350Z vs. Mazda RX-8
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I think the RX-8 is a hell'va of a good idea and is a nice car sorta of a catchall. I agree with interior looking a little better and the rear seats having a purpose even that the RX-8 handles and shift well.
But its not a 350Z or a Z-car the 350Z is the essence of what a Sports Car should be it is a item of desire not of multi-purpose it has one purpose delight the driver and passenger. As I mention the RX-8 is a great on paper but car that just doesn't pan out. The 350Z is just what it is with no pretense A Sports Car. In a mag review of "10 of the best sports cars" the writers were complaining that the 350Z didn't do better against $125k - $50k cars competing against Vipers/Porsches/Vettes/Lotus?BMWs/Benzes, but you know what the RX-8 wasn't even mentioned.
So no matter how many comparison that the RX-8 wins because it has back seats it will always lose to the 350Z when rating Sports Cars. One video made in the UK 350Z wins every division but they say the RX-8s the winner because a driver said with some changes the RX-8 might be the better car.
But the Z was a driver car just as it stands.
I like the RX-8 on paper and test driving, but I paid more and bought a Z-car.
But its not a 350Z or a Z-car the 350Z is the essence of what a Sports Car should be it is a item of desire not of multi-purpose it has one purpose delight the driver and passenger. As I mention the RX-8 is a great on paper but car that just doesn't pan out. The 350Z is just what it is with no pretense A Sports Car. In a mag review of "10 of the best sports cars" the writers were complaining that the 350Z didn't do better against $125k - $50k cars competing against Vipers/Porsches/Vettes/Lotus?BMWs/Benzes, but you know what the RX-8 wasn't even mentioned.
So no matter how many comparison that the RX-8 wins because it has back seats it will always lose to the 350Z when rating Sports Cars. One video made in the UK 350Z wins every division but they say the RX-8s the winner because a driver said with some changes the RX-8 might be the better car.
But the Z was a driver car just as it stands.
I like the RX-8 on paper and test driving, but I paid more and bought a Z-car.
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Originally Posted by camaro194
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 ![Smilie](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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I honestly feel like the reason people praise rx8 handling so often is because it is simply "eaisier" to drive. Too much throttle in a corner and you will meet the rear end of your z, whereas the rx8 is underpowered enough that it feels planted all the time. Just my 2c, but I felt like I could whip that thing around with reckless abandon.
Thats also what made the rx8 feel like a toy compared to the z.
Thats also what made the rx8 feel like a toy compared to the z.
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Originally Posted by Zian
I honestly feel like the reason people praise rx8 handling so often is because it is simply "eaisier" to drive. Too much throttle in a corner and you will meet the rear end of your z, whereas the rx8 is underpowered enough that it feels planted all the time. Just my 2c, but I felt like I could whip that thing around with reckless abandon.
Thats also what made the rx8 feel like a toy compared to the z.![Wink](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Thats also what made the rx8 feel like a toy compared to the z.
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Originally Posted by lonewolf
k thanks spike, and welcome to 2003
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lol this is the funniest thing comment I've seen in a while.
Originally Posted by 350z-noob
ROFL, HAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHHAH
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agree, i cant stop laugh when i see this comment lol
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Originally Posted by ttuberz
my g/f has an rx-8. Sick handling but slow as *****
(p.s. I agree...precise handling but woefully underpowered...)
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Originally Posted by CaliZster
I'm a Z owner and would never trade it with a RX8. But I would choose the RX8 over my car any day for Autocrossing...
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Originally Posted by CaliZster
I'm a Z owner and would never trade it with a RX8. But I would choose the RX8 over my car any day for Autocrossing...
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Originally Posted by z-u-later
^+1 Checkout the SCCA national results and you will see that BS (the class where RX8 & 350Zs compete) is dominated by RX8s. Reigning national champion has been driving an RX8 for the last 2-3 years.
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Originally Posted by Spike100
That doesn't surprise me, but wondering why...Is it the car or driver skills?
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I almost bought a rx-8. But when I test drove it and then a z right after there was no comparison. The rx-8 just lacks too much in my opinion for the price they want, and has way too many problems. The lack of power was one the main things for me. They give a 9k redline for a reason because u almost have to shift up there to feel any power in the rx-8. I got a 350z and couldnt be happier.
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For the street a Z seems to make more since with torque down low over RX8 and S2000 imo. I looked at both and the Z by far was a better car for what I planned on doing with it. I've said this before and I'll say it again. If I was to get serious at the track it would most likely wouldn't be any one of these cars even though the Z is a blast and does road course pretty darn good. Good enough for weekend warriors anyways. ;-)
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