If not the RX-8, then what? - Page 2

Apr 23, 2007 | 11:56 AM

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CarAndDriver

2005 Black RX-8 GT 6M

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Mini Cooper S or WRX wagon.

Apr 23, 2007 | 01:33 PM

#27

Red Devil

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STi or G35c, probably STi

Apr 23, 2007 | 01:38 PM

#28

c0ldf1ame

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s2000, 350z

Apr 23, 2007 | 01:54 PM

#29

shaunv74

Power!!

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I had a GTI so I was definitely not going to get another VW! I was thinking about a WRX, EVO, or RX8. The Evo was too ugly outside, The WRX was too ugly inside, the RX8 was just right! That and I really wanted the 8 anyway since I've been in love with the Rotary since my FD in '96.

Apr 23, 2007 | 06:09 PM

#30

tajabaho1

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If not for an RX-8?, I would totally go buy a minivan and pimp that **** out!!

Apr 23, 2007 | 06:46 PM

#31

m477

rotary courage

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If I could've gotten the MX-5 with power retractable roof for the same price as my 8 when I bought it, I would have definitely considered that.

Otherwise, most of the cars commonly listed as "competitors" of the 8 cost $5k-$10k more than what I payed for mine....

Apr 23, 2007 | 07:16 PM

#32

itsallaboutgary

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i would have gotten a 97' E36 M3 in Estoril Blue =)

Apr 23, 2007 | 07:19 PM

#33

RoXanneBlack8

stop flooding ur engines

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speed6, and for totally different reasons from gettin my rx8.

even with the speed6, id still miss the rotary

Apr 23, 2007 | 07:23 PM

#34

kartweb

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For me it came down to a C4 Corvette, older Acura NSX (cash buy) 350Z or the 8.

Took me 2 years to make my mind up. The 8 wasn't originally high on the list simply due to the specs - HP was wimpy, gas mileage was so-so. After a test drive I was hooked.

Apr 23, 2007 | 07:34 PM

#35

tajabaho1

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I actually was about to buy a porsche boxster S, but then I bought an 8 instead.......why? idk........I had a brain fart so now I'm stuck with you guys

Apr 24, 2007 | 12:35 AM

#36

CarAndDriver

2005 Black RX-8 GT 6M

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Mazdaspeed 6 and Subie Legacy GT were also on the list.

Apr 24, 2007 | 08:54 AM

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Mspeedpro

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GTO.

surprised how many guys here say the same thing. cant beat the straight-line performance for the money.

Apr 24, 2007 | 09:06 AM

#38

imput1234

I ♥ Drifting!!!

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Probably an S2000, I might even buy an S2000 later on, I just love the top down experience....lol

Apr 24, 2007 | 03:01 PM

#39

CarAndDriver

2005 Black RX-8 GT 6M

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From: San Jose Area

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mspeedpro

GTO.

surprised how many guys here say the same thing. cant beat the straight-line performance for the money.

No side airbags killed that one for me although it was very tempting.

Apr 24, 2007 | 03:09 PM

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CKay

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03 Cobra, Nothing can stop that thing with a few bolt ons

Apr 26, 2007 | 11:06 PM

#41

chickenwafer

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From: Denver

I would have gotten a 3rd gen RX-7 FD, hands down.

Second choice would have been close between an Evo or STi. But insurance is killer on those, but sweet rides nonetheless.

And then my last choice was a Dodge SRT-4. I know it's not upscale, but it's one hell of a hot rod and cheap to mod. And still has 4 doors and isn't as expensive as an Evo/STi to insure.

Dave