Llathos,

A Titanium Gray with Touring Package?

You have great taste!:D

Just to continue with the old guy theme here, I bought my 1980 RX-7 new when I got out of college.

Been driving an rotary ever since.

You will love this car.

 

It looks like the demographics for the 8 are clustering at age 26 and at age 51. I fall into the latter group and hope to have one in the fall. If all goes well I'll be zoomin' with the aarp group.

 

And most welcome. Of course, this AARP stands for:

Advanced Age Rotary Phanatics

 

My first new car was my '01 Jeep - got it when I was 29.

My 30th birtdhay came with some mid-life crisis issues and I ended up with the red car in my signature.

Then the rx8 was an unexpected 31st birthday present to myself - didn't really intend to get one, I was just going to have a look and I just couldn't resist.

There are some advantages to being 31 and single, but there are also some disadvantages too...

Next thing on the list is a house, and with any luck I should have that one put to bed by the end of the week.

Debt, here I come!

 

hi all, im 27, this is my 5th brand new car and i just built a brand new house. we only live once right? just have fun, be safe and dont put yourself too far in debt!!

ps i love my 8!

 

HEY Llathos -

Congrats Man !!!!!!! I'm so happy that you did it.

I figured that you were nervous about pulling the trigger on the car, but I can tell you that it's nerve wracking buying any car when you're that age no matter what the car is. I bought my first new car when I was 24. It was a Nissan Maxima, and my hand shook so much that I could hardly write the check. However, driving the 8 I am sure will make it all worth while for you . I'm glad that you did it, and remember . . . don't flood it (just kidding). Enjoy that car!

Have a good one -

Haze

 

Yup, im 24 too and getting an 8, hmm whats up with that guys?? I guess the 8 must be a 24 year old male magnet or something.. well no complaints here.

Other options would be, 350Z (but roomate already has one), or bmw m coupe(hatchback)...

yeah, we'll see.. maybe you all can sell me on the 8

 

Put me in the middle of the pack @ 34. This will be my 6th new car (all have been of the sport variety) but this will be my first rotary.

My soon to be Ex-wife always hated the fact that I had "impractical" cars, so she will probably sh*t when she finds out I got an RX-8. My new girlfriend loves it!

Mid-life crisis, huh?

 

Based on the actuarial tables, you guys in your 30's are having "mid-life" crises only if you're planning on driving unsafely. If you think you're strange now, wait a decade or two.

 

Thanks for the well-wishes Haze

I'm still mortified I'm going to flood the damn thing in my first week and totally disenchant myself with the 8.

I just want everything to be ok

 

It will be since you are way more aware of the potential issues than other owners. Just be sure that you avoid snow on the stock tires. I do understand your nerves though, and remember that you have a warranty . Have fun with the car, and break it in right. The engine was very tight on mine when I bought it.

 

I've been lucky enough to have a rotary in my 20's (83 rx-7 gs, maya gold), 30's (86 rx-7 sport pkg, dover white) and 40's (2004 rx-8 gt, nordic green) and only one flood!!!.......I say have fun too !!!!

 

Let's hear it for 51! Isn't this the AARP thread?:D

First sports car, best decision I made since retirement.

Fun is what it is all about! Stay Safe!

 

Speaking of AARP, I drove like a certified member on the way to work today.

I got my car last night.....so I'm fresh with that "new baby driver's syndrome" where you freak out when people drive aggressively around you.

God I love this car.....soo smooth.

 

WHAT, drving the car to work???? I thought you were going to keep it safely tucked away at home, away from the parking garage???

Hard to resist driving it, isn't it? My employess don't know about mine yet so on nice afternoons I take an extended lunch break, and go home, get it and just drive until its time to go home. Being the boss has its perks

 

I couldn't HELP it!! It looked to beautiful in my driveway...and I don't have a garage at home, so it's actually probably safer at work as far as exposure....

and ....

I just couldn't do it. I moved my cars last night too so I could take my old car in, but this morning....I couldn't do it.

I'm a sucker for my 8.

 

hahah, well ya, but you have a 6 figure income and all, go for it, cmon


haha, w/ that income you should be able to pay off a half million dollar house in no time

 

Don't forget Uncle Sam.

Our glorious over-father the tax-man will label him as "rich" and take 40-60% of what he earns because he doesn't deserve it, remember?

Oh crap, I got on my soapbox. <shuffling it aside> My bad.

 

That's what a crooked tax attorney is for. Oh Crap! Did I just say that out loud?

 

I know this is going to be a chick magnet, but if i start attracting 24 year old males, i might have to return her I'm 28 and this car is the reason I am learning to drive a manual.

 

Sorry to say this but every time I go out to my car at the grocery store or where ever it seems like there are a couple of guys checkin' it out. But it's the winks that their girlfriends give that tells the real story .

 

definately a chick magnet. hopefully the guys are JUST checking out the car, while the girls are checking out the driver Best money I've spent EVER.

 

27yo. Got my 8 back in November after months of talking myself into it. Didn't want to spend the money but now glad i did. What am amazing vehicle. Never had RWD before and it absolutely sucks in the snow but small price to pay for easily the best car I have been in. Amazed at how smooth it rides.

 

AARGH! Deep breath. OK, I think I'm ready now.

Yes, the summer performance tires suck in the snow. However, with winter tires, this car handles extremely well in the snow, ice, cold, etc.

 

Move to Florida, forget snow tires, lots of chicks to check out you and your 8.

:D