How's the RX-8 doing?
10-08-2003, 05:59 AM
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How's the RX-8 doing?
Hey guys, I haven't haven't been here in a while, so I'm a little behind the times. And being a fellow RX driver, I was just curious about how the 8 has been doing. Stuff like sales, good/bad news, the hp issue, and other general stuff.
10-08-2003, 02:01 PM
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as u can see he wants to see all the info in this thread, he doesnt feel like doing a search so can anyone be nice enough to answer his questions instead of being stupid,please
10-08-2003, 03:13 PM
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Its not selling well because its not a very fast car, especially considering how sporty it looks. It is, however, a great car and has excellent handling but most people are goin for the STi cuz it does 0-60 in 5 seconds wheras the RX-8 does 7.5 seconds 5-60 if you dont wind her up (car and driver).
10-08-2003, 03:41 PM
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Re: How's the RX-8 doing?
Originally posted by 93RedX7
Hey guys, I haven't haven't been here in a while, so I'm a little behind the times. And being a fellow RX driver, I was just curious about how the 8 has been doing. Stuff like sales, good/bad news, the hp issue, and other general stuff.
Hey guys, I haven't haven't been here in a while, so I'm a little behind the times. And being a fellow RX driver, I was just curious about how the 8 has been doing. Stuff like sales, good/bad news, the hp issue, and other general stuff.
You have a lot of questions and there are a lot of threads here so I'll try to help out with some sales data.
If I'm reading things correctly, there have been 26,874 RX-8 sales worldwide between April and the end of August.
I'm sure you can read some of the active threads to get more info about the other subjects.
Brian
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10-09-2003, 09:35 PM
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Thanks for the back-up Mental Pimp. I was just asking a few general questions, and a few general answers would have sufficed. I would much rather do that than search through 20+ threads, along with putting up with the trolls who have been ******* the 8. So, back to square one with the exception of sales. Anyone?
10-09-2003, 10:16 PM
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I think in general, almost all owners have become even more enamored with their 8's.
The hp issue has waned greatly. I think because the power that it does have is plenty for most, it's ride/handling is premo & there are always ways of increasing hp if you want to - maybe not right now, but later as things get to market.
Styling has been getting rave reviews. I'm not talking about articles, I'm talkin'bout out there in the real world. Just ask me. I get 'em every time I drive it.
Check out the thread "The Little Things".
Now, as for 3rd gen RX-7, well...I saw one coming out of the service dept at the dealership. It was nicely tricked-out, like ready for the track. Sounded so very nice & he kicked it once it got on the road - I think for me - cuz my eyes were locked-on & my jaw was dropped. I know good when I'm around it. :D It was very good.
The hp issue has waned greatly. I think because the power that it does have is plenty for most, it's ride/handling is premo & there are always ways of increasing hp if you want to - maybe not right now, but later as things get to market.
Styling has been getting rave reviews. I'm not talking about articles, I'm talkin'bout out there in the real world. Just ask me. I get 'em every time I drive it.
Check out the thread "The Little Things".
Now, as for 3rd gen RX-7, well...I saw one coming out of the service dept at the dealership. It was nicely tricked-out, like ready for the track. Sounded so very nice & he kicked it once it got on the road - I think for me - cuz my eyes were locked-on & my jaw was dropped. I know good when I'm around it. :D It was very good.
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"Stuff like sales": 26,000 is a good start.
"good/bad news" Most people seem to love the design, the sound of the rotary, the doors, "The Little Things", the handling and the car as a total package. The mpg seems to be a disappointment to all. There have been problems reported with heat in the cabin, oil baffles causing the oil light to come on, weak Bose system, poor Mazda service from dealers, to name a few.
"the hp issue": not much agreement on this point. IMHO the difference is not noticable and within the 4% acceptable variance for published numbers. The $500 debit card and free owner's manual service for 4 years, or a buy-back, seems fair.
"and other general stuff.": Many people are using Zaino and liking it (instead of car wax), owners are adding to the sound system, the Renesis was voted engine of the year, if your gas cap isn't on tight you may get a trouble light, you can change the color of the lights on the instrument panel, which is way cool, XM radios seem to have no good place on the dash, check you tire pressure rather than rely on the built-in guages, put dinosaur oil in about a quart per 1,000 miles, hold the button for more than 5 seconds to disengage the DSC traction controls, don't rev to the red-line until you have at least 600 miles, the car gets a lot of admirers.
