White RX-8 sighting
08-26-2004, 07:14 PM
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White RX-8 sighting
I was at my local dealer (Anaheim Mazda) getting my oil changed and the MSP04 reflash done when I saw a white RX-8 roll off a transporter. I had to go check it out. The color is called Snowflake White Pearl and it looks pretty nice with a true pearlesant sheen to it with hints of blue and green deep in the paint. The surprizing thing was that according to the sticker it is a $200 option. It was hard to get a good overall impression since the car was dirty and still had all the protective film on it but generally I liked the color. It's not nearly as good as Velocity Red thou. 
08-26-2004, 08:41 PM
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Does it look like the pearl on the Millenia? lighter darker?
Did you see the interior? colors?
Everyone should have a red sports car at least once in their life. :p :p
Did you see the interior? colors?
Everyone should have a red sports car at least once in their life. :p :p
08-26-2004, 08:57 PM
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This means that the '05s are just starting to arrive and should be in some showrooms by September. BTW, I also saw a white RX-8 on my last visit to Japan. To me it didn't look like a pearl until I got up close. Then I could really see the depth to the white and the pearl/mica look. Quite nice!
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08-26-2004, 09:44 PM
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I didn't get to go inside since it was on the dealers back lot and had just rolled off the truck. The car was a 6MT with the sport package, interior was the standard black cloth. Peeking in the windows it looked the same as any 8, no obvious differences.
08-26-2004, 11:15 PM
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Cool, so the '05's are arriving already! Great news!
I will definitely go by Anaheim Mazda to see that car (although I don't like White) and when more 05's will be coming in. I work 10 minutes from that dealer.
I will definitely go by Anaheim Mazda to see that car (although I don't like White) and when more 05's will be coming in. I work 10 minutes from that dealer.
08-26-2004, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by kuciaman
Do you really think that the red looks better than the black???? Different strokes for different folks I guess.
1987 Alfa Romeo Spider (red, of course)
2000 Mistubishi Eclipse GT (black)
However, you can NEVER go wrong with silver.
White, though, does look good for the 8.
08-27-2004, 12:58 AM
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Sunlight silver here. Something about the depth of the finish, especially in the sunlight, that is attractive to me. Silver is so forgiving to dirt, too.
08-27-2004, 06:35 AM
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My Pepper never gets dirty.
The bug juice up-front has always been my driver to get the hose & bucket out.
Other than bug juice, that black crap that the shop puts on the tires really does a number on the wheels...
The bug juice up-front has always been my driver to get the hose & bucket out.
Other than bug juice, that black crap that the shop puts on the tires really does a number on the wheels...
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I saw a White '05 yesterday at a dealership as well. It was kinda dirty, AT Sport. I think the color is beautiful. It looks really classy. That peculiar thing that made the white rx7 stand out is the same thing that makes the white 8 stand out. i can't wait to see more.
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The Best:
-Personally I think Titanium Grey or Brilliant black are the two best colours.
Honourable Mention:
-Nordic Green... sporty in a classy way. I don't see quite myself in a green car though, but you never know
Not going to happen:
....I'll never own another silver car again. IMHO I just find it to be kinda "lifeless" looking.
....I'll never own a red car period... never have, never will... too cliche, especially on a sports car.
....I really like how the 8 looks in yellow, but my better judgement will stop me from selecting it for an RX8. Personally I reserve the colour yellow for high end sports cars... C6 and up
....Used to hate winning blue, but now its growing on me a lot.... still wouldn't get it.
-Personally I think Titanium Grey or Brilliant black are the two best colours.
Honourable Mention:
-Nordic Green... sporty in a classy way. I don't see quite myself in a green car though, but you never know
Not going to happen:
....I'll never own another silver car again. IMHO I just find it to be kinda "lifeless" looking.
....I'll never own a red car period... never have, never will... too cliche, especially on a sports car.
....I really like how the 8 looks in yellow, but my better judgement will stop me from selecting it for an RX8. Personally I reserve the colour yellow for high end sports cars... C6 and up
....Used to hate winning blue, but now its growing on me a lot.... still wouldn't get it.
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08-27-2004, 01:54 PM
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Is white or yellow the official auto racing color of Japan?
I know Italy is red, England is green, France is blue, Germany is silver, and either the US and Japan are white or yellow, but I can't recall which is which.
Whatever, love my Sunlight Silver!!
I know Italy is red, England is green, France is blue, Germany is silver, and either the US and Japan are white or yellow, but I can't recall which is which.
Whatever, love my Sunlight Silver!!
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I dunno, my guess is that Japan is white since red & white has meaning to them - their flag & all. Just guessing though...
Anyway, I looked back for my original thoughts on a white RX-8 & found it!
and another.
I think my thoughts haven't changed on it. Haven't seen one yet either though...
Anyway, I looked back for my original thoughts on a white RX-8 & found it!
and another.
I think my thoughts haven't changed on it. Haven't seen one yet either though...
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08-27-2004, 02:25 PM
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* Boring colours can shave off as much as 10% from a car's value
* Cheerful-looking cars in happy optimistic colours sell fastest
* Buying something in an offbeat shade means you're restricting your resale market
* A duff colour can turn an average car into an unsaleable one
* Red, black and dark metallics are in
* White's for vans and Plod
* Pale, washing-up water colours like light green, light blue, cream and beige are out
* Posh cars need to be the colour of precious metals like tungsten, platinum and silver. They lend gravitas and importance
* If you buy a car in a weirdo wacky colour, it could all go horribly wrong
* Many men have the colour sensitivity of vampire bats. Women are always best at choosing colours. Make sure you have one handy when you buy
Choosing the right colour for your car can affect its value by as much as 10%. Choosing red instead of brown means that you'll be able to sell it later easily and for more money. Cheery-looking cars in bright shades are much more desirable than flat lifeless hues. Avoid anything anaemic, nondescript or plain.
