Friends,
News that Mazda has killed the slow-selling RX-8 means only one thing—that the rotary engine will cease to be in production in any of their production vehicles for the first time since the late 60s. They’re pretty cheap right now as dealers try to clear their remaining inventory, and I’m thinking that I need a weird four door sports car with a thirsty and smoggy engine at this moment, but a good night’s sleep should cure that.
I’ve always been fascinated with the engine that goes “hmmmmmmm,” but not so fascinated to dive into the world of massive oil consumption and blown apex seals. That’s not to say I couldn’t, just that I shouldn’t.
Right?
– bob
P.S. If you know somebody who has a Rotary Pickup in decent shape, let’s talk.