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Cool site, cool car
So should I buy one? There's so much info here I'm intimidated. It shure is a beautiful car.
Maybe some of you could tell me why you bought this car instead of the competition?
Maybe some of you could tell me why you bought this car instead of the competition?
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I test drove BMW 540i, Infiniti G35, Lexus SC, Acura TL, and others. The BMWs have reliability problems, the Infiniti is over-priced, and the others just didn't have "the look" nor the handling. Actually, my wife said, "The RX is the most unique car, and those others are for old folks . . . buy the RX-8!"
That's all the convincing I needed!
That's all the convincing I needed!
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i test drove the G35 coupe, WRX STi and Nissan 350Z along with the 8.
G35: nicest car overall. about $5-7k more than other three
STi: ugly four door thing. great engine and AWD
350Z: inside was very plain and cheap looking. great engine. no back seat (space and insurance issues)
drove the 8 and just fell in love. less power than others, but much more stylish and just "felt" good to drive. wasnt a no brainer at that point. sometimes i wish i had 280 hp and 280 torque of the Z but thats only once in a while.
G35: nicest car overall. about $5-7k more than other three
STi: ugly four door thing. great engine and AWD
350Z: inside was very plain and cheap looking. great engine. no back seat (space and insurance issues)
drove the 8 and just fell in love. less power than others, but much more stylish and just "felt" good to drive. wasnt a no brainer at that point. sometimes i wish i had 280 hp and 280 torque of the Z but thats only once in a while.
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Test drove LOTS of cars. Acura TSX, WRX-STi, Evo VIII, 350Z, G35, 2002 BMW M3, etc. When all was said and done, the G35 and the RX-8 were the finalists. Went with the '8 because it was more unique, and because the G35 has reliability and materials quality problems. Also because the nearest Infinity dealer is ~ 70 miles away through Denver (shudder!) traffic. Haven't looked back since.
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So should I buy one? There's so much info here I'm intimidated. It shure is a beautiful car.
Maybe some of you could tell me why you bought this car instead of the competition?
Maybe some of you could tell me why you bought this car instead of the competition?
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