Is Rx-8 with auto tranmission still good? (not talking about the HP)

 

good in what way
I have the auto and I like it

 

good i mean milage and the speed.

also, i would like to see some picture of the interior of a GS. not leather of course....

 

mileage started at 13 but has jumped to 18 after hitting 2000 miles.
speed is slow off the line but will push you back in your seat in high rpm's
mine is a gt and has leather,nav, apperance package

 

just last question: why did u get automatic tran.?

i am going to order a rx-8 soon and i am going to share the car with my sister, so i am not allow to get MT.

 

Honestly, I prefer auto and I live in cali

 

can i ask you why

 

I just test drove the auto and it takes a few seconds and then the power just kicks in like a rocket! Whoo hoo, it was fun. My husband said it was ok and he expected more power but liked it. I am definitely still getting the auto. The car scared me at times cuz it's fast and the handling is so awesome that you can take a turn really fast and it hugs the road....scarry! You will like the auto if you don't mind waiting a couple seconds.

 

I can answer the question for MikeB
why auto in Cali?
cuz it's cali.... so much stop and go traffic and dumb drivers...
I don't think manual would be any fun

 

I own am auto, love the manual, but own this car purely due to city driving. I have a good few pics on my site if you wish to look...

 

I am still enjoying my auto
and having fun with the paddle shifts too

 

I have a manual. I see the convenience about an automatic in traffic, but over all I believe the 8 drives better as a manual. Helps you control the car at high speeds and into the corners better. My opinion

 

..just a thought - you could justify that an auto is worth it and compare to an F1 car which is also automatic with paddles on the wheel to shift gears

again this is just justification - I cant think of any other good reasons - still searching

:-)