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Old 01-15-2008, 07:30 PM
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What do you think about the new Rx-8 being released?

I like it, but I also don't like it. I like the fact that they made improvements to the car, but I don't like that it will become more popular due to the improvements. Personally, I would get the older version even if they weren't planning on making the newer version. But some people would get it just because they made the improvements. I chose the Rx-8 because it's different from the rest. Also, hopefully the new version wont screw up the "I suck at straightaways but I'll eat you in corners" quote.
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^^^ummm, unless this car sees significantly more power/torque and/or better fuel economy, it will definitely not become more popular. Eveyone on here obvoiusly knows about the car, but the general car buying public could care less about it.
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well, on wikipedia is says a hp gain of 25, and a weight reduction of 350. and before that was edited, it said it would increase the mpg. i guess we'll just have to find out once the information gets released.

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From what I've seen, the visual changes are slight and not much that I can truthfully call "improvements". More of a lateral shift. I like the current exterior more than the new version. I'm not too fond of the interior changes, although the seats are a definite upgrade.

There were no recalls for '07 (yet). I have a feeling that there will be recalls for '09.
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I pretty much feel the same as above. I dont really see it as an improvement for the most part. The exterior changes I dont really care for. Recaro seats are great I had them on my last vehicle but other than that I dont really like the changes.
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Well, it's not a "new" RX8, it's just refreshed with changes that'll likely amount to nothing of significance. Off the top of my head, I can't think of many cars that's gone longer with no changes - maybe the '03/4 to present S2000?
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Recaro Seats and digital warm-up tach I like a lot. Also the R3 package seems very nice. Other than that, no big deal.
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