Blaa Posted October 25, 2003 Report Share Posted October 25, 2003 Look here. Icelandic side, but who cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted October 25, 2003 Report Share Posted October 25, 2003 A bit of a variation to this theme though. Who said Japs are copycats... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradeywalker Posted October 27, 2003 Report Share Posted October 27, 2003 Not seen them before!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidicks Posted October 27, 2003 Report Share Posted October 27, 2003 Interesting car the RX8 - my wife and I test drove one as a replacement for her A2, with the requirement for practicality and a bit of fun. Due to time constraints, I didnt get a drive, but the conclusions were: + Nice driving position and handling / performance, but engine needs to be revved hard + Sporty interior looks smart, and package is good value with leather seats, 6-speed gearbox, Xenons etc etc on the £22k model + Rear hinged doors allow superb access to the back, so getting a baby seat in and out would be easy - Rear /over-the-shoulder visibility was very poor, and my wife had major problems pulling out at junctions (maybe for taller people this would be less of an issue ?) - Rear seats are two individual seats, with a large transmission tunnel running through the middle, reducing practicality - Rear seats do not fold so reduced practicality - Boot is probably too small for use as a family car, although Mazda claim you can fit 2 sets of gold clubs in it - Boot aperature is very small indeed - can't see a push chair and other baby equipment fitting very easily We may try and take the car for a longer test drive so that a) I get a go and b) we can have a proper test of the boot capacity etc That's my thoughts, anyone else driven one ?? Sidicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pincher Posted October 27, 2003 Report Share Posted October 27, 2003 I heard that the back doors won't open if the front doors are closed. Is that right?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted October 27, 2003 Report Share Posted October 27, 2003 [ QUOTE ] I heard that the back doors won't open if the front doors are closed. Is that right?? [/ QUOTE ] I guess so, had the same 'suicide doors' on my Chevy. the front doors close over the rear ones, and it's better that way too... Wouldn't wanna think what'd happen if some nitwit opened these doors while in motion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pincher Posted October 27, 2003 Report Share Posted October 27, 2003 /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/EEK2.GIF[/img] [/ QUOTE ] The same as normal rear doors, surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snail Posted October 27, 2003 Report Share Posted October 27, 2003 [ QUOTE ] /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/EEK2.GIF[/img] [/ QUOTE ] The same as normal rear doors, surely? [/ QUOTE ] Nah, cos a normal door would be slammed shut at say 90MPH if opened, whereas a suicide one would fly open, and either hit the bodywork, or get ripped off.......dangerous in either scenario!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snez22 Posted October 27, 2003 Report Share Posted October 27, 2003 why are they called suicide doors if you can't commit suicide? surely they should be called non-suicide doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colvette Posted October 27, 2003 Report Share Posted October 27, 2003 [ QUOTE ] why are they called suicide doors if you can't commit suicide? surely they should be called non-suicide doors. [/ QUOTE ] I think they're only referred to as "Suicide" doors if you could open them at speed, making them like big wings to knack the car. You get proper suicides a lot on custom old bugs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted October 27, 2003 Report Share Posted October 27, 2003 Rear doors opening backwards are commonly referred to as "suicide doors". On newer models you can't open them anymore while driving, that name came from the older ones, where you could. The old Lincolns were a (great looking) example of this. Seems there is a new Concept car which indicates they may go back to that style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted October 27, 2003 Report Share Posted October 27, 2003 Guys i really like this RX8..... am i being daft or should i keep my german car? Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drillslinger Posted October 27, 2003 Report Share Posted October 27, 2003 Don't sweat it Riz. I saw the RX8 when it was at the LAST Frankfurt auto show, and it looks Suh-Weet, even if it is a Jap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted October 27, 2003 Report Share Posted October 27, 2003 So whats your view? stick with S3 or ditch it for the RX8? Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drillslinger Posted October 27, 2003 Report Share Posted October 27, 2003 I'm the wrong one to ask dude, the A/S3 was just <font color="red">made</font> for me (or vice-versa) I guess it all comes down to.... do you feel it's time for a new car?? If yes, and you like the RX8, when you drive it, does it give you what you expect/want? If so, don't let the whole "Japanese" car thing bother you To be honest, I've actually been looking at Scoobies and Evo's if I can't get my A3 or a new A3 back into the States when I have to move back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted October 27, 2003 Report Share Posted October 27, 2003 hehe yes your right... im just having one of those made moments. Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted October 27, 2003 Report Share Posted October 27, 2003 Dont do it mate. In the past they had so many problems with the rotary engines. I know this is differnat but, it is still one of a kind and definatly prone to teething problems. I was also thinking about the RX8 as an alternative to the R32, but my dad changed my mind. I mean a 1.3 producing 237bhp cant be good right??? I would ware that engine out in 6 months. Apart from that i recently read a complain in Autocar from a customer who test drove the car and was seriously disapointed by the performance. I recon it will be a big step down from the S3, and i am totally agains the decision. You wanna change get the R32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted October 27, 2003 Report Share Posted October 27, 2003 R32......... thought about it many times but its not me. Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18ME Posted October 27, 2003 Report Share Posted October 27, 2003 My RX8 should be at the dealers in the next few days and my R32 will be gone as soon as I get a buyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted October 27, 2003 Report Share Posted October 27, 2003 Could you do a review for me please Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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