czr

iTrader: (3)

That does it every time. Probably moreso in your color choice. lol.

vectorwolf

The only reason I can think of not to buy this car is if you hate getting loads of attention. Seriously, they're so "rare" that seemingly everyone is fascinated with them.

Good points about the car- Quiet, silky-smooth, comfortable, and very well-equipped. I wish I could've bought one a long time ago.

Riggs

It has a very addictive kind of aura about it.

No More Oldsmobiles

Another reason not to get the car is if you are the type who will have to start bying all the related merchandise. I just got a copy of the X-Men 2 DVD. (Guess what my favorite part of the movie was?)

Seriously, I can think of some reasons to look elsewhere:
-- If you need a major amount of trunk space. (Obviously you wouldn't be looking at this type of car if you did.)
-- If you are uncomfortable driving a car with no spare. (You can buy a spare tire kit, but there goes a big part of what trunk space you do have.)
-- You want it for a daily driver in snowy areas. It has low ground clearance, and the stock tires are undrivable in snow. (Of course, you can buy different tires.)
-- Or, if you've got to be like everybody else.

Dark8

If you enjoy driving, get one and join us in the eternal smile club. If driving seems like a hassle, buy an econo box appliance and you'll be happier.


(Go on and hold the pod..... it won't hurt you.....)

Hellbreed

If you get an RX-8 your commute won't be short anymore, you'll find an excuse to drive it longer and you'll love it.

1.3L

Well, be prepared to be different.
:D

1.3L

grapes

Any reason to not get an RX8? NO--I'd be ditching my 2001 BMW 330i for the 2004 RX8 GOOD. You'll be happy on both counts!!

ChuckRX8

I'm not sure if someone else has said this, but the only thing that really is frustrating is the lack of trunk space....
It's pretty hard to get a foursome to the golf course without having two bags on the laps of those in the rear seats.

NomisR

Why would you want to golf when you can just drive the 8? :D

rx8group

Just 2 reasons!

1. Don't try to drive it in the snow without snow tires.

2. Plan on getting to know your local gas station attendant. Maybe you'll get lucky

Rx8group

BlueFrenzy

A reason to NOT get an 8 is that you WILL become a RX8 snob and alienate those around you for being "simpletons who don't know the wonderful world of Wankel".

But seriously, you will become REALLY paranoid about where you park and who comes close to your car. ha ha. Well I'm sure you do that with the BMW, as well, so you're use to it already.

czr

iTrader: (3)

lol. I've had three golfers and one bag in the back seat but never 4 golfers and 4 bags. Must have been really tight. Unless your 8 is your only driver or the only car between your foursome, this shouldn't be a problem. (I can see how you want to take it everywhere though)Two regular bags with oversized drivers fits fine in the trunk though. The 8 has a bigger trunk than I expected for a sports car.

fredw1

If you want useful cup holders, don't buy the 8. But if cupholders are a priority, then buy the movie seats they well as part of home theater systems, and buy a VR DVD of driving an 8.

czr

iTrader: (3)

I think fred means depending on the size of the drink, the front cupholders get in the way(for MT) and they are kind of warm after a good run. Mazda adds insulation under warranty if you complain about it but not too sure if it works and don't want to get the console ripped open. Unless you have alligator arms, the rear cupholders work just fine and don't get warm.

MX6_2_RX8

In that case you would need to get this:
Go here and click on the Project Z link.
http://www.emc-digi.com/

I designed the drive by wire controls that are in this car. I didn't have any influence on the choice of vehicles however otherwise it would have been a "Project 8" :D

I was just at the place that is doing the mods and these aren't the latest pics. They changed the door hinges and added some graphics. I hate to say it (the Z being the arch enemy of the 8) but it looks cool.

No More Oldsmobiles

I thought of another reason not to get the RX-8:
You want to have sex in the back seat.