goodbye RX-8 hello Z
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Originally posted by Dugless
I got the 8 over the Z, WRX STi, and the Evo for the same reason, it's not all about speed! The 8 is plenty fast but the breaking and feel of the car is what got me.
I got the 8 over the Z, WRX STi, and the Evo for the same reason, it's not all about speed! The 8 is plenty fast but the breaking and feel of the car is what got me.
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the rx8 is a great car, but please stop defending its performance in relation to a z. anybody remember the best motoring with the rx8. it was beaten by s2000, g35, wrx, and rsx! and the driver was screaming about a lack of power throughout the race.
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Originally posted by ml2316
the rx8 is a great car, but please stop defending its performance in relation to a z. anybody remember the best motoring with the rx8. it was beaten by s2000, g35, wrx, and rsx! and the driver was screaming about a lack of power throughout the race.
the rx8 is a great car, but please stop defending its performance in relation to a z. anybody remember the best motoring with the rx8. it was beaten by s2000, g35, wrx, and rsx! and the driver was screaming about a lack of power throughout the race.
If I was one of those "best motoring" drivers and racing in Japan on a racetrack I'd use my rx-7 or get an s2000 or if I fill like bringing along an extra 500 lbs, the Z.
But this is the real world, driving the car every day. If you like your Z, I am happy for you. In the real world everyone that has reviewed both cars rated the rx-8 as more fun to drive. I drove the 350Z and as one reviewer put it, the 350z is an "inferior car".
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From: Austin, Tx
Originally posted by rx8racer
I honestly think the RX-8 is missing more than the 9hp claim. This added to the fact that Mazda screwed its most loyal customers by shipping available cars before preorders was alone enough to make me sell it back. [/B]
I honestly think the RX-8 is missing more than the 9hp claim. This added to the fact that Mazda screwed its most loyal customers by shipping available cars before preorders was alone enough to make me sell it back. [/B]
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From: "The Rock", Alaska
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now, if only you could only widen that picture of the black Z to the left to show the WRX, put a black S2000, black RX8, and a black EVO between them. Squish in a red ENZO in the middle and you'll have a nice looking stable
now, if only you could only widen that picture of the black Z to the left to show the WRX, put a black S2000, black RX8, and a black EVO between them. Squish in a red ENZO in the middle and you'll have a nice looking stable
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The Z and the RX-8 are both nice cars.
I just enjoy the Z Roadster. There is something to be said about removing the roof.
I wouldn't trade it for another in it's price range. I was at the auto show today, the Z Roadster was the only car there you had to fight your way to get close to.
There is nothing wrong with being faithful and in love with your car.
Car bashing is something else. It's like High School all over again.:D
I just enjoy the Z Roadster. There is something to be said about removing the roof.
I wouldn't trade it for another in it's price range. I was at the auto show today, the Z Roadster was the only car there you had to fight your way to get close to.
There is nothing wrong with being faithful and in love with your car.
Car bashing is something else. It's like High School all over again.:D
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I have to agree with Asparapani Congrads on the new car RX8racer. I have to say I was disappointed when I initially bought my RX8 and got by butt handed to me by a Maxima.... people buy the RX8 for different reasons it is not a car for neck breaking racing from point A to point B enjoy your new ride.
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having test drove both before deciding on the 8. to each his own is probably best point made in this flaming/pissing contest. I just liked the feel and drive of the 8, the 4 seats, and the soundsystem (stock) made me fall in love with it. the Z seemed extremely stiff and rough while driving, the 8 just rolled through turns and acceleration.. it had "THE FEEL" I wanted. noticed it was an old thread but being it was bumped for some reason, figured I would throw in my .02 on the decision behind my choice.
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I have to agree with Asparapani Congrads on the new car RX8racer. I have to say I was disappointed when I initially bought my RX8 and got by butt handed to me by a Maxima.... people buy the RX8 for different reasons it is not a car for neck breaking racing from point A to point B enjoy your new ride.
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D.
I have to agree with Asparapani Congrads on the new car RX8racer. I have to say I was disappointed when I initially bought my RX8 and got by butt handed to me by a Maxima.... people buy the RX8 for different reasons it is not a car for neck breaking racing from point A to point B enjoy your new ride.
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