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#71 of 93 Re: Mazda RX-8 Owners: Meet the Members [KarenS] by cutnorx8 Mar 13, 2006 (7:37 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Aug 04, 2003 8:47 am) my name is Tammy I am a new owner of the Mazda rx-8 I have had it a little over a month It's yellow fully loaded except the navigation I really wanted a navigation but wanted the car even more I luv it it was a great choice as having a toy for my husband and I.
#72 of 93 Re: Mazda RX-8 Owners: Meet the Members [KarenS] by currpink Mar 18, 2006 (6:51 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Aug 04, 2003 8:47 am) I have had my RX8 - silver, metalic, loaded including GPS system. Loved it until last fall. Have had a new engine, 2 catalytic converters, Computer engine control module, crank sensor, starter, tires and battery. The dealership service department is awesome. But.... starting to trust the reliability of my car.
#73 of 93 Yesterday was my 1-year Anniversary ... by lhess Mar 19, 2006 (8:21 am)
with Rex. I'm still in love. His Lightning yellow exterior still sets my heart to racing!!   Hey, this is going way better than my marriage was at 1-year!!!
#74 of 93 Re: Mazda RX-8 Owners: Meet the Members [KarenS] by slb1 May 23, 2006 (3:18 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Aug 04, 2003 8:47 am) Hey everyone!   Just bought a new 05 RX-8 6speed, silver on last Saturday. after losing my 99 Millenia S to a flood last month. I've owned three Mazda's and by far the 8 is the cream of the crop Replies to this message: rx8bear (May 23, 2006 5:58 pm)
#75 of 93 Re: Mazda RX-8 Owners: Meet the Members [slb1] by rx8bear May 23, 2006 (5:58 pm)
Replying to: slb1 (May 23, 2006 3:18 pm) Welcome to the RX club! I wanted an RX since 1979 and finally fulfilled my dream last October. The good news is that the car will continue to grow on you the longer you own it!
#76 of 93 Re: gas info [aj3] by murfbear Jun 08, 2006 (8:08 pm)
Replying to: aj3 (Jun 28, 2005 5:54 am) Hello. I Just bought and is now being detailed overnight at the dealership a 2006 copper red Shinka RX-8, there is supposed to have only been 2150 of these gems made. I have to say I am so impressed with the little I have driven this car. Any advice for a new rotary engine car owner? Like Idle warm up or shut off? Replies to this message: pathstar1 (Jun 09, 2006 6:48 am) trispec (Jun 11, 2006 4:53 am)
#77 of 93 Re: gas info [murfbear] by pathstar1 Jun 09, 2006 (6:48 am)
Replying to: murfbear (Jun 08, 2006 8:08 pm) Like any car, don't use lots of power (hard accelleration) until the car is warmed up (temp needle is off the cold peg). No need to let it idle until warm - that would be expensive anyway. Do not shut off until the engine is warming up - again, temp needle is off the cold peg. We like to rev. to 3000 RPM and turn off the key letting the engine coast down to 0 RPM just to be sure most fuel is out of the engine when it's not running. Just a little insurance against flooding. Replies to this message: trispec (Jun 11, 2006 4:53 am)
#78 of 93 Re: gas info [pathstar1] by trispec Jun 11, 2006 (4:53 am)
Replying to: pathstar1 (Jun 09, 2006 6:48 am) I like the rev to 3000 alot! Probably not required with a warm engine, but it sure is fun! I go the extra step of doing the rev to 3000 for 10 seconds, then let off the gas, then 1-2 seconds later cut the ignition. This procedure is over kill I know, but it seems to produce the following effects:   1) The 1-2 seconds before ignition cut insures that the spark plugs keep burning gas.   2) The 1-2 seconds insures that the rotors are still spinning to pump gas out even after gas stops flowing.   3) When I go to start the engine next time, it seems much smoother, like turning on an electric engine almost.   4) It's a lot of fun!, Oh I said that.
#79 of 93 Proud new owner by ryan031581 Jun 27, 2006 (8:09 pm)
Hi, new member here. Just bought an 06 RX8 AT. Black with the sports package. Got it at msrp 26,995. I do not physically have the car yet, but I test drove it and it was everything I imagined and more. I had to break fast once, cause some idiot pulled out in front of me. I got up to 85mph on the interstate in no time at all and hit around a 120 degree curve down around 75mph. The salesman who was in the passenger seat said I can see what its got. I was a little nervous at first, since it was the first sports car I had ever driven. It is definately the car I was looking for.   I am new to the enthusiast world, as my last vehicle was a Nissan Frontier. I will definately be in these forums a lot with maintenance questions. I could not decide whether to go fuel economy with the Civic EX, or go all out with a great handling sports car with a little power. I test drove an EX, and it was just too whimpy. No bash on Honda though, cause the SI is awesome.   I live in a small town where mostly the sports cars around are mustangs, camaro's and firebirds. I have seen one red 05 rx 8. This car will definately be turning heads. I am going to add the high wing spoiler soon.   later Replies to this message: nergal_lv (Jan 06, 2007 10:19 am)
#80 of 93 RX8 Owner by deaun Dec 25, 2006 (3:05 pm)
I lurked the lots for two years...drooling, fingers itching...sad, really. I owned a Miata for several years, and put 317,000 miles on her without any problems (regular maintence).   So I bought a 2005 at the end of January, 2006, to be exact: Titanium grey with GT package All the goodies--except strikes--couldn't justify the cost vs. desire.   Started with a sticker price of $32,165, subtracted downpayment of $5000, husband's job knocked off another $1500, and Mazda absorbed an additional $1000. After a little more dickering, I ended up paying only $21,163.13. Not bad--had a lot of fun marketing!   I drive about 3000 miles a month just to work-and-back, so really rake up the miles--and only had one problem when my husband didn't warm her up to move her...guess you know what happened there?   Love love LOVE my RX8!   Thought about another Miata, except...knew I'd never be satisfied with anything less than the 8.   Oh, btw, am 39, married with four kids (youngest is 18) and 5 3/4 grandbabies.   Favorite movie quote: "let's face it girls: I'm older and have better insurance."   deaun Replies to this message: lhess (Jan 04, 2007 8:24 am)

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