apparently the cars are only being shipped out on the tail end of the trucks (last 3 positions) due to clearance issues. But if the dealer isn't getting a full delivery, they may not get their 8's until the truck is otherwise full.
But I got to unwrap my present at the port, and drove it myself from the port to the dealer for PDI. Then I finally got to take it home.
-ss
Had to go down to the port with the dealer to pick it up. Apparently the cars are only being shipped out on the tail end of the trucks (last 3 positions) due to clearance issues. But if the dealer isn't getting a full delivery, they may not get their 8's until the truck is otherwise full.
But I got to unwrap my present at the port, and drove it myself from the port to the dealer for PDI. Then I finally got to take it home.
-ss
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waiting,car at tacoma on 7/11/03.delivery date is aug week 1,must be a big job to install those rotary accents.:D edit,8/09/03 got my red gt with red/black interior.all i can say is woooo hoooo.the car is awsome.:D :D :D :D
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Got mine from University Mazda in Seattle on the 28th. Cancelled my order with Milam because they were lying to me about the VIN and delivery date.
Got my money back, and the dealer that was working with me doesn't work there anymore!
Got my money back, and the dealer that was working with me doesn't work there anymore!
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From: Seattle
Bought mine off the showroom floor at University Mazda on 8/12/03. Triple Black with Grand Touring package and 6 disc changer. I put about 500 miles on it in the first four days and use it as my daily driver. I seem to be finding lots of excuses to go places!
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Picked up my 8 yesterday. Love it. Love it, Love.Nothing about ths car is bad.
I have had the good fortune of driving/having BMW M5/M3, looking at buying new S4 and frankly the 8 is hard to beat. Others may be alittle faster, but as a non prof. driver the few tenths of a second difference mean nothing to me. I was beaten of the line by a guy who rallied his VR6 when I was in an M3, it wasn't until the first "s" bends that I left him standing. He was just a better driver.You will not have that problem with this car, its handling is Porsche like.
I would love to hear from anyone else in the Northwest 8 Forum about their experience to date with the car.
I certainly will be looking at any potential upgrade to the car, but not because I think its "weak" but just because it can be done. K&N air filter sounds interesting at 16hp more, but I think a remapping may be all I ever do.
Having some fun with it now though
I have had the good fortune of driving/having BMW M5/M3, looking at buying new S4 and frankly the 8 is hard to beat. Others may be alittle faster, but as a non prof. driver the few tenths of a second difference mean nothing to me. I was beaten of the line by a guy who rallied his VR6 when I was in an M3, it wasn't until the first "s" bends that I left him standing. He was just a better driver.You will not have that problem with this car, its handling is Porsche like.
I would love to hear from anyone else in the Northwest 8 Forum about their experience to date with the car.
I certainly will be looking at any potential upgrade to the car, but not because I think its "weak" but just because it can be done. K&N air filter sounds interesting at 16hp more, but I think a remapping may be all I ever do.
Having some fun with it now though
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From: Seattle
Got mine..
Had mine shipped in a box from Casecase Autocenter in Wenatchee.. Black with Black/Red interior..
Live in Brier, work in Seattle...
MPG is a little better.
than my Shelby SP260..
Live in Brier, work in Seattle...
MPG is a little better.
than my Shelby SP260..Last edited by cliffjo; Oct 8, 2003 at 12:21 AM.
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From: Seattle, WA but doing 3 years hard time in Cambridge, MA
I can't wait till I move back out to Seattle in summer '04. I'd like to think I'd get off the plane, take a cab to the nearest dealership and drive off in my 8, but I'm most probably going to have to wait a few months to get my post law-school finances in order. See y'all on I-5 in a few months!
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After about 6 months of looking for a sports car and test driving many, s2000, 350z, bmw-z4 etc....I saw the zoom zoom comercial on tv with the 8 in it. I did not know that this car existed until that night I saw it on tv. I test drove it the next day and was impressed to say the least. I bought my velocity red 8 the next day. That was two weeks ago and I have logged 987 miles already. Driving this car as you know is addictive. I will find any excuse to take it out for a drive. Anyways, very happy with this car and live in Oregon near Portland. Haven't seen anyone else with this car in the area, but I will keep my eyes peeled for you.
I picked up my Nordic Green '8 at the end of September (see my signature) from University Mazda in Seattle. Just over 900 miles on it so far and every one of them a total blast!
Mileage so far:
18: babying it from the dealer, mostly highway
20: I5 Seattle to Portland in the rain
15: lots of short trips and several 9,000rpm excursions
I had to take my car in today to get the clutch pressure plate bolts torqued (the clutch was getting snatchy in stop-go traffic). Looks like that fixed it, the clutch action is much better now. Other than that no surprises.
I've not seen anyone else in the Seattle area, except their cars when they're in the umazda shop I'm mostly driving on the Kitsap side tho'. I saw a black 8 down in Portland with temp plates on it, but dispite doing a warp-speed to cruise speed pull alongside I couldn't get the driver's attention (funny that, when I drive the Miata some Miata drivers wave and smile and others just ignore you). So, I went back to baiting a G35 I'd followed all the way down from Seattle. Much fun!
Hope to see you out there sometime!
Mileage so far:
18: babying it from the dealer, mostly highway
20: I5 Seattle to Portland in the rain
15: lots of short trips and several 9,000rpm excursions
I had to take my car in today to get the clutch pressure plate bolts torqued (the clutch was getting snatchy in stop-go traffic). Looks like that fixed it, the clutch action is much better now. Other than that no surprises.
I've not seen anyone else in the Seattle area, except their cars when they're in the umazda shop
I'm mostly driving on the Kitsap side tho'. I saw a black 8 down in Portland with temp plates on it, but dispite doing a warp-speed to cruise speed pull alongside I couldn't get the driver's attention (funny that, when I drive the Miata some Miata drivers wave and smile and others just ignore you). So, I went back to baiting a G35 I'd followed all the way down from Seattle. Much fun!Hope to see you out there sometime!
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Rex - that may have been me... I picked up my Brilliant Black 8 just last Thursday (11/6) and have been happy as a lark ever since!! I'll keep my eyes open and should I see you (or another 8), since we can't do the Miata "wave" with our headlights, I'll wave at you with my wipers!
Hi Qhris, congrats on your new RX-8!
It wasn't you I zoomed by because I was driving round Portland at the beginning of October on my way to Hillsboro to get a ClearBra installed. So, there's another Brilliant Black RX-8 in your neck of the woods!
Hope to see you on the NW roads some time!
It wasn't you I zoomed by because I was driving round Portland at the beginning of October on my way to Hillsboro to get a ClearBra installed. So, there's another Brilliant Black RX-8 in your neck of the woods!
Hope to see you on the NW roads some time!
