A Perfect Car
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A Perfect Car
So a friend and I took a roadtrip to Karnes City, (outside San Antonio)
We took my car, and all I can say is that the 8 is a perfect roadtrip car. Fast, Reliable, Comfortable, and big enough to put all our **** in. It was sweet...I stopped for gas on the way and a lady asked me, "what kinda car is that?" I said proudly, "A Mazda RX8." She said, "Well shoot, I aint never seen nothin like that before, its got some big brakes on that sucker." I smiled and said "Ya." All in All, I just thought I'd let everyone know that an RX8 is a Great car to take a roadtrip in...I don't see anyone takin trips in 350z's!
anyways, I took some pics.... Nothin special, just another beautiful 8 in a random parking lot...O ya, and I had a little fun slidin around in the mud...
And of course, she got a nice car wash afterwards...
We took my car, and all I can say is that the 8 is a perfect roadtrip car. Fast, Reliable, Comfortable, and big enough to put all our **** in. It was sweet...I stopped for gas on the way and a lady asked me, "what kinda car is that?" I said proudly, "A Mazda RX8." She said, "Well shoot, I aint never seen nothin like that before, its got some big brakes on that sucker." I smiled and said "Ya." All in All, I just thought I'd let everyone know that an RX8 is a Great car to take a roadtrip in...I don't see anyone takin trips in 350z's!
anyways, I took some pics.... Nothin special, just another beautiful 8 in a random parking lot...O ya, and I had a little fun slidin around in the mud...
And of course, she got a nice car wash afterwards...
Last edited by falken8; 04-10-2007 at 05:12 PM.
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NICE!!!
I want to take my 8 to Vancouver from Alberta. The only thing I am concerned about is if I'll run out of fuel in the middle of somewhere with no cell reception.
I think it is the perfect car for a road trip other than that!!
I want to take my 8 to Vancouver from Alberta. The only thing I am concerned about is if I'll run out of fuel in the middle of somewhere with no cell reception.
I think it is the perfect car for a road trip other than that!!
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Looks like you just finished a rally =P just kidding.
Thats great! Yeah the backseats help when carrying extra luggage when our tiny trunk fills up, something the 350z cant do >=D
Did you have any problems with gas/oil? Did you get tired driving? (Driving the impreza feels like work).
Thats great! Yeah the backseats help when carrying extra luggage when our tiny trunk fills up, something the 350z cant do >=D
Did you have any problems with gas/oil? Did you get tired driving? (Driving the impreza feels like work).
#10
Originally Posted by j67345
Nice pics. One question though....why in the heck would you want to take your 8 muddin'?!
Haha, it was kind of a impulse thing...the town was really small, and the streets were mud, so I figured, why not have some fun slidin around in my rear-wheel drive rotary machine...so I did. It was awesome.
Although I must say I do enjoy driving it on the streets better than in the mud.
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Originally Posted by Aznxkaiser
Looks like you just finished a rally =P just kidding.
Thats great! Yeah the backseats help when carrying extra luggage when our tiny trunk fills up, something the 350z cant do >=D
Did you have any problems with gas/oil? Did you get tired driving? (Driving the impreza feels like work).
Thats great! Yeah the backseats help when carrying extra luggage when our tiny trunk fills up, something the 350z cant do >=D
Did you have any problems with gas/oil? Did you get tired driving? (Driving the impreza feels like work).
And as for the gas, It actually did better than I thought it would, averaged about 20-22mpg...and no problems with oil. =)
RX8=GREAT car
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Originally Posted by MyRXdrug
NICE!!!
I want to take my 8 to Vancouver from Alberta. The only thing I am concerned about is if I'll run out of fuel in the middle of somewhere with no cell reception.
I think it is the perfect car for a road trip other than that!!
I want to take my 8 to Vancouver from Alberta. The only thing I am concerned about is if I'll run out of fuel in the middle of somewhere with no cell reception.
I think it is the perfect car for a road trip other than that!!
I drove from Calgary down to Vancouver and back, last August. It was a great trip. =p
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Originally Posted by MyRXdrug
NICE!!!
I want to take my 8 to Vancouver from Alberta. The only thing I am concerned about is if I'll run out of fuel in the middle of somewhere with no cell reception.
I think it is the perfect car for a road trip other than that!!
I want to take my 8 to Vancouver from Alberta. The only thing I am concerned about is if I'll run out of fuel in the middle of somewhere with no cell reception.
I think it is the perfect car for a road trip other than that!!
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Originally Posted by falken8
Although I must say I do enjoy driving it on the streets better than in the mud.
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Heh, I've been in Karnes City before... but I was pretty young and don't remember much of it. My Pops grew up in Kenedy, and I remember spending some summers there in the nearby farms with relatives.
My Pops also likes the RX-8. Everytime I visit in SA he wants to go riding in it... even if it's just to pick up some pizza.
I'm looking forward to driving around the hillcountry this spring.
michael
My Pops also likes the RX-8. Everytime I visit in SA he wants to go riding in it... even if it's just to pick up some pizza.
I'm looking forward to driving around the hillcountry this spring.
michael
#21
Originally Posted by Fritz the Cat
I've done that many times. Gas up in Kamloops, and then in Revelstoke, and you'll be fine.
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