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Old Jul 22, 2003
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Saw a new RX-8 today!!

I was driving down Beechmont Ave(one of the main strips in my area) and I see this sweet *** bright red RX-8 It was beautiful!! And to top it off, there was a hot *** blonde lady driving it It was the first one I've seen on the roads. And it didn't have 30 day tags on it
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does that thing really pump out over 200 horses with only 1.8 liters? some type of rotary engine design?
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Old Jul 23, 2003
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it looks to much like s2000
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Old Jul 23, 2003
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250 hp, dual rotor RENESIS engine, 0-60 in 5.9sec!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sweet *** Rx 8
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Old Jul 23, 2003
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Saw a dealer one at HIN in Seattle over the weekend. VERY cool.
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Originally posted by GoOkStA
it looks to much like s2000
It actually does. I just saw it today and I thought S2000 but a bit round and why the heck it has the mazda logo at the rear. Some ugly-*** asian was driving it. Now that you mentioned how the RX8 looks like the S2000, I now know she was driving the RX8.
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I DO love the little trim accents that are in the shape of the rotor, though. That, I think, is the coolest design element of the car.
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i saw two of them today when i was driving by the local Mazda dealership.....they look really hott. I think i might just go in for a test drive today..
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I havent seen one yet. I think they look nice. They do kind of look like a S2000.
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I want that car to be my new car. Rotary all the way!!!
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i too saw one the other day...on the freeway so i didn't get to look at it closely but from what i saw it was very impressive
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Originally posted by GoOkStA
it looks to much like s2000
Sorry, but >
and they look nothing alike unless you are the type of person who has to make comparisons between a new car and something that is already out.
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Originally posted by nrrhgreg
Sorry, but >
and they look nothing alike unless you are the type of person who has to make comparisons between a new car and something that is already out.
Actually from those pics you posted, headlight shape and grill designs are similar on the 2, but otherwise they go their own seperate ways. Where's s2000man01's comments on the comparison between these 2???
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Originally posted by chocobo15_2000
does that thing really pump out over 200 horses with only 1.8 liters? some type of rotary engine design?
I think it's 250hp with only 1.3L... Now that is efficiency.
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Yep They hit the US early last week from Japan. My dealer just got their first ones today. I have one preordered. It isnt even built yet. It starts production august week one. Im getting the winning Blue metallic one. I cant wait. That car is so sweet. 1.3L 250 hp Seats four adults. 50/50 weight distribution. 3000lb curb weight. Length is the same as our sedans. IM REALLY loking forward to getting mine in late sept early october.
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Heres a pic with the Mazdaspeed body kit
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Gauges They change to red at night when the lights are on if you want or they can stay this way
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Heres another with doors open
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Old Jul 23, 2003
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Jumping bean I can tell your excited....

Good luck with your new car, they look sweet.

Especially in the color you got it

Please post on your experiences with it
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Dont worry I will.
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You can always check up on them here
www.rx8forum.com
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rotary engines are different and so while you could get 250 out of a 1.3 rotary its not really possible n/a out of a 1.3 normal engine. Whats funny is rotary enginesa have been around for decades.
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its not a 1.8 litre, its a 1.3 w/ 250 hp.
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Originally posted by Validus
rotary engines are different and so while you could get 250 out of a 1.3 rotary its not really possible n/a out of a 1.3 normal engine. Whats funny is rotary enginesa have been around for decades.
Yeah, the Rotary has been around for a long *** time. But when it when the Wankel (sp) was being introduced to automobile companies, no one cared to try something that was new and wasn't perfected. Even the latest RX-7's rotaries had their problems but Mazda has been working with it ever since. Can't wait to see how it really drives.
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Originally posted by JumpingBean
Heres a pic with the Mazdaspeed body kit
That thing looks PIMP.
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9000 rpms, modify the intake ducts and u can hit 10,000rpms.
Very nice ride - specially how the engine just loves to scream.

I have every respect for mazda - yes i'm an ex-mazda owner.
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if only i had the right investment..
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dude i just saW One today with a hottt blonde in it!.....man that cars soo sweet!!......i gotta wait to my credit gets good so i can change into that!.....its just the perfect car.....and its not that much....they go around for $25.000 rite?
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dunno, i thought they were 28,000
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