Matt RX8

Actually, the 3 series is a great drivers car. I own two of them so don't hate on them. The smooth power delivery of their inline 6s is truly remarkable. You'd be suprised how many BMW owners are also car enthusiasts.

Steiner

I know...that's not at all what I meant to imply. I'm a big bimmer fan myself actually. What I meant to say is that for about the same price as an RX-8 you can pick up a 160hp BMW 3 series that won't perform nearly as well.

Hornet

I don't want to take away from your opinion here but it seems you are judging a book by it's cover when it comes to the Evo. Yes the car shares the Lancer name but they are very different cars from the time the frames are in the factory. They are truly seperated at birth! The best example would be the movie "Twins". The Evo off course being Arnold! I will tell you right now that it is nearly impossible to make a Lancer into an Evo and if it can be done it's going to cost your first and second born along with a few limbs!

As far as your observation of who is into the Evo that would be false! The day I purchased my Evo there was a man who was at least 60 years old buying a red one! They did those polls on Evolutionm.net to see the ages of owners and they are just as diversified in ages as the RX-8 owners. Had mine at 29 years old (maybe a young adult but deep enough in adulthood)!

My intention is not to argue with you but rather inform you! You are entitled to your opinion but I just think some of your views are a little off about what the car and it's owners are about!

Shiri

Well, its going to be hard to get an unbiased opinion here but at least you hear what RX8 lovers have to say about their car and about the EVO.

Go with what YOU want and don't worry about what other people say.

With the EVO, you get a car that's been through a number of versions already, that's an accumulation of all the good things from the older models being put into the newer ones.

Same body type as the Lancer? Not as bad as you think, parts would be easier to come by and would be cheaper, would help especially if you track the car a lot. They are not the same cars, but they are not that different either. Nothing wrong with sharing parts if it means more choices for replacements. RX8 doesn't have much aftermarket parts out there and I would assume parts would be expensive (our Mazda 626 wagon was pretty expensive to repair).

Tuning and modifications? EVO without a doubt, it was designed to be a fast and great handling car out of the box. Modifying it would make it a terror on the track/streets. Tuning an RX8 may get you good results, but not great and you'll be spending a lot just to reach the basic level of the EVO. For speed, handling and addiction to driving get the EVO, for comfort and fun get the RX8.

Space? Room? Go with the EVO. Its got 4 full size doors, meaning that it won't be cramp like the RX8. Its got a decent size boot as well. Fabulous for those who wants an all in one do everything type of car.

Basically if you're young, not quite rich enough to get the latest sports cars, but want to enjoy sports cars anyway (why wait?), the early EVOs/WRXs would make plenty of people happy. It becomes a hobby for some when modifying these cars because its so easy to do. I get the feeling that you're after performance than cosmetics.

takahashi

The chassis is different - door, side and bumper is actually different. But it looks like a Lancer.

I think the EVO 6 has most shared parts with the equv Lancer. But EVO 8, I think, only have the same boot as the basic Lancer.

Anyway, tuning an EVO is really cheaper than the RX-8, since every single mod company has a go and it is so competitive as RX-8.

People see RX-8 a luxury sport car, in the league of RX-7s, Z33s (350Z), and Skyline GTRs. EVO is not dirt cheap but the exhaust for example is about 10000 yen cheaper.

That is why it is seen as a boy racer car.

If you are early 20s, you will be silly driving an RX-8 (obviously an old man's car)

timmyx1

:D thats nice but i am actually a huge fan of rotaries i just wish the rx8 had been in the us a bit longer so that after market parts and up grades would be easier and cheaper to obtain.

i knew i wasnt going to get an unbaised opinion here but i kinda wanted to see what the rx8 owners had to say about their car vs the evo...

so far all i have seen is it looks better.

anyway how many of u rx8 owners have atually test drove an evo? they are an amazing car to drive especially the evo mr the difference in suspension on that car really makes a difference in ride comfort.

but also i might say in my test drive of an rx8 and my friends the car is a really great car as well. just lacking in the power department..

i have been looking for good condition FDs with low mileage but those dont come by very often.

as of now its my original love for rotaries that have me leaning towards the rx8 but then i would love to own an awd monster...

