Shoafb

Sorry,

I'd take the Vette anyday, and a 911? no question at all there ......that's not meant to down the 8 at all so don't take it wrong.

You won't be leaving either one of these cars in the dust, be it a straight line or in the twisites.

RenoIV

I liked it best ... this is the key. It's what you like that matters.
This car is for someone who likes to drive not ride. Its combination of handling, feel, and yes, even comfort are unmatched for the $$.
I consider it an inexpensive exotic.

Enjoy the drive and "the road not taken"

silverx8

My memory was the 240Z that tried to stay with me at the light. Neither of us shifted before 7K RPM, but he blew a large cloud of black smoke and pulled over to the side.

Diabolical RX8

Well the RX8 is the only car I got to Test Drive.

Now a little less than 1 year later I have test driven cars like the 350Z. Still glad I was sold when I hopped into the RX8 because the 350Z handles like a brick compared to the RX8.

StealthFox

you have to muscle the Z to get it to turn in comparison to the 8, not exactly too fun besides going in a straight line...and even then that gets boring, same repetitive dull response any RPM you hit it at from that vq engine used in nissans other sedans and SUVs

legokcen

After a year and half, I still smile everytime I look at and drive the car. I love it!

KyBlu

I got rid of my "8" for a "C-6" and could not be happier with my "Blue Collar Ride". LOL She must be on crack or maybe she just wants to be a Hilton!!!!!!!!!!!!!!_

Jrock

I bought an rx-8 like 4 weeks ago. And have loved every minute. But it wasn't until last night that i truly fell in love with all that is zoom zoom. I took a drive from cheshire CT to north western mass for work, up route 8. Was the sickest drive ever, was mostly a 2 lane road all the way up through the forest and hills of the berkshires of western connecticut and mass. I flew, this car loves the road....my foot never left the gas...the 8 never even slipped. The only time i chickened out slightly was during a set of S turns, i applied the breaks a little and looked down, and i was still doin 85. The handling and smoothness of this car is one in its own. It truly proves that speed limits are just a suggestion. THis is the reason i have this car...this is the reason i would never trade it for any stang, Z, or anythiing in between.. Ok maybe that new porsche carrera....but only if i test drove it first and liked it


Drive it fast....it can take it....ZOOM ZOOM

StealthFox

lol you may want to consider that new porsche cayman, its quite the handler and looks sharp too. :D

silverx8

I married the mayors daughter. Coming out ball and everything. A long time ago I was at a party and someone asked what an NSX was and I said it was a really fast Honda. It was like I farted out loud.

silverx8

Yeah looked at it, but a 911 isn't that much more. The Cayman is right between the Boxster and the 911. Those two were already too close. Now the Carrera GT, thats how to differentiate the models from each other!

The Cayman has two seats, I didn't think that was important. My kids are older and I figured the
RX8 would be just for me. Somehow freinds fill up the back, its the cool ride.

The Porsche dealer was a more open with the cars than the Chevrolet dealer. They let me sit in the GT, which at $450K is much more of an experience than sitting in a C6.

MTLbroker

4 doors and 4 seats did it for me.

But the fact that it looks pretty good, is relatively rare (well not rare, but certainly fewer around than competition), not to mention inexpensive.

Feras

iTrader: (1)

what are you guys smoking the 350Z handles extremely well sure it feels heavier but its not some glorified muscle car, it can definitely turn well.

1.3L

I own an RX-8 because I can't afford a Ferrari

Seriously, I once owned an '85 RX-7 and I loved it. It was a blast to drive and never gave a moments trouble. I just had to get back into the Rotary realm.

1.3L :D

BlueEyes

That thing gives me wood. That car is going to be amazing.

silverx8

The 350Z hadles great. My issue was the clutch and torque. I just had trouble shifting smoothly. Automatics eventually do the wrong thing at the wrong time, like making a slow downshift in the middle of a corner, or trying to decide between first and second at a stopsign and leaving me flat. I wanted the stick to control my gears myself, and the clutch engagement was too hard for me to modulate smoothly, I ended up dumping it a lot and jerking the car off the line.

I also have a little trouble knowing that Quest and Altima owners would look at me like the kindred soul that I would be.

Knowing that almost nobody shares my motor is not snobbery. This motor is a high revving, small, special motor. This affects how the RX8 handles, rides, sounds, and shifts. So does sharing a van motor, a truck motor, or a sedan motor. Other cars don't have the rotary because it is not the best motor for them.


In the beginning you could buy a rotary car, van, or truck (some chick had a truck where she erased the first "R" and turned the "T" to a "V" on her "ROTARY POWER" truck, turning it to "OVARY POWER". Go figure.

StealthFox

i got a Q, did the original RPUs say rotary power on the back because EVERY rpu i see has that

silverx8

My vague memory of seeing the first rotary powered lineup at a carshow. I remember the moniker on the back of the original truck. Collectors item?