Mazda Rx8
02-23-2003, 04:49 PM
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I participated in a focus group last yr. There were about 8 people in my group and the Rx8 did not fare well. The prototype was there as well as the S2000, TT, Celica, RSX a bmw and a lexus.
The RX8 seemed to be a car that didn't know if it wanted to be a family car (suicide doors and rear seat) or a sports car.
We had a few ex RX7 owners there and they were not happy.
The RX8 seemed to be a car that didn't know if it wanted to be a family car (suicide doors and rear seat) or a sports car.
We had a few ex RX7 owners there and they were not happy.
02-23-2003, 06:44 PM
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I don't know how the 4doors and extra seats will play. Personally, I care less about image. I liked that the previous M3 had a 4d option.
But I suspect that this might have a "neither fish nor fowl" impact. Most who want a sportscar want one that looks like one (ie, 2d, 2 seat). Most who look for 4d will want real practicality, not a half attempt.
Still, I think it'll do well at least at the start. Most new bright shiny cars with this kind of impact do.
But I suspect that this might have a "neither fish nor fowl" impact. Most who want a sportscar want one that looks like one (ie, 2d, 2 seat). Most who look for 4d will want real practicality, not a half attempt.
Still, I think it'll do well at least at the start. Most new bright shiny cars with this kind of impact do.
02-24-2003, 04:21 AM
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Originally posted by Rick Hesel
What did you expect? It's a Ford
What did you expect? It's a Ford
Again, Ford only owns less than 10% of Mazda Corp., hence not every Mazda car is related to Ford; in fact, very very few. Let's all get that straight, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!
One more note: Nissan is also not owned by Renault. Renault purchased about 30% of Nissan Corp a couple of years back. Hence 70% of Nissan Corp is still Nissan. 90% of Mazda Corp is still Mazda.
Honda and Toyota are doing TOO WELL to be bought by anyone, even at ANY percentage.
02-24-2003, 06:18 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by VTEC_Junkie
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actually, the way i see it, for a rotary engine at any given moment, there are 3 chambers undergoing different stages of a cumbustion cycle.
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actually, the way i see it, for a rotary engine at any given moment, there are 3 chambers undergoing different stages of a cumbustion cycle.