weiweiwei

just wondering what cars you guys had in mind before settling for a rx8...

since the car is in the $40,000 range, there are alot of cars out there for eg. a 2nd hand bmw, benz, lexus, s2k, just to name a few

AcuraEL

Acura TSX.

Not quite comparable, but it would have been my practical choice.

Lucky my less practical side won.

WTF no turbo

Well i wouldnt call it 40,000 dollar range.My car is complete with every option less factory spoiler and sticker was 35ish.I debated on a g35c and the 330xi.TSX is a nice car also but the rotary lover in me won the day.

baze

G35 Coupe
Audi A4
Subaru WRX - street cred model

93rdcurrent

I was looking at an '04 M3 and I traded in my '95 M3.

spaceman

Looked seriously into the G35C and liked it a lot until I drove it. I didn't fell as "in control" as when I was in the 8. I guess it was because the car is a lot bigger, etc.

moRotorMotor

I considered the Subaru Sti, Nissan 350Z, Honda Civic SiR, and Mazdaspeed MP3.

Inconsequential

I was considering the Evolution 8, or the RX-8, obviously, I chose the RX-8

Literatii

None.

Was driving my '83 FB until October last year. Had a look at the 350z, but really wasn't impressed by the design.

westie

traded in our RX8 for a G35 coupe due to gas mileage/ flooding issues. Thrilled with reliability, 30mpg & 600km range but not as much fun to drive. I think I'm getting too old for all the drama associated with owning an 8.

D MENAC 7

Considered seriously looking at an RX-7, preferably a '93 or '94 but when I weighed that what I had read about them needing the engine rebuilt before 100K and that they were only a two seater...then thought about the 350Z but it was also a two seater...considered looking for an Acura RSX, it had a back seat, but, looked like a sedan...then I checked on the RX-8, checked on insurance, then thought about the Mazda 3 and 6 but decided they were too slow...so, how could I go wrong with the RX-8. Decision made. I have no regrets what so ever...except for the sale and a few details like that, it has nothing to do with the cxar it's self. :D

Perodogo

350Z --- but when I drove the 8, I knew it wouldn't be close. Didn't even bother to test drive the z.

Cheers

MyRxBad

iTrader: (1)

Nothing... I've been following this car from original concept and the engine since they had it in the Rx-01. I knew I wanted the Rx-8, it was just a matter of when.

Rotary Titus

G35c, STI, acura TL, and toyota 4runner

poolsidenaz

I considered the Honda S2000 last year as I was already driving a convertible 2 seater (Miata). Then I saw the G35 coupe and tried like heck to swing the finances, without success. I still think it's a beautiful car and well worth the money.

I'd seen the RX-8 in the past but wasn't ga-ga over them. That is...Until I saw one in Titanium. Resistance to the 8 was immediately futile

73JPS

1990-1995 Lotus Esprit Turbo.

1993-95 FD.

Mistersql

It's 40k before taxes in Canada.

I had considered the 350Z, the Crossfire and the Audi TT. I needed something sporty since my 99 miata was getting old. I also needed something practical for newlyweds planning a family in the near future. 350 and crossfire only have two seats, so no go. The TT is only a 2+2 so not pratical.

The 8 has backseats and freestyle doors and packs a little punch, didn't take long to sell my wife on the idea.

I guess that I could have considered the sti too but it doesn't have the eye candy factor.

HiTMaNN

i was thinking of getting a new lighting but they didnt bring out there expected concept ( damn u ford) it has twin turbo and is a awesome looking truck with the new design and everything


so i test drove the celica gts, 350z, g35x, s2k.. but i like having the option had having three other ppl in my car not just 2 u know what i mean

anyways here i am with the 8 enjoying all the ******* looks i get hahaha its awesome feels like im drving a damn maybach from all the looks i get

willhave8

considered the G35 Coupe and Sedan, Acura TL, 330CI, BMW Z4 but really only to say I did. I wanted the rotary...