Well, my dad is going through his 2nd mid-life crisis (1st resulted in a firebird.) This one involves a brand new, bright red, RX-8. Unfortunatly, since my camera is broke and I havn't gotten around to sending it back to the manufacturer for repair yet, no pics yet. Now my houses driveway consists of an 07' Altima, 07' RX-8, and 03' MINI. I think the MINI is the best, but I may be biased.

 

Don't tell your dad I said this:
I test drove an RX8 when they first came out. Refined, but sounded like my Norelco razor.
No need to be jealous.

 

Too bad too because years ago, RX7s were pretty quick. Today, kinda sad. I'm surprised they are still selling them. Same with Eclipes

 

Didn't Mazda have some problem with overrating them by 20 or 30 hp? Or was that just a rumor?

 

hemi- yah, their sales team got a little carried away with one extra digit too.

jeremy- congrats to your dad.

 

thats a nice car. and it does sound pretty weird. i was at lime rock for mem day and the second race (only race i made) there was an rx8. it was holding its own against the corvettes and porsches.

 

I'll have to admit, the old RX7s, when race prepped, are damn annoying noisey, like you can hear them for miles. So, the RX8s must sound better.

 

Hey, I prefer my MINI but I have to say the RX8 is a great car. One to consider along with Lotus, Porsche and select BMWs.

 

Its definitely a good choice if you can live with the Hummer-like fuel economy (15mpg).

 

Well, I got some pics this morning when I got home (notice how the MINI is still my main focus )

 

Ok, since I cant attach stuff...photobucket...





All those white splockes on the ground, not bird poop...Epic

 

Nice Christmas theme in your driveway (red and green!).

 

Yep, but since I'm the kiddie, I get kicked out into the street MINI > RX-8 > Altima. Shouldn't the MINI and RX-8 get the prestine driveway spots

 

hey, your cars look great.