RX-8 Discussion Discussion on Mazda's newest rotary powered vehicle.

Mazda Fesses Up!

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Old Aug 22, 2003 | 05:36 PM
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here it is at rx8forum.com:



http://www.rx8forum.com/showthread.php?s=&...15&pagenumber=1
Old Aug 22, 2003 | 05:49 PM
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can you quote the post, I don't have an account there.
Old Aug 22, 2003 | 06:05 PM
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basically says if you bought an rx8 already they are giving the same package as 2001 miatas. free maintenance and $500 debit card or they buy your car back
Old Aug 22, 2003 | 06:15 PM
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Wow! :-(
Old Aug 22, 2003 | 06:17 PM
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they said it has 5% variance which is acceptable but its an act of good faith. the car will still do 5.9 sec 0-60 it just won't dyno 200rwhp
Old Aug 22, 2003 | 06:18 PM
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god damn it they keep this **** up there will be no 4th gen 7
Old Aug 22, 2003 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by rbrtech' date='Aug 22 2003, 03:18 PM
god damn it they keep this **** up there will be no 4th gen 7
yes there will. the rx8 is the new miata and so is the next rx7, so all they have to do is make a good looking coupe, they already have the motor and the chassis



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Old Aug 23, 2003 | 01:46 AM
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I hope there's gonna be a 4th Gen but how much would that thing run?$?
Old Aug 23, 2003 | 10:55 AM
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Those guys over at the RX-8 forum are all in denial. They think everyone is jelous of their rides and are therefore bashing them.



I feel sorry for them. They just paid over 30K for a weezer of a car. But hell let them pretend its a fast car. Its more fun to rip thier headlights out and crush them on the street.
Old Aug 23, 2003 | 11:56 AM
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So mazda dynoed at 238 flywheel horsepower? Cause wouldn't that put it over 200rwhp at 15% drivetrain loss? I think its more like 200 flywheel horsepower since Jim's (brother?) saw 170-180rwhp on the dyno.



I'd be taking the car back for a refund.



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