I just purchased a Winning Blue 8 (6sp-Touring-Apearance-Accent) from Mazda of Roswell on April 30th, 2004. It was a wonderful sales experience, and my second time dealing with Justin (I bought Protege5 with him ~2 years ago).

Since owning my 8, I have only seen one other one on the road. It was a red 8 travelling on Mt. Vernon Rd. in Sandy Spings on Saturday aound 8:30 p.m. I gave a thumbs up out of the window, but the driver did not respond.

 

We live in the Lilburn area and we've had ours since early July. I've seen about 5-6 others around the Atlanta metro area in that time. Ours is a titantium gray with the sport package. We.ve been using Stone Mountain Mazda and have been very impressed with their service so far.

 

Hey ya'll I'm up here in Dalton. Not many 8's here at all three that I have just heard of and 1 black one that I have seen. Give me a buzz when ya'll get together next. Mine is the only lightning yellow I've ever seen, be nice to see another if there is down there.

Jamie

 

guys,
im in macon. had a red with touring since dec. 6 speed of course. i have added the racing beat cat back and the cz 1.1 unit. im probaly older than most 8 owners . I'm 54 but hey if you like cars it doesnt matter. ANyone ever ride the dragons tale? It would be nice to get a group together.
olddragger

 

I saw two silver 8s getting off at peachtree industrial yesterday. I was in my red going north.

 

I was one of them...was it close to Suwanee?..i was up close to Boost Solutions..

 

I was probably the other one! I've been driving my girlfriend all around town trying to help her find a used vehicle to buy.

I've been up and down Peachtree Industrial, 400, Cobb Pkwy, etc.... I wish she would just decide!

 

Hey guys, I've probably seen all of you on the road at one time or another and you all look good. So good that I officially stepped into the lion's den today at Lilburn Mazda and started working some numbers. Tomorrow I'm heading to Roswell (due to the healthy feedback) and Chamblee Mazda. Unfortunately Rick Case doesn't have the color I want so that's outta the question as of now. But i'm set on making the purchase but it's up to who has what on their lot so soon to the satrt of the 05' line. Please, if you have any feedback about your sales experience, (i.e. prices) I would truly value it because you have all worked with these actual dealerships. Thanks, and I can't wait to join the family!

 

I got mine at Jim Ellis Mazda in Marietta. I got real good price and it was an excellent sales experience.

 

Hey guys, I'm new on the board and I just got my 8 on the 12th of June. I work in the buckhead area (monarch tower) and live in St. Mtn. I love the car, but haven't seen too many around. Feel free to e-mail me or im me. Got mine from Jim Ellis in Marietta, bought it through credit union fleet service. Had 17 miles on it when i test drove it (17 miles came from going to get it at inventory overflow).

 

What color did you get?

 

I don't visit this site much - I bought my Sunlight Silver with GT package in December '03. Had the dealer add the rear spoiler. I added a spare tire kit in May . Haven't seen a lot of 8s on the road myself - another guy at work has a Titanium Gray and there's another one I see near Clairmont and Briarcliff a fair bit...

The RX-7 gang in town is great, they meet with varying regularity - and 8s are always welcome!

Cheers,
Troy

'04 RX-8 - stock, Grand Touring package, factory rear spoiler, spare tire kit

'94 Touring - ARP downpipe, Bonez mid-pipe w/high-flow cat, custom cat-back, Efini Y-pipe, Koyo radiator, aluminum AST, Greddy Intake, Racing Beat spoiler & intercooler brace, Apexi Power FC, Eibach springs, Koni shocks, R2 front spoiler, AutoMeter air/fuel & vacuum/boost gauges

'89 'vert - Racing Beat cat-back, gutted pre-cat, MazCare high-flow cat.

