Here is the link to the 4Car review of the European version of the RX-8.

here (http://www.channel4.com/apps26/4car/jsp/main.jsp?lnk=231_2&reviewid=677)

From initial reading it looks very complementary, 5 out of 5 rating, I can feel residuals getting better all of the time.

Chris :D :D :D :D

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Sales levels are fairly low, at up to 8,000 units a year, so used RX-8s will remain rare for quite some time. Its usability, for a high-performance coupe, meanwhile, means that demand will be strong and so residual values are likely to remain high. It's too early to warn of any quality or durability problems but if history is anything to go by, the RX-8 should prove as reliable as other Mazda models.


I think the article looks like an old one though? Sure I saw this months ago.

the review is actually as i see very compliementary and has also swayed me back into the fold.

I just want to be able to "feel" the zoom zoom factor for myself.

And this car looks more and more like a car you can belief in

I think they have updated the previous test of the pre-production model.

A bit concerned that the article constantly refers to 229bhp though, I hope this is a mistake.


Otherwise having read it in detail all appears encouraging.

Chris :D :D

Also :

Residual values are likely to remain strong for a considerable time as demand outstrips supply.

So they think residuals will be good for a while.



A bit concerned that the article constantly refers to 229bhp though, I hope this is a mistake.

The hi-power IS 229BHP. or 231ps. same dif (pne ps just under 1 bhp.)

Bit right at the end on stats still states 240ps, so they've not updated the whole article, so it is one I read before but just a refresh.

Originally posted by c170673
I think they have updated the previous test of the pre-production model.

A bit concerned that the article constantly refers to 229bhp though, I hope this is a mistake.


Otherwise having read it in detail all appears encouraging.

Chris :D :D

Chris,

229bhp is correct (its actually 228.5 if I remember) as 231ps = 229bhp.

Before the power reduction it was 240ps or 237bhp.

However, that is a very good review, I dont think Ive read it before. :)

Cheers
Mark

The hi-power IS 229BHP. or 231ps. same dif (pne ps just under 1 bhp.)


my mistake, I thought it was the other way around

Chris

This is an substantial update of the original report I first saw in January. The 8 come out very strong and it is this sort of media information that we require to keep our peckers up.

Interesting to note that they suggested keeping well away from the 'tackie' red and black interior combination - I won't say a word. (;)

rael

Rael, DON'T:D

Good report, let's hope CAR and EVO are as positive.

It may just keep me hangin' on but November is a long time!!!

Cheers
Oilman

November is a long time, but I still havnt found a 200+bhp 4 seater rwd sports car (not 4wd turbo econobox) that comes close.

And I'm so fed up of the focus now :(

EVO out today, nothing about the RX8 this month so they werent at the Rimini launch.

I presume they wont have a review until the UK launch now which probably will be out in September.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by MarkW
[B]EVO out today, nothing about the RX8 this mo

Originally posted by MarkW
EVO out today, nothing about the RX8 this month so they werent at the Rimini launch.

I presume they wont have a review until the UK launch now which probably will be out in September.
I'm surprised at that. Maybe its just they publish very early (August edition out on 2nd July!) and it just missed their deadline.

This is an excellent review !!!

Just what I needed to read right now.
The rollercoaster ride may have taken another turn ! (can they do that ???)

If my local honda dealer wasn't such a tit, I might be resigning from this group today. But he is, so I'm not. (I'm not paying a £1500 markup on a 2 year old S2000 just because we've had 2 days of sunshine :o )

But this is really positive. This is based on the european car release, not a pre-production car.

Sure, they've borrowed from an earlier review. They're journalists and the pubs are only open so many hours in the day.:p


But this is good. Hopefully the next few weeks will bring a flood of good reviews in.


Pleeeeeease.

great to see a complimentary review, (the thought that i'm potentially wasting my time waiting has been bugging me recently)

I'm due my professional qualifications result in august so the car has always been my well done gift to myself, can you imagine your kids reaction if christmas was knocked back two months?
well i'm just a big wean so that's how I've been feeling recently

Hallelujah!

:D

this is good news. About time too.

I have no doubt that EVO, Car, TopGear are going to rave about this car!

Evo, gave the pre-production car 4.5 stars out of 5, a couple of months ago. It all bodes well for when they get the European car.

AnilS.

Great to see such a positive review.:cool:

Roll on November..............

Question:

An insurance rating of 15-16 would equate to what other cars? Is it good or bad?

When I lived in th UK I had a Vauxhall, GTS (I believe was the model) I recall it being in a very high insurance bracket. I don't recall exactly what the number was though. It was only a level or two below a 928 I was contemplating.

Group 15/ 16 would be great as group 20 had been threatened at some earlier point. Down to the 1.3 engine I suppose. Also, seems no tracker requirement at the moment for most quotes seen.

rael