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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by kpbjls1
most every review of the rx8 talks about how fun it is to drive and how great it feels. yes its not that fast in a straight line, but that doesnt mean that its not really fun to drive. ive only ridden in one, and it was soo smooth even at 9000 rpm, quiet, solid feeling. for the people saying to get a turbo fc, maybe some people dont want a near 20 yr old car and are willing to spend the money. it sucks, but a lot of the parts for fcs are no longer available, or are soon going to be no longer available. also, chicks dig rx8s.
Girls around here prefer the good old black convertible, atleast I've had plenty of luck with it, but it can't sit 3girls. I'm not saying a beat ass FC either, mines in tip top condition (besides the top) and I wouldn't trade it for the bubbly looks of an FE except of course if I could sell it The main point is they are a very very nice autox, DD, they just lack in the acceleration part ( of course this is all my opinion so noone need take offense). But on the last part you are wrong, there are still parts everywhere for FCs, atleast the good series (zenki s4) and there will continue to be parts made, and new parts invented because the FC isn't going anywhere anytime soon atleast.

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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Rotary Buddha
no one has even mentioned the turbokits you can now buy for your rx8. http://www.turbokits.com/rx-8_turbo_kits.html if i where ever to get one this would be the first thing i bought. most people gets fcs cause their too broke to afford fds. if you can afford an rx8 then you can afford to get a 3-7k turbo kit.
Turbo an 8,starting price $3300. Just parts...

for a whopping 50-75 more HP.. wow...

I have seen a turbo RX8 run at DD6 it was shitty as hell.



Originally Posted by kpbjls1
most every review of the rx8 talks about how fun it is to drive and how great it feels. yes its not that fast in a straight line, but that doesnt mean that its not really fun to drive. ive only ridden in one, and it was soo smooth even at 9000 rpm, quiet, solid feeling. for the people saying to get a turbo fc, maybe some people dont want a near 20 yr old car and are willing to spend the money. it sucks, but a lot of the parts for fcs are no longer available, or are soon going to be no longer available. also, chicks dig rx8s.
Im not sure what you mean by alot of parts are not available for FC's I think the FC has MORE aftermarket parts availeable than any of the other 7s.SA,FB,FD..



and getting a car,cause chicks dig it?
I dont think any poon is good enough to decide what I want to drive.Plus if a chick is with you just for a car,shes deff not worth it.
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by FC3Cturbo
The new top end mazda6 is going to be awd 280hp turbo 4. I know that bitch is going to be running with the evo's, thats what their making it for.

hell yeah 280 all wheel drive turbo. 4 door and u can fit more people in it than the RX8. and its faster. i completely forgot about this one
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 03:24 PM
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Opinions are like assholes...everyone's got one...

Lil Sang: I will be at NASA-x autocross at SPC Allstate (St. Pete) on Dec. 3. Check the auto-x forum for info. PM me if you will be there and we can talk about the car then.

Best advice to ya is to test drive all the cars these fucktards are telling you to BUY and make up your own asshole....err...opinion/decision. YOU make the call...its your cash and your ass on the driver seat.
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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after looking around, this is my list so far
1. STi
2. Evolution MR
3. MazdaSpeed 6
4. Nissan Altima SE-R
5. Infiniti G35 coupe
6. Mazda RX8
7. Acura RSX type S
8. 06 Civic Si coupe
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 09:16 PM
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I also forgot about that new mazda 6, it's also very light @ around 2700lbs with more backseat space than an 8. not a bad car atall.


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after looking around, this is my list so far
1. STi
2. Evolution MR
3. MazdaSpeed 6
4. Nissan Altima SE-R
5. Infiniti G35 coupe
6. Mazda RX8
7. Acura RSX type S
8. 06 Civic Si coupe
lilsang, most of the people here are mazda dominated, they eat, breath, and shit mazda so we are most likely going to tell you to get either the 6 or the 8 lol. I suggest you ask around other forums, maybe the general car chat and see everyones opinion. Whatever you choose, I hope it works out for you.
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by sex
lilsang, most of the people here are mazda dominated, they eat, breath, and shit mazda so we are most likely going to tell you to get either the 6 or the 8 lol. I sugest you ask around other forums, maybe the general car chat and see everyones opinion. Whatever you choose, I hope it works out for you.
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 08:47 AM
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by parts not being available for the fc, i meant factory parts like certain interior and exterior pieces (interior trim, vents, windshield trim, door handles, etc.) that stuff is becoming harder to find new and is expensive. i drive an fc, and try to keep it nice (so i know) and i have a lot of aftermarket parts on it and it will burn a turbo rx8 in a straight line any day. i realize that most of us on here think that rx8s are a lot of money, and start thinking of what we could do to our 7s with $30,000, but some people want a new car, and with financing, it aint that bad. it just seemed that this dude was looking for a new car, and a new car that seats 4, and the rx8 is an excellent idea.
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 06:47 PM
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when i looking at the RX8, the saleman mentioned if i was interested on purchasing the Mazda 6 Turbocharged, 280 hp than the RX8 and apparently told me that 0-100 km/h i think meaning 0-60 mph was 3.7. he also did mentioned that the 6 might be able to beat the STi & Evo MR off the line but i highly doubt it. not sure. anyone own one? let me know. thanks
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by LiL Sang
when i looking at the RX8, the saleman mentioned if i was interested on purchasing the Mazda 6 Turbocharged, 280 hp than the RX8 and apparently told me that 0-100 km/h i think meaning 0-60 mph was 3.7. he also did mentioned that the 6 might be able to beat the STi & Evo MR off the line but i highly doubt it. not sure. anyone own one? let me know. thanks
I've only seen it in my car and driver but 3.7 is too fast for that car, I think it's a little exaggeration. But they sure do look awesome I'd take the 280hp 6 over the highly overboosted evo (something about a car needing to boost 15psi stock doesn't appeal to me)
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