View Full Version : Are rx8 really that slow?


Mazda-rx8
08-11-2008, 05:30 PM
Are your guys car really that slow and do they brake down?

05rex8
08-11-2008, 05:33 PM
no and no

it's not a quarter mile car, but it is fast in the twisties and easy enough to get sidways--plenty fast for me

they don't break down if you take care of them....search around and you will see

8 Maniac
08-11-2008, 05:37 PM
Are your guys car really that slow and do they brake down?

that slow? how slow is "that slow"? If you're asking if my car is as fast as it is, then yes it is. Surprisingly enough, my car isnt faster than my car.

Yes, the car does break eventually. Most cars aren't reliable enough to last forever. In fact, I dont think any cars are. So if you want a car that will never break, you're out of luck.

If you cant find these kinds of answers by looking around on your own, you might not be able to handle the maintenance such as checking to make sure your car isnt out of oil.

chrism
08-11-2008, 05:37 PM
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chrism
08-11-2008, 05:38 PM
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alz0rz
08-11-2008, 05:38 PM
gtfo.

Kris
08-11-2008, 05:53 PM
Hi Original Poster... youre a douche.

chrism
08-11-2008, 05:54 PM
shh...he might like pie

nvrfalter
08-11-2008, 05:56 PM
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R rX-8s RLY t@hT sL0w!!!??? l0lz

quazmosis
08-11-2008, 05:57 PM
OP - Very clever name. When you ask "does your car really drive like an oversized dresser?" on the mustang forums, I bet your name is "Mustang"

RufusVonStorm
08-11-2008, 06:00 PM
180 to DA wheelz!

mysql
08-11-2008, 06:07 PM
in stock form, it's a quick car, but it's not a fast car. It helps that the vehicle is not 4,000 lbs. People too often look at only whp and ignore lbs. You only have to look at an Elise to see what's possible with a light enough chassis.

neXib
08-11-2008, 06:20 PM
It's probably hard to call it fast in a country where your granny has a 5.7 litre hemi in her wagon. But take a trip to some twisting roads, I've been very surprised when I looked down at the speedo after taking turns at ridicilous speeds and not even being close to losing grip.

alfy28
08-11-2008, 06:25 PM
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Jon316G
08-11-2008, 06:26 PM
I think people try to view the RX8 as a true sports car and their expectations are too high when they drive it.
For a 1.3L engine with no forced induction... its still a quick car considering!

1QWIK7
08-11-2008, 06:30 PM
An na rotary is weak, its not intended to be fast in a straight line.

Thats why they were put in perfectly balanced cars, because they are for turns.

Psychofox
08-11-2008, 06:32 PM
It's slow only when you ,OP, driving it.

Ryan2008
08-11-2008, 06:38 PM
Wtf is with all these new threads about the RX8 being so good? We should make one to sum up that the RX8 is garbage. It's slow, looks terrible, and breaks all the time. That's the reason we all have on here. Now gtfo OP.

Socket7
08-11-2008, 06:38 PM
Are your guys car really that slow and do they brake down?

My brakes work fantastic! Thanks for asking! :jerkit:

Outkast187
08-11-2008, 06:44 PM
Its certainly not fast in stock form, but it handles well. Its less dependable than say a Honda, but its not gunna break down for no reason. Treat the car right and it will last a long time.

kvndoom
08-11-2008, 06:53 PM
Good god, yes it are slow! I got the damn car 13 months ago and I still haven't made it home from the dealership yet.

And yes, it brakes down all the time. In fact, every time I push the brake pedal, the stupid car brakes down.

All your brakes are belong to us.

delhi
08-11-2008, 07:30 PM
Are your guys car really that slow and do they brake down?

Delivering a transmission for OP...
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f136/Guyver4/vader-fail.jpg

XAreXAteX
08-11-2008, 08:19 PM
Why are some people seriously answering this douchebag's question?

05rex8
08-11-2008, 08:28 PM
^I didn't know he was a DB yet. :lol2:

nycgps
08-11-2008, 08:37 PM
Im sure our car is MUCH faster than you and your buddy's Civic.

Dont believe me? Lets go down to the track of YOUR choice and I'll show you how.

RojoOcho
08-11-2008, 08:40 PM
Just let it go guys. Next thread.

ASH8
08-11-2008, 10:02 PM
Well looking at "the Stigs" lap times on the BBC's Top Gear, the RX-8 is in the following company for the same lap time of 1min31.8 seconds.

Nissan 350Z
BMW 535d
BMW M3

And in fact faster than many so called high performance V6 and V8's
http://www.topgear.com/content/tgonbbc2/laptimes/thestig/

RotoRocket
08-11-2008, 10:17 PM
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