My RX* is a POS
01-26-2007, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by HondaGoldWingRider
I have a 2004 RX8 that has to be the sorriest POS I have ever owned. It breaks down weekly with the flooding problem and Mazda's response is "we will replace the plugs" - this doesn't cure the problem, it only cures the symptoms.
What a loser Mazda is...I have driven RX-7 and RX-8s since 1985 - NEVER again will I own or even look at a Zoom-Zoom POS.
Bob
What a loser Mazda is...I have driven RX-7 and RX-8s since 1985 - NEVER again will I own or even look at a Zoom-Zoom POS.
Bob
For future reference . . if you ride a SPORT bike, you probably fit the demographic the RX is after. If you drive a lounge chair balanced on 2 wheels . . get a BUICK!!!!
01-26-2007, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
Is this your new car?
Say what you want - the car is a POS. Not all RX8s are - never said that - but mine is!!!
And as far as the Goldwing - I also own a 2005 Harley Ultra Classic which has had nmore problems that my Goldwing has ever imagined. The Goldwing has never had one single problem in 40K plus miles - and the frame issue was only on a couple of years worth of production
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01-26-2007, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by WantedTwo
This one works better. Do this next time it floods
Step one, open mouth.
Step two, insert gun into open mouth.
Step three, pull trigger.
Step one, open mouth.
Step two, insert gun into open mouth.
Step three, pull trigger.
01-26-2007, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkBrew
Now if you want to own a real POS then buy yourself a Civic. (I know because I owned one)
If you own a Goldwing then you probably are used to driving slowly to the nearest donut shop and posing there with you chrome laden touring bike and then driving slowly home.
Driving an RX8 that way is bad.
Sell the '8 to someone who will appreciate it.
If you own a Goldwing then you probably are used to driving slowly to the nearest donut shop and posing there with you chrome laden touring bike and then driving slowly home.
Driving an RX8 that way is bad.
Sell the '8 to someone who will appreciate it.Last edited by HondaGoldWingRider; 01-26-2007 at 12:47 PM.
01-26-2007, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by puch96
He must be ignorant or something if he floods his car weekly...!!!!
I mean come on.....Is it really that hard to follow a simple procedure?
But maybe you guys are right... HE DOESN"T EVEN DESERVE THE 8.
I mean come on.....Is it really that hard to follow a simple procedure?
But maybe you guys are right... HE DOESN"T EVEN DESERVE THE 8.
01-26-2007, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkBrew
Now if you want to own a real POS then buy yourself a Civic. (I know because I owned one)
01-26-2007, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by HondaGoldWingRider
...I have owned rotary engine cars for 20 years. The local dealer offered to trade me for a new one - liek I really want a new porblem.
I have 52,000 miles of trouble free service, and I am very happy. Good Luck to you.
01-26-2007, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by HondaGoldWingRider
I have driven Goldwings all across the US - around 40 states so far ont eh Wing. how far have you been on a bike. BTW, since I own both, the Goldwing will outrun the RX8 in a 1/4 mile.
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01-26-2007, 12:58 PM
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Most people do not have these issues with their RX-8's. There are a few issues here and there (as with any car) but there are far more people out there with no issues at all then there are with constantly ongoing issues like this. Sure you'll see warranty work for some people. Sure some people will flood their cars or need the taillights replaced. Most don't. These are the types of problems that all cars have in some form. This begs the question that if most owners don't have problems like this on this large of a scale, is the problem really with the car or with the owner? I think that's a very valid question given the information provided.
01-26-2007, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Steakboy42
oh no, please tell me he didn't just compare straight line of a bike to a car. please tell me he didn't. oh god, why? why? let it stop!!!
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01-26-2007, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by SlipNslide1.3
Your just not asking the right questions. Print this out and go get your car fixed. Not nice to come on a site and bad mouth our wives like this. LOL
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...48-06-1691.pdf
and what ever else is wrong with your car here is a list of things that may be wrong just pick one, print it and take it to your mazda dealer and get her fixed.
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...ins_index.html
Oh yeah Bob, Patiance is the key to not having an A
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...48-06-1691.pdf
and what ever else is wrong with your car here is a list of things that may be wrong just pick one, print it and take it to your mazda dealer and get her fixed.
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...ins_index.html
Oh yeah Bob, Patiance is the key to not having an A
Good Job.
01-26-2007, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Steakboy42
you are still comparing apples to kangaroos.
Now, stop posting or I kill the cat
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Now, stop posting or I kill the cat
-Steakboy
Shoot the cat - I don't care - I hate cats anyway
01-26-2007, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveCM203
I am impressed. First rotory and you just got it. New to the forum. You show great maturity and knowledge. You must have done a ton of homework before you bought your 8.
Good Job.
Good Job.
01-26-2007, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by StealthTL
When I was in the army, I used to own old Corvairs, now THEY are a piece of junk!
.....but I've never flooded my '8 in three years.
S
.....but I've never flooded my '8 in three years.
S
01-26-2007, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by HondaGoldWingRider
Hum, you must not be able to read very well. Not my first rotary - my THIRD rotary and I have had the car for 3 years. Hummmmm, guess you didn't do your homework in reading class
At least I don't think he was quoting you.
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01-26-2007, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
Sounds a flood damaged vehicle ??
01-26-2007, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by HondaGoldWingRider
Hum, you must not be able to read very well. Not my first rotary - my THIRD rotary and I have had the car for 3 years. Hummmmm, guess you didn't do your homework in reading class
I was going to be nice to you, but that just wore me a little thin.
I am an avid motorcyclist also. A Goldwing would not leave an 8 with a good driver at Deals Gap. I have been there many times.
I also sell Cadillacs. A CTS-V is a great car. No question there. The ONLY thing it has on the 8 is horse power. It does not handle at the limit as well. Put the same power in an 8 and it would kill a CTS-V. I realy do like the CTS. I wish the V came in an auto because my wife is hounding me to buy her an STS and she hates manuals.
People are trying to flame you becouse you came out attacking our car that we all love. Mine has 43,000 miles, is an 04. The only thing I have had done (other than the recalls) is new taillight due to moisture, broken passenger visor, and they replaced the sunroof motor because I complained it shuddered a bit as it went back.
It is more than ok to rant on here. It is ok to let everyone know about your car. You came across as confrontational so everyone went on the defensive just as you did when they counter attacked.
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01-26-2007, 01:25 PM
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I'm pretty certain that damn near any motorcycle out there will outrun most cars in a straightline run. I'm also pretty certain that nothing horrible has ever happened to my car. (Knock on wood) My frame has never broken either. :-)