Is Anyonre Happy With Their Rx8
#11
Originally Posted by 93 R1' date='Oct 18 2003, 08:07 PM
[quote name='RX73rdgen' date='Oct 15 2003, 02:31 AM'] I've driven the RX8 and own a third generation RX7.
My impression:
Styling and looks aside...
Besides not having nearly as much power (to be fair my RX7 puts out 315rwhp) the RX8 seems better in every other way. Great ride and handling, quiet, practical and still pretty quick.
My impression:
Styling and looks aside...
Besides not having nearly as much power (to be fair my RX7 puts out 315rwhp) the RX8 seems better in every other way. Great ride and handling, quiet, practical and still pretty quick.
stock for stock?
You also have to take into consideration that you have been driving your car for a long time. You know exactly how she is going to react, driving a different car may seen a little foreign.
#13
Well I don't own one, but my dad does have a Mazda Dealership . So I got to put the car through its paces. It is an REALLY nice car. I have never been in or driven an RX-7 so I can't really compare it but my friends dad who has owned every gen RX-7 along with 300ZX, Supra, and now NSX about others, said he liked the car A LOT! It reminded him a lot of his past 7's. I would recommend the car highly, but I would choose an STi over a RX-8 anyday. I guess it just depends on what you like. The STi is more race oriented (no radio!), and the RX-8 is more suitable for daily driving. It handles excellent, has good go up top, and sounds incredible ( :RX-8 exhaust note Go test drive one, but then drive an STi .
#14
I agree with Dreamer on this one, I have test driven the RX-8, the Impreza STi and Lancer Evolution and if you want to beat the pants off people on the street, go with the STi. Subaru was serious making that a race machine. Personally I like the RX-8 the best, I could use it as a daily driver, it has enough pep to it to beat some wannabe's and looks hella cool. I like the seats the best in the RX-8, although the STi's are not bad. I was kinda dissapointed with the Evo though, took a little too long for the turbo to kick in. Fortunatly I got to test drive the 8 and Evo on some windey roads, and I can tell you the 8 handles like a dream. 50/50 weight balance does make a difference! But again, if you want raw power and loads of it, go with the STi, it's about the same price. Just pulling out of the parking lot I almost got thrown out of the car. Can't go wrong with the RX-8's freestyle doors though, I just gotta make it till next October and I get myself a fully loaded one.
#15
I drove the 8 two weeks ago. I went into the dealership not liking the cars at all, but my gf loves them. neways, took it out, and i really really liked it, the styling of the outside is slowly growing on me, but the interior is great, and it rides great, handles great, and overall feels like a comfortable car. Its a great cross for sport/everyday use. The only thing its missing is the spooling of turbo's. I am considering it when i get outta school as a daily driver. Very practical car, with the best of both worlds.
#16
Originally Posted by IceNine' date='Oct 23 2003, 07:36 PM
I agree with Dreamer on this one, I have test driven the RX-8, the Impreza STi and Lancer Evolution and if you want to beat the pants off people on the street, go with the STi. Subaru was serious making that a race machine. Personally I like the RX-8 the best, I could use it as a daily driver, it has enough pep to it to beat some wannabe's and looks hella cool. I like the seats the best in the RX-8, although the STi's are not bad. I was kinda dissapointed with the Evo though, took a little too long for the turbo to kick in. Fortunatly I got to test drive the 8 and Evo on some windey roads, and I can tell you the 8 handles like a dream. 50/50 weight balance does make a difference! But again, if you want raw power and loads of it, go with the STi, it's about the same price. Just pulling out of the parking lot I almost got thrown out of the car. Can't go wrong with the RX-8's freestyle doors though, I just gotta make it till next October and I get myself a fully loaded one.
#17
Originally Posted by rfreeman27' date='Oct 15 2003, 05:39 PM
[quote name='Joe Flo' date='Sep 30 2003, 11:18 PM'] It has a Rotary Engine
Other then that...not worth the money. But I am super picky when it comes to cars, and I have never driven one. Sat in it, turned it on, and played with the buttons. Thats about it!
Other then that...not worth the money. But I am super picky when it comes to cars, and I have never driven one. Sat in it, turned it on, and played with the buttons. Thats about it!
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Hahaha....I just got back from the Mazda Dealer!!
I drove a fully loaded grand touring version. It was a pretty bad *** car. I have to take back what I said about it not being worth the money cause I went to the Nissan dealer and saw the cost of the Z's.
The car drove really nice. THe clutch was alright...but the handling was out of this world. It sounded great! Actually might even buy one when I get in the NAVY. I will need a DD.
#18
Originally Posted by Joe Flo' date='Oct 30 2003, 07:44 PM
[quote name='rfreeman27' date='Oct 15 2003, 05:39 PM'] [quote name='Joe Flo' date='Sep 30 2003, 11:18 PM'] It has a Rotary Engine
Other then that...not worth the money. But I am super picky when it comes to cars, and I have never driven one. Sat in it, turned it on, and played with the buttons. Thats about it!
Other then that...not worth the money. But I am super picky when it comes to cars, and I have never driven one. Sat in it, turned it on, and played with the buttons. Thats about it!
[/quote]
Hahaha....I just got back from the Mazda Dealer!!
I drove a fully loaded grand touring version. It was a pretty bad *** car. I have to take back what I said about it not being worth the money cause I went to the Nissan dealer and saw the cost of the Z's.
The car drove really nice. THe clutch was alright...but the handling was out of this world. It sounded great! Actually might even buy one when I get in the NAVY. I will need a DD. [/quote]
Well suprise suprise!
D-san
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