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Name: Mickey
Country: United States
State: California
Gender: Male
Interests: Anime, Singing, Vid Games, Chess, Cycling, Automotive Technology
Expertise: Rating girls from the scale of 1 to 10, Experimental Cooking, and Minesweeper
Occupation: Student
Industry: Nonprofit
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AIM:  Mick2thaE
Member Since:
2/5/2004
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| Today marks a difficult chapter in my life. My longstanding girlfriend of two years, Vicky, is leaving for home. I was so lucky to have Vicky, and nothing has shown that more clearly than her absence. I woke up from a nap today as I usually take from time to time. However, I found no squishy ball on my bed, no one to poke, no one to smell, and no one to talk to. As usual, I wondered what anime has been newly released, but I had to find out through the internet rather than through Vicky. It's not as if it is difficult to check the internet, but it was better when Vicky told me because she kept track of which episode we were on. And as with any other day, I found myself getting cold, but instead of finding warmth in Vicky, I had to grab a sweater out of the closet. As I make this teary-eyed post, one thing is clear to me: things were always better with Vixies.
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| Cons
• disappointing fuel economy
• weak torque
• prone to flooding
• excessive oil consumption
Pros
• "Here's one of those sports cars whose charm is all out of proportion to its numbers." (C&D)
• Winner in comparison test vs. Nissan 350Z and Honda S2000 (MT)
• Winner in comparison vs. VW R32 (Evo)
• Car & Driver's Ten Best Cars: 2005, 2006
• "The RX-8 exhibits precision, efficiency, and imagination. Maybe it's because the Mazda people are real engineers, the kind of people who pride themselves on being able to do for a dime what any fool could do for a dollar." (Automobile)
• "Mazda’s Wankel — stop sniggering at the back — rotary engine is not the only thing that marks the RX-8 out from the crowd. Distinctive styling and those suicide doors make it the most recognisable coupé around. It handles well, so long as it’s dry, and has the comfort of a much more expensive car, making it practical as a long-distance cruiser. The engine might lack low-down torque and you can see the fuel needle move at cruising speeds but these are small prices to pay for a car only the Japanese could pull off." (Jeremy Clarkson)
• "If there's a single thing that stands out about the RX-8, it's the ability to draw you into the driving experience, where the car feels like an extension of your body rather than an assemblage of parts that you guide along." (R&T)
• "These are all the hallmarks of a light, precise car, something that sports car drivers have been talking about since Colin Chapman built the first Lotus Mark 6 in the early 1950s. The Z-car is terrific in its own right, a brawny car that you can drive with your biceps, feeling confident that it will never let you down. It's faster than the RX-8, and you can work up a sweat in it. The BMW 330i makes time on the road without actually asking much from the driver, the pulling power of the in-line six-cylinder carrying you irresistibly forward. And yet, who wants to always work up a sweat while driving? And isn't there something about the tall center of gravity in a sedan that makes you feel as if a block of lead is sliding across the rear package shelf every time you go around a corner?" (Automobile)
• "Regardless of how many doors the RX-8 has, it is ultimately a sport coupe that offers sensational handling without the stiffness typically associated with cars of this type." (Edmunds.com)
• "...the RX-8's seats fit like a second skin and the chassis felt alive and willing." (R&T)
• "Exceptionally well-balanced and behaved." (Motor Trend)
• "It's got a great engine, it makes a great noise, it goes like stink, it's very comfortable, it's practical, it's well priced, and it's well equipped...and then there's the really good stuff." (Clarkson)
• "The engine will spin to 9,000 rpm faster than you can say 'rev limiter' and feels more willing at high rpm than even Honda's S2000 because of the rotary's phenomenal smoothness." (Edmunds.com)
• "...it jinks through the slalom like a Heisman Trophy winner shrugging off tackles…"
(R&T)
• One of the 10 Best Road Trip Vehicles" (Kelley Blue Book)
• "...the RX-8 carves arcs through corners with supple coordination, practically begging its driver to attack the curbs in a blissful symbiosis of man and machine." (R&T)
• "It's been widely praised in the logbook for its handling prowess, its firm, somewhat forgiving sport suspension feel and a quality, edgy interior that's become a hallmark of Mazda's vehicle line." (AutoWeek)
• "...this mighty-mite motor makes pure magic." (C&D)
• "...for sure it is one fine driving machine, providing a far superior ride to the Nissan 350Z or Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, while still holding its own when the going gets twisty." (R&T)
• "In some regards, the RX-8 is a small exoticar with marvelous engineering innovations. In other ways, it has the amenities and comfort of an everyday driver with the safety and warranty expected from a modern car - all while exhibiting a light, athletic feel and strong value message." (MT) | | |
| RX-8
AT
galaxy gray
24600 OTD
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| Went to class at 9:00 am.
Found empty room.
No soul in sight.
Forgot no class today.
Checked online for announcements. Nothing.
Called up friends to double check. Nothing.
Realized lack of class 30 min later.
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| Too many secondaries. Scared. Excited. Frustrated. Relieved. Hopeful.
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