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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #30 on: June 14, 2008, 21:54:52 »
Quote from: thermidorthelobster on June 14, 2008, 21:36:46
Not a Ssangyong Rodius is it?
I do know someone with one of those, one of the 'school-run' mums has one

Quote from: thermidorthelobster on June 14, 2008, 21:36:46
Talbot Matra Rancho?
I've only ever seen one of those in the past 10 years or so

For a couple of reasons it's a vehicle that I'd never considered in the proverbial 'month of Sundays'
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #31 on: June 14, 2008, 22:03:15 »
Trabant?
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #32 on: June 14, 2008, 22:37:55 »
I've got it.  It's a Reliant Scimitar.
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #33 on: June 14, 2008, 22:40:05 »
a DAF cheap ecominical :twisted:

i think i'll go into hiding outer hebrides may be a safe place :lol:

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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #34 on: June 15, 2008, 08:01:50 »
Quote from: thermidorthelobster on June 14, 2008, 22:37:55
I've got it.  It's a Reliant Scimitar.
Nope!

However, there are 3 of those within 200yards of 'BTM Towers'
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #35 on: June 15, 2008, 08:19:29 »
ok

how do you keep MCrs in suspense?

Richard will tell us later :D

Dazza :D
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #36 on: June 16, 2008, 13:09:40 »
It looks like being a 1st July collection at the moment, if only for the reasons of VED & sorting out a re-registration - still on DVLA systems on the previous owners private plate.


Does anyone have a clue yet, as to what it is?  :-#




Quote from: old joe on June 15, 2008, 08:19:29
ok

how do you keep MCrs in suspense?

Richard will tell us later :D

Dazza :D

Yes, I guess I could tell you though?
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #37 on: June 16, 2008, 14:35:24 »
 :roll: :roll:Come on spill the beans, I reckon it's a Merc SLK the nice one with a humungous V8 in it ? Hope it's not a poxy Beemer they are as common as muck and hugely overpriced in my book.
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #38 on: June 16, 2008, 15:03:56 »
Quote from: ChrisV8 on June 16, 2008, 14:35:24
Come on spill the beans, I reckon it's a Merc SLK

Hope it's not a poxy Beemer

No, it's not a SLK & definately not a B*W!!!!!!!! :x
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #39 on: June 16, 2008, 22:07:25 »
 :roll:Oh no not another who has bought a J**P  :roll: :roll: :roll:
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #40 on: June 16, 2008, 22:13:01 »
Quote from: ChrisV8 on June 16, 2008, 22:07:25
:roll:Oh no not another who has bought a J**P  :roll: :roll: :roll:

Nope :evil: :evil:

Its 'stable-mate' was nice (the 300C), but she's not interested in one :sad:
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #41 on: June 21, 2008, 21:13:23 »
Quote from: Bush Tucker Man on June 16, 2008, 13:09:40
It looks like being a 1st July collection at the moment, if only for the reasons of VED & sorting out a re-registration - still on DVLA systems on the previous owners private plate.


Does anyone have a clue yet, as to what it is?  :-#



Quote from: old joe on June 15, 2008, 08:19:29
ok

how do you keep MCrs in suspense?

Richard will tell us later :D

Dazza :D

Yes, I guess I could tell you though?


We've arranged a pick-up date & the insurance, 'private plate', etc.......


Do the letters  'R, X & K' mean anything to any of you?? :-k



Quote from: Bush Tucker Man on June 14, 2008, 21:54:52
For a couple of reasons it's a vehicle that I'd never considered in the proverbial 'month of Sundays'
Do the above letters make you realise why I'd never considered this particular car as an option??
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #42 on: June 22, 2008, 08:16:48 »
They sound great as well




http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=-CrKE7XeAF8

Don't know why it won't play, as I've obviously 'linked' it from 'YouTube' & it's okay on there :-k
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #43 on: June 22, 2008, 11:08:43 »
looks nice but i thought you like push bikes
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #44 on: June 22, 2008, 23:47:50 »
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #45 on: June 26, 2008, 15:39:02 »
We've been down to the dealer this morning, & it's standing on the forecourt on her new 'private' plate now :D

The pick-up is now going to be on Tuesday 1st between 09:30 - 10:00 :dance: :dance:
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #46 on: June 26, 2008, 22:54:57 »
Well we just took an RX8 in part ex at work and apart from the fuel consumption it drove lovely.

I dont get on well with these low cars cos of me size, but comfort wise it was lovely as soon as i got in it.
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #47 on: June 27, 2008, 20:59:08 »
Quote from: BadgersRover on June 26, 2008, 22:54:57
Well we just took an RX8 in part ex at work and apart from the fuel consumption it drove lovely.

