Why I Purchased My 2nd RX8
01-05-2008, 03:31 PM
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Why I Purchased My 2nd RX8
This is my second 8 because:
1. It is still way too cool looking.
2. 4 Seats
3. Quiet- love the hummmmmmmm
4. Handles nice
5. Comfortable and nice/simple interior
6. One of my best cars of all times (Had 2 RX7s and 2 Rx8s)
7. Dependable (Never had a flood issue)
Why I didnt buy them"
1. Speed
2. Gas mileage (I am getting 21 MPG average)
Gotta love the 8!!!!!!!!
1. It is still way too cool looking.
2. 4 Seats
3. Quiet- love the hummmmmmmm
4. Handles nice
5. Comfortable and nice/simple interior
6. One of my best cars of all times (Had 2 RX7s and 2 Rx8s)
7. Dependable (Never had a flood issue)
Why I didnt buy them"
1. Speed
2. Gas mileage (I am getting 21 MPG average)
Gotta love the 8!!!!!!!!
01-05-2008, 04:54 PM
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Someone somewhere posted this, and i think its almost 100% true. The car just looks like its a $50,000 + car that can be had for under 20k.
Other reasons I love the car
Truly a 1 of a kind engine in the car
best looks you can think of
fun to drive
If i had to sum up the car in one word it would be UNIQUE
From looks, to engine, to even color (I have the lightning yellow), I see 100's of G35's, 350z and thousands of civics, mustangs and WRX's, When you see another 8 on the road, its normally one or 2 a week.
Other reasons I love the car
Truly a 1 of a kind engine in the car
best looks you can think of
fun to drive
If i had to sum up the car in one word it would be UNIQUE
From looks, to engine, to even color (I have the lightning yellow), I see 100's of G35's, 350z and thousands of civics, mustangs and WRX's, When you see another 8 on the road, its normally one or 2 a week.
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Someone somewhere posted this, and i think its almost 100% true. The car just looks like its a $50,000 + car that can be had for under 20k.
Other reasons I love the car
Truly a 1 of a kind engine in the car
best looks you can think of
fun to drive
If i had to sum up the car in one word it would be UNIQUE
From looks, to engine, to even color (I have the lightning yellow), I see 100's of G35's, 350z and thousands of civics, mustangs and WRX's, When you see another 8 on the road, its normally one or 2 a week.
Other reasons I love the car
Truly a 1 of a kind engine in the car
best looks you can think of
fun to drive
If i had to sum up the car in one word it would be UNIQUE
From looks, to engine, to even color (I have the lightning yellow), I see 100's of G35's, 350z and thousands of civics, mustangs and WRX's, When you see another 8 on the road, its normally one or 2 a week.
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I had my first 8 for 2 years and traded it in a few months ago for a new one.. I drive like a old man, not reving over 3500 rpm. Thats how I get good MPG..I love the 8!!!!!
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I also have had 2 RX-8's.
When the program came out for early cars becuase of the horsepower discrepancy, I had the option of the $500 or trading the car back in for full refund, including sales tax.
I was getting about 14 miles per gallon on the city - sometimes 13 and I thought based on what other people were getting tht I had a lemon engine. The dealer told me they couldn't even determine if this was a problem or not.
So I gave back my very early '04 titanium 6 speed with chapparel interior, and ordered, guess what? THE EXACT SAME CAR. Every option the same. This was in Feb. '04. I negotiated a fantastic deal with another dealer - $200 over invoice, which was over $1000 less than the first one (which I also got a pretty good deal on at the time since most dealers were charging sticker or close since the car had just come out) I still hadn't sold my Probe GT so I used it for about 2 months of bad winter, and took deliver of my second 8 in march '04.
When I knew I was giving back the old one, a really took the car to it's limits - jackrabit starts, the whole works. Especially since I knew I'd have to totally baby the new one during the break in.
Unfortunately the new one got the exact same milage as the first one. I suspect it's a combinaiton of my driving style, and stop and start traffic here in Manhattan, combines with short trips and lot's of ideling.
