The Accord would be cheaper, more reliable, and safer. It's a great all-around car that will rarely leave you stranded.

Your parents have two concerns: 1) You'll get something too fast you can't handle and will crash it, either killing yourself or someone else. 2) You'll get something you can't afford and won't be able to maintain properly and they'll end up footing the bill every 3 months.

Not a lot you can do about their first concern, but if you can show them how you can afford the routine maintenance and repairs, along with additional insurance costs, you should be in decent shape. Ultimately, though, if they're footing the bill for a large portion of it, they WILL have a say in what you drive.

Perhaps you could compromise by getting a Civic Si or an RSX - both reliable, fairly inexpensive sports cars with more traditional engines.

 

How old are you? I would suggest a compromise between the 8 and the accord imo. Get a mazda 6 or some other sporty sedan / coupe. The 8 isn't bad if you're willing to let it be a big part of your life.

If the concern of your car is more point A to point B, doing it reliably and not busting your wallet..get the accord or a sportier compromise.

If you are fascinated by the 8s unique engine, styling and really love the car and the thrill of how it drives..get the rx-8. Just be prepared to do lots of learning and reading, proper maintenance and realize that all cars are money pits..let alone the rx8.

 

Well my parents have decided against getting my an 8 so i guess i am getting an accord unless i can manage to get 28k which isnt happening. But thanks for the advice and help!

 

no big surprise there on their decision to put you in an Accord instead of an 8. My first car was a VW bug!!!! Now the 8 will be something you can work towards.

 

I guess so, but hopefully i will be able to get an 8 once i can get enough cash