All cars are colour-sensitive, so avoid phlegm green, breeze-block grey, police van blue and hearing-aid beige. White's not in anymore and is a killer on a Merc, Lexus or BMW. Dark green's back big-time and looks smart on Jeeps, BMs, Jags and Bentleys. Red's always a safe choice along with metallic blue, silver and black.
Brown's always been out and so has metallic gold. But watch out for allegedly trendy colours like Silk Cut purple, JCB yellow and strident pastels like lilac and lime green. They may be at the cutting edge now, but two years down the line you could be sorry. A VW Corrado in crushed budgerigar yellow is definitely an acquired taste.
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Cadillac Catera: I learned nothing from the Cimarron
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Chevrolet Camaro: I enjoy beating up people
Chevrolet Caprice: I enjoy having people slow to 55 mph and change lanes when I pull up behind them
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Dodge Diplomat: I used to enjoy having people slow to 55 mph and change lanes when I pull up behind them
Dodge Durango: I will not be caught dead in a Ford Explorer
Dodge Neon: I cannot stand the Macarena
Dodge Power Wagon: I am leading a militia to overthrow the government
Ford Crown Victoria: I enjoy having people slow to 55 mph and change lanes when I pull up behind them
Ford Excursion: I love the spotted owl. Tastes just like bald eagle
Ford Expedition: I have always wanted to own the Range Rover of American SUVs
Ford Explorer: I will not be caught dead in a minivan
Ford Mustang Cobra: I slow down to 85 in school zones
Ford Ranchero: I am leading a Militia to overthrow the government
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Honda Accord: I lack originality and am basically a lemming
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Hyundai Tiburon: I miss the tasteful, conservative and understated styling of the 1974 AMC Matador coupe
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Lexus LS400: I am the lawyer suing the owner of the Infiniti Q45
Lexus SC430: Je ne comprends pas ces annonces de télévision, l'une ou l'autre
Lincoln Navigator: I don't bother comparing gas prices
Lincoln Town Car: I have always wanted to own a Lincoln even uglier than the 1958 model line-up
Mazda Miata: I do not fear being decapitated by an eighteen-wheeler
Mercury Grand Marquis: I live for bridge and covered supper dishes
Mercury Sable Station Wagon: I am afraid of my wife
Mercedes 600SL: I will beat you up if you ask me for an autograph
Mercedes 600SEL: I have a daughter named Bitsy and a son named Cole
MGB: I am dating a mechanic
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Nissan Sentra: I am an accountant and I voted for George W. Bush
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Oldsmobile Delta 88 Diesel: I am on the EPA's Ten Most Wanted List
Plymouth Breeze: I like seeing people's reactions when I tell them I have a Mercedes Benz product that is no longer being made.
Plymouth Neon: I enjoy the Macarena
Pontiac Aztec: I am getting paid to drive this thing
Pontiac Firebird: I still watch Rockford Files reruns
Pontiac Trans Am: I have a switchblade in my sock
Porsche 928: I am dating big-haired women who would otherwise be inaccessable to me
Range Rover: I have always wanted to own the Ford Expedition of British SUVs
Rolls Royce Silver Shadow: I think Maggie Thatcher is a touch too Whig for me
Rover 3500: I am married to a mechanic
SAAB 900: I do not care about J.D. Powers or his surveys
Saturn LS200: I am in the Federal Witness Protection program
Saturn SL1: I hope someday to make it to a gathering in Spring Hill
Saturn SL2: I made it to a gathering in Spring Hill
Suzuki Grand Vitara I do not want to know what it means
Toyota Camry: I have always wanted to own the Oldsmobile of Japanese family sedans
Toyota Corolla: I have always wanted to own the Chevrolet Prism of Japanese compact sedans
Toyota Echo: I have always wanted to own a Japanese compact car even uglier than the Datsun 710
Volkswagen Beetle: I still watch Partridge Family reruns
Volkswagen Cabriolet: I am out of the closet
Volkswagen Jetta: I enjoy putting out engine fires
Volkswagen Microbus: I am tripping right now
Volkswagen New Beetle: I still watch Partridge Family reruns
Volvo 740 Wagon: I am afraid of my wife
08-27-2004, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by TODreamer
Not going to happen:
....I'll never own another silver car again. IMHO I just find it to be kinda "lifeless" looking.
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....I'll never own another silver car again. IMHO I just find it to be kinda "lifeless" looking.
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You should see my Silver 3rd gen in person. I'd dare ya to call it "lifeless"!
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Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin
Wow. I've never heard anybody call Silver "lifeless".
You should see my Silver 3rd gen in person. I'd dare ya to call it "lifeless"!
You should see my Silver 3rd gen in person. I'd dare ya to call it "lifeless"!
JHam
Yes, a premium silver paint job does look fantastick under the studio lighting that you see most concept cars in.... mind you thats not the same silver you see your car in on the road under natural lighting.... BIG difference.
I have a silver car too so don't think I'm trying to hate on you guys......just saying it as I see it
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