Hey gang!

I have been lurking here for a couple of weeks and decided to join the discussion!

First I have to confess--I don't drive an RX-8, my wife does! I drive a Dodge 3/4-ton pickup, (hence my username). Anyway I have already found out some good info and look forward to the friendly discussion!

Dodger

 

Well a warm welcome to you sir.

I don't drive one yet and I've been here for six months, so I guess you having one in the familly is one step better than that for sure :D

Been waiting and waiting to buy for a whole number of reasons that crop up, like now selling the house and moving to a new one. And not getting rid of the old car so won't have a third parking spot till we get to the new house :p

 

Welcome Dodger, hope you continue to learn from the forums. I was lurking here for quite a while before I made my purchase. Any pics/specs of her car?

 

I don't have picks, but here is the car

2005 Automatic,
GT Package
Appearance Package
rear spoiler
Sunroof wind deflector


I think that covers it!

 

What color did ya/she pick?

 

SHE wanted and got silver with the black interior

 

Nice choice! I love the 8 in silver. I was torn between silver and black, but the missus made my choice for me, lol...

Besides, it's proven that black 8's are the fastest - the color absorbs ambient energy

Congrats to the both of you!

What do YOU think of the car?

 

I like it :D . It is a lot of fun to drive, but it is hard to get used to coming from my truck, which I also really enjoy driving! I have to get used to sitting back rather than sitting up.

 

Welcome... there's solid amount of info after the last 18+ months of ownership on this board, so search away or ask if you have any questions.

PS. That thing got a Hemi?

 

Actually, No . It has a Cummins Turbo Diesel.

 

Welcome, Dodger! You're a shining example of a truly cool husband to let your wife have all the fun! You should remind her how lucky she is every now and then. :D

Best,
Bill

 

Welcome to the board....I got a question for you, what does it mean when it says a "3/4 ton" pickup?

And tell her to watch out with that silver...they're dangerous

 

actually SHE should remind YOU how lucky she is

 

...welcome...welcome... :p

 

Thanks, I am pretty lucky myself! :D

My pickup is a Ram 2500. It is based on hauling/towing capacity. A 1500 is a half ton, a 2500 is a 3/4 ton, and a 3500 is a one ton. The higher the number the more you can haul.

 

Why not just get the Dodge Ram SRT-10..... hehehehe

 

Funny you should mention it, but a couple of weeks ago my wife and I were driving around in her 8 and an SRT-10 came along side us and I think he wanted to race (that or he couldn't drive a stick). He would rev the engine, take off, slow down and let us catch up and do the same thing. Stupid dodge drivers!

SRT-10s are fine if you jsut wanna go fast, but are fairly worthless if you want to pull something. Put a 10,000 pound trailer behind my truck and an SRT, and we will see who has the most muscle! :D

 

I bet the SRT would haul it just fine.

Look at the torque numbers! And they are both RWD. Why wouldn't the SRT pull it? Gearing?

 

Actually you are probably right, the SRT would pull it. I might have overstepped a bit with my "most muscle comment!"

It is just that Dodge does not recommend any pulling with the SRT--It has a 900# payload capacity, and no tow rating.

 

you're right though, despite the torque it's not designed for such work

 

My number is 1.3 and it hauls *ss :D
(sorry dear)