More RX8 Facelift

hks786 · 03-10-2008, 04:42 AM

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080310....lift-in-detail

hks786 · 03-10-2008, 04:43 AM

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080310....lift-in-detail

Full details above of different models. Now on sale in Japan.

hks786 · 03-10-2008, 04:43 AM

SpecC · 03-10-2008, 04:48 AM

good stuff! i like it

vAnt826 · 03-10-2008, 04:22 PM

It better come with an updated engine! That engine recall really hurt the RX-8's image. I make sure to make fun of my friend every time I see him :P

daheechang · 03-10-2008, 04:44 PM

i love that short shift system. everytime i see these cars, i think of x-men lol

HyperM3 · 03-10-2008, 04:45 PM

Why do they bother? My local dealer still has 2007 models with 0 miles on them on the lot. Impossible to sell even at 10K off. Waste of a car.

spacedogg · 03-10-2008, 05:02 PM

Meh. This car needs an engine overhaul more than a facelift. Really needs a turbo or two...except the current Renesis engine apparently isn't very tuner or turbo friendly.

If the Mazda RX-8 was priced a little higher but came from the factory with turbos and about 300hp (which is totally doable IMO) then it would sell like hotcakes!

Das M · 03-10-2008, 05:12 PM

it will still suck. what a total let down.

nusevad · 03-10-2008, 05:23 PM

I cant tell the difference, maybe a side by side comparo?

WAYNEBO · 03-10-2008, 05:28 PM

Mazda will fix with next gen. They seem to F' it up every other generation. Remember the Mazda Turbo II? uhgg.

just4kickz · 03-10-2008, 05:33 PM

lol i remember my friend's rotary engine died in a year... not sure why but he totally beat it up

Year's_End · 03-10-2008, 06:32 PM

I don't know if I like the new front more than the current one. I really like the way the current front bumper dips at the lower ends on each side. What I do like more for sure are the taillights. They're not very clean looking, but almost anything can be an improvement upon the current version's.

TeeJay3580 · 03-10-2008, 06:45 PM

Still no turbos

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hks786 · 03-11-2008, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

I don't know if I like the new front more than the current one. I really like the way the current front bumper dips at the lower ends on each side. What I do like more for sure are the taillights. They're not very clean looking, but almost anything can be an improvement upon the current version's.

I'm starting to doubt it myself now. I'm not to sure of the front end or the side vents! But you are so right about the rear lights, I love them. The rear bodywork in general seems to be an improvement.

E82tt6 · 03-11-2008, 05:41 AM

I'd definitely buy it if it had 300-350hp. One of the best cars dynamically produced in quite some time.

Needs a 3 rotor to make enough power NA. Maybe next generation.

sparkyg · 03-11-2008, 07:33 AM

bleh, boring. The RX-8 has been relegated to a chick car. No torque, gaudy styling, oil burner engine.

Save a bunch of money and buy a honda civic si.

Friend has one, floods all the time at 32F.

O-cha · 03-11-2008, 02:15 PM

Any engine changes?

garyhgaryh · 03-11-2008, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeeJay3580

Still no turbos

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This is the only generation Rx-7 I would buy.

Davin · 03-11-2008, 06:15 PM

looks very much the same to me

scooby9 · 03-11-2008, 06:21 PM

Looks sexay! I hope they get the engine issues all sorted with the next rotary...

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spacedogg Colonel 194 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: Debadged Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Meh. This car needs an engine overhaul more than a facelift. Really needs a turbo or two...except the current Renesis engine apparently isn't very tuner or turbo friendly. If the Mazda RX-8 was priced a little higher but came from the factory with turbos and about 300hp (which is totally doable IMO) then it would sell like hotcakes!
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E82tt6 Colonel 103 Rep 2,626 Posts Drives: '08 Black Saphire Z4 MC Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I'd definitely buy it if it had 300-350hp. One of the best cars dynamically produced in quite some time. Needs a 3 rotor to make enough power NA. Maybe next generation.
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sparkyg Brigadier General 142 Rep 3,522 Posts Drives: work truck Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oil Country iTrader: (5)	bleh, boring. The RX-8 has been relegated to a chick car. No torque, gaudy styling, oil burner engine. Save a bunch of money and buy a honda civic si. Friend has one, floods all the time at 32F.
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