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The FD's had pretty sad excuses for cooling systems, and I believe that's what caused most of the major technical problems. Then of course the rest of the problems were caused by the sticker price... $40K is a lot two haul two people and a golf bag, and as mentioned before, Mazda doesn't have enough Snob Appeal for those who can burn money like that. Which is stupid as Hell, but hey! They're rich.
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The twins generate a lot of heat which bakes vacuum lines and the radiator is smallish w/questionable cooling from the fans. The IC is a friggin joke, very small core. Another major problem was the sequential twin setup. I believe its a great system but I haven't had mine break yet . A lot of people have gone non sequential or single becase of the seq tt system being a PITA to fix. There were/are other problems, for a good list check out rx7club.com
Also if you have the money to buy a car that has little cargo space, obviously you don't care about cargo space. I have never gotten why people say its stupid for others to spend their money as they see fit. Obviously if you buying a 40k pure sports car you already have money to spend. Maybe its just me??
Also if you have the money to buy a car that has little cargo space, obviously you don't care about cargo space. I have never gotten why people say its stupid for others to spend their money as they see fit. Obviously if you buying a 40k pure sports car you already have money to spend. Maybe its just me??
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only 900 rx-8 were sold last moth in the us at $25,000 imagine how many mazda will sell at $35,000 even with 300hp?
I love mazda's specially rotary's, I own an rx-2, 3 fc's and a fd so I dont have anything agains mazda I just see reality, a 35,000 rx-8 can only be made in limited # as a special edition.
people are funny and weird they will drive a POS only because it has 400 hp and will drive a heavy expensive car just to say I own a BMW.
I love mazda's specially rotary's, I own an rx-2, 3 fc's and a fd so I dont have anything agains mazda I just see reality, a 35,000 rx-8 can only be made in limited # as a special edition.
people are funny and weird they will drive a POS only because it has 400 hp and will drive a heavy expensive car just to say I own a BMW.
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Originally Posted by canaryrx8
We should be stoked that Mazda brought the rotary back period, and priced it under 30k to boot. They needed this car to re-establish the rotary, to prove it can last, to prove that most (if not all) the past problems are solved etc etc.
I expecially agree with the 'rent something else' sentiment. In addition to test driving Mustangs, Jaguars, Sebrings and a variety of other cars I couldn't find love for - I spent quite a while in a rented Celica and some time in a Sonnata and a Liberty stewing over how much I missed my car. No car is an end-all, be-all, but this 4-door/4-seater trumps any other 4-door/4-seater I could find.
#55
RX8 and a Truk....
I think too many of 'us' are rotary fanbois. I didn't buy the RX8 for it's engine, per se - Id Est, if the Car came with a 215hp Piston engine would have no bearing on my decision to buy. It'd all be the same. So I might not get a 9K redline...Big whoop.
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Originally Posted by dmp
I think too many of 'us' are rotary fanbois. I didn't buy the RX8 for it's engine, per se - Id Est, if the Car came with a 215hp Piston engine would have no bearing on my decision to buy. It'd all be the same. So I might not get a 9K redline...Big whoop.
The 05-06 s2000 from a performance standpoint is a much better car, (forgo the 2 extra seat argument). And I don't think you could call the s2000 "ugly" as some might the evo or sti. It's just about as traditional as you can get light, mid engine RWD.
Transmission feels better then the Rx-8 IMHO, and drivability around town is pretty similar.
The Rotary sells the car in this comparo, it may not be as powerful as the S2's 4banger, and it may not go around the track quite as quick, but God its smooth and an absolute joy to drive fast.
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#58
RX8 and a Truk....
Originally Posted by BlueEyes
I don't know, you drop the S2000 drivetrain in the 8, and I might like it more.
You complete me.
PoLaK is Obviously a Rotary Fanboi.
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#61
To all who have raised the issue:
I highly doubt that Mazda is making a profit on the RX-8. It's really a specialized car (with a hand assembled engine) at a production car price, with the low volume to prove it.
It's amazing that the car is sold for far less than a Honda S2k or Nissan 350Z.
I highly doubt that Mazda is making a profit on the RX-8. It's really a specialized car (with a hand assembled engine) at a production car price, with the low volume to prove it.
It's amazing that the car is sold for far less than a Honda S2k or Nissan 350Z.
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Originally Posted by rotary crazy
mazda excecs have said that the rx-8 is a monetary succes.
I wonder how they make a profit on the car too. It's a fantastic car for the price.
Can we change the subject of this thread to Rotarynews.com gets some comments?
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