My View of the first 1000 miles
10-01-2003, 01:51 PM
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My View of the first 1000 miles
Hi Folks! This is my first post (although I've read many posts), so please bear with me as I ramble from topic to topic seemingly having no purpose for being here..............
My first car was an '84 RX-7 GSL-SE. It looked great and handled even better. Wasn't the fastest car, but I loved it. Then I moved to the V-8's. My last two cars being a '97 Trans Am and a '99 Ram Air Trans Am.
My RX-8 is noticeably slower stop light to stop light than the Trans Am (just as most cars would be). However, the RX-8 is so much more fun to drive. It handles like it's on rails and it turns heads everywhere I go. It is not slow by any means. Many people are in disbelieve that my car was only $30,000.
I urge anyone out there even thinking of buying an RX-8 to stop thinking about it and go do it. You will not be disappointed!
My first car was an '84 RX-7 GSL-SE. It looked great and handled even better. Wasn't the fastest car, but I loved it. Then I moved to the V-8's. My last two cars being a '97 Trans Am and a '99 Ram Air Trans Am.
My RX-8 is noticeably slower stop light to stop light than the Trans Am (just as most cars would be). However, the RX-8 is so much more fun to drive. It handles like it's on rails and it turns heads everywhere I go. It is not slow by any means. Many people are in disbelieve that my car was only $30,000.
I urge anyone out there even thinking of buying an RX-8 to stop thinking about it and go do it. You will not be disappointed!
10-01-2003, 05:13 PM
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Agreed! I'm just shy of 1000 miles and will be going on a 1000 mile road trip in a couple weeks...LOL. Taking it up to the north GA mountains....can't wait!!!! Florida is sooooooo flat!
Looking forward to the twisties!
The RX-8 is a joy to drive. I traded in a BMW 328is on it....and I loved the BMW too (just way too exp. to maintain and the value was sinking faster than the Titanic!). I've still got a C5 Vette and a '01 Miata. Each of the 3 has very different characteristics. The Vette is a brute and is a blast to throw around. The Miata takes very precise driving to keep the speed up, but it's like riding a skateboard through traffic, carving up the lanes. The RX-8 is a beautiful blending of both worlds. Super smooth and significant power, yet handles like it's on rails and stops on a dime. You can't beat it for a head-turner either!
On the weekends, my biggest dilema is which one to drive...lol. The RX-8 replaced my daily driver, so it gets used quite a bit. The Vette goes to club mtgs, car shows, the drag strip, and various other places when the mood hits. The Miata gets picked for top-down fun and quick trips to the store (it's my honey's daily driver too).
I LOVE CARS! WOO HOO!
Drive 'em like you stole 'em!
Keep the shiny side up!
Looking forward to the twisties!
The RX-8 is a joy to drive. I traded in a BMW 328is on it....and I loved the BMW too (just way too exp. to maintain and the value was sinking faster than the Titanic!). I've still got a C5 Vette and a '01 Miata. Each of the 3 has very different characteristics. The Vette is a brute and is a blast to throw around. The Miata takes very precise driving to keep the speed up, but it's like riding a skateboard through traffic, carving up the lanes. The RX-8 is a beautiful blending of both worlds. Super smooth and significant power, yet handles like it's on rails and stops on a dime. You can't beat it for a head-turner either!
On the weekends, my biggest dilema is which one to drive...lol. The RX-8 replaced my daily driver, so it gets used quite a bit. The Vette goes to club mtgs, car shows, the drag strip, and various other places when the mood hits. The Miata gets picked for top-down fun and quick trips to the store (it's my honey's daily driver too).
I LOVE CARS! WOO HOO!
Drive 'em like you stole 'em!
Keep the shiny side up!
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