Mazdaspeed3 vs RX8 - Comparison Review
#28
Great thread man, and good points brought up on both cars. Thank you for taking the time to write this.
I drove a MS3 prior to buying the 8 on a test drive, and while it felt great and was a lot of fun, the connection i feel when i'm in the 8 to the road just wasn't there for me. I didn't see a huge difference in the acceleration (the 3 felt faster b/c of the torque, but the acceleration times were similiar) and I was looking for a screamer, something that would wind up to 9k and still be pulling, torque wasn't a must for me since my TR is torquey as h3ll. That being said I must compliment Mazda on the offerings. If I was in a different situation in my personal life and needed a reliable, true four door car but desired with speed, style and 'persona' I would write a check tomorrow for a MS3. It sucks you had to part ways with your 8, however IMO you could not pick a better option then the MS3.![Ylsuper](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/ylsuper.gif)
One HUGE upside - a few thousand dollars and your MS3 goes from quick to FAST in a hurry, gotta love the options factory FI present to you.....
I drove a MS3 prior to buying the 8 on a test drive, and while it felt great and was a lot of fun, the connection i feel when i'm in the 8 to the road just wasn't there for me. I didn't see a huge difference in the acceleration (the 3 felt faster b/c of the torque, but the acceleration times were similiar) and I was looking for a screamer, something that would wind up to 9k and still be pulling, torque wasn't a must for me since my TR is torquey as h3ll. That being said I must compliment Mazda on the offerings. If I was in a different situation in my personal life and needed a reliable, true four door car but desired with speed, style and 'persona' I would write a check tomorrow for a MS3. It sucks you had to part ways with your 8, however IMO you could not pick a better option then the MS3.
![Ylsuper](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/ylsuper.gif)
One HUGE upside - a few thousand dollars and your MS3 goes from quick to FAST in a hurry, gotta love the options factory FI present to you.....
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Ztriumph,
Haha. Thanks for the comments. Yah I really liked the high winding rotary of the 8. Soooo smooth. But let me know if you want to "write a check" for my Speed3.
Just bought brand new tires. Here is a link to the gallery I uploaded.
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Haha. Thanks for the comments. Yah I really liked the high winding rotary of the 8. Soooo smooth. But let me know if you want to "write a check" for my Speed3.
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#30
Give it time, you will miss your 8.
Just for fun
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While it's not side by side with an 8 it's side by side with my other car's cousin the Saturn Sky Red Line and I can tell you that while the Sky is no doubt faster off the line it is not nearly as fun to drive.
Just for fun
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While it's not side by side with an 8 it's side by side with my other car's cousin the Saturn Sky Red Line and I can tell you that while the Sky is no doubt faster off the line it is not nearly as fun to drive.
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Titanium - Great looking MS3. I would not give that up so easily, sounds perfect for your current situation.
Are-ex-eight: I agree completely with your posting. My TR runs circles around my RX (personal best was a 12.8@111 on street tires) however the RX just makes me smile everytime I get in it. Last night I found myself driving 30 minutes OUTSIDE of the city just to find a place to eat (GF thought I was crazy)! Everything just flows and molds perfectly together with the RX and works in balance. Last night I sat in my garage having a beer and wondering how the hell I love this car as much as I do, especially after only 600 miles.....
Are-ex-eight: I agree completely with your posting. My TR runs circles around my RX (personal best was a 12.8@111 on street tires) however the RX just makes me smile everytime I get in it. Last night I found myself driving 30 minutes OUTSIDE of the city just to find a place to eat (GF thought I was crazy)! Everything just flows and molds perfectly together with the RX and works in balance. Last night I sat in my garage having a beer and wondering how the hell I love this car as much as I do, especially after only 600 miles.....
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