The Smoking Tire - a RX-8 review
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I can agree that fuel consumption is probably the ultimate weakest point in the rx8, or any rotary engined cars design. It is appallingly bad. People like to dog on it saying it lacks power, which it does when going head to head with s2ks or the VQ motor cars, but not by much. If the rx8 performed on the same level it does now, but did more reasonable fuel mileage, it would be a lot more accepted and desired. I admit it is my least favorite part of owning the car so far. That and their transmissions. They are fantastic when they are in good order but they break down too easily.
The chassis balance and overall driving feel is probably the very best i've ever had, even compared to my old ap1 s2000. Ultimately the rx8 has some of the highest potential out of any car ive ever driven, and with a touch of practicality mixed in with the ridiculous fuel consumption, it's a pretty nice package with some obvious compromises.
That guy was a pretty annoying meathead though. Ya bro dont you have to pull your motor to change your plugs broooooo???!! -_________-
The chassis balance and overall driving feel is probably the very best i've ever had, even compared to my old ap1 s2000. Ultimately the rx8 has some of the highest potential out of any car ive ever driven, and with a touch of practicality mixed in with the ridiculous fuel consumption, it's a pretty nice package with some obvious compromises.
That guy was a pretty annoying meathead though. Ya bro dont you have to pull your motor to change your plugs broooooo???!! -_________-
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Well said. I don't know why people call the RX-8 slow. It's faster than the FRS. And everyone loves the FRS. I know it's way more economical compared to the RX-8. But an affordable, practical, rear wheel drive sports car with 4 seats and 50:50 weight distribution?
Mazda did it 10 years ago yo!
Mazda did it 10 years ago yo!
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Well said. I don't know why people call the RX-8 slow. It's faster than the FRS. And everyone loves the FRS. I know it's way more economical compared to the RX-8. But an affordable, practical, rear wheel drive sports car with 4 seats and 50:50 weight distribution?
Mazda did it 10 years ago yo!
Mazda did it 10 years ago yo!
And as for practicality, sure it has four seats, but that's about it.
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he hates rotaries...he has said it plenty of times. He would then talk about having to use the upper rpm range to make power.
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When talking about the RX8's fuel mileage. I think people tend to forget it is a 1.3L engine that rev's to 9000rpm and makes 232hp. That is 178hp per liter. For any other car to make similar power for example a 370z would make 659hp. What would ist fuel mileage be like? The renesis is a engineering marvel and to get the fuel mileage it does with the power it makes is amazing.
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the RX8 is definitely slow, compared to how much fuel it consumes. As for affordable, sure, many can afford to purchase it, however to keep it on the road is a different story. Just look at all the new members who bought a used RX8 thinking they got a deal. But when they are informed of the maintenance, and the costs associated with it, reality sets in.
And as for practicality, sure it has four seats, but that's about it.
And as for practicality, sure it has four seats, but that's about it.
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BTW ,The renesis is effectively a 2.6L engine when comparing it to a piston engine .
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original owner since 07, the rx8 sucks. i'm just a huge Mazda rotary fan boi. the rx8 is like a FRS, witch also sucks. we just got the car 10 years earlier.
i agree with 9krpm we're all nuts for owning one
i agree with 9krpm we're all nuts for owning one
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