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amdhunter

amdhunter

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This guy. :)

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I don't wanna hear crap from you guys. It's a DAMNED fun car to drive, and I got the 2009 R3 version out the door for $24700 after taxes/fees/whatever. It was a decent price I thought and said screw it.

It feels sooooooo much better than the other RX-8's I tried and it is fully loaded with everything the R3 comes with, except for the satellite radio, which I never used in my GLi. lol, I even got bluetooth, Recaro Racing seats, R3 rims and has only 6900 miles. Also, it's not a push start, but you keep the key in your pocket.

Ah well, come on guys - start beating me up. :awe:
 
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coxmaster

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Damn, looks good man! How's it compare to the GLI speedwise? Also, wanna sell me/trade me the grille from your GLI? lol
 
amdhunter

amdhunter

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coxmaster said:
Damn, looks good man! How's it compare to the GLI speedwise? Also, wanna sell me/trade me the grille from your GLI? lol
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Man, it doesn't have the torque the GLi has, but it definitely has a VERY nice acceleration to it. It's taking me more thinking to actually get it moving from a standstill though - but the clutch feels absolutely perfect.

The r3 version has a different gear ratio so the low end isn't as weak/and the gears feel taller. Doesn't seem to accelerate much faster than my GLi though. One mistake and my GLi would take it. Handling is awesome -- destroys any of the 1st gen RX8s I've driven and NO RATTLES. It's damned tight.

The GLi is a lease so I have to give it back with everything on it on the 29th. Going to suck since I damaged the car pretty badly in the last 2 months (broke paint, and I think need a windshield.) :(
 
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I've always liked RX8's. I just wish they didn't even try with the back seats.

Now drive that yellow thing into a river.
 
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coxmaster

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amdhunter said:
Man, it doesn't have the torque the GLi has, but it definitely has a VERY nice acceleration to it. It's taking me more thinking to actually get it moving from a standstill though - but the clutch feels absolutely perfect.

The r3 version has a different gear ratio so the low end isn't as weak/and the gears feel taller. Doesn't seem to accelerate much faster than my GLi though. One mistake and my GLi would take it. Handling is awesome -- destroys any of the 1st gen RX8s I've driven and NO RATTLES. It's damned tight.

The GLi is a lease so I have to give it back with everything on it on the 29th. Going to suck since I damaged the car pretty badly in the last 2 months (broke paint, and I think need a windshield.) :(
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Yeah, sounds about like what everybody's said. Ive ridden in a few RX-8s and they definitely feel pretty good.

Was your GLI a manual or a DSG? Enjoy it for the next week :D
 
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I love the R3 rims. I was really close to getting one around the same mileage as yours, but I just couldn't deal with that mileage. If I didn't have to drive crazy amounts, I'm pretty sure I would have gotten one very similar to yours. Grats! now go have fun!
 
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amdhunter

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punjabiplaya said:
I love the R3 rims. I was really close to getting one around the same mileage as yours, but I just couldn't deal with that mileage. If I didn't have to drive crazy amounts, I'm pretty sure I would have gotten one very similar to yours. Grats! now go have fun!
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What do you mean couldn't deal with the mileage? Too low? Or are you talking about MPG? (AND HOLY CRAP - this things sucks gas...but I was expecting that.
 
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chin311

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sexy ride!

MPG sucks and so does the depreciation but other then that id take one!
 
amdhunter

amdhunter

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chin311 said:
sexy ride!

MPG sucks and so does the depreciation but other then that id take one!
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Depreciation is awful. My friend has a fully loaded 04 GT model w/Navi in absolute mint condition, and they only offered him $8900...ugh.

I kinda really took into consideration that, since the car is discontinued, I don't have to worry about a newer RX-8 taking away the looks from this one. :) I really believe in a few years time, these cars will be highly sought after for being a cheap RWD car - kinda like how everyone gets AWD/RWD Eclipses from the 90s. Super cheap to buy, and a ton of fun. :)
 
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chin311

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amdhunter said:
Depreciation is awful. My friend has a fully loaded 04 GT model w/Navi in absolute mint condition, and they only offered him $8900...ugh.

I kinda really took into consideration that, since the car is discontinued, I don't have to worry about a newer RX-8 taking away the looks from this one. :) I really believe in a few years time, these cars will be highly sought after for being a cheap RWD car - kinda like how everyone gets AWD/RWD Eclipses from the 90s. Super cheap to buy, and a ton of fun. :)
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true, they are fun. im tempted to buy up an older model just because of how cheap they are for a weekend car. i like how you are supposed to red line at least once while your driving. lol

edit: like this, http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/1617917825.html

crazy!
 
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amdhunter said:
Depreciation is awful. My friend has a fully loaded 04 GT model w/Navi in absolute mint condition, and they only offered him $8900...ugh.

I kinda really took into consideration that, since the car is discontinued, I don't have to worry about a newer RX-8 taking away the looks from this one. :) I really believe in a few years time, these cars will be highly sought after for being a cheap RWD car - kinda like how everyone gets AWD/RWD Eclipses from the 90s. Super cheap to buy, and a ton of fun. :)
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Yea, but people will buying the new RX-7s. Those cars were incredible back in the day.
 
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