350Z vs. Mazda RX-8
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Originally Posted by Kegsbane
You forgot about the shitty gas mileage again ![Big Grin](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
EDIT: Oops, no you didn't.
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EDIT: Oops, no you didn't.
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^^ You are right. Both cars are nearly the same running stock suspensions on the "skid pad."
Mazda enthusiasts describe the difference as a "go-cart" feel, which is something you notice (I certainly did) when pushing the Mazda hard into a turn.
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Mazda enthusiasts describe the difference as a "go-cart" feel, which is something you notice (I certainly did) when pushing the Mazda hard into a turn.
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the z and the 8 were the two cars i debated over.
the main thing that turned me off about the 8 was the rotary. first of all it never produced the kind of power mazda claimed. second of all, the gas mileage is horrid. their of all, i just didnt like the idea of an engine that designed to burn oil.
the main thing that turned me off about the 8 was the rotary. first of all it never produced the kind of power mazda claimed. second of all, the gas mileage is horrid. their of all, i just didnt like the idea of an engine that designed to burn oil.
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Originally Posted by Nexx
the z and the 8 were the two cars i debated over.
the main thing that turned me off about the 8 was the rotary. first of all it never produced the kind of power mazda claimed. second of all, the gas mileage is horrid. their of all, i just didnt like the idea of an engine that designed to burn oil.
the main thing that turned me off about the 8 was the rotary. first of all it never produced the kind of power mazda claimed. second of all, the gas mileage is horrid. their of all, i just didnt like the idea of an engine that designed to burn oil.
The debate didn't last long with me. The 8 is just not nearly as nice a car overall as the Z. So damn glad I got the Z... a friend of mine drives an 8 and I was checking it out the other day. Just really couldn't find any sort of decent benefits that the 8 has in visual and performance categories to outweigh the Z.
It surely was an easy choice for me. I'm sure different situations could yield a different outcome... children is the reason my friend bought an 8.
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18 mpg (gas) 1k mpq (oil)......
haha no other car where you have to fill up gas, and oil at every gas station stop!!!
i love the handling and the electric steering, the car feels so solid. my sister has the autotragic RX-8..... cant make judgement on the 6spd. I would never trade my hr z a rx-8.
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Imma disagree with you about the interior op.... I think its a bit extravagant on the rx8. It's nice. My friend had one. Not a sporty feel. Modability on that car is worse then basic bolt ons on a civic. Gas mileage is worse then an untuned twin turbo z. Or an escalade for that matter. If its not an rx7 I dont wanna know....
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I like the car. I was originally planning on buying one, but then I looked more into the Z. If I had a need for 4 seats, I'd pick one up.
My parents have one (part of the reason that caused me to look at other cars), and its a very nice car. Yea, the power isnt up to par with the Z or other 300hp+ cars, but its still pretty quick.
As for the poor gas mileage, the lower insurance rates kind of offset that. It is classified as a 4 door 1.3 ltr car
My parents have one (part of the reason that caused me to look at other cars), and its a very nice car. Yea, the power isnt up to par with the Z or other 300hp+ cars, but its still pretty quick.
As for the poor gas mileage, the lower insurance rates kind of offset that. It is classified as a 4 door 1.3 ltr car
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Nice write-up...
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ive had a rx8 for 3 months...sold it. The only good thing about the car is the looks..trust me. ..
no power ...no torque...feels heavy on the road. ..
i didnt like it at all..even my previous 300zx was way better...
that why i bought a 350z!!
no power ...no torque...feels heavy on the road. ..
i didnt like it at all..even my previous 300zx was way better...
that why i bought a 350z!!
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I wanted to get an RX7 bad as it is a gorgeous car but after hearing about owners having to replace their engines every few years I decided against it. Couldn't be happier with my Z. Compared to the RX7 the RX8 looks like a pug.
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