1 week and ???
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1 week and ???
as some lucky members have had the motor for a week or more, how do you rate the 8.
Not as good as expected
What I expected
Better than I expected
Awesome
As an overall "Package" How does it rate with your previous car?.
Worse
Same
Better
How would you rate its value compared to your previous car?
Worse
Same Better
Sooooo much better
What is the cars BEST feature
Overall package
engine
looks
handling
interier
handling
driving experiance
What is the cars WORST feature
Overall package
engine
looks
handling
interier
handling
driving experiance
Would you reccommend the 8?
Are you a hooked rotor man/woman yet?.
Yes
No
Not as good as expected
What I expected
Better than I expected
Awesome
As an overall "Package" How does it rate with your previous car?.
Worse
Same
Better
How would you rate its value compared to your previous car?
Worse
Same Better
Sooooo much better
What is the cars BEST feature
Overall package
engine
looks
handling
interier
handling
driving experiance
What is the cars WORST feature
Overall package
engine
looks
handling
interier
handling
driving experiance
Would you reccommend the 8?
Are you a hooked rotor man/woman yet?.
Yes
No
#2
How do you rate the 8.
Not as good as expected
What I expected
Better than I expected
Awesome
Almost perfect for me at the moment, Pleny enough power, plenty enough space/usable luggage etc.
As an overall "Package" How does it rate with your previous car?.
Worse
Same
Better
Previous car was a 1/.8 5dr focus. Ok small family car, deos what t said on the can. So does the RX-8/
How would you rate its value compared to your previous car?
Worse
Same Better
Sooooo much better
Uh, hard to say just yet. £22k is a lot of value. but its a lot of car.
What is the cars BEST feature
Overall package
engine
looks
handling
interier
handling
driving experiance
Theres so much right with this car. The handling/engine/noise combine.
What is the cars WORST feature
Overall package
engine
looks
handling
interier
handling
driving experiance
By far the fuel consumption. scary. very scary.
Would you reccommend the 8?
Depends who to. If they want sporty with 4 daily usable seats and restricted but Ok luggage, then yes.
Are you a hooked rotor man/woman yet?.
Yes
No
Oh the noise, the fast response, the limitless revs. Wonderfull engine, even though its not either the most powerfull, or the most frugal.
Not as good as expected
What I expected
Better than I expected
Awesome
Almost perfect for me at the moment, Pleny enough power, plenty enough space/usable luggage etc.
As an overall "Package" How does it rate with your previous car?.
Worse
Same
Better
Previous car was a 1/.8 5dr focus. Ok small family car, deos what t said on the can. So does the RX-8/
How would you rate its value compared to your previous car?
Worse
Same Better
Sooooo much better
Uh, hard to say just yet. £22k is a lot of value. but its a lot of car.
What is the cars BEST feature
Overall package
engine
looks
handling
interier
handling
driving experiance
Theres so much right with this car. The handling/engine/noise combine.
What is the cars WORST feature
Overall package
engine
looks
handling
interier
handling
driving experiance
By far the fuel consumption. scary. very scary.
Would you reccommend the 8?
Depends who to. If they want sporty with 4 daily usable seats and restricted but Ok luggage, then yes.
Are you a hooked rotor man/woman yet?.
Yes
No
Oh the noise, the fast response, the limitless revs. Wonderfull engine, even though its not either the most powerfull, or the most frugal.
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Had it 2.5 weeks and 800 miles:
Q1 somewhere between 'better than expected' and 'awesome'
Q2 better package than my previous A4 2.8 Quattro because its got similar performance, better road feel and handling, better looks and very nearly as good equipment and accommodation (and aircon is better)
Q3 My A4 cost someone about £35k new but was a good buy for me 2nd hand but even then lost half its value. The RX8 has similar equipment levels at 2/3 the price new - 5 years later.
Q4 Best feature has to be driving experience but it has so much going for it.
Q5 Nothing on your list could possibly be criticised. Its worst feature is its fuel consumption, a lot worse than my Audi and even worse than my 1981 Lotus Esprit.
Q6 Definitely recommend it, but only to an enthusiast
Q7 Dont know about hooked but certainly enjoying the novelty. If they could do a car like this without a rotary (doubtful) I would still love it, and I have the occasional nagging doubt about the benefits of wankeling. For the time being I am hooked and have to be dragged out of the car, kicking and screaming at the end of every drive.
JH
Q1 somewhere between 'better than expected' and 'awesome'
Q2 better package than my previous A4 2.8 Quattro because its got similar performance, better road feel and handling, better looks and very nearly as good equipment and accommodation (and aircon is better)
Q3 My A4 cost someone about £35k new but was a good buy for me 2nd hand but even then lost half its value. The RX8 has similar equipment levels at 2/3 the price new - 5 years later.
Q4 Best feature has to be driving experience but it has so much going for it.
Q5 Nothing on your list could possibly be criticised. Its worst feature is its fuel consumption, a lot worse than my Audi and even worse than my 1981 Lotus Esprit.
Q6 Definitely recommend it, but only to an enthusiast
Q7 Dont know about hooked but certainly enjoying the novelty. If they could do a car like this without a rotary (doubtful) I would still love it, and I have the occasional nagging doubt about the benefits of wankeling. For the time being I am hooked and have to be dragged out of the car, kicking and screaming at the end of every drive.
JH
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Answer in order of questions:
Awesome
As an overall "Package" How does it rate with your previous car?.
Better (than me M3)
How would you rate its value compared to your previous car?
Sooooo much better (than my M3)
What is the cars BEST feature
Overall package
engine
looks
handling
interier
handling
driving experiance
ALL OF THE ABOVE!
What is the cars WORST feature
MPG
Would you reccommend the 8?
Have probably secured 4 more sales for the local garage as a result of my ranting and raving to people!
:D
Are you a hooked rotor man/woman yet?.
Yes
Awesome
As an overall "Package" How does it rate with your previous car?.
Better (than me M3)
How would you rate its value compared to your previous car?
Sooooo much better (than my M3)
What is the cars BEST feature
Overall package
engine
looks
handling
interier
handling
driving experiance
ALL OF THE ABOVE!
What is the cars WORST feature
MPG
Would you reccommend the 8?
Have probably secured 4 more sales for the local garage as a result of my ranting and raving to people!
:D
Are you a hooked rotor man/woman yet?.
Yes
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