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Originally Posted by SlipNslide1.3
I understand the frustration. I guess after I have been here a while I will get annoyed as well. I have searched for certain things with out being able to find what Im looking for but Im affraid to ask. I will just ask a member at one of our local meets.
The sig, thanks, I made it a couple days ago. Im glad you like it.
-SlipNslide1.3
The sig, thanks, I made it a couple days ago. Im glad you like it.
-SlipNslide1.3
that being said, if you throw on a suit and get flamed a bit and keep asking informative questions, people tend to lay off and help out. but if you go in swinging with a question like "i'm new and i like the 8. what is it all about? i hear there are problems. what are those problems?" prepare yourself. you seem like you have a good head on your shoulders and ask the right questions so ask away. worst case you get some razzing but usually you'll be okay.
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Thanks for all the advice.
I knew I would more than likely get flamed, however, over four pages of information is appreciated.
The reason I asked these questions is because I couldn't find certain pieces of information.
So I have learned:
- Get an Extended Warranty
- Carfax or dealer information on all recalls TSB's etc.
- Don't bitch about the possible problems, if it breaks they will fix it.
- Relax
I knew I would more than likely get flamed, however, over four pages of information is appreciated.
The reason I asked these questions is because I couldn't find certain pieces of information.
So I have learned:
- Get an Extended Warranty
- Carfax or dealer information on all recalls TSB's etc.
- Don't bitch about the possible problems, if it breaks they will fix it.
- Relax
#54
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Folks I believe he has got it. My advice is to shut up, get in, drive the !##$%#%W$ thing then make your own decision.
I have owned 6 rotary powered cars, 4 were runners, two were parts only. Ran the F__k outta all of them and never had more than a smoked clutch or small amount of carb troubles.
Every car is a piece of **** waiting for a stupid owner or a jewel waiting to be owned by a smart loving owner.
I hope you get an 8, there is no other car that I have owned that causes me to find ways to drive it.
I have owned 6 rotary powered cars, 4 were runners, two were parts only. Ran the F__k outta all of them and never had more than a smoked clutch or small amount of carb troubles.
Every car is a piece of **** waiting for a stupid owner or a jewel waiting to be owned by a smart loving owner.
I hope you get an 8, there is no other car that I have owned that causes me to find ways to drive it.
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Originally Posted by Teacher
Thanks for all the advice.
I knew I would more than likely get flamed, however, over four pages of information is appreciated.
The reason I asked these questions is because I couldn't find certain pieces of information.
So I have learned:
- Get an Extended Warranty
- Carfax or dealer information on all recalls TSB's etc.
- Don't bitch about the possible problems, if it breaks they will fix it.
- Relax
I knew I would more than likely get flamed, however, over four pages of information is appreciated.
The reason I asked these questions is because I couldn't find certain pieces of information.
So I have learned:
- Get an Extended Warranty
- Carfax or dealer information on all recalls TSB's etc.
- Don't bitch about the possible problems, if it breaks they will fix it.
- Relax
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Typically, the monster 12 page threads are abourt why-and get this-someone didn't or isn't going to purchase an RX8.
Just remember work, where your mistakes are the only things that are remembered. Classic human model--happens at work, happens at cyberspace. Love it.
So here's my best advice for car purchasing--if it doesn't look good enough to purchase by looks alone, it's not worth purchasing. I knew nothing technical about the RX8, only that I would get it on looks alone, which I did. Luck is what matters here people, not common sense. Research becomes useless with a lemon in your lap. I cannot stress that enough. Nothing that you will read is going to affect the reliability of the actual car VIN that you will, by chance, end up purchasing.
Used cars--you can carfax it, apply educated guesses, but the engine has other plans. It doesn't care, it is. And you will not know how long it is going to last until it's all said and done.
I've learned that philosophy, live it, drive it, and inject it. I read an article on the Mitsubishi Prototype, yet by the photo there's nothing at all about the styling that indicates that it is a prototype concept at all. Looks just like another tired old Evo--the 1987 Toyota Corolla hatchback look is here to stay.
Just remember work, where your mistakes are the only things that are remembered. Classic human model--happens at work, happens at cyberspace. Love it.
So here's my best advice for car purchasing--if it doesn't look good enough to purchase by looks alone, it's not worth purchasing. I knew nothing technical about the RX8, only that I would get it on looks alone, which I did. Luck is what matters here people, not common sense. Research becomes useless with a lemon in your lap. I cannot stress that enough. Nothing that you will read is going to affect the reliability of the actual car VIN that you will, by chance, end up purchasing.
Used cars--you can carfax it, apply educated guesses, but the engine has other plans. It doesn't care, it is. And you will not know how long it is going to last until it's all said and done.
I've learned that philosophy, live it, drive it, and inject it. I read an article on the Mitsubishi Prototype, yet by the photo there's nothing at all about the styling that indicates that it is a prototype concept at all. Looks just like another tired old Evo--the 1987 Toyota Corolla hatchback look is here to stay.
