I have been checking out the Mazda RX8 stuff because I'm planning to get one myself sometime this year. I'm sure all you guys have it owned already. Can anyone give me some pointers or highlights plz?

 

Rotary engine > *

 

Is it better than cars with Combustion (I think that's how you spell it ) engine? Just wondering because I don't really know much about car stuff to be honest

 

mystic...you'll find hundreds of reasons here...

"The Little Things"

Good luck!!

- Irish

 

Let's see:

Aggresive styling
Rotary engine
Suicide doors
Handling
9000 RPM Redline
Short throw smooth as ice shifter


Just to name a few of MANY reasons.

Just refer to the above^ link and I'm sure you'll find more than enough reasons...

 

Just take a test drive and you'll know why you should get one.

 

What Irish said...

 

The most important thing is BaBes

It is optional if you are married!

Rx8group

 

Like all cars, the RX8 makes some compromises... as always, test drive before you buy.

Cons:

• low torque
• soft suspension results in some body roll
• poor fuel economy (15-17 MPG city, 21-23 highway)
• consumes 1 quart of oil every ~2000 miles (by design)
• no spare tire
• small trunk opening
• special procedure for cold-engine shutdown
• not many options for power mods
• radio LCD is low resolution, doesn't display much info, and is hard to read in sunlight
• poor rear visibility

Pros:

• tight, responsive steering
• smooth short-throw shifter
• lightweight for a 4-seat RWD car (base 6-speed model is ~2880 pounds)
• 50/50 weight distribution
• center of gravity low to ground
• low yaw moment
• balanced and stiff chassis
• resistant to understeer
• predictable and forgiving nature nature makes it easy to drive at the edge
• excellent road feel
• good high-end power
• instantaneous throttle response
• smooth engine with linear output
• 9000 RPM redline
• rotary engine is durable
• comfortable, supportive seats
• soft suspension enhances ride comfort
• already-impressive handling is easy to improve
• 4 doors
• large interior (for a sports car)
• large trunk (for a sports car)
• rear seats surprisingly spacious (good headroom also)
• two child seat anchors
• well laid-out gauges and controls
• aesthetically pleasing exterior and interior
• 1.8 quarts between low and full on dipstick (means oil doesn't need to be constantly topped off)
• <$25k street price for base 6-speed model

If your priority is straight-line acceleration, look elsewhere. If you want sports-car driving dynamics, comfort, and practicality at a reasonable price, the RX8 may be for you.

 

Very well put! But you forgot the babes looking at your car when you pass them by!

 

You will know right away after a good test drive whether or not the car is for you or not. You will just know.

As for pointers, I would read up on this forum and you will be prepared for just about anything you will ever encounter with your 8.

 

Great Thanks you guys. I appreciate it. And LOL rx8group :D I don't think I need to check out the babes if I get the RX8...I'm a chick :D

Anyhow, I'll definitely check out the link Irish added