Mark I think it was a bit more light hearted then you read it. But maybe it wasn't. However i'll jump on the bandwagon and say that the ...... is a little on the goofy side, maybe it's a uk thing :p

I'm sure everything you post is factual. I'm just saying you look like a 13 year old girl text messaging her boyfreind when you type like that. It's clear from this post you understand how to form proper sentences and paragraphs, so keep it up. It's a lot easier and far less annoying to read.

UK stands for The University of Kentucky where I received my Masters degree in Mass Communications, not United Kingdom. It sickens me to think it should matter where I'm from to be a car enthusiast. I thought I had found a forum where I could share my 20 years of automobile experience and maybe, just maybe help some other enthusiast make informed decisions when it comes to purchasing their cars, I guess I was wrong.

Best advice I can give you go out and test drive them back to back, and drive them like you would normally drive a car and see which one you like better. Both are respectable cars and have their pro's and con's; I would highly recommend showing up to one of your local meets and get to talk to some of the owners.

Not wrong at all. Feel free to share your experiences, welcome aboard. It's always nice to have new faces, and opinions. Just don't type like a school girl using instant messaging. It's obnoxious.

I like both the 350Z and RX-8, just like the 8 a little bit more. There are tons of threads on this 8 vs. Z topic (search button). The cars are pretty close in MT form, but if you must get the AT, I'd certainly say get the AT 350Z.

Or wait for an '06 RX-8, as it will have a new 6spd AT and a bump in power to 212 hp. But it will still be slower vs. the MT RX-8 (238 hp) or the AT 350Z. I'd also wait for a '06 350Z for that matter, as all Z's will get the 300hp engine of this years 35th anniversary model. '06 Z's also get a slight face lift and updated interior.

Regarding the yellows, I actually like the Z's ultra yellow a little better than the RX-8's lightning yellow. Ultra yellow is a darker, almost mango like color with mica pearl (metallic?) flakes. The RX-8's yellow is more like a Ferrari fly yellow. However, yellow is no longer offered on the RX-8 for '05s and '06s. The '05 was the first year of yellow for the Z, not sure if it will still be around for '06.

Holy hell it was a joke, damn someone is really really sensitive!

For the record, *I * claim the right to separate thoughts with ellipsis here whenever I wish. Not that I have a burning desire to do so, but there's nothing wrong with it. Flaming someone for form rather than content is petty and counterproductive. Look at how this thread has gotten cluttered with cruft because of it.

Krankor
05 Shinka 6MT

You're welcome to seperate every word with ellipsis if you like. I won't read what you have to say, and neither will others. It's really not that hard yo type legibly. I don't care if you don't capitalize, spell correctly, just don't go out of your way to make it hard to follow. Really, read what he said again, it's a nightmare. As far as this thread, there are a million other 8 vs Z threads on this site.

EDIT: I see he fixed his formatting. Thanks!

a Z doesn't turn more heads, i'm still the only blue 8 in my town... hopefully it'll stay that way. but there has to be atleast 2 Z's of every color. i test drove the Z before i got the 8 and i liked it, but as soon as i turned on the 8 i knew that this was the car for me...

I'm not at all sensitive, I've been in the car business for over 20 years, but when someone personally attacks my credibility, I feel compelled to respond. Enough said, end of discussion.

Damn, you seem to have had a fulfilling life of cars. You going to be driving the new Cayman anytime soon!?!? :D I'm jealous of you.

I'd say to go for the stick on either car. I prefer the RX8 just due to its functionality, but you absolutely have to have a stick or you'll probably end up kicking yourself over it. The 350Z is a beefier car, but not as well-rounded in so many aspects. In a stick, deciding between the two cars would be a pretty tough decision. However if, for whatever reason, you absolutely HAVE to purchase an auto, go with the 350 and don't look back.

Stick really isn't that hard, you can get help all over the internet (like here) and you'll wonder how you ever enjoyed driving an auto after you get it down pat.

Good luck with the hunt :)

Get the Z, trust me..... the last thing you want is an auto 8. With all the cars quirks and the lack of the auto's performance, you'll regret it.

Going to the Launch in November at Road Atlanta. Can't wait. We are sold out through April already.

lol
what if your mom have to drive the car...
because my mom is too "old" to drive a stick (thats what she said)
if I do get a RX-8, or any kind of car
it has to be a slushybox!
i feel sorry for myself... but is the auto 8 REALLY THAT BAD?

Yes, but for a youngin such as yourself that's probably a good thing...

thats true
i'm just happy that i can even get a car from my parents (of course i'll get a job and pay part of it, you have to earn it :) )