Hi, I had an '04 RX8 and really liked it a lot. I have a BMW 335i right now that will be coming off lease in a few months. Considering a bunch of cars, but please give me some reasons I should get an RX8 R3 and not a 370Z.

Really just looking for thoughts here. Thanks.

 

I own an RX8, so you should try to be almost as cool as me.

 

4 seats + Price, you can probably get an R3 for 3-4K cheaper. Other than that, the RX-8 pretty much gets killed in everything. You might want to consider resell value too as it doesnt exist on the RX-8

 

Shoot Yourself....JK- dude the R3 is like having JESSICA ALBA in bed .... the 370z is just another dumb blonde @ the beach..... everyone has done her.

 

Because the *** end of a 370Z looks better, behind the wheel of a RX8? If you just drive and don't play it really doesn't matter what car you have. 3 guys at my job (the higher ups) have Ferraris and I dont think any of them have ever taken the cars over 80 more then 3-4 times.
It's just a bling thing

 

the R3 is much rarer and you will get alot more looks.

 

Virtually impossible!!!

 

NO......




JK, You can make anything fast, but ugly doesn't heal.

 

sti, evo, rx7, go

 

Well one looks good, not a lot of people have, handles like a beast, and doesn't have pistons. Hell, I would just get an R3 for the damn rims. They're freaking sick. Me want!! If you're looking for speed, HP, torque.. Go with the 370Z.

 

for me four door ish, four seats, LSD, 9000rpm, manual, Recaro seats, light weight, wankel. what else can you get?

 

so true.

 

Your Answer. from a TRUE R3 owner, FTW.

 

Either you fall in love with rotaries or you don't.

Do you miss it? The whine, the smooth hum and velvety power climb to redline, the balance and feel, do you miss it?

 

and good deal. paid 23k for the R3 had 5.5k on the clock flawless.

 

honestly I'd rather have the Evo X over either


Test drive both and take home the one that makes you feel

 

If you want torque get the 370z. For looks and great handling an Rx8 is better.

 

Are you kidding me!!! I would love to get an R3 one day!

 

First of all, if you know how to drive you do not have to go over 80 to play with the car! You can have endless games with the rx-8 at any speed! Second, cars for those who know things about them are not just a bling thing! Third, driving a Ferrari is not only for speed! Just ask your superiors to give you a ride...and listen to the music made by the engine, and exhausts! Oh and ask them to accelarate from 0 to 60 just to see how it feels like it.

Sorry for going out of theme but I could not ignore this post. I personally believe that the 8 looks better, has more space, it has unique engineering (not always a good thing but at least you can differentiate yourself), and it sounds way better than the 370z. For some reason I think that the 370z sounds like NISSAN forgot something

 

Get the Z. Seriously.

 

Get the 370Z

 

Buy a Civic.

 

dumb thread

 

Not a dumb thread, he's looking for input from owners of a specific car. Often times on test drives kinks and issues don't reveal themselves that some may see later on.

If you value tunability, a large aftermarket, more power/better times, get the Z.

If you wish for a smooth power band, to be a bit *different*, or to feel a direct connection to the car/road that the Z most likely won't be able to translate, get the 8. The 8 will be much easier to drive fast, but in the end, a slower car - keep that in mind.

 

the OP doesn't sound like he "NEEDS" the 2 extra seat.

just get the damn 370Z! you won't regret it. until later when u rly need the 2 extra seats and can't own a 2seater for whatever reason...

don't get me wrong, i love the RX-8 for what it is. and its rotary engine...
its like the S2K i've always wanted...with extra weight and too many seats!

but pass on 350Z. a family member owns one... it sucks! wish the 370Z came out sooner.