well there is no comparison to the 8 because it is the fastest in the twisties and red lines at 10k. The evo and sti were specifically built for pizza delivery boys that need that extra edge. Pizza delivery is a very precise job and the evo/sti can hold 100 party size pizzas. Plus it has awd so pizzas can get to their destination in any weather condition. The faster that pizza arrives the hotter it is to eat and the bigger the tip for the transporter. In short, the 8 is the best pick cause it is fastest in the twisties and higher redline.

 

Amen

 

That was awesome!!!

 

Problem is, I'm done delivering pizzas, but I'm still stuck with the STi. I should've gone with the RX-8. It has the luxury of a Rolls Royce, the handling of a Lotus Elise, the smooth lines and good looks of a Bentley Continental, the plush ride of a Mercedes S-Class, the performance of a Bugatti Veyron, and an engine like a Ferrari F430.

Now that I am a Senior Systems Engineer at a large multinational corporation, I feel ashamed to drive my kiddie clown car to work. A MAZDA would fit in so much better with the BMWs, MBs, Audis, Acuras, and Porsches driven by management. What ever will I do???

 

How can you say that about the rx8 without testdriving all those lovely automobiles. It's probably true but nothing counts without a test drive, as I've been told.

 

I've been in all of them except the Bentley (and you don't need to be in one to comment on its exterior styling) and the Bugatti.

 

Actually, you should keep your toy for the track and get a grown-up car for a daily driver. I think you getting a BMW, Benz, Audi or Porsche is a great idea......not the Acura though, it's a luxury car pretender.

 

You've been in a Ferrari F430?? I'm jealous.

 

Oops, I lied. I haven't been in a 430, just a 360. I've only seen a 430.

 

Alight then, we have to disqualify the 430.

 

Why get one of those? The RX-8 is so much more superior. I guess I never should've gotten rid of my Porsche or BMW for a car that I can drive to work in any weather, take to the drag strip (and do very well), then go autocrossing (and do very well), then to Watkins Glen (and do very well), then out on the town for an evening.

 

If we are talking about corporate cars, and the employer is fitting the bill for the car payment, neither the RX-8 or STI work. The RX-8 may have an edge because it looks more mature, but in my experience the employer will promptly tell you to spend their money on a 5 Series or E Class, instead.

 

You'll never hear me say that the RX8, or any Mazda product for that matter, is superior to BMW, Benz, Audi, or Porsche. Mazda is what it is, a mid-level brand. I mean come on....the most expensive car they offer is less than $40K USD. Subaru and Mitsu are in the same catagory.....they make mid-level cars. If you are comparing what you own to your success in life, then Mazda tells me that you are not very successful. I own a Mazda....so I am included in that group. Now, the obvious exception to that rule is if you own several cars and the RX8 is one of them.

I find it hard to believe that anyone on this forum would have purchased the RX8 if they could afford a ZO6. The same goes for EVO and STI.....if they could afford a RS4 or RS6, that is what they'd have. I can tell you that as I gain success in life, I will probably not include Mazda vehicles in my future shopping list.....unless they have a $50K RX7 deriviative with at least 400whp.

 

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I don't completely agree with that. Like with Nisssan and the Z following, there are many rotorheads out there that will get any rotary powered car that Mazda sells. Even if they can afford a Z06. It may be a small percentage, but this group isn't concerned with brand names and status symbols. And there have been many new members on here that have gone from M3s, and in some cases 911s.

 

Holy thread resurection batmen!

 

Guess you haven't been around the past couple days. Note all the WRX/STi/Evo thread resurrections (courtesy of DARKMAZ8). I'm pretty much making fun of roaddemon, who thinks the RX-8 is some kind of ultra-luxury supercar that impresses all who manage to behold it while cruising down the street and that the WRX/STi/Evo are worthless pieces of crap that no one would ever buy because who would want to be seen in those? Also note that he has never set foot in an STi or Evo, so he is basically talking out of his ***.

 

Look guys, we need to get to the bottom of this. I'm writing a research paper about 9k rpm drops and titty twisties. So far the 8 owns everything and I'm sick of sti/evo guys trying to say different. I will grave dig every possible thread until I am totally conviced that the 8 is and always will be the king of purest sportest carsest.

 

No,no, eric . You are grossly over exagerating my thoughts. I also have learned so much and everthing I need to know about the sti and evo from you and our good friend Ike who also frequents this fine forum with such wise and wonderfull moderators. Who protect us from each other wink,wink.

 

roaddemon knows everything you will ever need to know. Maybe you can hire him as a guest lecturer to present your paper to your class. The other students in the class will be in awe hearing statements like "The RX-8 (4-door 4-seater) is a pure sports car" and "Nobody would want a 300hp RX-8 because that is kill power".

 

I would agree that there is a subsection of RX8 owners what purchased the RX8 purely to have Mazda's latest Rotary.....but I think that is a small subsection. I love rotary engines as well....and later in life when I have large amounts of disposable income...I would love to have a project car with a 3-rotor powerplant. But I and others really only purchased/leased the RX8 because it was the nicest sports car we could find for around $30K. If I could have afforded a $40K sports car....then I would have purchased a C6 Vette.

And most of the members going from M3's and 911's owned older versions of both models. I haven't seen one member say they traded in a 2004/5 M3 or 2003/up 911 for an RX8.

 

YES,YES I would love to be a guest lecturer at the class paper presentation. I would quote Mr. eric and others like him, extensively, Because they are experts from which I've learned well. I have test drove nothing and know nothing. But I now feel learned and an expert too. So I hope their motoring spirit will guide me through the answer and question period. I will report back here a rosy report how they all agree the rx8 is the most wonderful car on earth. I may even let them test look my car after the leture. After all they are young and need proper quidence before test driving one.

 

^^^You are so right....you don't need to drive these cars(sti/evo) to know they suck. Same thing as jumping off a cliff. We don't need to experience that to understand it would suck......same theory.

as for my presentation, I would be honored if you would share your feelings toward the sti/evo and enhance the other students about the gr8ness of the 8.

 

Sir, it would be my pleasure. I have so much to share with them.

 

ttt

 

I wouldn't mind getting an evo if the dealers weren't such ********.