Am I crazy to consider a 2009 or 2010 Mazda RX8 R3? I used to own an RX7 and loved the (now discontinued) rotary Wankel engine.
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Cutting and reapplying power to delicate electronics like the ECM can cause serious damage. I recommend removing the battery cable for 15 minutes or using an OBD II scan tool to erase the codes properly.
as per usual, gm cant design an interior to save its life
in other news i went dealer snooping last night and my old favorite ford dealer continues to leave new cars unlocked after hours so i sat in a new '15 GT premium and i gotta say the interior quality blew me away
i knew the interior was awesome but sitting in it it really felt like a car twice the price. ford has a serious grand slam on its hands with the new GT
If you've already owned a rotary engine before and know about its quirks (oil issues), then go for it. Grab one with a warranty too.
I'm not sure where you live, but in the Northeast, Mazdas are notorious for rusting too early, which is why I'd never buy one.
Not a bad choice. The Subaru will be bulletproof. Subarus are crazy popular in my neck of the woods. My first car was an Outback.
Most of the cars in this segment have pretty simple AWD systems, such as the Rogue, CRV, and RAV4. But I think 99% of the buyers probably won't notice a difference in real world driving. Only the ones who trudge thru deep snow will realize how much better the Subie is. It's a shame the RDX lost SHAWD though.
I don't know why people think the Acadia, Enclave, and Traverse are mid-size SUV's. They are full size crossovers close to the size of the Tahoe.
The Equinox/Terrain are closer to be mid-size SUV's( though they compete with the compacts of CRV, Escape, etc).
I must say I am impressed how well the Lambda's are still selling despite being 8 years old...... Considering they came out in 2007 with only a slight refresh in 2013..... Probably a decent amount are fleet, but still.
And in no way does the Acadia Denali compete with the Lexus RX. That's the Cadillac SRX's job( soon to be XT5). Denali has been a huge hit for GM in terms of branding, but it is no way a luxury marque.
GMC is probably GM's best marketed brand. If they could somehow apply what they do with GMC with Cadillac, Buick, and Chevy, they would probably be in a decent position marketing wise especially with Cadillac, but nope.....
The Equinox/Terrain are closer to be mid-size SUV's( though they compete with the compacts of CRV, Escape, etc).
I must say I am impressed how well the Lambda's are still selling despite being 8 years old...... Considering they came out in 2007 with only a slight refresh in 2013..... Probably a decent amount are fleet, but still.
And in no way does the Acadia Denali compete with the Lexus RX. That's the Cadillac SRX's job( soon to be XT5). Denali has been a huge hit for GM in terms of branding, but it is no way a luxury marque.
GMC is probably GM's best marketed brand. If they could somehow apply what they do with GMC with Cadillac, Buick, and Chevy, they would probably be in a decent position marketing wise especially with Cadillac, but nope.....
If you can read the code you should be able to the reset the code with the OBD II device.
Yeah GM is not very good at interior design. Prime examples are the current crop of Cadillacs. The biggest complaint against them is the lack of polish and fit/finish versus the Germans.
Ford has been doing such a great job with interiors recently. The new escape, explorer, 16 stang. All fantastic
A coworker of mine has a 2014 Acadia, and they're incredibly popular in this part of the country (Oregon). I've driven it a few times and actually found it to be really comfortable and well assembled. I see a hell of a lot more GMC SUV's on the road than I see Lexus SUV's around here for some reason. I'm not a big GM fan, but I can see the appeal of GMC's lineup, and they seem to hold their value pretty well.
If we're comparing strictly the RX versus the Acadia, the RX sold (YTD 2014) 107,490 units versus the Acadia, which did 83,972 units.
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2015/01...274482-units-in-december-2014-by-the-numbers/
https://lexusenthusiast.com/2015/01/05/lexus-december-2014-sales-report/
Even then, I'm not sure why that other poster brought up the stupid Acadia when we were talking about the RX. They don't compete... even remotely.
Not surprised to see sales number like that, I agree the Acadia is more of a GX/LX competitor and I was referring to my particular part of the country where "luxury brands" are less popular (there is a weird attitude in my hood where even well to do people "dress down" to conceal their wealth).
