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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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Anyone in the FLW / Scottsdale area? I spot a Ti almost every day on my commute.. Who are you!? I'm the guy in the Silver bastard with the big ol' smiley face on my drivers rear window
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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Alright today was a good day for spotting 8's. First, I spotted a VR on Glendale/Lincoln towards the I-51. It had an appearance package on it. ALSO I saw a VR on 40th St. & Cactus. I flashed my lights at you, but no response. I was turning north onto 40th.
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 01:07 AM
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I saw a black one awhile ago, very nice looking black one on chandler and about 42th, ahwatukee area.

im hoping to be a future local owner myself... anyone from around the ahwatukee area?
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by blackxs
I saw a black one awhile ago, very nice looking black one on chandler and about 42th, ahwatukee area.

im hoping to be a future local owner myself... anyone from around the ahwatukee area?
Bet that was MazdaManiac!!! We have members from all over the city(s). MM is in the Ahwatukee area.
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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That's me!
There are two or three others in Ahwatukee - a red one, a yellow one and I think a Ti.
The red one is new. They have the full apearance package.
I see the yellow one all the time. I think they live down by Tim.
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by blackxs
I saw a black one awhile ago, very nice looking black one on chandler and about 42th, ahwatukee area.

im hoping to be a future local owner myself... anyone from around the ahwatukee area?
I have a yellow 1993 Gen 3 RX-7. I'm at the end of Pecos Road near 27th Ave. Let us know when you pick your car up. Of course, if you need help with the purchasing process, we can help with that as well
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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Tim - Do you know who the yellow RX-8 in your neighborhood belongs to?
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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Haven't been lucky enough to spot them yet Jeff. When I do, I will hunt them down and tell them about our strange little group
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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I spotted a...Nordic Green on 16th St. & Cameblack in the Circuit City Plaza around...2:15 (picture below). And I pulled up to a TiG with dark tint, and chromed stock wheels. Very nice, I think you acknowledged me. We were turning north onto the I-51 from Camelback...no picture...
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 10:41 AM
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Spotted a VR with the appearance package on Northern & Central
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackRX82006
I spotted a...Nordic Green on 16th St. & Cameblack in the Circuit City Plaza around...2:15 (picture below).
Such a pretty color!

I spotted a BB last night around 5:45 South bound on 24th St. @ Indian School. Traffic did not allow me to get along side. Looked like a GT w/appearance package. Personalized plate LFG PST.
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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I've spotted a ton of 8's...and some will give me a nod or wave, yet they're never responding...arg! Sue, you have the best looking NG that exists, that's a fact
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackRX82006
I've spotted a ton of 8's...and some will give me a nod or wave, yet they're never responding...arg! Sue, you have the best looking NG that exists, that's a fact
Aww Gee thanks Gabriel. (I'll get that $20 to ya asap )
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 02:00 AM
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I spotted a titanium grey on the 101 near Scottsdale today. I drove by and gave him the thumbs up. He caught up to me and yelled "nice car" out the window.

Cool encounter. I dropped it into third and took off to give em a little show. I'm vain like that.
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Thock
Anyone in the FLW / Scottsdale area? I spot a Ti almost every day on my commute.. Who are you!? I'm the guy in the Silver bastard with the big ol' smiley face on my drivers rear window
Scottsdale transplant here, myself. Just got here Wednesday night, myself. Black Cherry Shinka.
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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Spotted a white Rx8 on the 101 (I think southbound). I was in the Black Cherry Rx8.
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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Saw a TiG on Indial School & 28th st.
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Thock
Anyone in the FLW / Scottsdale area? I spot a Ti almost every day on my commute.. Who are you!? I'm the guy in the Silver bastard with the big ol' smiley face on my drivers rear window
I come flying out to Bell or Greenway near there every day, but I drive a Winning Blue.
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
That's me!
There are two or three others in Ahwatukee - a red one, a yellow one and I think a Ti.
The red one is new. They have the full apearance package.
I see the yellow one all the time. I think they live down by Tim.
The red might be me. RCCAZ has spotted me a few times in that general area.
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by wrexx
Scottsdale transplant here, myself. Just got here Wednesday night, myself. Black Cherry Shinka.
I think I saw you friday afternoon... frank lloyd wright and the 101.. heading southbound onto the freeway.

easiest way to spot me is the tint stripe on the windshield and this



on my rear driver side window. I've yet to have ANYONE respond to a wave or light flash yet.


Also.. who's got the Yellow 8 that commutes southbound on the 101 pima? I see you every morning and try to wink my hazards but i've yet to get a response.
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 09:59 AM
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Spotted a BB going East on Bell road and about 32nd.
Spotted a TG on Union Hills and the 51 going East.
Pulled up next to a TG on the East bound US60 and Val Vista.
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue-J
I come flying out to Bell or Greenway near there every day, but I drive a Winning Blue.

Hey there Blue-J! We've run into each other a time or two on the 51 huh


Originally Posted by Thock
easiest way to spot me is the tint stripe on the windshield and this



on my rear driver side window. I've yet to have ANYONE respond to a wave or light flash yet.

I'll be sure to wave; sounds like you can't be missed! I usually drive the 101 east & west, and the 51 a lot.


Originally Posted by Easy_E1
Spotted a TG on Union Hills and the 51 going East.
I take Union Hills off the 51 almost every day. You'd have recognized if it were me though. Dang you were close to my hood!
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
That's me!
There are two or three others in Ahwatukee - a red one, a yellow one and I think a Ti.
The red one is new. They have the full apearance package.
I see the yellow one all the time. I think they live down by Tim.
Your rx-8 really made me fall in love with the car, but unfortunetly i cant afford one right now, insurance is too high. Opted for a 99 m3 instead, with 240hp it may or may not be faster than the rx-8 but it handles better from my test drives.

In all honesty though, they are both great cars and i do appreciate the rx-8... so unique, good looking, and special. Those rotary engines are pretty smooth running as well and overall they are great cars. I just couldnt tear myself away from my love - ive loved bmw M cars my whole life, and now I finally get to own one. If I had the money, an RX-8 would be parked in my garage, but for 12k the m3 was quite a steal. I may still post here occasionally, especially if any meets are going on - would love to see some modified 8s! Ive been lurking for awhile though, I dont see myself becoming too active... ahaha

If any of you RX-8 owners see me in my blue 99 m3 convertible with dark blue top, wave or flash your beams! Would definitely return the favor :P

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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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The M3 is, IMO, the only fair comparison to the '8 in almost every way - as long as you like BMW styling (which I do, especially from the '99 vintage).
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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If anyone spots my car. Look away in horror. I was at a dealership looking for a car for my girlfriend. And we left and went to another dealership. Upon returning to my car, I found this. This ruined my month..and the month to come..This is the driver's side rear door
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