The RX8 ... IMHO - Page 3

03-05-2005 | 01:13 PM

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RX-Hachi

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Originally Posted by VikingDJ

That is where I envy you. There are several cars suited for me, because I just love cars period. I bought RX8, choosing it over the STi, Golf R32 and 350z. I got over the 350z, because it was more comparable to the rx8, but couldn't get over the STI, because it was totally different, yet what I also wanted out of a car. So I went crazy and got an STI. My car payments are so worth it. However, I have yet to get over the R32. Now of course I cannot buy this car now without parting one of them. The rx8 is not an option. The STI isn't either because I'm not gonna feel any better by swapping. Then I see cars like the S2000, the z4, miata, ect, and think, CONVERTIBLE over RX8. This is where I stop myself and say WAKE UP, you have to compromise. When a car takes a microscopic second place over another, it leaves one hanging, but only when I sit here and think about it. Second place is still second place. Once I hop in my RX8 and drive, I think NAH, I'm happy with this car. Then I drive STI and say I'm also happy with this car. The R32 is still hanging over my head because it's refined unlike the STI. But then I think POWER, and I erase the R32. Moral of story is, in the end I needed both RX8 and STI, because each lacked what the other had. I was fortunate enough to not have to compromise, but in the end you always have to compromise. The other cars take second place, but for those brief moments of unclear la la land, I still dream of them. As for other cars I can't see myself in, I can imagine someone with that personality feeling the same way I do.

It's quite easy to fall into this pattern, especially for those of us with a passion for cars. But if one doesn't have the financial means of a Jay Leno, it's difficult to satisfy the crave. A couple of options, one can go with a short term lease and flip cars every few years. Or go the used car route and pick up your favorite cars of yesteryear. IMO, the used car route is the smarter way to go. The cars are pretty well depreciated, so when you tire of one, you can hopefully sell for close to what you bought it.

In my case, I'm 95% extremely satisfied with my RX-8. The 5% that I'm waiting for is a more powerful version, say 280-300 hp, but its current power does just fine thank you. Yet it's my nature as well to constantly think about other cars. However, when I really think long & hard about it, there's nothing on the market now under $50K that I'd be willing to trade the RX-8 in on. And nothing over $50K that I lust after strongly enough to justify the price difference either.

All I need to do is twist that key, hear the rotary spin up, and I'm instantly reminded what a terrific car the 8 is.

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