just traded my SI for a RX8.

SI-R · 09-23-2006, 12:57 AM

I have always loved the RX8 so today was the chance to trade in my si, they gave me a great deal so i took it, I love my new rotary, i thank everybody that ever helped me in this website,c u guys later; zoom zoom.

skittleslegend · 09-23-2006, 01:01 AM

Forgive me because the RX8 is a nice vehicle, but you traded for an RX8 just after they recalled all years? Um....

**marc-o-lishuz** · 09-23-2006, 01:01 AM

dood... u just 2-toned ur Si, and you traded it in?!

i like the RX8's powertrain, but i couldn't care for the styling... too many bells/whistles/vents/scoops/etc. but, i hope u like it! i can see lots of fun times in that Rotary! lol. good luck. tell us how many Si's you smoke... or smoke you!

good luck! zoom (x2)

JeShUa · 09-23-2006, 01:04 AM

Cool! but yeah... you just spent heaps on your car.. I assume great losses

8thgenuser · 09-23-2006, 01:06 AM

Have fun with your new ride!

ShaneWdrd · 09-23-2006, 01:06 AM

What military base is that? It looks familiar.

954K20_SI · 09-23-2006, 01:07 AM

hey man..do as u wish, if its what u always wanted..what ever makes u happy. But yeah you definately won't feel more power in that thing...i've beat quite a few

SI-R · 09-23-2006, 01:18 AM

thats wealeer army air field in hawaii

Toxis · 09-23-2006, 01:27 AM

You did what? I'm with skittles. I heard there was a recall on all of them. Not to mention you just got your paint job done. WHY MAN WHY????

***Special Ringpop*** · 09-23-2006, 01:57 AM

Personally, I find the Mazda RX-8 to be one of the, if not the, most attractive car on the road. I wanted one so badly, but I wanted all the bell's and whistles on it, and to be honest, I just couldn't afford it.

That, and my aunt had an RX-7 and had nothing but problems, so the rotary concept scares me (yet stragely fascinates me).

That, and the gas milage averages around 11-15, from most owners I've talked to.

But I don't judge you, if the Si looked like the RX-8 and cost the same, and I knew I'd have something that was solid (the flooding, reflash, etc issues with the RX-8 scared me too much), I'd have done it in a heartbeat.

Great choice. Only thing I would've changed would've been the color (Winning Blue for the win).

**marc-o-lishuz** · 09-23-2006, 02:03 AM

what's the recall about?

AznSupastar · 09-23-2006, 02:45 AM

just remembe to bring LOTS of engine oil, u will be filling up 7321640 bottles per day. haha j/k, happy RWD-ing.

J-StarR · 09-23-2006, 02:48 AM

Manufacturer MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Recall Date: 07/07/2005
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 52000

Description ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary IF CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE PARKED AND THE ENGINE IS OPERATED AT HIGH RPM'S FOR AN EXCESSIVE LENGTH OF TIME, SOME OF THE PARTS AROUND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN MELT AND PRODUCE A VARIETY OF MALFUNCTIONS. PROBLEMS CAUSED BY THE EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD-UP CAN RANGE FROM INOPERATIVE OXYGEN SENSOR, NEUTRAL SWITCH AND BACK UP LIGHTS, PROBLEMS WITH THE PARKING BRAKES, MALFUNCTIONS OF THE GAS GAUGE AND/OR POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKS RESULTING FROM HEAT DAMAGE TO THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE PARTS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

Sorry about the caps.... I copied and pasted this from another site.

taste · 09-23-2006, 03:25 AM

Many of the mags have remarked about having to carry oil in the trunk because they're running through about a quart a month.

RRedSi · 09-23-2006, 04:55 AM

Congrats and good luck with your new ride.

Velocity Red Mica on the RX8 looks sweet.

I was VERY close to getting an '8 earlier this year myself but went for the Si instead, I hope yours is good to you.

Marc- IIRC the latest recall is about the engine vacuum testing properly as far as oil is concerned, and if it's not within spec. then they (engines) are sent to Mazdas remanufacturing facility. A lot of 8's in the hotter climates were having problems.

Type X · 09-23-2006, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skittleslegend

Forgive me because the RX8 is a nice vehicle, but you traded for an RX8 just after they recalled all years? Um....

http://rotarynews.com/node/view/822

now the RX-8 u can two tone

Biggeo · 09-23-2006, 11:33 AM

I'm sorry, but the RX8 is fugly. Too many tacked-on fender flares, scoops, and grills. Not my cup of tea, in fact, not even my sip.

OHSiGuy · 09-23-2006, 11:59 AM

I love the way the RX-8's look and in fact was dealing hard on one (5-spd. 237 hp if I remember right) about 7 months ago. I spent quite a bit of time on one of the RX-8 forums learning about the car and just reading people's feedback. I test drove it several times and to be very honest was NOT impressed at all.

The gas mileage, combined with the fact that there is a real risk of flooding the rotary if you do something as routine as backing out of the garage and shutting the engine down, AND the fact that re-sale on the RX-8 is absolutely terrible, kept me from pursuing it.

Having said all of that, I honestly think it's one of the best-looking cars on the road...very unique. I stare everytime I see one.

Enjoy the new sled!

