Autoweek reference to RX-8 in 370Z test
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Gentlemen.. you will always be able to find someone to argue the other way. I traded my RX8 for the 370Z. And yes, the Z will NEVER be able to match the feel and handling of the 8, but I am very, very pleased with my trade. I just got out of the Z today with a HUGE grin on my face.
The Z is the perfect blend between handling and brute power. It does not excel in either category (when compared to a Vette or the new 5.0), but it brings the best of both worlds. I am not looking back at all.
That said, when/if Mazda drops a true RX7, I will be test driving it with the purpose of coming back to the rotary side...
The Z is the perfect blend between handling and brute power. It does not excel in either category (when compared to a Vette or the new 5.0), but it brings the best of both worlds. I am not looking back at all.
That said, when/if Mazda drops a true RX7, I will be test driving it with the purpose of coming back to the rotary side...
Just because you're dating a blonde doesn't mean you can't enjoy a brunette!
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Welcome to the "own em both club"! I agree with you, except I think of the Z as more of a red head.
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It's fun to watch the newbies to RX's try to drive it like a normal car for a while, shifting at 3500 rpm with a 'yeah, so what' look on their face, then tell them, 'shift when it beeps'. The instant the secondary runners open at 5500,
, boredom is replaced with a big sh*t-eating grin that doesn't go away for the rest of the drive.
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Mind you, I'm not bashing the 8, I'm just trying to point out that the delay of power is not exactly a benefit of a high revving engine. Mostly just posting this because I found it odd that you were complimenting the 8's acceleration in a thread comparing it to a notably faster car. The handling/driving feel of the car is what will put a grin on people's faces.
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You will love the CX-9, it is a serious machine. I can out corner many cars in the wifey's CX-9, not to mention SUV's aren't supposed to kick azz like the 9 does.
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totally agree with you !!!!
I honestly never thought I could love a car and be as connected as I do with my rx8. I can relate to this because whenever I see other cars like the Z which I know has more grunt power, all I have to do is go for a spirited drive in my 8 and all is good in the world
I've never been much of a "fanboy" or any sort, but the 8 touches my soul LOL
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