Any RX-7 fans out there
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I'm a big RX-7 fan, I've always liked the shape of them and have always been facinated with their rotary engines. How are they like to run and drive?
As for the RX-8 I'm not sure it is a direct succesor to the 7. I'm hoping Mazda will produce a more focused sports car with the new generation wankel engine.
>> Edited by adeewuff on Monday 6th May 23:55
As for the RX-8 I'm not sure it is a direct succesor to the 7. I'm hoping Mazda will produce a more focused sports car with the new generation wankel engine.
>> Edited by adeewuff on Monday 6th May 23:55
Same here - I love Rx7s and other rotaries. I vow that the first $20,000 dollar car i buy will be an FD 
The Rx8 is a great idea. The looks are a wee bit dodgy, but is otherwise perfect. It will hopefuly set the stage for an entire range of RE Mazdas. Please dont let them get into Fords tho!
The Rx8 is a great idea. The looks are a wee bit dodgy, but is otherwise perfect. It will hopefuly set the stage for an entire range of RE Mazdas. Please dont let them get into Fords tho!
I own a 1997 RX-7 and its one of the best looking cars to come out of Japan.
They are on the thirsty side but saying that no more than any other serious performance car that delivers a sub 5 seconds to 60 figure and exceeds 150 mph.
If you get it serviced regularly they last a longtime. Very smooth power delivery and the engines is very quiet. Its puts a grin on my face everytime I get in it. Attracts a lot of attention if that's your thing..people trying to guess what new 'exotic' this is.
The RX-8 is going to be a success and will put the rotary back on the map so to speak. Its aimed at drivers of the Audi TT and the likes and is a completely different animal to the RX-7 which was designed as a pure sports car.
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They are on the thirsty side but saying that no more than any other serious performance car that delivers a sub 5 seconds to 60 figure and exceeds 150 mph.
If you get it serviced regularly they last a longtime. Very smooth power delivery and the engines is very quiet. Its puts a grin on my face everytime I get in it. Attracts a lot of attention if that's your thing..people trying to guess what new 'exotic' this is.
The RX-8 is going to be a success and will put the rotary back on the map so to speak. Its aimed at drivers of the Audi TT and the likes and is a completely different animal to the RX-7 which was designed as a pure sports car.
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My 8 year old RX-7 still gets people staring at it.
I wish I could drive it more on the track, but the car has been absolutely wonderful to own. I have been waiting for a car of the RX-7's caliber and was hoping the Tuscan would be the car to replace it--alas, I live in the USA so I'm stuck waiting for TVR to make up their mind.
To me, the RX-7 is the poor mans Carrera!
I wish I could drive it more on the track, but the car has been absolutely wonderful to own. I have been waiting for a car of the RX-7's caliber and was hoping the Tuscan would be the car to replace it--alas, I live in the USA so I'm stuck waiting for TVR to make up their mind.
To me, the RX-7 is the poor mans Carrera!
Owned a Mk3 RX7 for 7 years. Tuned it to around 320bhp,drove it pretty hard and nothing ever went wrong.It remains the best looking car(IMO) ever to come out of Japan.Anybody who says that Japanese cars lack character hasn't driven this baby.
RX8 is not meant as a replacement for the RX7,however,Mazda have said that the RX7 will be replaced by a car in the same vein(hard & turboed).Here's hoping...
RX8 is not meant as a replacement for the RX7,however,Mazda have said that the RX7 will be replaced by a car in the same vein(hard & turboed).Here's hoping...
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