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So long, RX-8
Just read this article:
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/22/m...-8-production/ Made me think back to what a great car the RX-8 is/was. I bought a new 2004 model in 2005, my first (and last so far) new car purchase. It gave me some problems but I absolutely loved it. Sold it for a B6 Audi S4, which gave me far more problems than the RX-8 ever did. Last year I ditched the Audi and got a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X. The Evo is a little front-heavy (not as bad as the S4 was), but the power and AWD are a great trade-off. I'm sad to see this chapter of the RX history closing. The RX-8 was a fantastic car that wasn't afraid to be different. Hopefully coming years will see a new rotary with just as much passion and soul, and maybe a bit more power ;) |
B6 S4's are nice cars. Too bad you had bad luck with yours.
And yes, the rx8 is a fantastic car. |
Originally Posted by Roidz24
(Post 4060197)
B6 S4's are nice cars. Too bad you had bad luck with yours.
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I always wanted an rs4. They're both great cars though, except in your case it sounds like.
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Mazda managed to move a mere 1,134 of the models last year, ...
Does this mean my 2010 is 1 of only 1,134 made? Pretty cool if that's true. |
Originally Posted by adoihcj
(Post 4060296)
Mazda managed to move a mere 1,134 of the models last year, ...
Does this mean my 2010 is 1 of only 1,134 made? Pretty cool if that's true. |
adoihcj, seems it would be true if that article has the facts correctly published. sad to see the RX-8 go truthfully. it had a good run and is a great car!! it was on the market for 7 model years and in those 7 years, established itself as one of the finest affordable sports cars on the market.
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Ive driven many many high performance cars. none of them delivered what my R3 does.
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Goodbye. Hope you enjoy your new ride.
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Sleep well RX. We'll be waiting for a rebirth.
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The Rx8 has been classified by some people as an environmentally unfriendly vehicle: burns oil, low MPG and the sales have been very sluggish for the past few years. Everything has to be politically correct and eco friendly...sad world we live in.
I hope Mazda wont abandon the wankel engine. Looking forward to see what they come up with in the next few years. |
Originally Posted by RX8sold4EVO
(Post 4062423)
The Rx8 has been classified by some people as an environmentally unfriendly vehicle: burns oil, low MPG and the sales have been very sluggish for the past few years. Everything has to be politically correct and eco friendly...sad world we live in.
I hope Mazda wont abandon the wankel engine. Looking forward to see what they come up with in the next few years. burns oil and low MPG is not the reason people dont buy them. I dont see Vettes and other V8 machines stopped selling. the problem is the engine, its different thus people are scared. like you for instance. |
EVO XI planned for 2013 release: Anounced by the President of Mitsubishi Motors.
http://www.topspeed.com/cars/mitsubishi/index68.html |
nice. a rumor link. I saw no official word in that, just speculation.
Go troll somewhere else. |
Originally Posted by RX8sold4EVO
(Post 4062557)
EVO XI planned for 2013 release: Anounced by the President of Mitsubishi Motors.
http://www.topspeed.com/cars/mitsubishi/index68.html http://www.autoultimate.com/1593/201...cer-evolution/ |
Newest articles state there will be an EVO XI :)
another link posted in June http://www.topspeed.com/cars/mitsubi...-ar111654.html Jason your article link is from march...it's outdated :) |
I've never been a huge fan of the NA V8 S4's. I sold my RX-8 for a B5 S4 and I absolutely love the 2.7t. There were some things that needed work when I first got the car, but I haven't had a whole lot of new problems show up in the year I've owned it. Sucks to hear you had bad luck with your B6. Good to hear you're having better luck with the Evo and enjoying it.
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2013 evo
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Here's a picture of the 2013 Evo, enjoy.
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Ah concept drawings.
Worse than prototype Concepts. 2013 Evo would solve the issue of becoming relatively irrelevant in this Eco-save the baby seals-world. Evolution is going Hybrid? Honestly though, it seems like Mit is just taking a giant sh** on the Evo name. Lancer Evolution stood for power, speed, racing - Ralliart. All the while to get a large audience. But to keep a car alive, i guess manufacturers need to appeal to the daily driver. I'm sure most of the people that buy cars these days came to the realization that sticking the word "Hybrid" or "Green" to a car doesn't automaticly grant it Prius MPG. But then again, I'm assuming car buyers look at more than 1 car when buying a car. I know that's not the case :) |
Originally Posted by jasonrxeight
(Post 4062462)
speaking of EVO, they also are dropping that too.
burns oil and low MPG is not the reason people dont buy them. I dont see Vettes and other V8 machines stopped selling. the problem is the engine, its different thus people are scared. like you for instance. |
It is just like the Honda CR-Z. It is not fast and not good on gas, what is the point? I heard they're going to stop making the EVO due to low sales, maybe I'm wrong. :dunno:
Originally Posted by RogueTadhg
(Post 4063032)
Ah concept drawings.
Worse than prototype Concepts. 2013 Evo would solve the issue of becoming relatively irrelevant in this Eco-save the baby seals-world. Evolution is going Hybrid? Honestly though, it seems like Mit is just taking a giant sh** on the Evo name. Lancer Evolution stood for power, speed, racing - Ralliart. All the while to get a large audience. But to keep a car alive, i guess manufacturers need to appeal to the daily driver. I'm sure most of the people that buy cars these days came to the realization that sticking the word "Hybrid" or "Green" to a car doesn't automaticly grant it Prius MPG. But then again, I'm assuming car buyers look at more than 1 car when buying a car. I know that's not the case :) |
It's not a concept drawing, if you look closely it has the reflection of another car on the side of it. Look again, closer and you will see. plus drawings are signed at the bottom...
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Originally Posted by RX8sold4EVO
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Here's a picture of the 2013 Evo, enjoy.
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...the reliability, poor fuel economy, and premium fuel requirement were the only things that kept me from getting an RX-8 much sooner... Ken |
Originally Posted by RX8sold4EVO
(Post 4062984)
Here's a picture of the 2013 Evo, enjoy.
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