We all know - and agree - that the RX-8 is the best driver car out there. Cant find anything close in performance, looks and grins for under - approx - 50k.

But - say you had an extra 35 k to spend - you own the 8 - and you want to get another Drivers car. What would you get ? Just curious and want to hear opinion of other car freaks. Used car and what ? New ? hmmm.....

 

I'll say the new Mitsubishi Evo! No explanation needed (i'm tired of typing already).

 

WRX STI Because he said the EVO

 

Mazda 3 Hatch..Lot of space at the back..can fit bigger/wider box...and fun to drive too..

 

Hmmm... I don't know? Maybe a new MX-5 Miata with some reasonable track mods added afterwards... And then save the rest of the money for track days & such.

I'm sure there are more creative options when targeting a certain used vehicle, but I'd go for new (since I'm spoiled ).

 

Lotus Elise.... used...

 

fiat 126p

 

What are you talking about?? The rx8 is an awesome car but there are lots more out there for the same price like g35, g37, even the genesis coupe, 350/370z, sti, ANY evo, even used porshes, M3, any AMG, toyota supra, rx7, s2000, SKYLINES....dont be a fan boy

 

^your funny you really think a g35 is just as much fun and can handle as well as an 8? i could easily pull a part the rest of your list if i had the energy.

to the op id say mod a miata

 

Bmw m3

 

ws6

 

I just got a TDI sportwagen, almost went for a a3, but I needed the space for my ever increasing pack of dogs.

So now I have the rx8 with no torque, and I have the TDI with tons of torque.

 

This thread belongs in the lounge.
+1 post

 

a 993 body style 911.

+1 on being in the lounge.

 

I'd second the Elise and Miata statements.

 

Yes i really think so cuz i drove one and its fun in different ways like that torque will put a smile on your face every time you touch the pedal, and if you wanna make the car handle like the 8 you can just modifi it so it handles close to the 8

 

335i and I would mod it.

 

+1 Elise, or +1 335i - 2 door

 

Or...... Put a Three Rotor in your 8. Ftw.

 

fiat 126p

 

Gen coupe

 

Give me 40k more and I would buy a Nissan GTR. Sick freakin cars.

But yes, a Lotis Exige S would be sweet but not a good daily driver (like my 8 is).

 

I may be wrong but the lighter smaller cars like the Miata and the Lotus aren't very sturdy at the higher speeds. The Supra/G37/370 are all too heavy in the wrong places and not very balanced. And didn't the 8 beat out the GT-R?

 

I can't attest to the Miata and Lotus (and the Miata costs less than the RX-8 anyway, doesn't it?).

And beat out in what? The GT-R is one mean machine from the factory.. the new model year even beat out the Corvette (ZR1 I believe?) in every category (track times, 0-60, braking distance etc.) so I'm not sure what you mean. The 8 is most likely more nimble with 800 less pounds of weight, but I think the GT-R would beat it on a track just due to sheer speed. Check out the specs, they're pretty impressive. It's also got an $80,00+ price tag. :P

 

i need to understand the premise better. are we keeping the 8 or trading it and 35k for something else? new or used? only new? or only used?