Old School and Other Rotary Old School and Other Rotary Powered Vehicles including performance modifications and technical support

Will Mazda release a new RX3 soon? ... Ever?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-03-06, 08:03 PM
  #1  
The General RE

Thread Starter
 
13BT_RX3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 905
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
Will Mazda release a new RX3 soon? ... Ever?


In the latest Car&Driver magazine this Concept vehicle was rumored to possibly be the next RX3. Grill looks somewhat familiar.

Link: http://www.caranddriver.com/autoshow...e-concept.html

Would Mazda releasing a new RX3 cause the value of old school models to appreciate? Like what has happened with American muscle cars.
Old 12-03-06, 08:33 PM
  #2  
raysspl.com

 
d0 Luck's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: L.A.
Posts: 3,508
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
looks like just another version or prototype of an RX-8 w/ no doors. just gotta kill the hype...
Old 12-03-06, 09:23 PM
  #3  
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
iTrader: (256)
 
Japan2LA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Los Angeles CA.
Posts: 11,092
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
New Rx3

I like this rendition better!
Attached Thumbnails Will Mazda release a new RX3 soon? ... Ever?-792549_1_full.jpg  
Old 12-03-06, 09:30 PM
  #4  
STUCK. I got SNOWNED!!!!!

iTrader: (7)
 
Terrh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Windsor, On
Posts: 8,722
Received 13 Likes on 9 Posts
those wheels are wayyyyy too big but I like the rest of it!
Old 12-03-06, 09:36 PM
  #5  
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
iTrader: (256)
 
Japan2LA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Los Angeles CA.
Posts: 11,092
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Only if...
If they made it someting like that rendition it would be an instant hit..would out sell the FD and the RX8 combined...
Old 12-03-06, 09:38 PM
  #6  
Terrified.

 
Naegleria_Fowleri's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Muncie, IN
Posts: 3,463
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Rumours, rumours. Woohoo. Mazda releases a concept with a rotary and bam its "This is the next Rx3/Rx7".

Yeah, I don't like the design. Yes there is a possibility that will be the next Rx3, Rx7, or Rx8. Regardless of what it could be, it won't look even close to that when it does come out, if it comes out at all.
Old 12-03-06, 10:00 PM
  #7  
Moderator

iTrader: (2)
 
rxtasy3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Posts: 9,312
Likes: 0
Received 256 Likes on 237 Posts
Originally Posted by Japan2LA
I like this rendition better!
if u look alittle closer, that pic looks more like the rx4 than an rx3 by the shape of the rear side glass and the emblem.
Old 12-03-06, 10:01 PM
  #8  
Back in the saddle again

iTrader: (2)
 
rotarydude's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: San Antonio Texas
Posts: 7,051
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by Japan2LA
I like this rendition better!


man that thing looks like a combo of a Rx3/4 and 8(with 2 doors)
Old 12-03-06, 10:15 PM
  #9  
Top's always down
iTrader: (5)
 
SLOASFK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Spain
Posts: 4,841
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by Normality_Glitch
Rumours, rumours. Woohoo. Mazda releases a concept with a rotary and bam its "This is the next Rx3/Rx7".

Yeah, I don't like the design. Yes there is a possibility that will be the next Rx3, Rx7, or Rx8. Regardless of what it could be, it won't look even close to that when it does come out, if it comes out at all.
actually, the RX-Evolv looks pretty similar to the 8

Old 12-04-06, 12:29 AM
  #10  
10a *****

 
re10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NZ
Posts: 306
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Japan2LA
I like this rendition better!
That's a photo-shopped RX4 coupe.
Old 12-04-06, 08:02 AM
  #11  
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
iTrader: (3)
 
Re-Speed.com's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: London, Ontario
Posts: 2,483
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Mazda should take the mazda3 or mazda6 and use a new floor pan to make it rotary powered, rear wheel drive.

My choice would be the mazda3 in 2 door, 4 door and wagon


-billy
Old 12-04-06, 03:27 PM
  #12  
raysspl.com

 
d0 Luck's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: L.A.
Posts: 3,508
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thumbs up



if this ever happens, i will have to consider of a purchase
Old 12-04-06, 04:45 PM
  #13  
Moderator

iTrader: (3)
 
diabolical1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: FL
Posts: 10,814
Received 306 Likes on 267 Posts
Originally Posted by bwaits
Mazda should take the mazda3 or mazda6 and use a new floor pan to make it rotary powered, rear wheel drive.

