RX-8 vs RX-7....
12-23-2006 | 11:35 PM
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Much nicer looking then the current model, the only real question is will Mitsubishi still be in the US when it hits the market. They have stated they will pull out of the US unless their sales improve. The Evo is the only really good car they sell and it is limited in its appeal.
Originally Posted by Smileynh
The Evo X isn't a bad looking car, IMO.
I was going to ask if anyone had driven the 7 and the 8. Someone asked me how they compare and I have never driven the FD. Thanks for your comments.
I would imagine it's more akin to the current 350z but I've never heard anyone mentiion HEAVY and rx7 in the same sentence. The 8's just easier to drive with traction and DSC I would imagine.
Thanks -- SmileyNH
I was going to ask if anyone had driven the 7 and the 8. Someone asked me how they compare and I have never driven the FD. Thanks for your comments.
I would imagine it's more akin to the current 350z but I've never heard anyone mentiion HEAVY and rx7 in the same sentence. The 8's just easier to drive with traction and DSC I would imagine.
Thanks -- SmileyNH
12-24-2006 | 12:31 AM
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The EVO and STi are both based on an econ boxes and are pretty low rent inside but they are real killing machines both would make quick work of our RX-8 on the track. Also the AWD is very nice to have in snow and rain not to mention the ability for quick lunches. If it wasn't for the boy race stigma I might be driving one instead of the 8.
You may not like them but there is no denying their performance prow less.
You may not like them but there is no denying their performance prow less.
Originally Posted by KimiFelipe
What can I say, I hate the evo. For the money there are better cars, much better cars, out there, especially the 8.
The evo is about cramming the most power possible into a tiny cheap POS economy car, like the lancer.
Would YOU buy a base lancer over a base mustang, if you had to choose? Come on.
You guys are hung up on the awd vs rwd and good handling vs zero handling of the evo vs the mustang.
But you loose sight of the fact that the strategy is exactly the same: put big powa into a small car that can barely handle it.
So, CYA, dynamho, CYA Ike.
Disagree with me all you guys want. Who says we have to agree? Peeps get upset because they cant get the other guy to agree with them. Big deal; cry to mommy.
I'm not trying to convince anyone, just presenting my point of view. If you don't like it great! That doesn't call for any insults.
I still say LOL Evo to replace A4. Yikes.
The evo is about cramming the most power possible into a tiny cheap POS economy car, like the lancer.
Would YOU buy a base lancer over a base mustang, if you had to choose? Come on.
You guys are hung up on the awd vs rwd and good handling vs zero handling of the evo vs the mustang.
But you loose sight of the fact that the strategy is exactly the same: put big powa into a small car that can barely handle it.
So, CYA, dynamho, CYA Ike.
Disagree with me all you guys want. Who says we have to agree? Peeps get upset because they cant get the other guy to agree with them. Big deal; cry to mommy.
I'm not trying to convince anyone, just presenting my point of view. If you don't like it great! That doesn't call for any insults.
I still say LOL Evo to replace A4. Yikes.
12-24-2006 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Raptor75
The EVO and STi are both based on an econ boxes and are pretty low rent inside but they are real killing machines both would make quick work of our RX-8 on the track. Also the AWD is very nice to have in snow and rain not to mention the ability for quick lunches. If it wasn't for the boy race stigma I might be driving one instead of the 8.
You may not like them but there is no denying their performance prow less.
You may not like them but there is no denying their performance prow less.
No thanks.
12-24-2006 | 10:29 AM
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Quote:You may not like them but there is no denying their performance prow less.;Quote:
I Don't think the driving/handling characteristics are as much fun and relaxing as the rx8. Too much drastic technology to bring them up to par. The 275 hp is what makes them more desireable on the track. They are fast and furious little econos.
I Don't think the driving/handling characteristics are as much fun and relaxing as the rx8. Too much drastic technology to bring them up to par. The 275 hp is what makes them more desireable on the track. They are fast and furious little econos.
