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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 06:40 PM
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Smile Mazda rx8 QUESTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!

i have a few questions before getting an rx8.

what is the difference between the 05 8 and the 07 rx8.

Why does autotrader, cars, carmax say 2-3 cylinder? whats the difference cause i thought there was no cylinder cause it was a rotary.

Is the 8 safe....getting hit, hitting something, winter, sliding, etc.

thanks!
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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For year-to-year changes I believe there is a sticky at the top of this sub-forum, or try going to Consumer Guide's used car area.

It says 2-3 cylinders because they have no option on the form to write rotary.

It is a very structurally rigid car, so yes, it's pretty safe. The doors have steel bars that latch closed when the door is closed. I thought that was pretty tight when I read about it.
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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no difference physically, but depends on maintenance.
they have to fill in something so usually means 2 rotor.
its got very good safety test results but doesn't mean you will be in no danger if you hit a concrete block at 120MPH. and if you gonna drive it in snow, get some snow tires. those are very obvious answers.
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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The 8 is really safe man. I hit a Cement wall last year head on at 70 MPH and I am still living.
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 09:59 PM
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:O do not try ^this at home
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by lilring
The 8 is really safe man. I hit a Cement wall last year head on at 70 MPH and I am still living.
did the wall get hurt?
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by lilring
The 8 is really safe man. I hit a Cement wall last year head on at 70 MPH and I am still living.

The airbags works!
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 10:05 AM
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LOL! All the airbags deployed. and Yes the wall got hurt.It acutally moved 4 inches back. But im just saying The RX8 is a really safe car.
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 10:30 AM
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Man, I bet that wall didn't like you. It was probably pretty mad, bro.
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 11:14 AM
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when buying a used car it is usually a good idea to buy the newer car. As with all used car purchases it is going to require you to do your due diligence and research the individual car as much as you can.
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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Did the wall sue you for the hit ?
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 03:37 PM
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lol.. the city tried to, but it was the citys fault for the crash
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 03:59 PM
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lol.. the city tried to, but it was the citys fault for the crash
Damn right! They put the dumb thing there.
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 05:07 PM
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There's not significant changes between 05-07.... However, if you can find a deal on an 07; I would go that route. 04-05's can be tricky depending on previous maintenance and if it had the engine recall performed.
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 06:33 PM
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Damn right! They put the dumb thing there.
lol.. yeah.. There was a crash there a day before and they didnt clean up the spilled oil or anything. that is why i crashed.
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 03:15 AM
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lol.. yeah.. There was a crash there a day before and they didnt clean up the spilled oil or anything. that is why i crashed.
Cool story bro.
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