Rotario

Why do you say that?

khtm

Are you SERIOUS? That thing looks like a big, lumpy *****. What a stupid looking car.

BlueEyes

I am dead serious. I have seen them in the flesh and they are gorgeous. It's a piece of art wheels.

khtm

I guess it's a great example of looks being subjective, then. I thought you might be kidding

If you're a Family Guy fan, do you remember the episode where Peter found out that Chris had a huge *****? Then he went out and bought that sports car, which looked *surprisingly* like the picture you posted.

Japan8

There is the GReddy kit for $3,000 which will give you about another 60whp. A couple mentioned by MazdaManiac in the SSR/SFR thread and you can get the 8 into 300whp territory. Add the Mazdaspeed suspension kit (or RB) and now your 8 can both handle and accelerate with the best of them. Will it beat a stock Evo9? Hell if I know... but I do know that whatever conerns/complaints you have now about the 8 will disappear. Total cost... $26k (sport package), $3k GReddy turbo, $1500 (?) MS suspension... $30,500. Add another $1100 if you want aftermarket leather interior. How does that measure up against the Evo9 for YOU?

BlueEyes

haha, that was a good episode!
FWIW, the car is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful ever penned.

here is a more ***** looking car for you, and yes I think it is gorgeous, and yes I am very straight :D and another gorgeous car the xk120.

salituro64

Where did it say anywhere that it's my father's car? It's my car.

VRRocket

Blue eyes, what are you driving? Just curious, because you really seem to be an Evo fan.

salituro64

You are correct, I would dismiss them as foolish! The L6 Corvette dollar for dollar puts the Porsche to shame. Besides the fact that I find it much more visually appealing. That's like saying Wow did you hear about the new M6 w/ 500+ HP. How much is 500 HP worth, not $100000 as far as I'm concerned.

BlueEyes

So dollar for dollar the evo destroys cars far more expensive than itself, but at the cost of some refinement. Dollar for dollar the vette destroys cars far more expensive than itself, but at the cost of some refinement.
You don't respect the Evo, but have lots of respect for the vette even though they are variations of the same theme. It sounds like it all comes down to the sheet metal or you and what other people think of your car.

BlueEyes

I drive, get ready....a 2004 Toyota Camry Solara!! booooyaaaa.
haha, school cost the $$$ man. Although, I am looking around for a cheap car for the track. There is a thread about it in general automotive, "....10K for project car..."

I have been around cars all my life and have grown to appreciate all of them. Any car that can put a smile on my face is worth it in my eyes. Some cars do it with raw performance, some with beauty, some with feel, and some with a combo of the three. I'd be smiling behind either the 8's or the evo's wheel. It just bothers when car people don't give other cars respect.

timmyx1

this i already know the only thing im worried about is how the relaible the 8 will be after fi. for the fact that this car was designed as a na car any time u add fi kits to a na car there is always problems that occur down the road... i mean even with good tuning specific parts where not designed to handle 292 hp at the wheels from sfr's turbo kit. i guess time will only tell what parts can handle the power and what parts need to be replaced. i know that a rx8 turboed will have a small chance to beat the evo in a straight line it would only be wishfull thinking to beat it in the curves

but street racing isnt my thing...

khtm

Hahhaha...yep that's a much better ***** mobile

Ike

I just lost all respect for you :p

BlueEyes

YO, it's tiptronic foo' (sort of)
I didn't get much say in the matter, it's my fathers but he has too many cars so he blessed me with that jewel while I am in school. I am grateful for it, it's saving me a good chunk of money. Cheap on insurance and gas too, it's actually a pretty nice car.

Ike

Can't beat free.