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07-26-2003, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by JTurtonRX_7' date='Jul 25 2003, 04:11 PM
I think that it is a great semi-practical, fun to drive, sporty car. The way I look at it is that this is the welcome mat for the new rx-7. Mazda is testing the water again in america with this rotary powered car to see if americans like it. If they do then mazda will roll out the RX-7, with either turbos or wider rotors. 14C anyone? or hell 15C.
Not trying to bash the new guy....Just stating my opinion. To each his own.
07-26-2003, 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe Flo' date='Jul 25 2003, 09:28 PM
Theirs not too many people out their who can afford a "sporty grocery getter" and fill it up on a weekly basis. Bottom line....It still isnt a practical car.
Mazda would be better off keeping rotaries in true sports cars, at least untill they can squeze out 25-30mpg. No one wants to buy a gas guzzlin car for normal daily use.
07-26-2003, 01:00 AM
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Well, it will do well. In time that success will lead to more rotary powered cars geared towards other demographics. More specifically, sports cars. The RX-8 might not be for everybody. But hopefully it will lead to cars that performance junkies will accept wholeheartedly.
07-26-2003, 02:21 AM
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the rx8 is not a replacement for the rx7! i think it will sell very well. i can't wait to drive one..... like j9 said its gonna be like my old 89 GTU. never breaks and very fun to beat on. not the fastest car out there but handles good has enough power and can take more than one passenger 
07-26-2003, 04:02 AM
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I bought one, and I love. It handles with the best of them, better then a 3rd gen, which says alot. I would't say it's slow by any means. I've been nice to mine so far, only taking it to 7K, and I don't have a real sense on the power yet until I can take it to 9K. Every time I look at it I admire the lines of the car, exquisite, far better then anything close to it's price range. I tested the competition, 350Z, 330ci, IS300, STi, and the WRX (I haven't tested the EVO), and none of those cars comes close to a better overall package. I think the 8 is a winner for sure, but I must be biased because I bought one.
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07-26-2003, 07:15 AM
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i think we can compare this to the RX4. a *sporty car* that would never be anyones IDEAL race car. i have driven it and love it. you cant go into it thinking that it is a replacement for the rx7.... its another rotary powered car.... be thankful they actualy had ford allow them to try it out...
07-26-2003, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' date='Jul 26 2003, 06:54 PM
i have heard that mazda is geared up to make about 40,000 rx8's a year vs the fd's 68,000 in 12 years
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