ok so this is going to sound stupid, but i actually would like to compare the handling in the 8 to the clk320 mercedes benz, or to a 325i non-sport. I was in both of these cars and was moderatley impressed with both. If anyone has experience with these 2 cars or has ever owend one, please chime in with your opinion.

thanks in advance.

For the 325i, it has been covered before in the past. This is a good thread to read on:

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=18190&highlight=325i

There are others. Just search for 325i.

is there anyone who can chime in on the clk?

The CLK is slow, looks like ass, is overpriced, heavy for its size, and from everything I have read it handles not so good. I would take the 8 over either car anyday.

I rented a CLK430 Convertible in Las Vegas and I must say it is nice of course--just not a sports car. The 4.3L V8 sounds like a muscle car when you accelerate but its 275HP leaves you wanting more. The CLK500s are mean though-the 302HP is nice--the styling is more classy than the previous ones--just more feminine. My mom has an SLK230 and it is decent--a woman's car to say the least--the new SLK is a beast however.

RX8 will out handle both cars hands down.

outhandle+outperform+cheaper

u're basically paying for the brand name if ya want the clk or 325i.
mum drives a 325i.... and its slow.... :p

handles ok, but not as good as the 8

got them money get a clk 55 amg 0-60 in 5.6 but its 80k canadian with no cabriolet