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Are ANY RX-8's in the L.A. area, just to looksee?

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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 03:45 PM
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Are ANY RX-8's in the L.A. area, just to looksee?

Hello,

So, I've pre-ordered. But, I am so itchy to SEE an RX-8 in person. I'm getting a little batty. They were not at the Ontario Autoshow.

Are ANY appearances planned in March/April 2003? I'm told there likely won't be one at the Mazda Speed driving programs in L.A. and Orange County.

You'd think a demo car would be SOMEWHERE!

Leads anyone?

Thanks,

BB
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Old Mar 21, 2003 | 12:52 AM
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There was two at the LA Auto Show back in January. Where were you? :p
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Old Mar 21, 2003 | 10:15 AM
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Missed L.A. show, didn't get the bug for the RX . . .

Missed L.A. show, didn't get the bug for the RX-8 until I started seeing photos of the darn thing.

I have a plan to eyeball one rather covertly. I'll post some pix if my intelligence is accurate. James Bond's got nothing on us Forum members. <grin>

There may be a couple in Orange County.

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Old Mar 21, 2003 | 01:16 PM
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LOL.

I think there's something in Las Vegas. Not sure if you'd go there but I think Boowana mentioned something about it.

EDIT:
Oops... I just found it... it's in Oct 2003...
http://www.rx8forum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2261

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Old Mar 21, 2003 | 02:04 PM
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Back from mission, struck out!

So much for thinking I'd find some demos/prototypes in the Mazda lot. I'd been told they were there by some Mazda staff, but found only some very slick Miatas, sport Proteges and 6's.

Oh well. Nice day for a drive to deepest Orange County.

The saga continues as the search goes on <grin>
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Old Mar 21, 2003 | 02:15 PM
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since Mazda's R&D center is here in Irvine, i have spotted a couple.
there was a red one running around before...someone else posted pictures of the yellow one at the R&D place. he said it might have been for a commercial shoot.

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Old Mar 21, 2003 | 02:21 PM
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same place they had sevenstock at
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Old Mar 22, 2003 | 01:30 AM
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i have seen the red one in irvine.. they might have a couple still around here... anyone wanna break in ??> lol jk
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Old Mar 22, 2003 | 05:23 PM
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i have passed by the place every once in a while, just to see if the guys might be testing it or just cruising in it.
no luck so far.
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Old Mar 22, 2003 | 05:27 PM
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Hmm...

I dont think there r anymore of the shows for RX8 right now...i guess u just have to wait until i get me car then so i could so u...
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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 01:25 AM
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Correct. The 8 will be displayed at both the Hollywood Bowl and El Toro upcoming events.
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 01:38 AM
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The R&D in Irvine had a titanium model sitting in it's lot the other day... saw another one at an import car show... LB Grand Prix had one in the Lifestyle Expo... seen at least 3 others driving around the OC freeways. Now I just have to catch one with the door open, key in the ignition, ready to go.
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 03:01 PM
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now i just have to catch one....
like this guy?

http://rx8forum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3939

lucky bastard. i was out and about where he was at the same time. it could have been me. oh well.

take it easy,

santino
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