Have you considered buying the MS6
11-06-2005, 09:18 PM
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Even if the MS6 is "faster"... that doesn't affect what kind of a deal the RX-8 is. A new Honda Civic Si or a base RX-8... which would you rather buy? A V6 Mustang or a base RX-8?
11-07-2005, 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Japan8
Even if the MS6 is "faster"... that doesn't affect what kind of a deal the RX-8 is. A new Honda Civic Si or a base RX-8... which would you rather buy? A V6 Mustang or a base RX-8?
11-07-2005, 10:24 AM
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There are threads over at mazda6club (in the mazdaspeed section) and at msprotege.com (in the mazdaspeed 6 threads/section).
Looks like the owners are getting similar mileage scores to the 8 right now, with about 275-280 miles per tank. (Tank is only 15 gallons vs the standard 6's 18) so that means the light is probably coming on with 12-13 gallons used. Thats about 17-20 mpg I'd guess.
Another fellow also had his sport model weighed (no moonroof, cloth, no options) and it came in at 3441. Still heavy, but not as bad as 3589 lbs.
And ya this isn't a car to be compared to an 8. A properly setup 8 would slaughter this thing on a technical course. The 8's basically a slightly heavier miata coupe with a kickass engine and 2 extra seats!
There are threads over at mazda6club (in the mazdaspeed section) and at msprotege.com (in the mazdaspeed 6 threads/section).
Looks like the owners are getting similar mileage scores to the 8 right now, with about 275-280 miles per tank. (Tank is only 15 gallons vs the standard 6's 18) so that means the light is probably coming on with 12-13 gallons used. Thats about 17-20 mpg I'd guess.
Another fellow also had his sport model weighed (no moonroof, cloth, no options) and it came in at 3441. Still heavy, but not as bad as 3589 lbs.
And ya this isn't a car to be compared to an 8. A properly setup 8 would slaughter this thing on a technical course. The 8's basically a slightly heavier miata coupe with a kickass engine and 2 extra seats!
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11-07-2005, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Im_DANomite
276 hp front wheel drive? for what?
11-08-2005, 02:14 PM
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AWD with a default 100:0 split, that can shift up to 50% to the rear wheels. The rear differential also has an LSD, and the center differential is water cooled.
In terms of acceleration, you'd get the grip of an AWD launch, followed by the drivetrain loss of a FWD system. Best of both worlds.
In terms of acceleration, you'd get the grip of an AWD launch, followed by the drivetrain loss of a FWD system. Best of both worlds.
11-08-2005, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by crossbow
AWD with a default 100:0 split, that can shift up to 50% to the rear wheels. The rear differential also has an LSD, and the center differential is water cooled.
In terms of acceleration, you'd get the grip of an AWD launch, followed by the drivetrain loss of a FWD system. Best of both worlds.
In terms of acceleration, you'd get the grip of an AWD launch, followed by the drivetrain loss of a FWD system. Best of both worlds.
11-08-2005, 05:54 PM
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Ya I'm sure. Its basically the same type of system on the volvo R's, except the center differential is water cooled on the mps 6, to prevent it overheating and throwing the car into FWD mode.
Aye there is still more then normal, but its less then if it was driving all 4 wheels. Honestly I still don't like the system myself, and would rather have something like the G35x or Subaru setup instead, but we can't have everything can we?
Aye there is still more then normal, but its less then if it was driving all 4 wheels. Honestly I still don't like the system myself, and would rather have something like the G35x or Subaru setup instead, but we can't have everything can we?
11-08-2005, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by IkeWRX
It is AWD...
You're right! I just read an advertisement about it and I don't know why I missed that earlier. Dammit! I hate making a fool of myself
I'll have to drive it at my dealership soon if they have one.
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