12-24-2006 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Smileynh
The Evo X isn't a bad looking car, IMO.
I was going to ask if anyone had driven the 7 and the 8. Someone asked me how they compare and I have never driven the FD. Thanks for your comments.
I would imagine it's more akin to the current 350z but I've never heard anyone mentiion HEAVY and rx7 in the same sentence. The 8's just easier to drive with traction and DSC I would imagine.
Thanks -- SmileyNH
I was going to ask if anyone had driven the 7 and the 8. Someone asked me how they compare and I have never driven the FD. Thanks for your comments.
I would imagine it's more akin to the current 350z but I've never heard anyone mentiion HEAVY and rx7 in the same sentence. The 8's just easier to drive with traction and DSC I would imagine.
Thanks -- SmileyNH
But, again the "love" for the Evo comes down to HP and its 0-60 numbers. If the turbo and supercharger kits under development for the RX-8 were finally out, I think people would be less "infatuated" with the Evo. The day you see a 4.9 secound 0-60 RX-8, is the day you will hear less about the Evo.
12-24-2006 | 12:00 PM
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Guys, I know this conversation has steered off course, but there is no way in hell I'd ever buy a Mitsubishi.
I have decided on the RX-8, since the RX-7 is going to be a lot harder to find, maintain, and get to the level I want it to be. Besides, driving a car like the RX-7 is beyond my limits and it's not as easy to drive as the RX-8. I want something I can enjoy and feel good driving. That's the 8
I have decided on the RX-8, since the RX-7 is going to be a lot harder to find, maintain, and get to the level I want it to be. Besides, driving a car like the RX-7 is beyond my limits and it's not as easy to drive as the RX-8. I want something I can enjoy and feel good driving. That's the 8
12-24-2006 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Hercules
Guys, I know this conversation has steered off course, but there is no way in hell I'd ever buy a Mitsubishi.
I have decided on the RX-8, since the RX-7 is going to be a lot harder to find, maintain, and get to the level I want it to be. Besides, driving a car like the RX-7 is beyond my limits and it's not as easy to drive as the RX-8. I want something I can enjoy and feel good driving. That's the 8
I have decided on the RX-8, since the RX-7 is going to be a lot harder to find, maintain, and get to the level I want it to be. Besides, driving a car like the RX-7 is beyond my limits and it's not as easy to drive as the RX-8. I want something I can enjoy and feel good driving. That's the 8
12-24-2006 | 12:40 PM
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You obviously have money.
1. Sell the BMW and buy a 911. You will not need but one car for a daily driver and the weekend.
or
2. Get an 8 instead of the 7. Newer technology and just a fun and safer car to drive.
You obviously have money.
1. Sell the BMW and buy a 911. You will not need but one car for a daily driver and the weekend.
or
2. Get an 8 instead of the 7. Newer technology and just a fun and safer car to drive.
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12-24-2006 | 12:47 PM
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I think they design Lancer chassis with the Evolution thing in mind. The *Regular* Lancer we see is actually the *strip down* version of the Evolution.
You can call an Evo or STi an econbox. but to me they're not. in fact is they're actually pretty good cars.
IT depends on what you're looking for.
If you're looking for Absolute performance. You should go for STi or Evo. Hell the STi its even faster than a Z06 on the track, for under 35 K ? oh yes its stock to stock. I think its pretty good freaking deal. But in order to get something(performance) you have to give something up (interior, luxury stuff, etc) so yes you get **** interior ...
but if you're looking for style .... go somewhere else (or get a 8 like us)
You can call an Evo or STi an econbox. but to me they're not. in fact is they're actually pretty good cars.
IT depends on what you're looking for.
If you're looking for Absolute performance. You should go for STi or Evo. Hell the STi its even faster than a Z06 on the track, for under 35 K ? oh yes its stock to stock. I think its pretty good freaking deal. But in order to get something(performance) you have to give something up (interior, luxury stuff, etc) so yes you get **** interior ...
but if you're looking for style .... go somewhere else (or get a 8 like us)
12-24-2006 | 01:01 PM
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You can call an Evo or STi an econbox. but to me they're not. in fact is they're actually pretty good cars. Quote:
Noone said econobox platform cars were not good cars. Most are. They just lack the refinement and status required by many well off mature drivers.
