rx8dorifto

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Hi guys,

I'm sincerely looking for a RX8, either 5MT or 6MT, in Singapore. Anyone selling his ride pls let me know their offer.

Or anyone know where I can find a good dealer (authorised or PI), pls let me know as well since I might be considering getting a new car as well.



Thanks
Eddy
9237 7603

nex100

there are 3 rx8 in sgcarmart.com.sg for sale currently.

rx8dorifto

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Thanks, actually i check that site quite oftenly. But too bad those RX8 selling there were overpriced because of higher COE. Those were just 230ps RX8, and the one reg on Jan 2005 was asking 89k!

I just found a dealer who brings in 5MT with 210ps for just 93k, 6MT is 106k. So when might as well get a new 5MT.

Anyway, any bros know what the difference between 5MT and 6MT besides the 210ps and 250ps horsepower difference?

Was told that the 6MT uses a 6 port intake, while the 5MT uses a 4 port intake. Can I swap a 6 port intake into a 5MT?

rayshaw23

i think there is one tread of one member selling his car... a black MM rx8 with ms body kit... u might want to check that out...

canman42

there was 1 from MM advertised on Sat's papers and theyr quoted 84K for Jan 05 car.

rx8dorifto

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Jan 05? The grey color at Kaki Bukit carmart?

I went to view the car. It's 6MT asking for 89k. And it's a 230ps spec. Might as well pay 92k for a brand new 5MT 210ps spec from PI.

Thanks anyway.

coupe07

wats wrong with 6MT asking for 89k and 230 spec???

try buying a brand new 92k 210hp car and run along a 230hp 6MT.

Of cos, if u decide not to mod ur car and drive it stock, no difference. If u decide to mod even the slightest bit of the car, wld suggest u get only the 6MT, regardless 230hp or 250hp. The hp figures are from the crank anyway, not accurate.

Theres nothing much to mod for the 5MT.

CoupeM

Oh ya..6mt power at the wheel is about 180bhp

simply8

you must look at the COE and OMV value of the car to compare. brand new 5MT @ 92k depreciate higher due to the low OMV and current COE.

INXS

Dont buy this car... previous owner was a bad bad driver.


http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/info-2AkWgLqo-1023.html

rx8dorifto

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oh really???

I thought i can easily mod up the 5MT as well???

Another question which trouble me is the 6MT close ratio. I afraid the ratio is too close that if bringing this car to drifting, it would be very hard to maintain long drift for bigger corner with 2nd gear.

Thanks for all the clarifications. I still can't make up my mind to take 5MT or 6MT bcoz of the price difference.

Any info or input will be appreciated.

lennon

You must a drifter!!!! Care to show me your current drift car??

canman42

bro, either he didn't like your face or he must be damn fickled minded, coz I just call him and he quoted 86K.....2K more than when I spoke to him on Sat

4-TOOTH

I have to agree with coupe 07 .... dun just look at the hp for 5MT and 6MT rx8 .... in fact there are a lot of diff between the 6 MT and the 5MT .... go only for the 6MT if you are looking for a manual RX8 ....Period!!!

coupe07

contrary to ur tots, theres sadly not much things to mod for 5MT. The engine setup is similar to 4AT, therefore limited exhaust options.

Smaller brakes, which may not be an issue to u.

The greatest different is the hp gain if u do the same mod to the 5MT compared to the 6MT. If price is really an issue to u, then yes, get the 5MT. If wat u wan is to mod n mod, then look no further. grab the 6MT.

rx8dorifto

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i just sold my S13

Now, am looking for a newer 4 doors car bcoz all the commitment

rx8dorifto

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I also called the dealer on Sat, and he told me that he was offered 85k and he was thinking of letting it go at 85k.

canman42

yep, that guy wanted to take 100% loan, but was not approved...that what he claims. the dealer called me twice oredi to veiw the car.....good luck

rx8dorifto

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Oh sad to hear that.

I was planning to get the 5MT and mod it up (maybe FI).

u r right, the brake is not an issue since i'm not happy with the 6MT brake as well. Should atleast get a 4 pot for it.

Ya, price is really an issue to me. Was planning to get the 5MT and pump in a few k to mod it up to gain more hp and torque over the 6MT. But this is not quite possible according to what u said.

Think i should reconsider the 6MT.

rayshaw23

i dont know much about drifting... but i will go with 6mt anytime...

rx8dorifto

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i'm new to drifting as well.

has done a lot of research whether RX8 can drift. But seems it's hard to do so bcoz of the low torque.

not many professional drifter using RX8 to drift, only a few and they swap in a turbo charged 13B into the RX8 to drift.

sqflyer

So is that what you are prepared to do?

rx8dorifto

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no la, i just want a decent car which can do normal drifting without lots of mods, and ofcoz stylish. So, i got rx8. Just need a coilover and 2 way LSD to do it.

drift_drift

Hi, I'm interested in the dealer you said would bring in the 6MT 250bhp @ 106k. Don't mind telling me which dealer is bringing in?

tubbee

Is the rx8 from MM also 250ps?

cheers
TB