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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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joy and pains of owning an RX-8

WOW ... !!!!

Joys:
I have finally taken the 8 out and let her loose. 125 or so miles per hour loose. Man, the it felt changing lanes, slowing down quickly and hitting curves and turns ... this car can really handle at high speeds. Although I've got to get that heel toe crap down.

Pains:
A rock hit my windshield. Now I have a crack forming in the center of it. I didn't know it was damaged until I started washing it this past weekend. I was in tears. I traded a Spec V in when I got the 8 a month ago and it had a crack in the windshield. Now I've got a crack again.

Anyway, handling is awesome. I know a lot of people disagree with me, but even after test driving the Evo, I still like my 8. :D
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 12:04 PM
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^^^^ if i were you id get ready for a lecture
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 12:37 PM
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pains: keeping it clean (DAMN YOU BIRDS) and away from other cars in the parking lot

joys: everything else so far
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 02:40 PM
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pains: storage bin on the doors to narrow, side impact airbag (which I love) forcing me NOT to use the back of my elbow comming out of the car so it's harder to get out of, the Renesis is sometimes testy (somtimes it feels not as fast), interior SCUFFS up to easy, radio could be stronger..........that's all I can remember

joys: Ohhhh mama this is a sweet sports car!!!FUN TO drive with a captial F!
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 02:44 PM
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joy

every day driving is fun

pain

small gas tank
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 02:53 PM
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pains: I also have a crack in my windshield at the present. Damn dump trucks.

joys: Everything else.
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 02:53 PM
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Its pure joy, there are no pains.
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 02:55 PM
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Joy:

This car has everything I want!!!

Pain:

Having to make the payments.
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 03:43 PM
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Oh yeah,

Pains:
DITTO grt8
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 12:22 AM
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joys: im able to fit my 6'5" *** with 3 other people in the car comfortably.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 12:32 AM
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pains: kids wanting to race me, rock chips, keeping it clean, building up the miles, passengers who close the front doors before the rear ones, people who put their greasy faces on my windows, random dings, random scratches, soot on exhaust tips

joy: breaking peoples neck when i drive past them, rotary, WINNING BLUE, handling, rotary, this forum.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 01:48 AM
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Joy: This car rules in almost every way

Pain: Every time I wash it ... it rains/snows or is dusty!! The pain! HEMI powered vehicles believe that they are race cars and rev their engines at me.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 03:03 AM
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Joys: Driving it! Accelerating through a turn. The sound of the engine as I accelerate toward redline. The whiplash effect many people get when they turn to stare at the car as I drive by. The amazed look on peoples faces when I open the rear doors to place (insert random object here) on the back seat. The fact that I can fit quite a bit of stuff in the trunk.

Pains: Gas is getting expensive, and my 8 is thirsty
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