I found this pic while searching for info on the new 7. I think it looks hot and I'd definately get one. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/boink.gif https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683894.gif https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/bigok.gif

Uh..... https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683561.gif

Looks like an rx-8 with a new hood

Oh... There it is LOL



Looks like a RSX.

Cool. An RX8.

Comon, it's better then the previous photos. Plus, this one is of cab-rearward design.

The 8 is a lot taller, especially in the ass.

I don't see it man.. I have not seen a single RX7 Concept that hasn't looked like an RX8.

I'll keep my FD. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/bigok.gif

i'm with you srce it definetly has a much more aggresive stance and the fenders are much sharper (kinda gives a image of fangs). i still don't think it compairs to the FD but it is much better than the previous concepts.

i think its ok. i like the fd best but it is not that bad looking

Yea im just gonna have to buy an fd...

Latest Autoweek states that Mazda has already decided to not build another RX-7 due to the poor RX-8 sales.

See, that's great corporate thinking, The RX-8 didn't sell well, especially after we lied about the hp, and won't take care of it, so to punish them more, we won't make an RX-7 either....





Sean....

Yet another mistake in a series of many for Mazda. Why hasn't that guy been fired yet? https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683561.gif

Good. They should just leave well enough alone. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png

I dont get it. I see rx-8's everywhere https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683561.gif

Yea looks like the front clip of a rx8 welded onto a celica. With Z-4 sides skirts.

Absolutely boring.



No thanks. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683698.gif

https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683358.gif They can never make a better 7 than the fd anyhow..

Oh and a RX-7 just isnt a RX-7 if if aint got pop-ups.

You guys suck!

And this?

I like that one..

I think that if there ever is another generation of RX-7 it should not have a boxy body style. It should be rolling / sleek, leave the wannabe spaceship crap for Celicas and the like. I'm also agreeing with no pop-ups not being a true RX-7...

WTF? It's fugly https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...DIR#>/ohmy.png

i'm guessing prolly because they planned on making the new 7 off of the 8 chassis... on the sales comment, i'm surprised to hear that they aren't selling more, i have seen more and more around here and that is pretty rare to see so i figured that they would be selling much better in other locations. the point is, ever since the first concept they have progressively been improving their looks, also wtf is wrong with the way the 8 looks, i think they look very nice, also i don't think the consumers have really any control on the growing "space age" theme that most modern cars have been embracing. example. first time i saw the 350z i thought it was a little over the top, but it has grown on me and i feel that it is one of the best looking cars on the road. imo i think if they make a new 7 it will be ahead of it's time (like always) and we will all learn to love it,,, https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/boink.gif

About RX-8 sales, acording to Mazda's sal;es numbers they are smack on selling about 30,000 a year like they originally said they wanted. Dunno why they state it's selling low.



Mazda's October Sales Skyrocket, Company Enjoys Strong Postings to Begin Fourth Quarter

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03 November 2003

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Copyright © 2003 PR Newswire Association LLC. All Rights Reserved.

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported sales of 21,781 units in October-a 52.3 percent increase versus the same period last year.



The company's strong month was led by its sporty Miata roadster, which posted a 30.2 percent increase in sales. In addition, Mazda reported sales of 5,046 units for its fun-to-drive Protege compact -- a sales increase of 18.6 percent -- as well as a 14.8 percent sales increase for its functional and stylish MPV minivan.



"We're extremely optimistic about the way Mazda is heading into the final quarter of 2003," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations. "With the strong return of consumer confidence and spending, coupled with the stellar products this company delivers, Mazda is poised to continue bolstering its sales as the year winds to a close."



Overall, Mazda's year-to-date sales total 216,489 units -- down 4.0 percent from last year.



Mazda North American Operations is responsible for the sales and marketing, customer parts and services support of Mazda vehicles in the United States. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., MNAO has more than 700 dealerships nationwide.





Mazda Sales for October--2003



October October % October October %

2003 2002 Change 2003 2002 Change



PROTEGE 5,046 4,253 18.6% 61,067 73,079 -16.4%



Mazda3 12 0 N/A 12



626 15 1,681 -99.1% 1,620 36,364 -95.5%



Mazda6 6,194 0 N/A 51,160 0 N/A



MILLENIA 13 1,149 -98.9% 1,799 15,926 -88.7%



MIATA 926 711 30.2% 9,742 13,372 -27.1%



RX8 2,510 0 N/A 8,166 0 N/A



MPV 2,641 2,300 14.8% 26,204 29,980 -12.6%



MAZDA TRUCK 1,162 1,064 9.2% 13,094 18,332 -28.6%



TRIBUTE 3,262 3,139 3.9% 43,625 38,351 13.8%



Total Vehicles



CARS 14,716 7,794 88.8% 133,566 138,741 -3.7%



TRUCKS 7,065 6,503 8.6% 82,923 86,663 -4.3%



TOTAL 21,781 14,297 52.3% 216,489 225,404 -4.0%





MEMO:



IMPORT CAR 8,507 6,113 39.2% 80,786 102,377 -21.1%

IMPORT TRUCK 2,641 2,300 14.8% 26,204 29,980 -12.6%

IMPORT TOTAL 11,148 8,413 32.5% 106,990 132,357 -19.2%



DOMESTIC CAR 6,209 1,681 269.4% 52,780 36,364 45.1%

DOMESTIC TRUCK 4,424 4,203 5.3% 56,719 56,683 0.1%

DOMESTIC TOTALS 10,633 5,884 80.7% 109,499 93,047 17.7%

I just figured it out yous guys. All these foolish mistakes by Mazda and poor management. It is crystal clear to me now. It's all Ford's fault! It is that cursed union remanifesting itself once again. Here is an example of how FOKT things are for Ford and Ford finance.



I went to test drive an 8. And of course I loved so we are talking numbers. To cut to the chase; The best deal they could cut me was 488* 60 months on a LEASE!!! Do the math! That is more than buying the car!!! I was furious and insulted. So I asked the guy, "You want me to pay 29K for this car over the next 5 years and then still owe 14K! Why when I can buy the car for less?" And to clarify matters my credit is pristine no no no I mean squeaky ******* clean. I have a beacon score of 680 and 690! I get pissed of all over again just thinking about it. Then to make matters MO BETTER. I get a sales flyer the day after I got my seven for a 300 a month lease for 60 months... This was less than a month later. FOK FORD MAN!!!