Hello There my name is Matt and I just joined this club. Unfortunately i am not an rx8 owner.....yet. I have been approved for my loan from the bank for this car and am doing some last minute homework. I have done all the basics knowing of couse the basics specs of the rx8 and the rotary engine and what to expect from it. The part where I am confused is what trim to get. I am looking into a 2007 one right now. I noticed the 3 different trims but now what one to have is the question. I am assuming that the grand touring is the whole package and the touring is next in like and the sport is just the base model. I am confused on what actually comes in the grand touring. From what i have seen it is leather seats and all of that but i care more about mechanical. I would obviously get the manual transmission but does the grand touring have the nice LSD in it or would that just be the touring. I have been searching the forums and i am just looking for a more clear understanding.

Thanks
Raves

 

Even the sport would have the lsd. I know in my sport I don't have leather seats(cloth) and I don't have the dsc or tcs buttons so it can be a bit touchy in the corners if I'm not careful. No sunrof, nav screen, or 6 disc cd player either.

 

First I'd like to say welcome to the forum and congrats on wanting an RX8!! below I posted two links that should help you. Now as for what I read before I bought mine all 04-up Manuals come with LSD, as part of the package. I also know that 07 had the 40th year with ungraded suspension and a new paint color package, along with a new style rim, that is now used on all 09 and up's.

Is 07 the year you have to purchase? 2006 was a good model year for them as well and might be a little cheaper. 04-05 some have motor issue, however I have an 04 and so far so good. I bought a GT model because it had all the options I wanted nav, heated seats, spoiler, fog lights, sunroof, etc.. I know it adds weight but that I am fine with as I use it to drive to work, along with small track usage. I recommended test driving the diff models and seeing what options you can live with out or can't.

https://www.rx8club.com/canada-forum-35/what-exactly-standard-rx8-gs-gt-2955/
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/disp...ehicleCode=RX8

 

Wrong
The 40th upgrades happened in '08

 

Get a base! It's the lightest. Who cares about leather! They just make you sweat, and slide around. The cloth seats are pretty awesome too.

 

Cloth seats in my common are worse, you fart its in your seat for life lol plus harder to clean then leather, overall the weight difference is hard to notice, and the bose audio is fantastic

 

I hate leather seats. Sitting in them when it's super hot or super cold is oh god so uncomfertable. I've never had a problem with Cloth seats :D

 

Good luck with your choice. If you could afford it, go for it. Either way, whatever model you choose, this car is very fun to drive and most of all, chicks dig it.

 

welcome

 

GT....... and post pics when you get it.

 

This thread was from a year ago...he did finally get a very nice Shinka...see here:

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/pics-my-shinka-230415/