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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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Are Rx-7s an addiction?

So after a 2 year hiatus and an ugly farewell, I want back in. Does this happen to any of you? When you’re into them, it’s the only thing that matters, then you realize it consumes a lot of money + time and end up hating/selling them, only to come right back to them. Is this an addiction? Sure sounds like one….
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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next thing you know you'll be tying your arm with a silicon hose and injecting 5w30
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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lol^^^^
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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Im in the addiction phase right now. I don't know why there is such a big push for me to make my 7 the way I want to down to EVERY LAST DETAIL. My finances are a mess right now. Its awful.
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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+1, I'd say they're an obsession though, not an addiction. It's all I think about.
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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yeah, Except I haven't ended up hating them yet
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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WI yes it is!

I took a psychology class in college.... my expert opinion is, Yes it is an addiction!
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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^ ^ I'll 1up you ... I have a Psychology degree.

If it is interfering (negatively) in the day-to-day functioning of any aspect of your life, (career, relationships or finances) it is certainly as much an addiction as gambling.

I think it can classified as an addiction, no problem.
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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WI Question

Does an addiction have to have negative impact?
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Turn1First
Does an addiction have to have negative impact?
It can lead to loss of money, girlfriend, and traction.

But you can gain a new girlfriend. lol
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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sorry i would trade all my rx-7s that i have ever had( i think 9 now) for MY girlfriend.
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 10:10 PM
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RX7's are addictions, obsessions, and money pits!!!!! But I have owned one for 15 years and loved every moment of it!!! Most RX7 owners that I have ever talked to seem to have a similar story. It's a passion.

But I must say I have been contemplating selling my car of 15 years and getting something else. People say I'm crazy (especially my wife), and I will be kicking myself after the car is gone.......Could this be true???
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 11:50 PM
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There is Definitely something to be said for Mazda, these Cars have always grabbed my attention. I'm currently selling my old school corolla to get an 85' rx-7
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 12:47 AM
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Currently drive an evo, and wanting to get in the rotary game, and Im willing to learn/work to maintain it but ugh. School, wanting to move out...idk if I want another car that will become an obsession :P
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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i would have to agree with the addiction. been getting strapped for cash, and my fiance and i we're ready to sell it to help us out with debts... we took it for a spin the other day and slapped each other for even thinking about it. we forgot how much we both loved driving it LOL


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