RXLogic

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.

SleepeR1st

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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."

seatownracer

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Very good read! makes me want to go buy another one.

robrecht

Yes, if you're talking about the lightest 8 and the heaviest new MX-5. But even there, 400 lbs is nothing to sneeze at. Don't get me wrong, I love my 8, but I was just trying to inject a dose of reality about the 8 being a compromise sports car. Every car is a compromise. You either get it, or you don't. The particular compromise either fits what you're looking for, or not. 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.

Shoafb

Easy to what? make a baseless statement?

RXLogic

Yah. Call it whatever you want, an RX 7, an RX 9, or a rotary Miata, a two-seat 2500 lb rotary that gets 30 mpg is what I want next.

SilverSurfer

That's easily the best looking RX-8 I've ever seen in the photo for that article

delhi

that's weak. try again.

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?

Shoafb

Ok I will try again,

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.

I think the MX-5 miata is a very good "drivers car" as well.

robrecht

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!