Presenting my RX-8
09-20-2003, 06:49 PM
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Presenting my RX-8
Here's my baby, `Misti Blu'
Took this before I went into the dealership.
Side view.
That's me! I might not look happy, but trust me - I was! Plus, the sun was directly in my eyes....
4 miles baby!
Ohhhh! They're like sisters!
Sorry for the quality of these pics - I haven't re-installed PhotoShop yet -had to use MS Paint to edit - ugh.
Took this before I went into the dealership.
Side view.
That's me! I might not look happy, but trust me - I was! Plus, the sun was directly in my eyes....
4 miles baby!
Ohhhh! They're like sisters!
Sorry for the quality of these pics - I haven't re-installed PhotoShop yet -had to use MS Paint to edit - ugh.
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09-20-2003, 08:11 PM
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I never knew that (about the Omega Red X-Men char). That would be a cool idea if I was really into the X-Men comics. Unfortunately, all I know about them is from the movies and video games (which I gather isn't faithful to the source).
The plate is short for "OMEGA B"ob. I just didn't want my actual name on the plate.
The plate is short for "OMEGA B"ob. I just didn't want my actual name on the plate.
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09-21-2003, 11:59 PM
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Two funny stories from today:
1 - After my little "photo shoot," I took a trip to CompUSA and parked at my normal spot (away from the store, by an island and under a tree (for shade)). A few spots down was a guy loading up his kids and packages (I think) into his blue G35 coupe and I noticed that he was having some difficulty. His one daughter got into the car and then out again - she just stood there with her arms crossed. When I got out of the car, I notice him staring for a sec :D . He then rushed to stuff everybody/everything into the car and drove out of the parking lot, reving his engine for a bit right before he left.
2 - My next stop was Best Buy. Now, I never believed that people would come up to me to ask about the car... until it happened to me. While stopped at a light, a guy standing there motioned for me to roll down my window and asked, "Is this a Viper?"
1 - After my little "photo shoot," I took a trip to CompUSA and parked at my normal spot (away from the store, by an island and under a tree (for shade)). A few spots down was a guy loading up his kids and packages (I think) into his blue G35 coupe and I noticed that he was having some difficulty. His one daughter got into the car and then out again - she just stood there with her arms crossed. When I got out of the car, I notice him staring for a sec :D . He then rushed to stuff everybody/everything into the car and drove out of the parking lot, reving his engine for a bit right before he left.
2 - My next stop was Best Buy. Now, I never believed that people would come up to me to ask about the car... until it happened to me. While stopped at a light, a guy standing there motioned for me to roll down my window and asked, "Is this a Viper?"
09-22-2003, 12:16 AM
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ha cool stories. i took a cruise on 295 in nj yesterday and while i was focusing on the road i could see people out of the corner of my eye looking at my 8 as they passed me(as much as i wanted to go faster i'm trying to obey the "break in" rules). kids especially seem to love this car. people are pointing and just plain rubber necking to get a glimpse. it's a good thing right? by the way awesome pics! :D
09-22-2003, 12:39 AM
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I'm not sure the attention is a good thing b/c now I'm paranoid about the car. I had a heck of a time while in the stores today b/c I kept thinking about the car alone in the parking lot.
One thing is for sure, I will be putting on the free wheel locks that Mazda supplied us on ASAP (like other forum members, I found them in my glove box).
EDIT: GR8 - I'm having a hard time as well with the break-in. I keep wanting to push her (well as much as you can push an AT), but I keep telling myself - "I have to be good. I have to be good." btw - I'm just driving in full AT mode until I reach 600 miles, then I'll use the MT mode exclusively.
One thing is for sure, I will be putting on the free wheel locks that Mazda supplied us on ASAP (like other forum members, I found them in my glove box).
EDIT: GR8 - I'm having a hard time as well with the break-in. I keep wanting to push her (well as much as you can push an AT), but I keep telling myself - "I have to be good. I have to be good." btw - I'm just driving in full AT mode until I reach 600 miles, then I'll use the MT mode exclusively.
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09-22-2003, 06:18 PM
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Nope. Ya didn't test drive my car b/c I had pre-ordered it. I'll post a pic with the initial miles on it as proof - only 4 miles on her. Plus, my sales rep assured me that no one is allowed to test drive "ordered" vehicles.
I, too, test drove the red one you drove. I heard that the first silver one they got was damaged and could not be sold.
Finally, I took pics of all the 8s they had on the lot while I was waiting for the paperwork to get completed. When I get home from work today, I'll post them -think they had 8 total.
I, too, test drove the red one you drove. I heard that the first silver one they got was damaged and could not be sold.
Finally, I took pics of all the 8s they had on the lot while I was waiting for the paperwork to get completed. When I get home from work today, I'll post them -think they had 8 total.
09-22-2003, 07:33 PM
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OmegaBob, I seen that photo...your right, certainly not yours. They take customers on Route 1 for test drives - prob the worst place for potholes, it was my reason for going elsewhere, purchasing an RX8 in July at Pacifico. You can check out my site - I actually have been hoping in a few months to have a RX8 getogether of some sort. It would be very cool to see 10 plus 8's outside starbucks :-)
Did you get the $500 deal?
Did you get the $500 deal?