Another new RX8 owner (from WRX Wagon)
04-07-2004, 02:36 PM
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Another new RX8 owner (from WRX Wagon)
I've really enjoyed the WRX, but I decided to get an RX8.
The RX-8 communicates the road in a way I’ve never experienced in a 4-seater, nevermind a 4-door. While the WRX is a competent handler, I'd been missing the nimble feel of my old Integra GSR as well as its tighter steering, better throttle response, and smoother shifter. And I've always been a fan of rotaries, despite their poor fuel economy.
Still, the WRX was a blast to drive. I'll look back on my days tearing up dirt roads and snow-filled parking lots fondly. And I'll miss that grin-inducing boost rush! But 9000 RPMs puts a smile on my face too :D
Picked up the RX8 a few hours ago! Color me psyched!
The RX-8 communicates the road in a way I’ve never experienced in a 4-seater, nevermind a 4-door. While the WRX is a competent handler, I'd been missing the nimble feel of my old Integra GSR as well as its tighter steering, better throttle response, and smoother shifter. And I've always been a fan of rotaries, despite their poor fuel economy.
Still, the WRX was a blast to drive. I'll look back on my days tearing up dirt roads and snow-filled parking lots fondly. And I'll miss that grin-inducing boost rush! But 9000 RPMs puts a smile on my face too :D
Picked up the RX8 a few hours ago! Color me psyched!
04-07-2004, 02:50 PM
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Just the MP3 player.
I live in Massachusetts and almost got the Sport package for DSC for winter driving, but I decided to save the $1k.
I'd rather plan my route during snow storms than have to turn off DSC the rest of the time. This isn't my first RWD car and I think I'll be OK with snow tires as long as I'm extra careful.
I live in Massachusetts and almost got the Sport package for DSC for winter driving, but I decided to save the $1k.
I'd rather plan my route during snow storms than have to turn off DSC the rest of the time. This isn't my first RWD car and I think I'll be OK with snow tires as long as I'm extra careful.
04-07-2004, 05:20 PM
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I am losing a fellow WRX wagon owner, but gaining a fellow Rx8 owner. If I had to choose one over the other, and hauling equipment wasn't a concern, I would take the 8 as well. Rotaries rule and lets face it, the 8 is a cooler ride, IMO. So welcome to the rotary community. Definitely get the snow tires on the car before snow again.
04-08-2004, 06:01 AM
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Originally posted by m477
Not bad for such an overweight car, huh? :p
j/k, enjoy your new car!
Not bad for such an overweight car, huh? :p
j/k, enjoy your new car!
I did actually read here that some people have weighed their car and it came to *under* 2900 pounds (w/out fuel). But others have weighed in at 3000+. I might try to weigh both my wife's Forester and my RX-8 at the same scale (one immediately after the other) to get a benchmark. Not that it matters either way since the RX-8 handles like a dream.
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04-08-2004, 06:44 AM
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Deslock:
I took the very same path. So far, the joys outweigh the regrets.
As stated above, get your car some winter tires/and or wheels if you plan on driving it in the winter; my only complaint is, the RX8's engine takes a long time to warm up in the cold, and never
seems to get fully warm.
I took the very same path. So far, the joys outweigh the regrets.
As stated above, get your car some winter tires/and or wheels if you plan on driving it in the winter; my only complaint is, the RX8's engine takes a long time to warm up in the cold, and never
seems to get fully warm.
04-08-2004, 12:46 PM
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Good on you! My brother has a silver WRX wagon which I have driven a fair bit. I encouraged him to buy it and helped him negotiate a good deal on it. A year and a half later, I bought my 8.
What can I say? The WRX is a great car. It performs very well; it's awesome in bad weather and it has a million practical virtues.
But when it comes time to park or drive our two cars together somewhere, I feel like I'm driving a million dollar car; his car looks and feels like a little econobox.
The look and feel factor, not to mention the tightness and road feel of my 8, make me SO HAPPY I chose my 8. Now, as a second car I would love to have the WRX. But for sheer driving happiness, the 8 is way more exciting.
To me.
Just my opinion.
What can I say? The WRX is a great car. It performs very well; it's awesome in bad weather and it has a million practical virtues.
But when it comes time to park or drive our two cars together somewhere, I feel like I'm driving a million dollar car; his car looks and feels like a little econobox.
The look and feel factor, not to mention the tightness and road feel of my 8, make me SO HAPPY I chose my 8. Now, as a second car I would love to have the WRX. But for sheer driving happiness, the 8 is way more exciting.
To me.
Just my opinion.
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04-10-2004, 06:35 AM
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Originally posted by Doppelganger
Good move Adam! You still going to go to the WRX dinner meets?
Good move Adam! You still going to go to the WRX dinner meets?
04-10-2004, 02:18 PM
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Deslock & KKMmaniac -
ditto for me! Small world, really.
My wrx wagon was in an accident and declared a total loss in late Jan. (rear-ended, and pushed into car in front of me), and after hassling with insurance companies, I finally got a settlement check and started shopping. It was really tempting to just go get another wrx (drives great in the snow, less $$, rebate, and I (still) have some accessories for it). However, after reading and researching and taking one & only one test drive I was sold.
I'll look for you all on the roads, and I'll wave at 'ya if I see you.
-dk (in Reno, NV)
ditto for me! Small world, really.
My wrx wagon was in an accident and declared a total loss in late Jan. (rear-ended, and pushed into car in front of me), and after hassling with insurance companies, I finally got a settlement check and started shopping. It was really tempting to just go get another wrx (drives great in the snow, less $$, rebate, and I (still) have some accessories for it). However, after reading and researching and taking one & only one test drive I was sold.
I'll look for you all on the roads, and I'll wave at 'ya if I see you.
-dk (in Reno, NV)
04-10-2004, 03:26 PM
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I'm lucky to have the best of both worlds; I've got both a WRX and RX-8!! Each very, very good at what their intended purposes are. I don't think you can say one is better than the other. On a cold, snowy day in CT, the WRX is a no-brainer choice. On a sunny, clear day, the RX-8 is the way to go. On rainy days, a slight nod to the WRX. And so on....
04-18-2004, 07:23 PM
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I guess I am not alone!! I just traded in my yellow WRX '02 sedan for a blue RX-8 this saturday. I liked my WRX alot but once I test drove the RX-8 last week I couldn't help but to beg my wife to let me get a new toy.
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