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« on: June 09, 2010, 07:49:15 AM »
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According to a well placed source at Mazda's North American Operations, the world’s one and only rotary-powered production car will cease North American sales, most likely after the 2011 model year.

http://wot.motortrend.com/6642523/auto-news/writing-on-the-wall-mazda-rx-8-sales-to-end-in-us/index.html#ixzz0qMpZdZP0

I always liked the RX-8.
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« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2010, 07:56:54 AM »
i'm surprised they're still trying to sell it lol
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« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2010, 09:16:33 AM »
I have always liked how the RX8 (and the RX7) looked.  The overall design is really really nice.
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« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2010, 09:31:01 AM »
They are an absolute nightmare to move.

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« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2010, 10:22:15 AM »
nobody likes/wants a rotary i guess Undecided
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« Reply #5 on: June 09, 2010, 10:29:49 AM »
Well, with that story there is the footnote that it may be in preparation for a new RX-7... containing the next gen 16X rotary.
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« Reply #6 on: June 09, 2010, 10:34:51 AM »
I think Mazda should give up on the rotary.  They've been at it for decades without success
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« Reply #7 on: June 09, 2010, 11:13:57 AM »
Gas consumption, reliability and lack of power is what keep people from buying.
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« Reply #8 on: June 09, 2010, 11:29:43 AM »
i have to admit tho
the latest generation looks really really awesome and i love it
but the previous gen/prior to facelifts aren't as atractive
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« Reply #9 on: June 10, 2010, 11:01:55 PM »
own a rotary rx badged car and all the mis conception is resolved. Incredible cars to drive, fuel mileage is poor for the power they produce, but the overall experience is completely enjoyable.
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