This isn't hard "fact". Just one man's attempt to answer the question.
"good/bad news" Most people seem to love the design, the sound of the rotary, the doors, "The Little Things", the handling and the car as a total package. The mpg seems to be a disappointment to all. There have been problems reported with heat in the cabin, oil baffles causing the oil light to come on, weak Bose system, poor Mazda service from dealers, to name a few.
"the hp issue": not much agreement on this point. IMHO the difference is not noticable and within the 4% acceptable variance for published numbers. The $500 debit card and free owner's manual service for 4 years, or a buy-back, seems fair.
"and other general stuff.": Many people are using Zaino and liking it (instead of car wax), owners are adding to the sound system, the Renesis was voted engine of the year, if your gas cap isn't on tight you may get a trouble light, you can change the color of the lights on the instrument panel, which is way cool, XM radios seem to have no good place on the dash, check you tire pressure rather than rely on the built-in guages, put dinosaur oil in about a quart per 1,000 miles, hold the button for more than 5 seconds to disengage the DSC traction controls, don't rev to the red-line until you have at least 600 miles, the car gets a lot of admirers.
This isn't hard "fact". Just one man's attempt to answer the question.
10-10-2003, 03:44 PM
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I don't agree with LesPaul on the mpg issue. It is a disappointment to SOME.
I'm getting around 20 mpg, which is exactly what I expected. No disappointment here.
I'm getting around 20 mpg, which is exactly what I expected. No disappointment here.
10-12-2003, 06:24 PM
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Originally posted by RussellP
Its not selling well because its not a very fast car, especially considering how sporty it looks. It is, however, a great car and has excellent handling but most people are goin for the STi cuz it does 0-60 in 5 seconds wheras the RX-8 does 7.5 seconds 5-60 if you dont wind her up (car and driver).
Its not selling well because its not a very fast car, especially considering how sporty it looks. It is, however, a great car and has excellent handling but most people are goin for the STi cuz it does 0-60 in 5 seconds wheras the RX-8 does 7.5 seconds 5-60 if you dont wind her up (car and driver).
7.5 Seconds.
For the manual?
No...
the manual is more like a 6.0 second car. I've seen as low as 5.9 Seconds in road and track
10-12-2003, 06:36 PM
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Originally posted by mikeb
mental,
I'm not gonna answer because I dont have all the answers either and thats what the forum is for.
mental,
I'm not gonna answer because I dont have all the answers either and thats what the forum is for.
10-12-2003, 06:54 PM
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Originally posted by LesPaul
you can change the color of the lights on the instrument panel, which is way cool,
you can change the color of the lights on the instrument panel, which is way cool,
10-12-2003, 08:52 PM
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Originally posted by rotarymagic
7.5 Seconds.
For the manual?
No...
the manual is more like a 6.0 second car. I've seen as low as 5.9 Seconds in road and track
7.5 Seconds.
For the manual?
No...
the manual is more like a 6.0 second car. I've seen as low as 5.9 Seconds in road and track
10-12-2003, 09:13 PM
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Russell......I love it how some people on here post one fact from a mag and say it is not a fast car??........ according to all the mags, the 0-60 time and 1/4 mile time are as fast, and some results faster than the G35, and faster than the 325i. The rolling start is not the strong suit of this car, but what about the s2000?...are you going to say that is not a fast car either?? Same problem without a reved launch, but give me a break. And with the simple mods that are coming out, the 8 keeps pace and is fast by modern sports car standards, with tons of potential to unlock some of the HP under the hood. Every mag in Europe to NA give it great reviews, for handling and performance. There are alot of more expensive sporty cars out there that are not as fast and do not handle as well, and cost more. (325, Audi TT, Saab V to name a few). It amazes me when someone posts info like that, and yet may have never been behind the wheel. Oh and you forgot the quote from Road and Track that claimed it performed like the lastest Boxster, as far as 0-60 and 1/4times. But I guess that is not fast enough for you either.