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[Centauri]

I'm only 20, but the fact that I haven't moved out of the family home has meant I was able to buy a 4-year old Mazda RX-8 in March this year.

The fuel consumption is absolutely ridiculous, and running costs do mount up - but it's a real event driving this car. Love it to bits.
Does anyone else on the forum drive one of these, or perhaps one of its competitors?

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[Red Five]

A friend of mine had one of the 230bhp models a few years ago, I drove it once and it was fantastic. Good buy, but I'd rather a 350Z!

[bud]

i havent actually driven one but had experiences with Rotaries before they go alright braaap braaaaap brap brap brap

[McLaren Fan]

I've never driven one either (I don't even have a car!), but from what I've read and heard about them, they seem really good.

[Centauri]

A friend of mine had one of the 230bhp models a few years ago, I drove it once and it was fantastic. Good buy, but I'd rather a 350Z!

Aye, well, with a 350Z you get a 3.5 rather than a 2.6 (1.3) and a better noise. I actually wanted to buy a 2005 Ford Mustang, but at 19 (almost 20), no-one would insure me here in the UK on a 4-litre V6. Wonder why?

And you know what? The fuel consumption for all of those three cars is roughly the same, so that highlights what a guzzler the Mazda is.

[bud]

i just bought a 6litre V8 i hear the guzzler pain

[scotty]

That is sweet mate, now you just need to ruin it with 20 inch alloys, fake carbon fiber interior parts, and a ridiculous rear spoiler!!

I kid of course. Your insurance must be insanely big, mind if i ask how much?

[Red Five]

Aye, well, with a 350Z you get a 3.5 rather than a 2.6 (1.3) and a better noise. I actually wanted to buy a 2005 Ford Mustang, but at 19 (almost 20), no-one would insure me here in the UK on a 4-litre V6. Wonder why?

And you know what? The fuel consumption for all of those three cars is roughly the same, so that highlights what a guzzler the Mazda is.

I tell you what, if you'd have got the 'Stang I'd have made the hop over the bridge to have a look!

[Centauri]

Your insurance must be insanely big, mind if i ask how much?

It pains me to admit, but it's close to £3k/year.
But hey, you spend money on your hobbies, and I like cars.

[Jabberwocky]

I have 2 guzzlers and an old civic that does 45 mpg, it don't go quick but it has paid for itself in saved fuel time and time again. Plus I am not affraid to leave it in some of the seedier places I might happen to end up lol

[darwin dali]

Plus I am not affraid to leave it in some of the seedier places I might happen to end up lol

Oh? TMI!

[texasmr2]

i just bought a 6litre V8 i hear the guzzler pain

that's funny and oh so true. Dont fret possibly we could have a fund raiser?

[darwin dali]

i just bought a 6litre V8 i hear the guzzler pain

that's funny and oh so true. Dont fret possibly we could have a fund raiser?

Gas prices are down, $1.69 and similar with some experts predicting a gallon for a buck next month...

[texasmr2]

i just bought a 6litre V8 i hear the guzzler pain

that's funny and oh so true. Dont fret possibly we could have a fund raiser?

Gas prices are down, $1.69 and similar with some experts predicting a gallon for a buck next month...

Those gas prices will not last for long so maybe a fund for an S/C or turbo kit !

[darwin dali]

i just bought a 6litre V8 i hear the guzzler pain

that's funny and oh so true. Dont fret possibly we could have a fund raiser?

Gas prices are down, $1.69 and similar with some experts predicting a gallon for a buck next month...

Those gas prices will not last for long so maybe a fund for an S/C or turbo kit !

I sure hope they won't or SUV and truck sales will go up again