New RX-3

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rotarynews.com

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• Apr 15, 2003

• #1

Hello fellow Mazda owners! I though I'd bridge the gap between us "old school" Mazda/Rotary Fans and you new-school MP3, PR5 folks. I don't know how many of you come over to the rotary-community websites, or how often, but here is something that may interest you

Earlier this year rotarynews.com ran a Predictions and Speculation story. Well, Mazda took notice! We cannot say much out right now.. But if you'd like to leave a comment
do so here and there may be a new RENESIS Powered RX-3 coming out of Japan!

 

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ZoomZoomH

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a Mulligan

• Apr 15, 2003

• #2

no s***! an entry level RX?????

when will THAT ever happen????

come on! don't keep us guessing! what did Mazda tell you????!!!???

 

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rotarynews.com

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• Apr 15, 2003

• #3

I can only say read through the comments made on the article. . .

http://rotarynews.com/comment.php?action=read&pgid=158&articleId=158


"RWD"
"Around $20k"
"RENESIS"
"Retro/can tell it is an RX-3" styled
"Autocross killer"
"Light"

 

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20ESGUY

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• Apr 15, 2003

• #4

That small pic they have is sweet....looks like an mp3 with the headlamps and grill from a skyline. Love to own a rotary, just never have had the cash

 

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1sty

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2006 Toyota Tundra DC

• Apr 15, 2003

• #5

Sounds cool to me, would this be a Miata replacement or a MX-3 revival?

 

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ZoomZoomH

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a Mulligan

• Apr 15, 2003

• #6

question is, if they are building a subcompact RWD rotary coupe for 20k, that may eat away some sales from the base Miatas, which starts at around 21k

i would figure Mazda don't even want to mess with Miata's success formula, or throw something in their lineup that may compete with it price and performance-wise

 

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Newf

• Apr 15, 2003

• #7

I must be blind, all saw was a pshop'd Mazdaspeed.

 

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bwayout

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• Apr 15, 2003

• #8

Those of you have someting to say, please do!

I've already done it twice! I want to see a fastback/hatchback 2+2 coupe made!

 

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MP5s Make Ready

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2002 Red Protege 5

• Apr 16, 2003

• #9

Stupid question but what exactly makes a car a 2+2?

 

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ZoomZoomH

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a Mulligan

• Apr 16, 2003

• #10

2 front seats + 2 virtually useless rear 'seats' in a 2-door coupe body.

for example, a Celica is considered a 2+2 because the rear seats are virtually useless for sitting by a full-size adult.

 

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20ESGUY

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• Apr 16, 2003

• #11

2 front seats + 2 rear seats in a 2 door coupe

 

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LinuxRacr

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2001 Mazda MP3

• Apr 16, 2003

• #12

That would be sweet as hell! That pchoped picture looks dope!

 

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bwayout

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• Apr 16, 2003

• #13

ZoomZoomH said:

2 front seats + 2 virtually useless rear 'seats' in a 2-door coupe body...

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and you have the Acura RSX and Mustang to name a few more - but 2+2's really should not be useless rear seats for adults. My 1990 Probe had pretty good back seats, as long as you weren't over 6 feet tall and hit a speed bump ... ouch sorry about that bump on the head Rick, hope you've forgiven me!



Hey, does anyone remember the old 1963 Studebaker Avanti? Classic 2+2.

 

Last edited: Apr 16, 2003

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ZoomZoomH

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a Mulligan

• Apr 16, 2003

• #14

I would figure coupes w/ 'usable' rear seats like RSX and Mustang are classified as '4-seat coupe'

it's all marketing term i tell ya....

 

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rotarynews.com

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• Apr 16, 2003

• #15

LinuxRacr said:

That would be sweet as hell! That pchoped picture looks dope!

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Well, thanks. It isn't what the official version will look like, but we'll see when the concept is out (if it comes out... )

If anyone else wants to chop up a pic of a protege or other small car and turn it into a "Retro-Tech" RX-3, consider this an official PhotoChop® Challenge

 

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InitialDMP5

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• Apr 16, 2003

• #16

1st entry for PhotoChop challenge

okay here ya go, my take on the RX-3. I have never pieced so many cars together, and I know in some spots it is very obvious, but I mean this is just for fun, I'm not getting paid for this one...am I? comment away!! and come on people I know I am not the only here who has some free time to spare....gawd I hope I am not the only one... *steps away*

 

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InitialDMP5

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• Apr 17, 2003

• #17

What, no comments?

 

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BlackVest03

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• Apr 17, 2003

• #18

hmm how to keep the RX-3 from competing with the miata.... could make it FWD

 

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dmitrik4

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'04 RX-8 || '10 CX-9

• Apr 23, 2003

• #19

no FWD!

it would have to be RWD. make it a $17k hardtop and it won't come close to appealing to the miata's core customer base.

 

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Pro Fiz

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• Apr 24, 2003

• #20

Re: 1st entry for PhotoChop challenge

InitialDMP5 said:

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I hope it never looks like that... just kidding (nervous)