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Saw my first RX-8 this week.

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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 03:18 PM
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Default Saw my first RX-8 this week.

Wholy crap was it purty And it blasted off from the gas station like a rocket on speed Awesome sound that Renisis motor makes! DROOL!

It was a silver one down in Ocean City, MD.
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 03:18 PM
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 04:51 PM
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I can't wait to see one
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 05:52 PM
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I saw a red one in the Vancouver, BC area. It was already fixed up wtih aftermarket spoiler, rims, etc... I bet that guy spent a load.
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 06:30 PM
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I saw both pre-production prototypes at the Mazda Rev It Up in Philly. Both were approximately $250,000 each! Nice interior!

Although I like the Mazdspeed RX-8 if that ever comes out.
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 06:37 PM
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I just saw a 350z and damn was that thing fast
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 08:08 PM
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I saw one three days ago here in Harford County, MD. It was silver as well...I'll be back in Ocean City again in just a couple days i cant wait.
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 08:30 PM
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havent seen them
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 09:03 PM
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Originally posted by tony
havent seen them
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Your not missing anything it looks like a over grown saturn with 250 HP.
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 11:29 PM
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GAAAHHH i want mine, why must the bastids make me wait
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