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03-30-2004, 05:44 PM
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Originally posted by Dustin4u
RX-8 is a "sporty sedan".
Also looks like a chick car.
Only has 190 HP...don't believe the 238 Mazda claims. A sports car doesn't have less then 200 HP
RX-8 is a "sporty sedan".
Also looks like a chick car.
Only has 190 HP...don't believe the 238 Mazda claims. A sports car doesn't have less then 200 HP
Even my '02 Maxima SE 6-speed daily driver has more HP. Sure it won't handle half as well as the RX8 but then again, it wasn't advertised as a sports car.
03-30-2004, 05:48 PM
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Originally posted by Dustin4u
RX-8 is a "sporty sedan".
Also looks like a chick car.
Only has 190 HP...don't believe the 238 Mazda claims. A sports car doesn't have less then 200 HP
RX-8's are NOT selling. There lemon's. Tons of them in dealer lots.
Do a search on any forum except the RX-8 forum. The RX-8 forum are full of goofballs that will try to convince you there car is awesome...when its really a lemon.
You can't friggin drive a short distance or your call will flood...WTF is that?
Flooding a rotary means a tow truck has to come tow your car....LEMON.
RX-8 is a "sporty sedan".
Also looks like a chick car.
Only has 190 HP...don't believe the 238 Mazda claims. A sports car doesn't have less then 200 HP
RX-8's are NOT selling. There lemon's. Tons of them in dealer lots.
Do a search on any forum except the RX-8 forum. The RX-8 forum are full of goofballs that will try to convince you there car is awesome...when its really a lemon.
You can't friggin drive a short distance or your call will flood...WTF is that?
Flooding a rotary means a tow truck has to come tow your car....LEMON.
03-30-2004, 05:51 PM
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Originally posted by DrVolkl
Buy a crossfire. I don't see nearly enough of those on the road.
Buy a crossfire. I don't see nearly enough of those on the road.
While waiting for her to return, I noticed a brand new Crossfire sitting at the front entrance with a sign from a Chrysler dealership asking people to drop by their dealership to see more of the exciting new Crossfire...
Funny thing was that I noticed more people stop, turn around and stare at my Z than at the Crossfire...
Reason enough to get the Z.
03-31-2004, 08:51 AM
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Originally posted by R.J._Vancouver
Real sportscars don`t have four seats or four doors.
If you want practicality, buy a Civic.
Real sportscars don`t have four seats or four doors.
If you want practicality, buy a Civic.
03-31-2004, 08:53 AM
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Test drove a RX-8 before the 350Z, No comparison what so ever.... If you want speed, pick-up, style and to turn heads....then there is no question 350ZZZZZZZZZ
03-31-2004, 03:03 PM
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and there are many people on rx8forum who test drove both cars and chose the 8. it's gonna be different for everyone obviously. i don't see the rx8 as a girl car, or as a wannabe sports car (it qualifies as a sports car to me), but i do see it as underpowered car with horrible fuel efficiency when compared to the z. you have to ignore the subjective crap you hear from people at either forum.
03-31-2004, 04:09 PM
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Originally posted by Dustin4u
RX-8 is a "sporty sedan".
Also looks like a chick car.
Only has 190 HP...don't believe the 238 Mazda claims. A sports car doesn't have less then 200 HP
RX-8's are NOT selling. There lemon's. Tons of them in dealer lots.
Do a search on any forum except the RX-8 forum. The RX-8 forum are full of goofballs that will try to convince you there car is awesome...when its really a lemon.
You can't friggin drive a short distance or your call will flood...WTF is that?
Flooding a rotary means a tow truck has to come tow your car....LEMON.
RX-8 is a "sporty sedan".
Also looks like a chick car.
Only has 190 HP...don't believe the 238 Mazda claims. A sports car doesn't have less then 200 HP
RX-8's are NOT selling. There lemon's. Tons of them in dealer lots.
Do a search on any forum except the RX-8 forum. The RX-8 forum are full of goofballs that will try to convince you there car is awesome...when its really a lemon.
You can't friggin drive a short distance or your call will flood...WTF is that?
Flooding a rotary means a tow truck has to come tow your car....LEMON.
by the way i'm in the same predicament as the author of this thread. in summary for me:
03-31-2004, 09:47 PM
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and the Z beat every car last year. they can pick the RX8, but they cant change the fact that regaurdless of what the points say the 350Z wins every performance race. the slower car is just the better sports car 
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LOL advertising.
PS Id rather tire feathering then engine flooding, 50missing HP, and blown seals.
.LOL advertising.
PS Id rather tire feathering then engine flooding, 50missing HP, and blown seals.
07-08-2004, 06:19 PM
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Originally posted by R.J._Vancouver
Real sportscars don`t have four seats or four doors.
If you want practicality, buy a Civic.
Real sportscars don`t have four seats or four doors.
If you want practicality, buy a Civic.
07-08-2004, 09:23 PM
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my sister just got the 8, its a very nice car i like the way it looks allot, and it drives nice. Keep in mind the people on here are hardcore performance modifying enthusiasts so of course the Z is going to be the popular choice. Cant really lose anyway u choose, both a very nice, z is faster but kinda spartan on the inside. WHO knows, i got the z, no regrets.
07-08-2004, 11:03 PM
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Originally posted by SharpST77
i thought most mag comparisons chose the 8 over Z...
i thought most mag comparisons chose the 8 over Z...
07-09-2004, 04:05 AM
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Sat in a RX-8 (w/sunroof) and had no headroom. I am 6'2" and my head was touching the headliner. Nice car otherwise. They had 7 sitting on the lot. As far as a performance note that in the GA Cup racing an RX-8 is in class ST against Acura RSX & BMW 330iC's. The 350Z is in class GS for the overall win against the Porsche 996, M3, Caddy, Cobra & Firebird. Enough said. Bought my wife a nice '03 Stratos Blue SE Miata.