Well I WAS going to get an RX8....and I did:)
02-08-2004, 07:35 PM
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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.
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.
02-08-2004, 08:17 PM
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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.
02-08-2004, 08:38 PM
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Originally posted by mdsbuc
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.
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.
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02-08-2004, 08:44 PM
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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!
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!
02-08-2004, 10:22 PM
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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!
ps i love my 8!
02-09-2004, 01:31 AM
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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 -
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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
02-09-2004, 02:05 AM
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24 too
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
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
02-09-2004, 10:00 AM
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Originally posted by mdsbuc
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.
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.
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?
02-09-2004, 10:12 AM
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Originally posted by Pirate Rex
Mid-life crisis, huh?
Mid-life crisis, huh?
02-09-2004, 10:24 AM
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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
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
02-09-2004, 12:43 PM
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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.
. Have fun with the car, and break it in right. The engine was very tight on mine when I bought it.
02-09-2004, 09:11 PM
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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 !!!!
02-10-2004, 08:32 AM
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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.
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.
02-10-2004, 08:41 AM
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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
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
02-10-2004, 09:20 AM
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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.
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.
02-10-2004, 03:11 PM
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Originally posted by Nigandahu
Damn man, I want to pay the house off some time!
Damn man, I want to pay the house off some time!
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
02-10-2004, 03:26 PM
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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.
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.
02-10-2004, 05:54 PM
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Re: 24 too
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I guess the 8 must be a 24 year old male magnet or something..
I guess the 8 must be a 24 year old male magnet or something..
I'm 28 and this car is the reason I am learning to drive a manual.
02-10-2004, 06:19 PM
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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 .
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02-10-2004, 07:11 PM
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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.
02-11-2004, 03:32 PM
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Originally posted by irish98
Never had RWD before and it absolutely sucks in the snow...
Never had RWD before and it absolutely sucks in the snow...
Yes, the summer performance tires suck in the snow. However, with winter tires, this car handles extremely well in the snow, ice, cold, etc.
02-11-2004, 03:44 PM
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Originally posted by irish98
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.
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.
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