RIP - '88 'vert - Racing Beat cat-back, gutted pre-cat, MazCare high-flow cat, K&N FIPK intake

 

I got a titanium, touring package

 

https://www.rx8club.com/se-rx-8-forum-30/atlanta-4th-annual-super-size-meet-dave-busters-gwinett-july-25th-2pm-33348/

 

It's been an interesting day. For starters, I would like to say hey to the fellow titanium 8'er here in Buford that I see parked outside the eye dr.'s office. I guess he/she works there. Just to let you know, now there's a new guy in town. I just got my titanium 6spd GT today and this town aint big enough for the both of us. jk, but say hey if you get this, I live 2 mins down the road. Also, to the fully loaded titanuim I saw today (right after I picked up mine) traveling southbound on 85 somewhere between Newnan and LaGrange, I flashed at you out of kinship, but was surprisingly snubbed. Yours had all the appearance package mods but the one thing I noticed was the CD hanging from the rear view mirror. See y'all on the road.

This puppy makes it way too easy to go way too fast.

 

What's up GA, Just got my 8 last week, living in Conyers Sunlight Silver, but you will see me shooting back in forth to Warren Robins Daily (lot of miles but i love driving it). To The Red 8 in WR i will be looking for ya. AS for all you other Rx-8 Owner in the Atl, Decab, Rockdale, Lithonia, etc area we have got to get together and represent somewhere. I have seen as of today 3 Rx8's on the road in the last 5 months. Let me know i am down to show up just about anywhere!!! has to be on the weekends duty calls.

Peace

 

I just picked up my baby - a Titanium 6 speed with black chaparrel leather. I can't wait to break it in and visit 9000 RPM and hear the shift indicator beep at me. I live in Powder Springs. I also look forward to adding some mods to the car over time. I would like to hear about anything you did to your cars and what your impressions are. Also interested if anyone belongs to a club that does track events like at Road Atlanta or Barber.
Nabil

 

Welcome Nabil and Joseph!!!
And congratulations on your new, beautiful RX-8s!!!
I have been seeing more on the road lately, especially the last couple months. Got my Nordic Green July '03 and by Feb. had over 18k on it, so broke down and bought a xB for the commute and gas mileage. Love the xB. I'm saving my RX-8 but miss it.
As for getting together with other RX-8 owners, the local RX-7 and Miata clubs are always extending an invite and happy to see us show up at their events.

Pam
Nordic Green GT, MT,Chap Int, rear Spoiler, spare tire, strakes, rotary wheel center caps, lighted shift ***

 

All you Atlanta RX8-ers... Where do you get your service done? My wife had an old MPV I used to take to Mazcare in Marietta. They were very knowledgable and seemed to be into racing RX7s. I'll probably use them for any non-warrantee work unless anyone has other good recommendations.

Additionally, anyone know what the deal is on what oil to use in the 8? I saw some posts on Trust and HKS oil. What about Mobil 1 or similar?
Nabil

 

Well, I answered myself. I am definately going to let Mazcare take care of my car. They are enthusiasts and the owner even has an RX8. I spoke to him for a while today on the phone and he was very willing to chat about the car. Good stuff. I can't wait to get past the break in period. Maybe I'll drive around I-285 a few times a day...

 

Holy Moly! That is right near my house. But, mine is Red and I don't race - for this very reason. I have seen a Silver on I85 a couple times.

 

I just got my 8 last week (Titanium Grey w/ rear spoiler, in case you see me on the road in the Smyrna/Marietta area). Look forward to seeing you others on the road!

Mark D.

 

Hi Folks. I've had my RX-8 for a few months. It is Lightning Yellow, 6 sp M/T, GT package, Rear spoiler. Truly a great car! Just yesterday, I saw a new Titanium RX-8 sitting in my neighborhood. I stopped to chat with the owner, and it turned out to be Nabil.

Thanks Nabil for pointing me to this fourm.

-Neal

 

Hi Neal - welcome to the forum. Nice meeting you yesterday. Your car looks great! I plan on taking mine to Road Atlanta on Oct 9 for a track day. Info in the appropriate thread in the SE forum. I don't know if we'll have the 6 entries needed for a 10% discount but no biggie. See you around!

 

Count me as another Atlanta guy - bought my Velocity Red GT 6-Speed August 1st. When are we all meeting at Road Atlanta!!!

-Mark Speece
mspeece@800degrees.com