OHSiGuy · 09-23-2006, 12:01 PM

Forgot to ask...sounds like you got a good deal on your Si. They didn't give you any shyte about the paint job?

All_bets_off · 09-23-2006, 12:08 PM

Dude, your si was sick...i know you have an affinity towards the RX8 but still why??? why??? why???

09-23-2006, 12:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
SI-R Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 115 iTrader: 0 / 0%	just traded my SI for a RX8. I have always loved the RX8 so today was the chance to trade in my si, they gave me a great deal so i took it, I love my new rotary, i thank everybody that ever helped me in this website,c u guys later; zoom zoom.

09-23-2006, 01:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
marc-o-lishuz Doraemon! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 26 Posts: 23,974 Marc iTrader: 2 / 100%	dood... u just 2-toned ur Si, and you traded it in?! i like the RX8's powertrain, but i couldn't care for the styling... too many bells/whistles/vents/scoops/etc. but, i hope u like it! i can see lots of fun times in that Rotary! lol. good luck. tell us how many Si's you smoke... or smoke you! good luck! zoom (x2) __________________ forum rules / whistler06 / whistler07 / harrison08 / flickr

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marc-o-lishuz Doraemon! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 26 Posts: 23,974 Marc iTrader: 2 / 100%	what's the recall about? __________________ forum rules / whistler06 / whistler07 / harrison08 / flickr

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skittleslegend Senior Member Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stowe, Vermont Age: 23 Posts: 7,825 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Forgive me because the RX8 is a nice vehicle, but you traded for an RX8 just after they recalled all years? Um....

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954K20_SI Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ft.Lauderdale, FL Age: 24 Posts: 1,465 iTrader: 4 / 100%	hey man..do as u wish, if its what u always wanted..what ever makes u happy. But yeah you definately won't feel more power in that thing...i've beat quite a few

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SI-R Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 115 iTrader: 0 / 0%	thats wealeer army air field in hawaii

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Toxis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Italy Of Course! Age: 28 Posts: 3,799 Even Women Aren't Safe iTrader: 10 / 100%	You did what? I'm with skittles. I heard there was a recall on all of them. Not to mention you just got your paint job done. WHY MAN WHY????

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AznSupastar Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,920 2007 Taffeta White Si Coupe iTrader: 5 / 100%	just remembe to bring LOTS of engine oil, u will be filling up 7321640 bottles per day. haha j/k, happy RWD-ing.

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J-StarR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: York Region Age: 26 Posts: 926 iTrader: 4 / 100%	Manufacturer MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS Recall Date: 07/07/2005 Potential Number Of Units Affected: 52000 Description ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Summary IF CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE PARKED AND THE ENGINE IS OPERATED AT HIGH RPM'S FOR AN EXCESSIVE LENGTH OF TIME, SOME OF THE PARTS AROUND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN MELT AND PRODUCE A VARIETY OF MALFUNCTIONS. PROBLEMS CAUSED BY THE EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD-UP CAN RANGE FROM INOPERATIVE OXYGEN SENSOR, NEUTRAL SWITCH AND BACK UP LIGHTS, PROBLEMS WITH THE PARKING BRAKES, MALFUNCTIONS OF THE GAS GAUGE AND/OR POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKS RESULTING FROM HEAT DAMAGE TO THE FUEL TANK. Consequence FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE PARTS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500. Sorry about the caps.... I copied and pasted this from another site.

09-23-2006, 03:25 AM	#14 (permalink)
taste Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Atlanta Age: 38 Posts: 168 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Many of the mags have remarked about having to carry oil in the trunk because they're running through about a quart a month.

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RRedSi Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 215 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Congrats and good luck with your new ride. Velocity Red Mica on the RX8 looks sweet. I was VERY close to getting an '8 earlier this year myself but went for the Si instead, I hope yours is good to you. Marc- IIRC the latest recall is about the engine vacuum testing properly as far as oil is concerned, and if it's not within spec. then they (engines) are sent to Mazdas remanufacturing facility. A lot of 8's in the hotter climates were having problems.

09-23-2006, 11:33 AM	#17 (permalink)
Biggeo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deerfield Beach, FL Age: 33 Posts: 254 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I'm sorry, but the RX8 is fugly. Too many tacked-on fender flares, scoops, and grills. Not my cup of tea, in fact, not even my sip.

09-23-2006, 11:59 AM	#18 (permalink)
OHSiGuy Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 638 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I love the way the RX-8's look and in fact was dealing hard on one (5-spd. 237 hp if I remember right) about 7 months ago. I spent quite a bit of time on one of the RX-8 forums learning about the car and just reading people's feedback. I test drove it several times and to be very honest was NOT impressed at all. The gas mileage, combined with the fact that there is a real risk of flooding the rotary if you do something as routine as backing out of the garage and shutting the engine down, AND the fact that re-sale on the RX-8 is absolutely terrible, kept me from pursuing it. Having said all of that, I honestly think it's one of the best-looking cars on the road...very unique. I stare everytime I see one. Enjoy the new sled!

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OHSiGuy Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 638 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Forgot to ask...sounds like you got a good deal on your Si. They didn't give you any shyte about the paint job?

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All_bets_off Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin, TX Age: 25 Posts: 881 Sean iTrader: 0 / 0%	Dude, your si was sick...i know you have an affinity towards the RX8 but still why??? why??? why???