How long will you keep your RX-8?
#53
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i will never be selling mine!!...ive invested too much money and its a one-of-a-kind in my mind...
its not my DD, i put less than 5k a year on it
i plan on keeping it forever...perhaps i will pass it on to one of my sons when the time is right (im in a rockin chair 0
its not my DD, i put less than 5k a year on it
i plan on keeping it forever...perhaps i will pass it on to one of my sons when the time is right (im in a rockin chair 0
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After test driving the 135i and being kind of underwhelmed I've decided to keep my car for a few more years. I couldn't justify the outlay of cash for a new car when it is not as much fun to drive as my RX-8.
So to celebrate, I went out and purchased some R comps and new wheels for the track. Also had a performance alignment done and replaced plugs, plug wires and ignition coils.
So to celebrate, I went out and purchased some R comps and new wheels for the track. Also had a performance alignment done and replaced plugs, plug wires and ignition coils.
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I did the math and being cautoius with miles, I should be out of my inequity in 16 months, and Im about 3.5 years away from owning it. I made the decision last night actually after hours of discussion with the ladyfriend that after this winter, the 8 is officially going in the garage.....for good. That's right, I decided to demote it from DD to a fun toy just so I can keep it.
Im keeping it (despite all the problems)
You only live once and this car makes me happy.
Im keeping it (despite all the problems)
You only live once and this car makes me happy.
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I am one of those rare enthusiast who will keep the 8 forever and make it a classic. So far 4.5 years with me.
I will buy another additional car as daily driver when the next RX-X is realeased with the 16-X.
Cheers
jird20
I will buy another additional car as daily driver when the next RX-X is realeased with the 16-X.
Cheers
jird20
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I will have mine till the wheels fall off. Once that happens I will replace the wheels strip it down to bare essentials and do nothing but autox with it. Then purchase whatever rx is out at the time the wheels decide to fall off.
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I'm really trying to be objective (as in not a fan boy), but there really isn't any other car as unique and nice as the 8 anywhere near its price tag out there.
I guess I'll keep it until someone comes up with something that's better in my eyes.
It's pretty amazing that the 8 compares so comparably to a Porsche Cayman (not the S, obviously) at 60% of the price. I think the Cayman would be the car I would be driving now if it weren't for the incredible value that is the 8.
I guess I'll keep it until someone comes up with something that's better in my eyes.
It's pretty amazing that the 8 compares so comparably to a Porsche Cayman (not the S, obviously) at 60% of the price. I think the Cayman would be the car I would be driving now if it weren't for the incredible value that is the 8.
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this is the first car i ever owned and bought myself. first car i ever put on jackstands and worked on to change fluids. a car that even my previous boss, with her bimmer 6 coupe, thought was beautiful. first car that gave me head turns. a car that got people asking me how fast i've gone and how many tickets i've gotten for it. first car that made me do double takes while walking away, even got me staring at times in admiration. i'm not seeing any possibilities of it being replaced in the future yet. yes, i'm keeping it for a very long time.