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#53 of 93 Re: just got one!!! [antib0b77] by pathstar1 Jul 12, 2005 (6:45 am)
Replying to: antib0b77 (Jul 12, 2005 12:12 am) Probably had a test drive or two. Not a problem. Congratulations! Hope you enjoy it! Sounds like you got a good deal. The yellow will be rare as it's no longer made.
#54 of 93 antib0b77...congrats....i too bought the yellow... by lhess Jul 12, 2005 (7:51 am)
everyone thought I was nuts for wanting yellow, but I honestly wouldn't have bought one if I couldn't find yellow. I love it and it's a real eye-catcher. Miles from the lot shouldn't be an issue. Mine had 800 because the owner of the dealership likes yellow - he drove it the first month. Got me a little more in savings on the car. You'll love it!! Replies to this message: yellowrx8 (Jul 12, 2005 8:06 am) zinny72 (Aug 25, 2005 7:10 pm) yellowrx8 (Aug 26, 2005 4:49 am)
#55 of 93 Re: antib0b77...congrats....i too bought the yellow... [lhess] by yellowrx8 Jul 12, 2005 (8:06 am)
Replying to: lhess (Jul 12, 2005 7:51 am) Got yellow too. Very eye catching. You have to be a slight extrovert to want this color. Gets tons of compliments. I never owned a car like this before (non sports car, dull colors). Feels good to get the comments.
#56 of 93 thnx lhess... by antib0b77 Jul 13, 2005 (2:56 pm)
i just got the car yesterday.... from yesterday to now which is 6:54pm ivr already put 300 miles on it i just cant get enough of driving it it soooo smooth, the handleing is awesome... i havent really even seen what she can do yet. i still have to break it in. but i can feel that it just screaming... "Drive me dammit now!!!!" its a great car. And i'm sorry for the people who've had a bvad experience with it...
#57 of 93 I'm new, looking to buy RX -8 by masterchief Jul 21, 2005 (9:08 pm)
just like the title says, I just signed up, and I'm looking to buy an RX - 8, I have some questions.   1. is the Manual transmission really worth the extra HP? 2. I'm going to be getting a body kit and wing, should i even get one with a spoiler or any of the other extras for the exterior?  any help would be greatly appreciated
#58 of 93 OK, I'm IN!!!!! by dadeck Jul 29, 2005 (4:59 pm)
Picked up my '05 RX8/MT/GT w'spoiler today. Titanium gray w' black interior. I might be in love for the second time in my life (wife is still #1). This car is absolutely the definition of fun! Looking forward to sharing with my fellow 8 owners...   P.S. I am forty-something and, yes, my wife says this is midlife crisis...so?
#59 of 93 mpg improvement by secondcity Jul 31, 2005 (9:34 am)
Like so many other owners have mentioned--The Rx8's mpg really improves after the first oil change. I just had my 5000 mile service done (4300 miles so far).   Mazda's service book suggested oil changes every 5000--but I am taking the service techs advice to get the oil changed every 3000.   I was talking to another rx8 owner at the dealer and he said he started hitting close to Mazda's claim of 18/24 mpg after about 9000 miles.   I could care less about these figures because I bought it for the performance and handling!   Thank you to the people on this board for their winter tire advice. I purchased 4 blizzaks for under $800 and I will have them put on in Nov. Replies to this message: secrtsqurl (Sep 27, 2005 9:44 pm)
#60 of 93 Continue the tradition by flipper897 Aug 02, 2005 (6:00 pm)
I bought a new Velocity Red RX-8 in late June, 6-speed manual, navigation system and I love it. I live in the Phoenix area & don't want to use the car to commute so I still have under 400 miles on it. With our traffic problems I use my Lexus on weekdays.   I love the look of the car, both inside & out - it looks like nothing else. No problems with clutch noise or anything else for that matter. I am curious to see how the gas mileage will be - we're driving to Las Vegas right after Labor Day, I can't wait.   I have owned 3 RX-7s over the years (1979, 1983 & 1986) & I loved them all - the RX-8 seems more pure sports car than ever, I didn't think it was possible. I briefly considered the 350Z but the styling didn't grab me, it looks "unfinished".   If anyone is interested, the September 2005 issue of Car & Driver magazine has a longterm text of the RX-8 (2004 model, 40K miles). They praised the car for its power, handling & styling - but they weren't happy with the oil consumption and gas mileage - they got 19 mpg. Then again, C & D testers are notorious for being leadfoots, so I'll judge for myself - the EPA claims 25 mpg on the highway & the salespeople at the dealership say the car will beat that easily.
#61 of 93 Re: antib0b77...congrats....i too bought the yellow... [lhess] by zinny72 Aug 25, 2005 (7:10 pm)
Replying to: lhess (Jul 12, 2005 7:51 am) I have a yellow rx8 as well. I was looking for a red one, but the yellow caught my eye and I fell in love with it. I am just beginning to see rx8's in my area, but have not seen another yellow one yet. Is it true they are not making them in that shade of yellow anymore? Replies to this message: yellowrx8 (Aug 26, 2005 4:49 am)
#62 of 93 Re: antib0b77...congrats....i too bought the yellow... [zinny72] by yellowrx8 Aug 26, 2005 (4:49 am)
Replying to: zinny72 (Aug 25, 2005 7:10 pm) I have yellow too. No more yellows being made

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