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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 05:57 PM
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does anyone know when the RX 8 comes out and price range of it i was told mid to high 20s and last night i was told 30s?
Old Mar 27, 2002 | 06:52 PM
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Taken right from Road & Tracks road test article. It will be below the 30,000 mark for a fully equipped model.


It's set for a next spring launch.
Old Mar 27, 2002 | 06:54 PM
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NEXT spring!!...your kidding me
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Yeah below 30,000 means 29,995 right? Before TTL. Before the dealer hits you up for the underbody coating, leather protection, Teflon coating. I thought it would be out in the fall. What kinda of cars come out in the spring? The RX-8 right.
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yea well he did say fully loaded!!....maybe that is a auto so knock off about 1200-1500 for auto28,800-28,500...man im gonna trade in my pro when they come out
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Didn't think about the auto.
Old Mar 27, 2002 | 07:17 PM
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Originally posted by Mxyzptlk
Didn't think about the auto.
...yup and then leather which i hate with a pasion so minus another 1200-1500...yup thats getting it down
Old Mar 27, 2002 | 07:26 PM
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Originally posted by craigrrrp


...yup and then leather which i hate with a pasion so minus another 1200-1500...yup thats getting it down
are you sure you can get PERMISSION?

what about the body kit for the Pro? given up on that one?
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yup given up on that one ...believe it or not it was actually easier to convince her on the RX 8 then it was about the body kit...lol...it was funny i told the woman "think of how fun that would be to ride off from our wedding in the RX 8 " and a smile instantly went across her face and she agreed..woohoo ...... ........
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Originally posted by craigrrrp
yup given up on that one ...believe it or not it was actually easier to convince her on the RX 8 then it was about the body kit...lol...it was funny i told the woman "think of how fun that would be to ride off from our wedding in the RX 8 " and a smile instantly went across her face and she agreed..woohoo ...... ........
well it seems you have or are stating to learn a VERY VERY important lesson....you have GOT to get the timing down right...and KNOW which button to push! lol
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well it seems you have or are stating to learn a VERY VERY important lesson....you have GOT to get the timing down right...and KNOW which button to push! lol

...only took me 24 years...lol
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They estimate base price to be 26,000.

Leather will be standard.

Standard models come with 16 inch alloys. Upgraded comes with 18".

Available in 6 speed[standard], or 4-5 speed automatic.

Again according to R & T.
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Originally posted by craigrrrp



...only took me 24 years...lol
well you have another lesson to learn....EVERY woman...and I mean EVERY one is different.....you are just getting started! lol
Old Mar 27, 2002 | 11:11 PM
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Originally posted by 90&00 Protege
RX-8 will be in the showrooms in February or March 2003.

Contrary to what Protege Menace says, the investment required by a car company to produce a new car typically means that at least a five year production run is required.

Based on the fact that the new Renesis 13B engine meets ULEV standards, why would they drop it? It makes no sense, and I totally discount his rumour.

The RX-8 doesn't use a Renesis 13B. It uses a new MSP-RE. The rotor housings are similar to the 13B but the MSP has a 3 stage, 6 port induction system. It allows for better breathing and improves fuel economy over the 13B.
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Originally posted by 90&00 Protege
It's referred to as the Renesis. Dimensionally, it's the same as a 13B...same 1308cc. I'm well aware that it has different intake and now side exhaust ports, but the 10, 12, 13, 20, and 26 designations all refer to displacement...which is what I was simply doing.
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