I'm thinking of trading in my RX-8 for a Mazda 3.
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I'm thinking of trading in my RX-8 for a Mazda 3.
Somehow, I think I'm going to really regret that decision once I have the Mazda3. I love driving the RX-8 but gas prices are making me think of these bad thoughts. I used KBB.com to see the ballpark area of how much I should try to get. $17,550 it says and the Mazda3 is around that price as well with a couple of options. Any other cars I would look at that are around that price range?
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Somehow, I think I'm going to really regret that decision once I have the Mazda3. I love driving the RX-8 but gas prices are making me think of these bad thoughts. I used KBB.com to see the ballpark area of how much I should try to get. $17,550 it says and the Mazda3 is around that price as well with a couple of options. Any other cars I would look at that are around that price range?
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You're doing really well compared to a lot of 8 drivers on here. If you drive a lot it may add up.
Check out the 3's mileage here.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm
Check out the 3's mileage here.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm
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you get 24 on the highway?! KEEP IT!!!! I would kill for that kind of mileage. I've tracked EVERY single mile on my car for the past 18,000 miles and my all time best tank was 21.3 mpg. (100% freeway)
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cruise was probably around 75 or so for most of the trip. I went from Orange County to San Luis Obispo.
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Good lord - 20mpg is my car's 'holy grail' of fuel economy. 24mpg? that's fantastic. The price difference in the rx8 and a new 3 alone wouldn't be worth the 'few' mpg difference, imo.
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Well i was at the dealership getting my gas cap replaced(wro)and took a good look at the mazdaspeed 3 and at 22,ooo and some change not to shabby!but when i bought the rx8 (04-t.grey 6spd)and said what the hell have some fun the sticker said 18cityand 24 highway boy was i wrong for thinking that it was true .i also am glad i did buy it.I never had so much fun with a car that gives me the freedom to really enjoying driving even when the a&** holes make you wish you could ban them from the road. i see that the 3 says 18 city and 28 hwy.well this sure felt like daja vu but i am to happy with my 8 for now going on four years soon and i don't even think the turbo could make me like it more than my 8 but who knows a few more years and maybe just maybe? i need to give mazda a hats off because if you relly like or even love a great driving experience than the rx8 for you!if you can stand the gas prices and a little oil every now and then.for the buck i am happy.and let the flame wars begin!
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My dad doesn't want me to buy a used car. I don't know why. We have never bought a used car ever. When I got my RX-8, it only had 5 miles on it.
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Try avg. 100+ miles a day on premium @ 20mpg. Even as much as i drive, the 3 wouldn't save me enough money to make me change to a 3. Unless you drive even more than me I don't see the big deal Unless it's just what you want. In tht case, go for it.
If I can fit a 120w amp, a 65w amp, two elec. guitars and cases, and an acoustic guitar and two passengers. i think that's pretty darn good storage capacity for a sports anything.
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Try avg. 100+ miles a day on premium @ 20mpg. Even as much as i drive, the 3 wouldn't save me enough money to make me change to a 3. Unless you drive even more than me I don't see the big deal Unless it's just what you want. In tht case, go for it.
If I can fit a 120w amp, a 65w amp, two elec. guitars and cases, and an acoustic guitar and two passengers. i think that's pretty darn good storage capacity for a sports anything.
If I can fit a 120w amp, a 65w amp, two elec. guitars and cases, and an acoustic guitar and two passengers. i think that's pretty darn good storage capacity for a sports anything.
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Yeah, the loss from the RX-8's depreciation will far outweigh gas benefits. Plus the new 3 will cost $17,750, but it will be worth $14,000 the instant you drive it off the lot. Moreover, if you actually trade it at the dealer, they will stick it to you there as well. If you sell it on your own, you might do a little better, but that's a hassle and who knows how long it would take.
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Before I bought my RX-8 I was driving a mazda 3: 5-speed 2.3L. Great car! The rx8 is obviously more fun and a totally different kind of car, but the 3 is a good buy and also a fun car to drive. I was pleased with the gas mileage. If you buy a 5-speed and stay above 3k rpm there's a respectable amount of pep. I also found the handling and cornering to be enjoyable. Good car for the money