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Originally Posted by Teacher
So I have learned:
- Get an Extended Warranty
- Carfax or dealer information on all recalls TSB's etc.
- Don't bitch about the possible problems, if it breaks they will fix it.
- Relax
- Get an Extended Warranty
- Carfax or dealer information on all recalls TSB's etc.
- Don't bitch about the possible problems, if it breaks they will fix it.
- Relax
Others will flame on the extended warranty's wasted money, but i'm pro-warranty myself. Covered for 100K/7 years? Peace of mind to me... worth more than the price.
oh yea, one word of advice though...make sure it is a MAZDA warranty, NOT 3rd party. 3rd party warrantys ARE NOT worth the money!
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Originally Posted by User24
Typically, the monster 12 page threads are abourt why-and get this-someone didn't or isn't going to purchase an RX8.
Just remember work, where your mistakes are the only things that are remembered. Classic human model--happens at work, happens at cyberspace. Love it.
So here's my best advice for car purchasing--if it doesn't look good enough to purchase by looks alone, it's not worth purchasing. I knew nothing technical about the RX8, only that I would get it on looks alone, which I did. Luck is what matters here people, not common sense. Research becomes useless with a lemon in your lap. I cannot stress that enough. Nothing that you will read is going to affect the reliability of the actual car VIN that you will, by chance, end up purchasing.
Used cars--you can carfax it, apply educated guesses, but the engine has other plans. It doesn't care, it is. And you will not know how long it is going to last until it's all said and done.
I've learned that philosophy, live it, drive it, and inject it. I read an article on the Mitsubishi Prototype, yet by the photo there's nothing at all about the styling that indicates that it is a prototype concept at all. Looks just like another tired old Evo--the 1987 Toyota Corolla hatchback look is here to stay.
Just remember work, where your mistakes are the only things that are remembered. Classic human model--happens at work, happens at cyberspace. Love it.
So here's my best advice for car purchasing--if it doesn't look good enough to purchase by looks alone, it's not worth purchasing. I knew nothing technical about the RX8, only that I would get it on looks alone, which I did. Luck is what matters here people, not common sense. Research becomes useless with a lemon in your lap. I cannot stress that enough. Nothing that you will read is going to affect the reliability of the actual car VIN that you will, by chance, end up purchasing.
Used cars--you can carfax it, apply educated guesses, but the engine has other plans. It doesn't care, it is. And you will not know how long it is going to last until it's all said and done.
I've learned that philosophy, live it, drive it, and inject it. I read an article on the Mitsubishi Prototype, yet by the photo there's nothing at all about the styling that indicates that it is a prototype concept at all. Looks just like another tired old Evo--the 1987 Toyota Corolla hatchback look is here to stay.
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life is a gamble, are you a risk taker? how is your karma?
the problem was an oil / epa problem... was solved on the first recall, but on some motors the damage was done.
beers
the problem was an oil / epa problem... was solved on the first recall, but on some motors the damage was done.
beers
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Have an O5, since May - only problem was a battery beaten up by unusually cold weather - dealer replaced it - I have seen Othersides Silver - it is a beauty! Hope damage very very minimal!
I would not trade this car for any other out there - But sit in it first, make sure it fits, try both the stick and the automatic/stick. Find out history on the car before the buy - they just fished one out of a canal - make sure all the updates are made by the dealer, then with great fear and caution, drive it, and then drive something else, and then suddenly you will know that This is the car you always wanted and your students will go nuts and you will have to protect it from them!!!!
I would not trade this car for any other out there - But sit in it first, make sure it fits, try both the stick and the automatic/stick. Find out history on the car before the buy - they just fished one out of a canal - make sure all the updates are made by the dealer, then with great fear and caution, drive it, and then drive something else, and then suddenly you will know that This is the car you always wanted and your students will go nuts and you will have to protect it from them!!!!
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Originally Posted by Teacher
Thanks for all the advice.
I knew I would more than likely get flamed, however, over four pages of information is appreciated.
The reason I asked these questions is because I couldn't find certain pieces of information.
So I have learned:
- Get an Extended Warranty
- Carfax or dealer information on all recalls TSB's etc.
- Don't bitch about the possible problems, if it breaks they will fix it.
- Relax
I knew I would more than likely get flamed, however, over four pages of information is appreciated.
The reason I asked these questions is because I couldn't find certain pieces of information.
So I have learned:
- Get an Extended Warranty
- Carfax or dealer information on all recalls TSB's etc.
- Don't bitch about the possible problems, if it breaks they will fix it.
- Relax
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Originally Posted by Cool-Blue-Dad
Yeah, quite an introduction to the forum, eh?
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Originally Posted by Rosko350z
Wow. If I ever buy a RX8, it's gonna have practically nothing to do with the rotary. Maybe I should reconsider. Oh well, I'll keep lurking this forum anyway.
#67
Originally Posted by cajunrx8
there is no other car that I have owned that causes me to find ways to drive it.
ME too! thats why I have Very close to 11k miles on mine and bought her new, with 125 miles on her in July of 06.
you do the math! .Oh and btw, I work from home..........
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