Couldn't agree more, they are nice, but I think I still prefer her XKR :lol:
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #48 on: June 29, 2008, 14:47:08 »
Two days to go  :dance: :dance: :dance:
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #49 on: June 29, 2008, 16:40:17 »
I missed this thread when it started and have just over it.
I *do* like these sorts of threads...good advice, no arguments and some reader suspense  ;)
Sounds like Mrs BTM has picked herself up a lovely motor there, Richard
Looking forward to seeing the pictures of it  :D
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #50 on: June 29, 2008, 17:09:04 »
In a nice shade of British Racing Green ?
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #51 on: June 29, 2008, 18:30:19 »
Quote from: Jake on June 29, 2008, 16:40:17
I missed this thread when it started and have just over it.
I *do* like these sorts of threads...good advice, no arguments and some reader suspense  ;)
Sounds like Mrs BTM has picked herself up a lovely motor there, Richard
Looking forward to seeing the pictures of it  :D
 :dance:

Thanks Jake, it ought to be nice!

The (main) dealer even put 2 new rear tyres on as part of the PDI! (255/45 x 18 Continentals suitably rated for a 155MPH restriction)


Can't wait to hear that Supercharger 'whine' for the first time :dance:

Sorry 'Piggy', as much I'd prefer 'BRG', it's blue
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #52 on: July 01, 2008, 12:35:13 »
Got it & it's nice :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #53 on: July 01, 2008, 13:55:01 »
Nice? NICE?

The supercharger whine as you run over 6000rpm is divine (even if mine is in a heavier vehicle!) ...... get those windows down!!! My business partner had a convertible XKR before he sold it for the Ferrari...
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #54 on: July 01, 2008, 22:35:27 »
Quote from: Thrasher on July 01, 2008, 13:55:01
Nice? NICE?

The supercharger whine as you run over 6000rpm is divine (even if mine is in a heavier vehicle!) ...... get those windows down!!! My business partner had a convertible XKR before he sold it for the Ferrari...

Neil!

That's because I've only driven it for about 3miles this morning, so still have very much got to get used to it.

Some of the gizmos are a bit 'OTT', like motorised (up & down) head-restraints :-k
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #55 on: July 01, 2008, 23:41:41 »
XKR......very good BTM  :dance:....bloke I know bought a convertible one recently from an independant dealer in Derby....within a few days the hood wouldn't retract ....(lack of use issue) phoned him and said I have a problem with it....guy said thats not your problem its mine..@2 hours later an ex Jag technician was sorting said problem out on his drive....

Proper service levels

Hope you and your good lady enjoy it...
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #56 on: July 02, 2008, 13:36:50 »
Quote from: Bishops Finger on July 01, 2008, 23:41:41
XKR......very good BTM  :dance:....

Thanks, I'm going out in it later this afternoon & doing the school-run in it.

We bought from a main-dealer, so have a years warranty on it


I just want to put my oiliest jeans & rigger boots on though to go :roll:
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #57 on: July 05, 2008, 22:29:41 »
I took it to work on Wednesday afternoon.
I'd been mentioning its impending arrival for a few days; as you do! :lol: :lol:

I think it got a good reception; to my face at least.
What was said behind my back may differ :-k


On the way home from my parents house last night I had the first chance to 'boot it' (from a t-junction)
There was a long line of traffic, with a short gap - which was just Jaguar sized! ;)

By golly!!!, it does pick up rather rapidly, if only to 40MPH :shock:





I took this 'Grab-Shot' just prior to putting it away last night.


It bears the wifes initials
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #58 on: July 05, 2008, 22:33:11 »
I think I might take it up to the Leafers At t'Pit meeting/show tomorrow afternoon :-k
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Re: Mazda RX-8
« Reply #59 on: July 09, 2008, 14:23:10 »
Quote from: Bush Tucker Man on July 05, 2008, 22:33:11
I think I might take it up to the Leafers At t'Pit meeting/show tomorrow afternoon :-k
I did, but despite it being a close cousin (being 'born' in the same year too), they wouldn't let me show it :D



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Quote from: Thrasher on July 01, 2008, 13:55:01
Nice? NICE?

The supercharger whine as you run over 6000rpm is divine (even if mine is in a heavier vehicle!) ...... get those windows down!!! My business partner had a convertible XKR before he sold it for the Ferrari...

Neil!

That's because I've only driven it for about 3miles this morning, so still have very much got to get used to it.

Driven it about 30-40 miles this week, it's a bit of a mixture.
One minute a refined 'Grand Tourer' that you just want to 'waft about' in, the next (in Sport-Mode) accelerating out of junctions into gaps with venom!
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