fir3vip3r
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every car has problems, buy the best car you can afford tbh.
think there lovely cars. For the prices, id own one
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pow
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fair point that vip-three-rrrr
I can't really talk because my car is resembling a puddle inside at the moment
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Fad
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I find that suprising David.....really....
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j10E W
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new facelifted ones look excellent
i drove one it didnt really do much for me,
my old boss had one when they first came out and it wouldnt start if you didnt rev it before you turn the engine off? constantly had starting issues
as mentioned get a BMW
[Edited on 29-12-2009 by j10E W]
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fir3vip3r
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so people are finding servicing costs high,, so bmw's are mentioned?
[Edited on 29-12-2009 by fir3vip3r]
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Fro
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quote:
Originally posted by j10E W
new facelifted ones look excellent
i drove one it didnt really do much for me,
my old boss had one when they first came out and it wouldnt start if you didnt rev it before you turn the engine off? constantly had starting issues
as mentioned get a BMW
[Edited on 29-12-2009 by j10E W]
That sounds likes its due to a flooding issue that they have. Apparently its normal for them not to start straight away and they say after 10 seconds of constant cranking and no go then you should be worried 
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Fro
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
fair point that vip-three-rrrr
I can't really talk because my car is resembling a puddle inside at the moment
 Seriously?
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CorsAsh
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quote:
Originally posted by CORSA NUT
I must had slated this car so much on here....I just can't help it.
You really must LOVE them to want to own one. True
I used to work at a Mazda dealer and some of the older models ie 52/03 plate cars were in getting rebuilds. Owner error
Then there's the oil pipes recall. True
They use shit loads of fuel and oil and they are not even remotely quick cars which IMHO is fucking pointless. False and just your opinion
Oh and they sound shit too. Again, just your opinion
Sure they used to look smart..Opinion
they handle really well and the interior is a nice place to be True
but there are SO many other cars to buy for the money i don't see the pount in them. Opinion
RX8 or a 350Z???? No contest.
No contest at all, if you want a proper car buy the Mazda. If you want a fat, heavy lump, 350Z. 
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CorsAsh
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But to be honest, if you're looking to spend between 6 and 8 grand, I'd look at RX7s. Get one that's been well looked after, with all the right reliability mods and it'll do you well.
Plus they have the power to match the looks, and will return similar MPG to the 8, even with the turbo setup, provided you don't drive like a loon.
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Adam_B
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Lisas Datsun never felt like a fat heavy lump to me althought it was an import, dunno if there much differnt handling wise
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CorsAsh
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I had a shot in a Nismo, felt sluggish and reluctant to change direction. Like trying to ride a shire horse.
I'd go for this personally:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1396164.htm
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Adam_B
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what does Engine refreshed mean? sounds like a pikey re-build?
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pow
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quote:
Originally posted by CorsAsh
But to be honest, if you're looking to spend between 6 and 8 grand, I'd look at RX7s. Get one that's been well looked after, with all the right reliability mods and it'll do you well.
Plus they have the power to match the looks, and will return similar MPG to the 8, even with the turbo setup, provided you don't drive like a loon.
And because it's a 1.3 it costs £125 to tax? 
Fro - yeah, water coming in behind the dash lol
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fir3vip3r
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water coming on from behind the dash? youve had that car how long?
in keeping with the thread then all mitos must be shit and unrealible and leak.....
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pow
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Mine is far from unreliable, just slightly leaky 
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CorsAsh
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quote:
Originally posted by Adam_B
what does Engine refreshed mean? sounds like a pikey re-build?
Probably just everything done bar taking the block apart. I know Jit and Jaydee, wouldn't be a pikey affair where they're involved.
quote:
Originally posted by pow
And because it's a 1.3 it costs £125 to tax?
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stan_the_man
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Also theyre really bad for piston rings
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MoesTavern
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The high tax band makes them an unrealistic proposition to be honest. Over 200 quid for six months?
Fuck. That.
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Fro
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Cheers Ash the Rx7 interior doesnt do it for me  although the exterior is 
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CORSA NUT
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quote:
Originally posted by CorsAsh
quote:
Originally posted by CORSA NUT
I must had slated this car so much on here....I just can't help it.
You really must LOVE them to want to own one. True
I used to work at a Mazda dealer and some of the older models ie 52/03 plate cars were in getting rebuilds. Owner error Nope pretty much 99% that came in were FSH and reg topped up so 
Then there's the oil pipes recall. True
They use shit loads of fuel and oil and they are not even remotely quick cars which IMHO is fucking pointless. False and just your opinion It's not false at all...they are NOT quick cars  and it's been proven time and time again that they use a shit load of oil and petrol compared to other cars..that IS a fact.
Oh and they sound shit too. Again, just your opinion No they REALLY sound shit.
Sure they used to look smart..Opinion
they handle really well and the interior is a nice place to be True
but there are SO many other cars to buy for the money i don't see the pount in them. Opinion
RX8 or a 350Z???? No contest.
No contest at all, if you want a proper car buy the Mazda. If you want a fat, heavy lump, 350Z.
So you agreed with all the good points i put about them but diasgree with all the PROVEN data? You need to open your eyes man.
And as for the Nissan Vs Mazda debate?? lol It really is no contest.
What i know about RX8's comes from the guys who have spent the last near 7 years working on them and they will tell you to avoid them like the plague.You having a few mates that have maybe bought a good one dosn't mean a lot IMO facts are facts.
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