Surprising my husband with an '09 RX8
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Hope you and the Mr. enjoy the car
One caveat about high-revving the engine: don't do it until the *oil* temperature is up! Without a real gauge, a reasonable guess is to wait for 20 minutes or so of less-than-4000-rpm driving, before ventureing higher. The '08 will come with a 100k 8 year warranty, but it's better to avoid issues in the first place.
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I'm seeing a lot on here about '04/05s, but is there anything good/bad about the '09 RX8? I'm planning on surprising my husband with one, but I want to know all I can before I do it. He showed interest in one and is currently deployed, so that's why I'm looking into it.
Do you still have to carry extra oil around?? I keep seeing that pop up in your threads.
Sorry I sound stupid on here... I've done a little research and someone showed me this site.
All help is appreciated!
Thanks!
Do you still have to carry extra oil around?? I keep seeing that pop up in your threads.
Sorry I sound stupid on here... I've done a little research and someone showed me this site.
All help is appreciated!
Thanks!
As far as oil use goes, do NOT take any notice of the first series owners, they have special adjustments (PCM Flashes) uses more engine oil than Mazda would like them to.
The 09 has a completely different method of delivering the necessary engine oil to lubricate the Internal Seals, I do not use the volumes of oil that S1 owners do, but it is NORMAL for the engine to use some oil..OK.
No, I do not carry oil around, very unnecessary.
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and you were worried about oil use.
Sorry I did not read the entire thread, you have done the deal,,,good luck, I know which one I would have bought, but the deal is done.
Still a great car, and a lucky hubby..
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OH, I am a bit late, you bought an 08 S1?????...just make sure you pre-mix...
and you were worried about oil use.
Sorry I did not read the entire thread, you have done the deal,,,good luck, I know which one I would have bought, but the deal is done.
Still a great car, and a lucky hubby..
and you were worried about oil use.
Sorry I did not read the entire thread, you have done the deal,,,good luck, I know which one I would have bought, but the deal is done.
Still a great car, and a lucky hubby..
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Yeah, Bummer... as I think the price she paid could have been a lot lower, but it is an Auto I guess...
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That's what I was thinking. I saw the tails and was like "Wait...I wonder if anybody else realizes this isn't an 09!! Then I saw your post and realized that I must have missed when she said she is getting the 08. Hm!
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---Quote (Originally by ASH8)---
Yeah, Bummer... as I think the price she paid could have been a lot lower, but it is an Auto I guess...
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That's what I was thinking. I saw the tails and was like "Wait...I wonder if anybody else realizes this isn't an 09!! Then I saw your post and realized that I must have missed when she said she is getting the 08. Hm!
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---Quote (Originally by ASH8)---
Yeah, Bummer... as I think the price she paid could have been a lot lower, but it is an Auto I guess...
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Instead of being so negative, why don't you praise the woman for doing something nice for her husband? Why do you have to judge every little detail of what someone does? Who cares what year or model she bought. The fact is she did it to make her hubby happy and that is all that matters. Stop being douchebags and just complement the girl on being an extraordinary wife!
Instead of being so negative, why don't you praise the woman for doing something nice for her husband? Why do you have to judge every little detail of what someone does? Who cares what year or model she bought. The fact is she did it to make her hubby happy and that is all that matters. Stop being douchebags and just complement the girl on being an extraordinary wife!
This is what "xun4gvn4everx" Posts and then DELETES his POST
How brave of you.....calling others douchebags and then deleting.
If you BOTHERED to read, I said "Lucky Hubby"...
Or rather I deleted my post because after posting I decided to check even further back to see if what I perceived was really what you were portraying and when I saw it was not, I deleted my post. So I turned my opinion of you around, but now that you have decided to pull up my deleted post, which I took off because I saw you all meant no harm, that shows how deep you will pull to find some dirt on anybody. Which sadly enough in the end, though I "thought" you were an ok person, now you have just proven to be a full blown douchebag
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Or rather I deleted my post because after posting I decided to check even further back to see if what I perceived was really what you were portraying and when I saw it was not, I deleted my post. So I turned my opinion of you around, but now that you have decided to pull up my deleted post, which I took off because I saw you all meant no harm, that shows how deep you will pull to find some dirt on anybody. Which sadly enough in the end, though I "thought" you were an ok person, now you have just proven to be a full blown douchebag
Really wow? I am going to be a man and step away from this argument. I already "erased" my misswords, so you can continue to fight with a ghost cause I am too mature for this.
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lol ... no need to fight in some other threads...
But Ash8: Stop thinking the Series II is godly... not trying to be mean, but man it does get annoying.
Xun4...: Ok
Anyway, you should really make a video when he comes back from wherever he is (sorry didn't read the whole thing). You are truly a good wife.
But Ash8: Stop thinking the Series II is godly... not trying to be mean, but man it does get annoying.
Xun4...: Ok
Anyway, you should really make a video when he comes back from wherever he is (sorry didn't read the whole thing). You are truly a good wife.
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Yeah, guys, can't we all just get along??? I merely posted this thread to gather info and I didn't mean for everyone to get all crazy on here!
No need to be offended by anyone's opinion. . .
9 more days!!!!!
No need to be offended by anyone's opinion. . .
9 more days!!!!!
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I am, Rod, and nothing anyone says on here is going to take that away from me.
I've already got an overnight bag packed and in the backseat in case he's ready to take a trip to Reno or something for the wknd.
I've already got an overnight bag packed and in the backseat in case he's ready to take a trip to Reno or something for the wknd.
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OK, maybe I missed something, but that is not an 09.
The 09 has smaller side vents and a side turn signal.
BTW, the mp3 deck is great, I demanded one for my 07, I can burn a CD with 7 or 8 albums and off I go.
The 09 has smaller side vents and a side turn signal.
BTW, the mp3 deck is great, I demanded one for my 07, I can burn a CD with 7 or 8 albums and off I go.
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