Well, it's been fun, but........
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Well, it's been fun, but I reluctantly traded in my RX-8 for a 2005 Mazda6 Sport Wagon. I had too many cars - a 2003 Corvette, a 2003 PT Cruiser, and the RX-8, and found it was too expensive and too much work to maintain 3 vehicles. I love the Corvette - must keep. I sold the PT - it was fun, but not sporty enough to be my daily driver. Thus, the Mazda6 - sporty and practical. I need a wagon to drive my elderly parents around, along with their wheelchair and walker. So, I'm still in the Mazda family, and will visit the RX-8 forum often (the Mazda6 forum is nowhere as active and interesting). I'm amazed at the things the Mazda6 has that the RX-8 doesn't - automatic climate control, a six-speed automatic (yes - 6, new for 2005, made by Aisin - they make the RX-8 MT), real sun visors (no holes), and AC that people on the Mazda6 forum are complaining is TOO COLD! The steering wheel and center display are the same as the RX-8, so I feel at home. And now that it's gone, I can say that my RX-8 was reliable - never failed to start. While I had it (more than 14 months), I was afraid to say that - didn't want to jinx it. I had a great time with it - especially my recent Track Day at Laguna Seca. I met a lot of interesting people at our weekly get togethers and other events. So, that's the story. The RX-8 is a great car - I'll miss it!
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So long Bob. Nice array of cars you got.
How much did you get for the RX-8? |
That's a shame mate, I know the 6 will never be the same as the 8.
I feel for you. :( |
Too bad, but it sounds like you had some good practical reasons to switch. I checked out and seriously considered the Mazda6 myself, and it's an impressive car, especially for the price, so you should be fine. Good luck.
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Congrats on the 6spd...glad you didn't get the 5 spd jatco, you would have been punching yourself in the face otherwise :).
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Yes, I waited for the 2005 to get the 6-speed auto/manual. It's sweet. As far as trade-in, I got $21,000 - not bad considering the discounts on new ones.
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MazdaBob...
Nice!! I love the 6. My bet is....when the MS RX8 comes out in '06 you be first in line. Congrats... - Irish :cool: |
Or the new RX-7/9! :D
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Originally Posted by mazdabob
Or the new RX-7/9! :D
- Irish :cool: |
You shoulda AT LEAST got the 3, I test drove it and it was REALLY nice..
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sell the corvett and buy back that 8 pronto! :)
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It was fun while it lasted Bob... At least you will still have the "Mazdabob Billet Grille" as your legacy. :)
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http://www.mazda6tech.com/
This site will be 90% tech info only..not alot of chit chat. If you want a lounge do the club site. |
mazdabob i hope you're happy with your new car. just because you don't have an 8 anymore doesn't mean you can't frequent the boards. drop by when you can.
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How do you feel the acceleration of the '05 6 is compared to the '04? Do the extra gears help lower end torque at all? I didn't get a 6 because I felt it lagging slightly...
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If you had a C6, I'd understand the 8 had to go, but a C5?
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Originally Posted by Johnnyma45
How do you feel the acceleration of the '05 6 is compared to the '04? Do the extra gears help lower end torque at all? I didn't get a 6 because I felt it lagging slightly...
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Originally Posted by Ellar
If you had a C6, I'd understand the 8 had to go, but a C5?
Hey, that makes 2 sixes - Mazda6 and C6. :cool: |
Originally Posted by VelociRedBeast
You shoulda AT LEAST got the 3, I test drove it and it was REALLY nice..
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Please let us know when you get the C6 next spring, I suspect that will be a righteous ride.
See ya around. |
Your parents can't fit in the corvette :eek:
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One at a time. :D
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Originally Posted by mazdabob
Or the new RX-7/9! :D
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I dont think the Mazdaspeed 6 has enough room for the wheelchair(s) which I think thats why he had the PT cruiser before, obviously if the RX-8 had fit everything he probably would have kept that and just sold the PT cruiser. So unless they make a Mazdaspeed 6 Wagon...
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