No more TL Type-S...
01-31-2004, 10:27 AM
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No more TL Type-S...
Traded in my TL-S for this on 1/28/04…
2004 Mazda RX-8
Yes, I know it’s an automatic but that’s what I wanted so keep the childish comments to yourself. :p
2004 Mazda RX-8
Yes, I know it’s an automatic but that’s what I wanted so keep the childish comments to yourself. :p
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01-31-2004, 12:37 PM
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Originally posted by goldendragon576
congrats. it's auto though. how's the speed compared to the TL-S?
congrats. it's auto though. how's the speed compared to the TL-S?
In straight line speed the TL-S will smoke it (auto vs. auto). That's great and all but I wanted a better handling car. The RX-8 would smoke the TL-S on the curves - even without any mods to the RX-8. I don't even know if the TL-S could compete with it even after suspension mods. If it did, you would end up spending thousand$ of dollars to match the factory set-up in the Mazda.
50-50 weight distribution + RWD = fun car to drive in the twisties.
01-31-2004, 12:43 PM
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Originally posted by Twenty03 Type-S
Thanks everyone.
In straight line speed the TL-S will smoke it (auto vs. auto). That's great and all but I wanted a better handling car. The RX-8 would smoke the TL-S on the curves - even without any mods to the RX-8. I don't even know if the TL-S could compete with it even after suspension mods. If it did, you would end up spending thousand$ of dollars to match the factory set-up in the Mazda.
50-50 weight distribution + RWD = fun car to drive in the twisties.
Thanks everyone.
In straight line speed the TL-S will smoke it (auto vs. auto). That's great and all but I wanted a better handling car. The RX-8 would smoke the TL-S on the curves - even without any mods to the RX-8. I don't even know if the TL-S could compete with it even after suspension mods. If it did, you would end up spending thousand$ of dollars to match the factory set-up in the Mazda.
50-50 weight distribution + RWD = fun car to drive in the twisties.
(i think) lol
01-31-2004, 03:39 PM
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So you decided to go with the Mazda after all?? That car is pretty nice, but It wont look good when all the southern cali TL's are lined up at a meet
Did you have to give the dealer all your mods in the TL?
Did you have to give the dealer all your mods in the TL?
01-31-2004, 05:31 PM
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If your happy great, but the new TL is so much nicer than the RX-8 it isn't even funny. I like the look of it, but performance and features are a major step in the other direction.
Still I hope you enjoy it.
Still I hope you enjoy it.
01-31-2004, 09:34 PM
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Congrats on your Ford, er, Mazda sports car..
May you have many, many moons of smiles on your face while driving it.
Despite what others may say, it's a nice car. Should have gone for a 6 speed tho..., For a real sports car feel. But married life sometimes require us to make a compromise...My $0.02
May you have many, many moons of smiles on your face while driving it.
Despite what others may say, it's a nice car. Should have gone for a 6 speed tho..., For a real sports car feel. But married life sometimes require us to make a compromise...My $0.02
02-12-2004, 10:08 AM
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I don't even know if the TL-S could compete with it even after suspension mods.
Is there an In N Out in Maliblu or Moulhulland (sp?)?
02-13-2004, 05:47 PM
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"Am I the only one here that thinks the new RX-8 is ugly? Ugh, that rear, side profile with those flared fenders is hideous."
hear hear. I had a mazda before...but it doesnt even compare to the TL. next logical upgrade will be the 04 TL/Infiniti G35
hear hear. I had a mazda before...but it doesnt even compare to the TL. next logical upgrade will be the 04 TL/Infiniti G35
02-14-2004, 07:56 AM
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congrats and enjoy. The rx-8 definitely handles better but thats about it. I like the styling and it certainly isn't slow (maybe the auto) but I'm sure it kicks ass in the twisties.
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