hey guys, i'll be looking to buy a new car https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png

welcome to the board! the road less traveled is traveled less because mazda is crazy/ or really smart/ or they didnt get the memo.



mike

hey i found rear seats for an FD. oh welcome to the jungle

first, welcome. and to answer your question, in my opinion ofcourse, i'd have to say that rotary engines are the "road less traveled" for many reasons. first, they're one of a kind - no other car out there has them. second, it is usually difficult and inconvenient to have your car professionally serviced by one who is qualified to work on these cars. i, personally, would only trust a select few to work on my engine. that brings me to reason #3. bad reputation. those who are not educated enough to care for their rotary car run into massive problems with their engines, because they don't get proper help from the dealerships. but since the rx-8s are going to be new, there should be much more support for them at mazda service centers. and since the rx-8 is powered by an improved non-turbo engine, it should not suffer in longevity as the fd3s did.

Also, most major car companies have experimented with rotaries sometime in the past but in the end decided to scrap their projects.





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But let's keep in mind that the RX8 is slated to cause a massive re-training of Mazda technicians across the country. My advice, go for the RX8, read the owner's manual, and be sure that your dealer has a certified rotary tech, who has been updated on the new Renesis motor. This next-gen rotary looks like it will be even more stable than the six-figure mileage naturally aspirated motors of the golden age of the rotary.



Bear in mind, Tech, that the RX7's of yesteryear (non-turbo models) were every bit as mechanically sound than their piston counterparts. It was the turbo systems that made everyone afraid of the RX7's. The new Renesis motor will be just as stable as the reciprocating motors in the competition's offerings (a la Infinity G35). Plus, if you ask me, the RX8 is way hotter than any Nissan, Acura, or domestic out there (in the same class).

also rotarys have been under development for MUCH less time then piston style engines. The frist real piston engines were developed (working internal combustion engines) in the 1860's-1890's. the rotary concept was born in the 20's and first built in the so's or 40's. (not sure of that date) the rate of development for the rotary engine has beem much faster then the piston engine. Look how far its gotten in 60 years.

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didnt you get the memo?

I ate all the memos, they tasted like ham.