My new 'New Years' Toy

[[AK]Goob]

I was able.. more like allowed to pick this up this past Saturday My new 2004 Mazda RX-8. I got this baby fully loaded (well minus the navigation package). When they say Zoom Zoom they arnt kidding. This little car is fast, and hugs the road like a glove. I am still breaking her in but I am taking a road trip in 3 weeks and am looking fwd to taking some back roads and seeing what she can do

All I can say is WOW.. this thing is an awesome drive.

-Goob

[[AK]Goob]

Another pic

[[AK]Hylander]

Nice Rotisserie!

[[AK]Faxman]

Fantastic! Nice classy color, too. Happy new year, indeed! I was thinking of trading in my Mustang for one.

[[AK]Bribo]

Them is some sweet wheels, Goob.

[[AK]Squidly]

Nice!

When you say "Zoom Zoom", do you whisper it or say it normally?

[[AK]Hylander]

Originally posted by [AK]Faxman
Fantastic! Nice classy color, too. Happy new year, indeed! I was thinking of trading in my Mustang for one.

2005 Mustang GT may very well be my Birthday present next January. My wife is getting a new vehicle within the next 90 days, and my turn will be next year.

[[AK]The Beast]

That is one sweet little machine, Goober! I'm not much of a car buff, but I've heard that those are fast cars. Congrats on your "third baby"!

[[AK]Sonic Boom]

Here's my new New Year's toy :



For backcountry skiing, hiking, SCUBA diving, and boating. If you get into serious trouble, this satellite transmitter with built-in GPS can alert Search-and-Rescue to your position anywhere in the world within three minutes.

These things retail for close to $1000, but after watching eBay for six months I was able to pick it up for $325.

Smokin' deal!

Hopefully I'll never have to use it...

[[AK]Nuts]

I used to work Search & Rescue in the Coast Guard... we had a guy one time activate his EPIRB (kinda like the one you got) and mail it to the East coast. What a hoot we had tracking it across the country, dispatching planes and choppers to find it. The most important thing to do is to register it (if applicable). That data can make a big difference if you ever turn it on and need it.

[[AK]Hylander]

Originally posted by [AK]Sonic Boom
Here's my new New Year's toy :



For backcountry skiing, hiking, SCUBA diving, and boating. If you get into serious trouble, this satellite transmitter with built-in GPS can alert Search-and-Rescue to your position anywhere in the world within three minutes.

These things retail for close to $1000, but after watching eBay for six months I was able to pick it up for $325.

Smokin' deal!

Hopefully I'll never have to use it...

I just saw this on the news tonight with avalanches. The one guy had one, but the battery failed before they could find him. I doubt it was the same exact thing, but similar concept. Regardless... make sure the damn battery is charged!

[[AK]Hardnok]

I used to have an older Mazda RX-7. I loved that thing. MAtter of fact, I still have it but left it in NC with my dad. You gotta love the rotary engine. One thing I heard they did was increase the gas mileage. I was only gettign around 19 mpg in that small car. Not too good for comparable sized cars. Way to go with the new purchase. Its awesome!! I do like the 2005 retro looking mustang though.....mmmmmm....looks like pure POWER

[[AK]Goob]

Funny you should mention gas miliage... it SUCKS!!! my god I had read where people have been complaining about it.. but at 160 miles I have burned through 3/4 of the tank... It says avg 18mpg but I don't think that is right.... But hey its a fun car and I will just pay a little more for gas to drive it I guess.

Oh and Squid, I usually whisper it LOL

Zoom Zoom

-Goob

[Drewski]

How bigs the tank? It could be a small 30L one or something.

[[AK]Squidly]

Originally posted by [AK]Goob
Oh and Squid, I usually whisper it LOL

Zoom Zoom