Noone said econobox platform cars were not good cars. Most are. They just lack the refinement and status required by many well off mature drivers.
12-24-2006 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Roaddemon
Quote:You may not like them but there is no denying their performance prow less.;Quote:
I Don't think the driving/handling characteristics are as much fun and relaxing as the rx8. Too much drastic technology to bring them up to par. The 275 hp is what makes them more desireable on the track. They are fast and furious little econos.
I Don't think the driving/handling characteristics are as much fun and relaxing as the rx8. Too much drastic technology to bring them up to par. The 275 hp is what makes them more desireable on the track. They are fast and furious little econos.
12-26-2006 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Hercules
Guys, I know this conversation has steered off course, but there is no way in hell I'd ever buy a Mitsubishi.
Originally Posted by Hercules
I have decided on the RX-8, since the RX-7 is going to be a lot harder to find, maintain, and get to the level I want it to be. Besides, driving a car like the RX-7 is beyond my limits and it's not as easy to drive as the RX-8. I want something I can enjoy and feel good driving. That's the 8
12-26-2006 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Ike
I love when people talk about driving characteristics of cars they've never driven. There are a few of you in this thread...
12-26-2006 | 10:04 AM
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Off course?? You think?? lol.
Cool. Getting a new 8, then? Love that stormy blue mica . . .
Cool. Getting a new 8, then? Love that stormy blue mica . . .
12-26-2006 | 10:24 AM
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but . . . stormy blue . . . lol.
So why not buy the one you leased? At least you know what kind of care it got during the lease.
$15k would be nice. But if you start heading towards $20k you prlly can get a brand new base model, and a lower APR.
Good luck - whichever way you go.
So why not buy the one you leased? At least you know what kind of care it got during the lease.
$15k would be nice. But if you start heading towards $20k you prlly can get a brand new base model, and a lower APR.
Good luck - whichever way you go.
12-26-2006 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by dmc27
but . . . stormy blue . . . lol.
So why not buy the one you leased? At least you know what kind of care it got during the lease.
$15k would be nice. But if you start heading towards $20k you prlly can get a brand new base model, and a lower APR.
Good luck - whichever way you go.
So why not buy the one you leased? At least you know what kind of care it got during the lease.
$15k would be nice. But if you start heading towards $20k you prlly can get a brand new base model, and a lower APR.
Good luck - whichever way you go.
I'll see what I want to do as it gets warmer out.
12-26-2006 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by AnthonyNYC
Get both! I could not decide either and ended up getting both. Some days you can drive the FD and some days the Rx8. I like driving the 8 so much more.
Anthony
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12-26-2006 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by AnthonyNYC
Get both! I could not decide either and ended up getting both. Some days you can drive the FD and some days the Rx8. I like driving the 8 so much more.
Anthony
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12-26-2006 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Hercules
You offering to spot me? :D
Actually I did not mean get both at once. I meant get the rx8 first and then get an FD later down the line for a good deal to tinker around with. You're also lucky to be on the east coast in terms of resources.
Good luck either way.
Anthony
12-26-2006 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by AnthonyNYC
Get both! I could not decide either and ended up getting both. Some days you can drive the FD and some days the Rx8. I like driving the 8 so much more.
Anthony
Anthony
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12-27-2006 | 12:16 AM
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Good luck on the 8 search. You'll find what you're looking for. Check out the for sale section of the forum to see what people are asking for. I've had a '93 RX-7R1 and the RX-8. I'd have to say the RX-7 was an amazing car that was absolutely perfect to drive. But I smile so much more driving the 8 and am more willing to take it whenever wherever. Based on what it sounds like you're looking for you'll really be happy with the 8.