Luckily I don't use the car for commuting (I work from home alot or take cabs/public trans in the daytime)- it's strickly for going out at night and on weekends, so I don't do much milage and gas consumption.
The only issue with giving the first 8 back was that I had the bumpers covered in 3M Rockguard - so that was over an $800 expense I had to redo on the new car. (but someone in my garage damages the bumper of the first 8 so that paid for the repairs and 3M application so it was a wash) The 3M material has keept the bumpers in perfect shape over the 4 years - and my bumper gets hit when I parks in the street. The 3M has yellowed though- so my installer is trying to get 3M to replace it.
If I were shopping for a car today - I'd buy the exact same one all over again. Sure I'd like a bit more horsepower, but the car is perfect for my needs - small, sporty, great handling, the abilty to take 3 passengers or lots of groceries, some boxes, etc.
I actually sat in back for the first time this week in a very long time looking for a squeak in the rear windshield while my girlfriend drove.
The rear lumbar was a bit too hard, but other than that It was very comfortable and spacious with the front seat up.
I've been in a supercharged and turbo'd 8's. If I can eventually get a SC in my car, I will be keping it very long time.
When the program came out for early cars becuase of the horsepower discrepancy, I had the option of the $500 or trading the car back in for full refund, including sales tax.
I was getting about 14 miles per gallon on the city - sometimes 13 and I thought based on what other people were getting tht I had a lemon engine. The dealer told me they couldn't even determine if this was a problem or not.
So I gave back my very early '04 titanium 6 speed with chapparel interior, and ordered, guess what? THE EXACT SAME CAR. Every option the same. This was in Feb. '04. I negotiated a fantastic deal with another dealer - $200 over invoice, which was over $1000 less than the first one (which I also got a pretty good deal on at the time since most dealers were charging sticker or close since the car had just come out) I still hadn't sold my Probe GT so I used it for about 2 months of bad winter, and took deliver of my second 8 in march '04.
When I knew I was giving back the old one, a really took the car to it's limits - jackrabit starts, the whole works. Especially since I knew I'd have to totally baby the new one during the break in.
Unfortunately the new one got the exact same milage as the first one. I suspect it's a combinaiton of my driving style, and stop and start traffic here in Manhattan, combines with short trips and lot's of ideling.
Luckily I don't use the car for commuting (I work from home alot or take cabs/public trans in the daytime)- it's strickly for going out at night and on weekends, so I don't do much milage and gas consumption.
The only issue with giving the first 8 back was that I had the bumpers covered in 3M Rockguard - so that was over an $800 expense I had to redo on the new car. (but someone in my garage damages the bumper of the first 8 so that paid for the repairs and 3M application so it was a wash) The 3M material has keept the bumpers in perfect shape over the 4 years - and my bumper gets hit when I parks in the street. The 3M has yellowed though- so my installer is trying to get 3M to replace it.
If I were shopping for a car today - I'd buy the exact same one all over again. Sure I'd like a bit more horsepower, but the car is perfect for my needs - small, sporty, great handling, the abilty to take 3 passengers or lots of groceries, some boxes, etc.
I actually sat in back for the first time this week in a very long time looking for a squeak in the rear windshield while my girlfriend drove.
The rear lumbar was a bit too hard, but other than that It was very comfortable and spacious with the front seat up.
I've been in a supercharged and turbo'd 8's. If I can eventually get a SC in my car, I will be keping it very long time.
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I also have had 2 RX-8's.
When the program came out for early cars becuase of the horsepower discrepancy, I had the option of the $500 or trading the car back in for full refund, including sales tax.
I was getting about 14 miles per gallon on the city - sometimes 13 and I thought based on what other people were getting tht I had a lemon engine. The dealer told me they couldn't even determine if this was a problem or not.
