just wondering what cars you guys had in mind before settling for a rx8...

since the car is in the $40,000 range, there are alot of cars out there for eg. a 2nd hand bmw, benz, lexus, s2k, just to name a few

 

Acura TSX.

Not quite comparable, but it would have been my practical choice.

Lucky my less practical side won.

 

Well i wouldnt call it 40,000 dollar range.My car is complete with every option less factory spoiler and sticker was 35ish.I debated on a g35c and the 330xi.TSX is a nice car also but the rotary lover in me won the day.

 

G35 Coupe
Audi A4
Subaru WRX - street cred model

 

I was looking at an '04 M3 and I traded in my '95 M3.

 

Looked seriously into the G35C and liked it a lot until I drove it. I didn't fell as "in control" as when I was in the 8. I guess it was because the car is a lot bigger, etc.

 

I considered the Subaru Sti, Nissan 350Z, Honda Civic SiR, and Mazdaspeed MP3.

 

I was considering the Evolution 8, or the RX-8, obviously, I chose the RX-8

 

None.

Was driving my '83 FB until October last year. Had a look at the 350z, but really wasn't impressed by the design.

 

traded in our RX8 for a G35 coupe due to gas mileage/ flooding issues. Thrilled with reliability, 30mpg & 600km range but not as much fun to drive. I think I'm getting too old for all the drama associated with owning an 8.

 

Considered seriously looking at an RX-7, preferably a '93 or '94 but when I weighed that what I had read about them needing the engine rebuilt before 100K and that they were only a two seater...then thought about the 350Z but it was also a two seater...considered looking for an Acura RSX, it had a back seat, but, looked like a sedan...then I checked on the RX-8, checked on insurance, then thought about the Mazda 3 and 6 but decided they were too slow...so, how could I go wrong with the RX-8. Decision made. I have no regrets what so ever...except for the sale and a few details like that, it has nothing to do with the cxar it's self. :D

 

350Z --- but when I drove the 8, I knew it wouldn't be close. Didn't even bother to test drive the z.

Cheers

 

Nothing... I've been following this car from original concept and the engine since they had it in the Rx-01. I knew I wanted the Rx-8, it was just a matter of when.

 

G35c, STI, acura TL, and toyota 4runner

 

I considered the Honda S2000 last year as I was already driving a convertible 2 seater (Miata). Then I saw the G35 coupe and tried like heck to swing the finances, without success. I still think it's a beautiful car and well worth the money.

I'd seen the RX-8 in the past but wasn't ga-ga over them. That is...Until I saw one in Titanium. Resistance to the 8 was immediately futile

 

1990-1995 Lotus Esprit Turbo.

1993-95 FD.

 

It's 40k before taxes in Canada.

I had considered the 350Z, the Crossfire and the Audi TT. I needed something sporty since my 99 miata was getting old. I also needed something practical for newlyweds planning a family in the near future. 350 and crossfire only have two seats, so no go. The TT is only a 2+2 so not pratical.

The 8 has backseats and freestyle doors and packs a little punch, didn't take long to sell my wife on the idea.

I guess that I could have considered the sti too but it doesn't have the eye candy factor.

 

i was thinking of getting a new lighting but they didnt bring out there expected concept ( damn u ford) it has twin turbo and is a awesome looking truck with the new design and everything


so i test drove the celica gts, 350z, g35x, s2k.. but i like having the option had having three other ppl in my car not just 2 u know what i mean

anyways here i am with the 8 enjoying all the ******* looks i get hahaha its awesome feels like im drving a damn maybach from all the looks i get

 

considered the G35 Coupe and Sedan, Acura TL, 330CI, BMW Z4 but really only to say I did. I wanted the rotary...