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I saw the RX-8 in person. It's a mess. Too bad. The concept is great.

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Old 10-01-2003, 05:05 AM
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Default I saw the RX-8 in person. It's a mess. Too bad. The concept is great.

I like the idea of a light, strong, 4 seater. But the styling doo-dads are absurd. In pictures it just looks curious. In person, it looks awful.
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I agree
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Default and guess what...Mazda overstated HP in the RX-8

just like they did in the miata...how conveinent.

i read that mazda is offering full refunds or a $500 gift cert and free scheduled maintanane through the life of the warranty.


I saw a yellow one yesterday and thought it was wierd looking...too bright yellow...
the red one in the commercials looks nicer IMO
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Nice. I guess the Ford management influence is showing. Ford did it with the Mustang Cobra.
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Default I saw one this past Monday

It was red. I need another look at it. I didn't think it was bad, but I expected it to be more aggressive looking in person.

I also read something about oil usage, that can't be good.

I hope it doesn't hold it's value... I still want one.
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I think it looks good. Not great, but good. I, too really like the concept. No torque, though.:-(
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Default agree... saw a red one the other day...

doesn't look as sporty as the last gen RX-7. The lines look too choppy.
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