Ciao

Don’t worry mate .No-one Really likes him here .
He's an angry little man .Unfortunately you copped the brunt of his true nature .I think his husband grounded him or took away his privileges .
The king of the Keyboard wooo hooo


Truer words were never spoken .

NickG

No flames lit!
The world would be a very boring place indeed if we all agreed to buy the same cars, all the time. At the end of the day, every car is a set of compromises. Paying more doesn't necessarily mean less compromises. However it may mean different compromises that could result in a more attractive package for a certain buyer.
I'd love to have been able to buy a Cayman (or even a base Boxster!) for example. But I couldn't compromise on rear room for 2 growing kids. Result: I know for sure I didn't buy the best sports car for the money. But I did buy a good compromise for me and my family, that I can still enjoy driving LOTS, even though I will continue to miss some of the things the RX8 did especially well...

NickG

Let's chill guys.

I guess I took a risk when I posted this thread that someone might take offense or find it objectionable. I'm really saddened this occurred. I genuinely only wanted to share some experiences ( and pics!) that I thought might be of interest to a few of you, given my 3 year history with the 8, and the fact that at some stage everyone on this forum will eventually consider replacing their car.

The main points I would really like to make are this:

1. Replacing the RX8 is a lot harder than many might think. If you are contemplating this, expect to make compromises on agility or practicality or both, because I can't think of a single car at anywhere near "sensible" prices that does both these specific attributes as well as the 8.

2. For some of you, a 335i may eventually be one of the "possible" candidates. Practicality is arguably better as is straight line performance, refinement and quality of finish ( as it should be for the price!). The Bimmer turbo 6 also sounds truly exciting and the car is very, very comfortable and inviting to sit in. The handling balance is right up there, as are the brakes . But you will lose agility and also that wonderfully compliant ride that the RX8 still manages to pull off under really difficult road conditions. Additionally, while the the manual gearbox is great, it has much longer throws and the meaty steering is fine but no more communicative than the RX8's light and precise rack.

I hope I may have helped a few of you to re-visit what's great about your car (and perhaps hold onto it longer if you were wavering!), and others to maybe rule in or out the particular replacement option I chose. If so,
then I guess I "dun some good" with this post.

Thanks also for your positive comments. I am proud of my new car, and I consider myself bloody lucky to have been able to come this close to driving my childhood dream, the BMW M3. So no regrets here then....

Cheers
Nick

auzoom

OOOOO does it have the multi mode suspension like the 7 series??? That was very nice!!! I droe series 1 of the new 7 series and really like the adjustability of the suspension in that. Pity it was like adjusting the suspension in a boat though

timbo

Crikey, Nick -- you poor bugger -- you've taken more heat than I did when I swapped the 8 for a Polo GTI

Sounds like you are pretty happy with your choice, as I am with mine...and that's all that matters

You make a very good point: the 8 is a very hard car to replace and you either have to spend a lot more money or do something quite radical. In choosing the Polo, I've found you can do different, but as much fun, things, all at a pretty good price.

And -- like you -- I've found other forums aren't nearly as much fun or value as the RX-8 ones. The VW forums seem to be inhabited by people with the attention span of a gnat. I'll never complain about off-topic posts again

auzoom

Auzoom files that one away

timbo

Yep!....although I suspect EZZY has been badly influenced by Vortex

EZZY

just checked my joining date on VWvortex........ they were influenced by me i dont think you'd survive in that forum.

Revolver

It's amazing how comments like this can return to haunt you Timbo.

I found that out once.

Domza

all you guys are wound up so tight. STFU all of you. I'm going back to my Kia Rio.

Domza

p.s. Sweet ride Nick, would pick some one elses nose for that car.

Revolver

As something like the 335i might be on the cards for me given my similar family trajectory, you have done some good in the continuing assessment process of whether something has come on the market that is a better compromise for me than the 8. So far, I think the 8 is still ahead of the pack though.

If you end up tracking it, drop back in and let us know how it went. In the meantime, have fun.

NickG

Mate I'll be happy if I can just master fully the one suspension mode its got! From what I read there's not too many cars with multi mode suspension that really benefit from it and, if anything, the 335 has way too many electronic toys to start with.

Domza

Humour, is thy name.

Domza

hahahah i did have a huge grin. :p

NickG

Timbo - LOL so all this disruption must be a German car thing, right??
Revolver - thanks mate. Hallowed be thy selection process. Grateful today for -to wit- thou hast spake several select words of sanity amidst mine earthly turmoil blah blah....
Missy and Domza - fanks for makin me laugh on 'dis tedious afternoon. I declare I's feelin' much better alreddy!

EZZY

i have to admit the 335i is be best looking new-generation 3 series out there.
saw a nice looking one on toorak road last friday.... it made me to look at it twice.... thats gotta telling you something!
good work!

/me goes and wait for gibbo to post his piccies.......

Revolver

Too wordy huh?

Sorry - I'll leave you to represent yourself next time, which you did ably today.

Revolver

I forgot we had another one "on the way".

Incoming!

NickG

I think EZZY may be losing it . Help the poor man - SOMEONE!!