RX-8 Op-Ed on Speed:Sport:Life
#26
I was sold on the 8 when I first test drove one on January 2nd, 2004. Closest thing to Miata handling with 4-seats, not to mention a little more oomph, at a very affordable price. But it's not a true sports car. It's a compromise, like every other car. You either get it, or you don't, but come on, it's about 500-800 lbs heavier than a Miata. You compromise on weight to get a usable back seat. If you don't want a back seat, get an FD. You'll thank me in the morning.
Also, a sport 8 is only about 400 lbs heavier than a Miata.
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Very very inspiration read. As i build up my FC, the idea of performing on the same level as an RX8 always crosses my mind. Straight line speed is easily attainable on turbocharged cars, but i really intend on getting the feel of an FD or RX8 in terms of handling.
Everytime my father tells me i should have bought a car with a v8, i just say "This is not just a car."
Everytime my father tells me i should have bought a car with a v8, i just say "This is not just a car."
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If I could have gotten a new FD (with a warranty) for < $40K, I would have. But for the $27K I spent for the RX8, I would have gotten a 10 year old FD with 40K miles. I seriously considered it -- but no thanks. I like the back seat every once in a while, but I'd rather not have it.
Also, a sport 8 is only about 400 lbs heavier than a Miata.
Also, a sport 8 is only about 400 lbs heavier than a Miata.
#31
I can't think of any other true 4-seater that is as much of a sports car as the 8, at least not at this price point or even close to it. But it's still a 4-seater. It's amazing how well the 8 compares with an s2k or 350z or Solstice, but imagine an 8 that's about 3 feet shorter without the suicide doors.
#33
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that's weak. try again. ![Icon No2](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/icon_no2.gif)
I think the statement "as a driver, you either get it or you don’t" is true. Either you understand the qualities of a driver's car and get it. Others will just pop in as insecure trolls trying to justify against it in an effort to feel good for not "getting it". Get it?
![Icon No2](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/icon_no2.gif)
I think the statement "as a driver, you either get it or you don’t" is true. Either you understand the qualities of a driver's car and get it. Others will just pop in as insecure trolls trying to justify against it in an effort to feel good for not "getting it". Get it?
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Last edited by delhi; 06-11-2008 at 01:38 PM.
#34
that's weak. try again. ![Icon No2](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/icon_no2.gif)
I think the statement "as a driver, you either get it or you don’t" is true. Either you understand the qualities of a driver's car and get it. Others will just pop in as insecure trolls trying to justify against it in an effort to feel good for not "getting it". Get it?![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![Icon No2](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/icon_no2.gif)
I think the statement "as a driver, you either get it or you don’t" is true. Either you understand the qualities of a driver's car and get it. Others will just pop in as insecure trolls trying to justify against it in an effort to feel good for not "getting it". Get it?
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
your comment had no basis. I never said that a car was an investment, I only commented on the steep depreciation of the 8. Your knee jerk reaction was to insult my current autos.
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I think the MX-5 miata is a very good "drivers car" as well.
Last edited by Shoafb; 06-11-2008 at 02:20 PM.
#35
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Should be easier and not necessarily expensive to make it even lighter than a Miata. Coupes are lighter than convertibles and the 16x wil be all aluminum and 20% lighter than the Renesis, which is already lighter than the 4-banger in the Miata. It will be 20% more powerful than the curent Renesis and a little more fuel efficient because of direct injection, not to mention ligher weight. Mazda has to build this car!
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