Dude. I've seen a video of an 8 keeping up with the mazda Lemans car... it MUST mean the 8 is similar in performance!:p

This car isnt going to run with a Z, sorry folks. Wait for the 7 (or the coupe version of the 8, whatever they call it).

 

While I do think the 8 will hang with the Z on a twisty track, I must agree that this video of the 8 "pushing" the 7 means nothing. The only way to test which car is faster is with the same driver on the same track in both cars. If he can get better lap times with the 8 than the 7 then that's proof.

 

You are correct sir -- the only thing that will be running "with" the Z are my two kids -- err I mean running beside the Z since they can't sit behind me like they will be in my RX-8 :D

Who cares about the track - the number of people who are actually going to take either the 350Z or RX-8 to the track is very very small -- most of us live in the real world -- kids, groceries, etc., etc. and my RX-8 is going to make every mile a blast. Let the "fast and the furious" freaks have the speed demons - there will always be somebody faster anyway.

 

Same reason I'm buying an 8

 

Ok, have any of you staunch 350z guys ever actually seen a race between a stock 255hp rx7 (with the PEP package)and a brand new 350z? If you had you would see the 7 running a 350z like it was standing still, it was not even a close contest . . . Actually nevermind :o I am tired of this thread, think what you want, when the comparo's come out you will see what I already know!:p

 

I test drove a 350Z. It's very nice, but not for the 38K they were charging for it (track version). Oddly, I test drove an WRX and thought it was just as quick, and the handling was on par too. The suspension is nice on the 350Z, very little body roll, but it still pushed. The WRX pushed as well but seemed to be more stable, the AWD certainly helps. I tested them on tight mountain roads. Granted the WRX's interior isn't as nice, then again the price difference is 12K. As far as track performance, I think the RX-8 will win hands down. We'll find out in a few months or so.

Rob

 

It was said before that "you never forget the girl that busted your *****, but this is the one you marry."

In the REAL world, the RX-8 will be the real daily winner.