Less practical than touted: not getting rx-8 now (more)
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i don't think it's misleading at all.. it does exactly what it says.. it seats four adults. not two adults and two carseats. not even two adults and toddlers. it's geared as "somewhat practical" but in no means a family sedan. i have a three month old and with the carseat in the back it makes the passenger uncomfortably straight up and down. doesn't mean i would sacrifice the car though. just means my wife is uncomfortable until my daughter sits upright.. 
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Originally Posted by delhi
let's revisit this thread when the OP's kids are in high school. And then college. 
Originally Posted by voodootrip
i have a three month old and with the carseat in the back it makes the passenger uncomfortably straight up and down. doesn't mean i would sacrifice the car though. just means my wife is uncomfortable until my daughter sits upright..
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holy thread resurrection batman!
Originally Posted by Cool-Blue-Dad
Can and do if the kid is the right size. You must consider the airbag (can't be disabled automatically or otherwise).
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I have only one child (3 years old) for now.
I keep his car seat on the passenger side rear, so that I can look back and talk to him if I want to. He also gets a better view of my driving, which he loves.
To drop him off, I get out, walk around, open the passenger front, then the passenger rear, and off he goes. That NEVER seemed like a problem to me. In fact, the massive opening when both side doors are open is easier to work in than the 4-door Accord I used to have. Since I am opening my door also, a second child in back wouldn't be much more work.
Honestly, this is the best car I have even driven, AND the easiest one to get my son in and out of. OK, so maybe my wife's Sienna with the power sliding door is easier, but who the hell wants to drive a minivan??
I keep his car seat on the passenger side rear, so that I can look back and talk to him if I want to. He also gets a better view of my driving, which he loves.
To drop him off, I get out, walk around, open the passenger front, then the passenger rear, and off he goes. That NEVER seemed like a problem to me. In fact, the massive opening when both side doors are open is easier to work in than the 4-door Accord I used to have. Since I am opening my door also, a second child in back wouldn't be much more work.
Honestly, this is the best car I have even driven, AND the easiest one to get my son in and out of. OK, so maybe my wife's Sienna with the power sliding door is easier, but who the hell wants to drive a minivan??
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Originally Posted by RX8Maine
To drop him off, I get out, walk around, open the passenger front, then the passenger rear, and off he goes. That NEVER seemed like a problem to me. In fact, the massive opening when both side doors are open is easier to work in than the 4-door Accord I used to have. Since I am opening my door also, a second child in back wouldn't be much more work.
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Originally Posted by CTrx8
okay, let's not get too crazy here. i love my 8 and have nothing but good things to say but i wouldn't go so far as to say it is easier to get a kid in and out than a 4-door accord. i also have the 4-door accord and with the door open you are at a better height and aren't reaching in. don't ge me wrong, it's not difficult to get kids in and out of the 8 but i wouldn't say it's easy and certainly not easier than a 4-door accord. just bringing things back to reality a bit here.
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Originally Posted by MTLbroker
You got it backwards.
It's a sportscar that's more practical than touted.
It's a sportscar that's more practical than touted.
Which other cars combine the feel of a sports car with the ability to carry a couple kids in the back for less than $50,000? I'd say none.
As for Mazda's claims being misleading, does the OP want a warning label warning people that getting kids in and out will not be as easy as in a conventional four-door car? If it's easy to figure out from photos, it's not misleading.
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Originally Posted by mkaresh
Definitely the stance I'd take. The 3-Series is a nice car, but it doesn't have the handling and overall feel of a sports car. The RX8 does.
Which other cars combine the feel of a sports car with the ability to carry a couple kids in the back for less than $50,000? I'd say none.
As for Mazda's claims being misleading, does the OP want a warning label warning people that getting kids in and out will not be as easy as in a conventional four-door car? If it's easy to figure out from photos, it's not misleading.
Which other cars combine the feel of a sports car with the ability to carry a couple kids in the back for less than $50,000? I'd say none.
As for Mazda's claims being misleading, does the OP want a warning label warning people that getting kids in and out will not be as easy as in a conventional four-door car? If it's easy to figure out from photos, it's not misleading.
That's different from what any of us would experience now-adays where RX-8s are reasonbly easily found on dealer-lots.
Not picking on you mkaresh, just clarifying. Some people have overlooked the date and not understood the perspective of the OP.
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Did notice the original date, didn't realize that he'd been forming an impression of the car without pictures. The Evolve concept demonstrated what the car would be like years earlier. But maybe he thought the production car would be even more practical.
I'm personally looking forward to the time when I can put my three kids in an RX-8. Oldest is seven, so still too young for the front seat I think. Also, it will help if I first divorce my wife
I'm personally looking forward to the time when I can put my three kids in an RX-8. Oldest is seven, so still too young for the front seat I think. Also, it will help if I first divorce my wife
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Originally Posted by mkaresh
I'm personally looking forward to the time when I can put my three kids in an RX-8. Oldest is seven, so still too young for the front seat I think. Also, it will help if I first divorce my wife
Personally, it wasn't necessary to divorce my wife, at least, not to get the car. She enjoys using the car for 'just-us' trips without kids. Most of my running around is either 'just me' or me shuttling one or more kids. If the 5 of us must travel together we take her new car or the back-up van (her previous car).
Besides, in addition to being sufficiently practical for my needs as a driver and parent, it's completely cool for those `tween to teen kids. Dropping my 11-year-old off a middle school dance the RX-8 got more attention and excitement than a limo would have. She loved it.
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I'm in Michigan, so another reason I'm holding off on getting an RX-8 is I'll probably want a family hauler as a second car for trips, snow, etc.
I currently drive a Mazda Protege5. Which at least in my head is far cooler than the other cars doing drop off at the school.
I currently drive a Mazda Protege5. Which at least in my head is far cooler than the other cars doing drop off at the school.
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No spare in my truck, I need the room. My best haul was my 10 year old son and his friend along with camping gear for all of use for a 4 day weekend and it was a big tent.
Originally Posted by Cool-Blue-Dad
Just to clarify - is that trunk with or without the spare? Makes a big difference. I had the spare in for a year. Then it fell and rather than rehang it I thought I'd try the trunk without for a while. BOOYA!! It's amazing how much difference that makes.Yeah, that a silly picture - I was goofing around on purpose. I don't *quite* have *that* much attitude in real life; at least, not most days. 
I had the spare in for a year. Then it fell and rather than rehang it I thought I'd try the trunk without for a while. BOOYA!! It's amazing how much difference that makes.Yeah, that a silly picture - I was goofing around on purpose. I don't *quite* have *that* much attitude in real life; at least, not most days. 
if you need really need attention
bump up the first thread created on this board..
https://www.rx8club.com/lounge-4/good-ol-node-1/
bump up the first thread created on this board..
https://www.rx8club.com/lounge-4/good-ol-node-1/
if you need really need attention
bump up the first thread created on this board..
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=1
bump up the first thread created on this board..
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=1
you people have zero sense of humor and should lighten up.
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