Huskyfan23

I just shot over to www.my350z.com , and did a key search to get some perspective of 350Z owners on the RX-8. Needless to say, they badmouthed the hell out of the car. The majority think it is one of the slowest sports cars on the road, but they do agree the handling is one of the best.

I don't think many of them even consider the RX-8 a competitor to the Z, and put the 8 a step below. I find this odd, because I don't think I've ever read a review regarding the Z and the 8 where the 8 didn't score higher.

That's what I like the most about this forum.....no blinding bias towards the 8. It seems that a lot of Z drivers are so obsessed with their vehicles that anything "slower" is less of a sports car. Here, a lot of posters compliment the 8, but give other cars credit for what they can do (S2K for good handling, 350Z for vicious speed, etc).

I personally am extremely happy with the 8, performance numbers aside. And even relating to the performance, top gear recently did a test of the BMW M3, 350Z and 8, with all 3 have identical track runs.

What do you guys think the perception of the 8 regarding other sports car drivers is? I'm just curious if it's only 350Z drivers who think our cars is a step down, or if it extends further.

zoom44

just close the thread zoom just close it now.....

TODreamer

You're new here arent ya?

Huskyfan23

Somewhat....only had my 8 for a couple of months now. I'm surprised at the negativity of owners of competitve cars in comparison with the 8. I just wanted to comment on it, is all.....if you want to shut down the thread, go ahead.

Huskyfan23

Um.......are you talking to yourself? Close it if it bothers you.

mysql101

I also saw quotes like this:

But I don't see the big deal. If they really liked the 8, they'd own one and be posting here instead of on the Z forum.

In the end competition and variety are good things. If all Z owners bought RX-8's, we'd be just as bland as the Mustangs.

Huskyfan23

Oh, didn't know.....

And I'll promise not to cuss out whoever shuts down the thread this time, Abbid....

playdoh43

sorry to say theres a higher porportion of ignorant fanboys over there than here. but there are a lot of mature people too that appreciate the rx8. rx8 dosnt have a strong rep in most of the car forums, so you just gotta live with it. just know that true enthusiasts appreciate rx8 for what it does well. the little kids are the ones that live by the 1/4 mile yet cant drive worth a damn them selves.

TODreamer

Didnt mean to come off negative with you... but its just that this subject has been done to death... its like beating a dead horse.... and yes it does only lead to flame wars

and for the record... the RX8 club has more than its fair share of fanboys

dmp

I'm glad I don't need the approval of 350z owners.

Huskyfan23

You're right about that....it's not a big deal. But public perception of the Mustang GT, Evo, 350Z and STI are still very positive in the masses. I wasn't expecting such a shoot down of the 8 when I went over there, which is why I was a bit surprised and decided to post. I just can't see why some would exclude the 8 from this list just because it's a bit slower (but I judge a vehicle on more than straight line performance, which I'm sure is different than some sports car fanatics).

Also, did anyone notice the new Need for Speed: Carbon RX8? It's located in Tier 1 with a price tag of $25,000. In comparison, the new Eclipse GT, Mustang GT and 350 are all Tier 2 and 3 with a price tag above $50,000. I thought that was a bit of a knock on the 8 as well.

drmrw

Comparing the two cars are like apples and oranges (in that oranges are a bit faster). The RX8 is a very different sports car! I think that's why folks (who own it) love it so much. It is the crossover vehicle that does it all very well. Maybe the comparisons would be more valid if it were more of a typical sports car with no passenger ability and a glove box for a trunk. The only reason people even make comparisons is because it is the only comparably priced similar vehicle.

mysql101

in the last NFS, I thought the best car in the game was the RX-8?

Doesn't matter. Stock the car is now no faster than the new Civic, something that doesn't exactly give you something to brag about.

Just save up and put in a big turbo kit and laugh at them when they mock your 8.

playdoh43

you sound like ol' Gil on the Simpsons

Huskyfan23

I'm starting to notice that about other sports car owners.....and normally I don't care about what others think about me or what car I'm driving, but this is the first real sports car I've owned and it would be nice to know other sports car drivers respect it.

saturn

Maybe you should post a link to the video of this so that we can all see this...for the first time. Haha, I kid, I kid. That video is older than dirt!

Huskyfan23

are you talking about in the game or real life?

Nah, I like the car as it is. No other car in the world (including exotics) has the per liter output of the Renesis. I like the fact that it's NA.

Huskyfan23

LOL, I was going to go get it for you.

There was no date on the video...how long has it been out?

rglbegl

Funny. My good friend drives a 350Z. We trade cars all the time for our weekly runs. I like them both. And really, who cares what they think of my car. I bought it to impress ME.

Huskyfan23

I agree to that....and I think he just turned 16 (according to his profile).

Huskyfan23

You're right, it shouldn't be a big deal (and isn't). I couldn't be happier with the car, and every kid who has seen the car has drooled all over it. I bought my car for me, too, but come on.......a car this good looking can't just be for you....you gotta show it off a little bit (otherwise, why not just by an SRT-4).

kw1k

Don't trip on what Z owners say.

alfy28

Woot My Week Is Now Complete

rglbegl

to be honost husky, i bought a white one to blend in and avoid tickets, ricers and haters. But you are right, srt-4's are UGLY. ( I try not to talk trash on other cars, that is what this thread is about. but that dodge is UGLY)

dos

You seem a little bias, you talk about how 350z owners are obsessed with their cars, yet you go to a 350z site and search RX-8. Why are RX-8 owners so obsessed with the 350z? Search 350z on this site. Get over it and enjoy your own car.

edit;
I did the search for you, https://www.rx8club.com/search.php?searchid=1982956