Well folks, the time has come! After nearly five years and a great deal of enjoyment, I'm selling the RX-8 and getting an Alfa - specifically the Alfa 159 Selespeed TI.

It's been a blast owning an RX-8. I've enjoyed it more than any other car I've owned, for all sorts of reasons. It looks great, its fun to drive, etc.

But, this time round, I couldn't see the value in a new one. The changes in the new model are cosmetic at best and the Alfa is a really good deal.

For those who are interested, I got $26K for a trade in - with 78,000 Kilometres on the dial!

Thanks to all who have contributed to the forum - I've learned from you all and enjoyed your posts. Have fun with your RX-8s and I'll still look at them with great fondness.

Cheers,
Jim

 

Good luck with the new car mate..

 

Cheers Jim. Hope you enjoy the Alfa. I'd make a lame crack about Italian reliability but I don't think any of us are in a position to these days...

 

Alfa's are fun cars.

 

As Clarkson says, the sign of a true car nut is to own, or to have owned, an Alfa. Good luck with that

 

And the sign you're certifiable is to buy more than one...