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Old 08-12-08, 04:28 AM
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Okay guys I've gone to the darkside... I bought a Rx-8 R3

I just bought a Brilliant Black 2009 Rx-8 R3 from Hayward Mazda to add to my stable of cars...

The car only has 10 original miles on it... because I test drove it for 5 miles... lolz I fell in love with this car. I really like the newly updated design and limited edition seats and suspension. The car is really refined now since it first came out in '04 some people may disagree though but I think I've made a good decision with the car. It's a little more practical for my day to day lifestyle than the rx-7 is, but that's why I have the 7 also, for track days and car shows.

I bought the car for a daily driver because the 7 needs a rest for now...
I've been putting a lot of miles on her and since I just got her painted I plan on trying to keep her pristine and that includes working on and restoring the interior.

Let me know what you guys think.
Here is a picture of a R3 in Blue from the Mazda Website.
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damn, congrats. update the thread with some pics ASAP.
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damn, congrats. update the thread with some pics ASAP.

will do!
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that interior... gimme.....
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A close friend of mine has the other Brilliant Black R3, I believe there were only 4 available in California as of now (2 black, 1 red, 1 blue), and boy is that thing a blast. The seats fit you like a glove, you don't move at all! And plus, if you saw the rims in person... you'd definitely want to bring a towel with you.

Awesome car Roadwarrior.
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nice i always liked the 8
Old 08-12-08, 11:13 AM
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That's a sweet R3!! The handling on those things are amazing! Congrats!
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i say junk it
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Great choice.

I love my 8. Although I want another 7 for its purity, the 8 is a great family car that is still fun on tracks and twisties.


BTW - I got a set of WORKS that would fit if you are lookin for wheels.
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How do they sell these to fat people if they can't fit in the bucket seat? I hope this model is a lot more sporty since it looks that way. Make automatic rare plz. Keep the bad women drivers away!
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sex on wheels..

i love the rx8
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Old 08-12-08, 06:28 PM
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Damn, limited edition huh? So there's not gonna be an abundance of these cars in So cal. Sucks if it's true....im feeling those seats...are those Recaro's?
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the 8 makes a decent DD, gratz
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:jealous: I miss my 8 and almost bought one of these. I'm happy with the new STi, but...the wife "needs" a new car hehehehehe. Enjoy her; many will hate- few will "know".
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lol ^^

congrats on the 8!! looks sick bro!
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i feel sick already!
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i feel sick already!
Agreed.
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wheres the pics dru?
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The WEST demands to see pics of the new beast! = )
Old 08-14-08, 02:51 AM
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haha just bought a new camera today I will post pictures tomorrow hopefully after work.
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Thumbs up

New Pictures are Up! enjoy...
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Old 08-15-08, 04:37 PM
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that aint no darkside.. :P

but nice car
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pretty bad ***...lucky punk


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