So I gave back my very early '04 titanium 6 speed with chapparel interior, and ordered, guess what? THE EXACT SAME CAR. Every option the same. This was in Feb. '04. I negotiated a fantastic deal with another dealer - $200 over invoice, which was over $1000 less than the first one (which I also got a pretty good deal on at the time since most dealers were charging sticker or close since the car had just come out) I still hadn't sold my Probe GT so I used it for about 2 months of bad winter, and took deliver of my second 8 in march '04.
When I knew I was giving back the old one, a really took the car to it's limits - jackrabit starts, the whole works. Especially since I knew I'd have to totally baby the new one during the break in.
Unfortunately the new one got the exact same milage as the first one. I suspect it's a combinaiton of my driving style, and stop and start traffic here in Manhattan, combines with short trips and lot's of ideling.
Luckily I don't use the car for commuting (I work from home alot or take cabs/public trans in the daytime)- it's strickly for going out at night and on weekends, so I don't do much milage and gas consumption.
The only issue with giving the first 8 back was that I had the bumpers covered in 3M Rockguard - so that was over an $800 expense I had to redo on the new car. (but someone in my garage damages the bumper of the first 8 so that paid for the repairs and 3M application so it was a wash) The 3M material has keept the bumpers in perfect shape over the 4 years - and my bumper gets hit when I parks in the street. The 3M has yellowed though- so my installer is trying to get 3M to replace it.
If I were shopping for a car today - I'd buy the exact same one all over again. Sure I'd like a bit more horsepower, but the car is perfect for my needs - small, sporty, great handling, the abilty to take 3 passengers or lots of groceries, some boxes, etc.
I actually sat in back for the first time this week in a very long time looking for a squeak in the rear windshield while my girlfriend drove.
The rear lumbar was a bit too hard, but other than that It was very comfortable and spacious with the front seat up.
I've been in a supercharged and turbo'd 8's. If I can eventually get a SC in my car, I will be keping it very long time.
When the program came out for early cars becuase of the horsepower discrepancy, I had the option of the $500 or trading the car back in for full refund, including sales tax.
I was getting about 14 miles per gallon on the city - sometimes 13 and I thought based on what other people were getting tht I had a lemon engine. The dealer told me they couldn't even determine if this was a problem or not.
So I gave back my very early '04 titanium 6 speed with chapparel interior, and ordered, guess what? THE EXACT SAME CAR. Every option the same. This was in Feb. '04. I negotiated a fantastic deal with another dealer - $200 over invoice, which was over $1000 less than the first one (which I also got a pretty good deal on at the time since most dealers were charging sticker or close since the car had just come out) I still hadn't sold my Probe GT so I used it for about 2 months of bad winter, and took deliver of my second 8 in march '04.
When I knew I was giving back the old one, a really took the car to it's limits - jackrabit starts, the whole works. Especially since I knew I'd have to totally baby the new one during the break in.
Unfortunately the new one got the exact same milage as the first one. I suspect it's a combinaiton of my driving style, and stop and start traffic here in Manhattan, combines with short trips and lot's of ideling.
Luckily I don't use the car for commuting (I work from home alot or take cabs/public trans in the daytime)- it's strickly for going out at night and on weekends, so I don't do much milage and gas consumption.
The only issue with giving the first 8 back was that I had the bumpers covered in 3M Rockguard - so that was over an $800 expense I had to redo on the new car. (but someone in my garage damages the bumper of the first 8 so that paid for the repairs and 3M application so it was a wash) The 3M material has keept the bumpers in perfect shape over the 4 years - and my bumper gets hit when I parks in the street. The 3M has yellowed though- so my installer is trying to get 3M to replace it.
If I were shopping for a car today - I'd buy the exact same one all over again. Sure I'd like a bit more horsepower, but the car is perfect for my needs - small, sporty, great handling, the abilty to take 3 passengers or lots of groceries, some boxes, etc.
I actually sat in back for the first time this week in a very long time looking for a squeak in the rear windshield while my girlfriend drove.
The rear lumbar was a bit too hard, but other than that It was very comfortable and spacious with the front seat up.
I've been in a supercharged and turbo'd 8's. If I can eventually get a SC in my car, I will be keping it very long time.
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