My choice would be the mazda3 in 2 door, 4 door and wagon


-billy
actually, i like the idea of this. that was the idea that worked so well before, i'd bet it would be simple enough to work again. it's just the point of using the name of the honored dead that i'm not so psyched about. however, if i haven't developed an aneurysm over my past faves like the Rabbit, the Charger and the Monte Carlo, then i can survive and probably embrace old rotary loves like the Rx-3, if it were to ever be reborn in a modern chassis that is deserving. (especially since the chances of me owning one of the real classics dwindles everyday).
Old 12-04-06, 04:47 PM
  #14  
mmm doritos

iTrader: (4)
 
13bturbofc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: lancaster PA
Posts: 2,107
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
minus the wheels that thing looks awesome!!!
Old 12-04-06, 04:49 PM
  #15  
Moderator

iTrader: (3)
 
diabolical1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: FL
Posts: 10,814
Received 306 Likes on 267 Posts
dude, what happened to the edit button?

anyway, i wanted to add to my last post ... as long as they can resist this chrome and big-wheel stuff that so many of the youngsters like these days. i'd buy an Rx-3 based on bwaits' idea above.
Old 12-04-06, 06:07 PM
  #16  
RX for fun

iTrader: (13)
 
Siraniko's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Socal
Posts: 15,926
Likes: 0
Received 22 Likes on 19 Posts
Originally Posted by d0 Luck


if this ever happens, i will have to consider of a purchase
Junk your RX-4 so you can start a savings plan.
Old 12-04-06, 06:15 PM
  #17  
raysspl.com

 
d0 Luck's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: L.A.
Posts: 3,508
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by wackyracer
Junk your RX-4 so you can start a savings plan.
sir, with your influence i've been never been so rock bottom due to my junk. thanks
Old 12-04-06, 06:17 PM
  #18  
strictly business

iTrader: (8)
 
KeloidJonesJr.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: chamber of farts
Posts: 6,187
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Normality_Glitch
Rumours, rumours. Woohoo. Mazda releases a concept with a rotary and bam its "This is the next Rx3/Rx7".

Yeah, I don't like the design. Yes there is a possibility that will be the next Rx3, Rx7, or Rx8. Regardless of what it could be, it won't look even close to that when it does come out, if it comes out at all.
I have to agree. But probably a 2nd generation RX-8 or a RX-9 perhaps? Those concept cars are crappy. Another CX-7, please.
Old 12-05-06, 01:28 AM
  #19  
BOYCOTT EXXON MOBIL!!!

 
RX7UP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Westchester County, New York. USA
Posts: 2,048
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by d0 Luck


if this ever happens, i will have to consider of a purchase
Is this a true rendition from a mazda designer?... I'd buy one.

If not... Someone send a copy of this to mazda. Maybe they will get a clue.
Old 12-05-06, 07:36 AM
  #20  
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
iTrader: (3)
 
Re-Speed.com's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: London, Ontario
Posts: 2,483
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Just got an email back from Mazda. They sent me this picture of the proposed 2009 Rx3
Attached Thumbnails Will Mazda release a new RX3 soon? ... Ever?-4681_30090595710.jpg  
Old 12-05-06, 08:41 AM
  #21  
DGRR 2017 4/26-4/30, 2017

iTrader: (13)
 
Herblenny's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Alabama
Posts: 13,597
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 4 Posts
Billy, Is that the new 3?? I guess mazda decided to save on gas and make it a single seater.. Good move! LOL!

Old 12-09-06, 12:00 PM
  #22  
Thunder from downunder

iTrader: (1)
 
aussiesmg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Convoy, Ohio, USA
Posts: 3,843
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Billy the upstart......did you see the American Hot Rod sample.....looked very cool, came in 2nd last lol
Old 12-11-06, 12:19 AM
  #23  
The General RE

Thread Starter
 
13BT_RX3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 905
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
Anyone know what this says?



Last edited by 13BT_RX3; 12-11-06 at 12:30 AM.
Old 12-11-06, 09:57 AM
  #24  
Senior Member

 
kiyoshi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Indiana
Posts: 275
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
It says Mazda will disclose four seats two door sport rotary coupe at 2007 Tokyo Motor show. But it was sort of gossip wasn't it?
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Blk 93
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
11
09-09-15 10:56 AM
AXA
Single Turbo RX-7's
8
09-05-15 10:06 AM



Quick Reply: Will Mazda release a new RX3 soon? ... Ever?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:29 PM.