snicklefritz

The title says it all! Yesterday I picked up a new Brilliant Black R3, after my lease ended for my 07 Touring AT. As someone who really never drove a manual transmission vehicle, I must say it's quite a fun process that I can't believe I've missed before.

Here are a few camera phone pictures I took for the time being. I should be posting some better pictures later this weekend from my DSLR camera.

As for stalling... well, I can tell you that is not happening anymore, lol.

Hidef1080

Welcome to the True world of Real driving....

Jedi54

iTrader: (7)

that's one hell of an upgrade, congrats!!!

TopGear8

iTrader: (3)

Good choice man, the Black R3 was a great choice, looks excellent!

kvndoom

Damndamndamn, that's a pretty car. I'll never get black again because I'm too lazy to keep it clean, but I give mad props to those who do.

shazy

Black looks the best on the R3, or red.
Even White.

CONGRATS ON GETTING A MANUAL!

ecsw

Congrets on the MT choice. That's the real fun with RX8.

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

Nice bro. I don't know why anyone would want an auto Rx-8. Do they make the R3 in white?

CarAndDriver

Glad you saw the MT light. Nice R3!

Zerotide

iTrader: (1)

You never appreciate just how hot an R3 is until you see it next to an older stock RX-8... your old 8 looks almost dumpy compared to the R3.

Kaiser bun

iTrader: (2)

TBH that is the best looking 8 i have seen in ahwile, after seeing that i no longer dislike the 09's

nikkdizzle

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you, my friend, are on lucky guy!

i love the r3 for sure!

BigMikeATL

... and it has "that smell"

snicklefritz

While it does not have the sunroof option, I think it's other amenities pays off for the lack of it.

- Bluetooth is a great option I've never had before.
- Satellite radio is great
- The Recaro seats are perfect for me (other than the seat belt getting stuck behind it)
- The ride feels like a major improvement from what I've driven before (less body roll).

These are only a few things which I truly love over the previous model I drove.

I did like the Aurora Blue color, however when I saw the black, I completely changed my mind.

I know there's a lot of bashing on AT's here, but my experience with the previous 8 was great. I just had to get a MT this time around, feeling a bit "adventurous" and wanted to try something different. On your question 9krpmrx8, white is available in Japan for the R3, however not in the US (maybe next year?).

This is my third day driving and all I have to say, amazing! Waiting to reach around 500 miles (as suggested by many in the forums) to get an oil change and complete the break-in process.

04RX8man

congrats looks AWESOME

77mjd

I think white is only available in Europe or maybe Japan for the R3. I know you can't get it in the US on the R3 but they should offer it. I know I've seen a video on youtube of a white R3.

PTDragon

R3 only come ins Black, blue and red for the states for now.. I always loved black anyway so I had no prob when I went for my R3

Aipex8

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The R3 is called the Type RS in Japan and is available in all colors.

rx8phase1

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you bastard! man that looks really nice!

ZumnRx8

Im jealous

CarAndDriver

Didn't realize till this thread that the 09 R3 had no sunroof. Was it for weight reduction?

Kaiser bun

iTrader: (2)

I believe this has been discussed before and i think its technically the rally model so it does not have a sunroof, however the r3 weighs more then the regular 09 rx8 due to the different body so i dont quite understand why they dont offer a sunroof add on with the r3.

CarAndDriver

^ My friend is looking at the outgoing MS3 and it doesn't have a sunroof either. Must be that they are the rally versions.

But you're right, they should offer the sunroofs. They are expected in higher-end cars.

RufusVonStorm

Wow I gotta say... beautiful car! Enjoy and good job!