rx8 popularity????
03-26-2005, 10:46 AM
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Yes, but the car had dumped below 10,000 for a good example. And stayed that way for a long time.
The Bricklin is another example. Now, I have always liked it, in is so nice in white..but, there is no market for it, and the car was not cheap when new.
I love gull wings. I still wish I could find a good cheap example of either one.
You know, I wonder what a used acura nsx goes for?
The Bricklin is another example. Now, I have always liked it, in is so nice in white..but, there is no market for it, and the car was not cheap when new.
I love gull wings. I still wish I could find a good cheap example of either one.
You know, I wonder what a used acura nsx goes for?
03-26-2005, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by klegg
too pricy...I think it was around 60 the first two years. The draw was that you could drive it everyday.
03-26-2005, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by klegg
I think his point was to try to sart a war.
Morales, in response to your question, last I checked, the badge on my car said Mazda, not Maybach, so of course Mazda is going to play the numbers as long as there is a market. I, however, withhold comment on my thoughts on the 8's uniqueness due solely to its engine (I drive an AT, so you can guess what my thoughts are, although my car has been a bit peppier lately in this warm weather...).
03-26-2005, 11:39 AM
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i still think our car is unique. i get happy seeing other 8's on the road. but there is no way that we will EVER see as many mustangs on the road. i'm actually tired of seeing the 05 mustangs now. everyone and their mom has one. Anyway, i love my car and don't really care how many others have it. it will just **** off more of the "ricers" who get jealous everytime they see an 8 while riding in their beat up civic or eclipse with coffe can exhausts and unpainted kit parts. :p
03-26-2005, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by IkeWRX
I hope the streets get flooded with them so that the people that bought one because they thought they would be unique and have an uncommon car feel stupid.
03-26-2005, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Tigerfootball
i still think our car is unique. i get happy seeing other 8's on the road. but there is no way that we will EVER see as many mustangs on the road. i'm actually tired of seeing the 05 mustangs now. everyone and their mom has one. Anyway, i love my car and don't really care how many others have it. it will just **** off more of the "ricers" who get jealous everytime they see an 8 while riding in their beat up civic or eclipse with coffe can exhausts and unpainted kit parts. :p
03-26-2005, 11:54 AM
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Rowdy, when I first saw the 6's out, they always turned my head, although I couldn't figure out why because there was nothing overly special about them. I like those cars, though. My brother owns one now--those things are really spacious on the inside!
03-26-2005, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Elara
well, you DO live in New Hope- last time I was up there most everyone was driving the expensive stuff.
But sure, I know whatcha mean... and yet there are a gazillion 30Kish sports cars around here, especially S2000s, 350Zs, and Z4s. I'm guessing the RX-8 just isn't snobby enough, being less well-known, and... gasp... a Mazda.
I can't wait to visit my parents up near Altoona (appalachia)... the only available vehicles up there are Cavaliers and F150s. The 8 is gonna look like it's from another planet.
03-26-2005, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by IkeWRX
It's a mass produced car and Mazda will sell as many as they possibly can. I always find it hilarious when people talk about how they wanted something unique that you don't see all the time like STis, Evos, S2Ks, and Zs when 3 of those cars combined production don't add up to what Mazda wants to sell of the RX-8 per year and they'd love to sell as many RX-8s as Nissan does Zs.
The RX8 platform is shared with only one vehicle, and it’s another sports car (the upcoming 3rd generation MX5). Also, the RENESIS is built by hand.
Personally, I don’t care how many RX8s sell, as long as it’s enough for Mazda to keep making ‘em (in 5 or 6 years, I may want to trade in for a new RX8).
03-26-2005, 04:10 PM
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^^ What Deslock said.
I like the fact that they are unusual now. But I sing their praises to anyone who will listen, because I'd like to see more of them on the road. I want Mazda to still be making them in four years, and I want people to stop thinking it's a $50,000 car so they key it in the parking lot.
I like the fact that they are unusual now. But I sing their praises to anyone who will listen, because I'd like to see more of them on the road. I want Mazda to still be making them in four years, and I want people to stop thinking it's a $50,000 car so they key it in the parking lot.
03-26-2005, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by klegg
I think his point was to try to sart a war. Od course, while it would be nice to have a unique car...more on the road insures upgrades and a new model someday.
And a limited run is a two edged sword. I bet the delorean early adopters were a little bummed a year or two later.
And a limited run is a two edged sword. I bet the delorean early adopters were a little bummed a year or two later.
Seems like far too many people in this community have some sort of resentment when they see another RX-8, or any other nice looking or fast car for that matter. You can bet the people that bash other cars all the time because it's "just a Neon", "looks like a bar of soap" or an "econobox POS" are not the enthusiasts that could care less what other people do and just want to enjoy driving their RX-8.
03-26-2005, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by IkeWRX
Not at all, I want the people who bought the RX-8 because they love how it drives and is a great package to be happy. The people that bought it because of it's looks mostly or because they thought they would have some unique/rare car need a reality check. Think back to some of those old threads like "Will the RX-8 be a collectors item?", or the people that bought an RX-8 because they saw other cars all the time, or the people that would chime in to threads all the time hoping RX-8 production stopped because they wanted to be one of the few that had one.
Seems like far too many people in this community have some sort of resentment when they see another RX-8, or any other nice looking or fast car for that matter. You can bet the people that bash other cars all the time because it's "just a Neon", "looks like a bar of soap" or an "econobox POS" are not the enthusiasts that could care less what other people do and just want to enjoy driving their RX-8.
Seems like far too many people in this community have some sort of resentment when they see another RX-8, or any other nice looking or fast car for that matter. You can bet the people that bash other cars all the time because it's "just a Neon", "looks like a bar of soap" or an "econobox POS" are not the enthusiasts that could care less what other people do and just want to enjoy driving their RX-8.
And I have to agree with eveything you said above. (sigh) You know I have had to find a whole new group of people to fight with in the lounge? I miss the old days...
03-26-2005, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by IkeWRX
Maybe you could make enemies with Rowdy, he's pretty easy to get riled up and he'll follow you around as much as possible disagreeing with and badmouthing you :p
03-26-2005, 05:29 PM
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ive had mine for a month only seen 3 including mine.... mainly because the cost of a factory loaded ride is at such a high dollar marker for people to buck up on. They figure why when the can get a car in the same class with all extras for so much less...
03-26-2005, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Elara
Rowdy, Ike can be a pain, but nothing he says is against forum rules. He also does not pick fights. Please don't pick them with him.
Tell me the truth. Sometimes you feel like the only mature person here. B/T/W..you were in philly and did not tell us! I would have taken you and the hubby to lunch!