Around here, most of the well-off folks I know drive an F-150 or Silverado, or possibly the SUV equivalent of these. It's just how the rich folks in Kentucky(who mostly made their money off horses or coal) roll.
Yes, I see premature rusting was an issue for Mazda; not sure when or if this was fixed but good to look out for. Whenever there's a hint of snow, liquid brine and salt is all over our roads in winter.
IIRC, the RX-8 had the engine warranty upped because of the apex seal issue. I found the handling to be excellent on them, but agree with what's been said here as well. My friend's began to rust after only 5 years, and we don't even get that much snow here.
Pulling the B+ (ECM) fuse is electronically the same thing as removing the battery cable. It removes the power between the battery and the ECM the same exact thing removing a battery cable would do.
Don't got one.
OK ALL, HERE IS WHAT I FOUND OUT:
I TOLD ALL OF YOU NOT TOO LONG AGO THAT I HAVE TWO SPARE DONUTS FOR THE IMPALA. HERE IS WHAT I DISCOVERED
NORMAL TIRES: P225/60/R16
ORIGINAL SPARE: T125/70/D16
SECOND BOUGHT SPARE: T115/70/D14
SO HERE IS THE QUESTION:
BEING THAT THE SECOND SPARE IS 10MM THINNER AND 2" SMALLER IN DIAMETER, IS THIS D14 SPARE SAFE TO USE ON THE IMPALA? Also What does the D mean?
I TOLD ALL OF YOU NOT TOO LONG AGO THAT I HAVE TWO SPARE DONUTS FOR THE IMPALA. HERE IS WHAT I DISCOVERED
NORMAL TIRES: P225/60/R16
ORIGINAL SPARE: T125/70/D16
SECOND BOUGHT SPARE: T115/70/D14
SO HERE IS THE QUESTION:
BEING THAT THE SECOND SPARE IS 10MM THINNER AND 2" SMALLER IN DIAMETER, IS THIS D14 SPARE SAFE TO USE ON THE IMPALA? Also What does the D mean?
I was a rotary guy, had a couple of RX7s (buddy had a super hot RX3), but I'd say pass. Assuming the 2+2 isn't a need, and you're looking for a small, go-kart kind of driving experience, check out an S2000.
The driving dynamics are terrific, RWD, fun high-winding motor (like the RX7/8) but bullet proof. Spectacular seating, great shifter, plenty of aftermarket support - and if you're not a convertible person, just drop on a hardtop (there's both OEM and aftermarket).
I considered the S2000 a few years ago, but felt it was too small. I wound up with an older Z4, which I recently sold. I'm not going the roadster route this time. I'm still thinking a used 2010 or newer BMW 135 series is what I'm after, if I can find one for 20K. M3 and Audi S4 are dream cars, but way too expensive for a second car.
Yes. However, I have a feeling you did that with the car running and also plugging a fuse in surges power.
In response to your question regarding donuts, the answer is no you should not drive on them. Having two different sizes on a vehicle can cause significant damage to the differential. On the Jeep Grand Cherokee my father has, using a different size tire will cause damage to the rear as well as the transfer case if different sizes are on the front and back. Furthermore, donuts are for low speed and low mileage use. They are unsafe to use for anything more than that...
Oh yeah, definitely, and it feels small (which can add or subtract from the experience, YMMV). Funny enough, I have a buddy that had an S2K and wasn't into a roadster at all and always drove it with a hardtop
The 135 is a good choice for a small-er-ish car that feels bigger interior-wise, plus for most folks, it would be a nicer all around vehicle (the S2K is a pretty minimalist execution, again, +- depending on your perspective).
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Personally, I've always been fascinated by Wankel engines just from a technical/engineering standpoint although not enough to buy a car with one
Pulling fuses with the car running? What kinda idiot do you take me for?
As far as a donut goes, It's a sedan, It doesn't HAVE a differential. Donuts are mean to be used in a pinch. The spar tyre is a smaller diameter ANYWAY, I would just make sure not to use the smaller one on the front (The suspension would balance of the difference anyway)
Exactly. They're meant to get you from the side of the road to home, and then to a tire shop. You're using it from more than that.
No I'm not. The Impala has only had it's spare on once. And since 2 tyres on the impala lose air slowly, that was the reason i bought a second donut for it.
