S2000, 350z or RX-8????
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I really don't like the S2K's -- not a fan of little tiny sports coupes. The 350Z has made some strong appearance changes this year. A 2005 RX-8 can be had for a very good price.
I'm glad you asked this question though. No one has actually ever wondered whether or not an S2K or 350Z was better than an 8.
By the way, I was being sarcastic. Well, duuuuuuuuuuh.
I'm glad you asked this question though. No one has actually ever wondered whether or not an S2K or 350Z was better than an 8.
By the way, I was being sarcastic. Well, duuuuuuuuuuh.
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Bring it on....
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hahaha...Alright, i'm bein shot at by all of u guys....But thanx for the insights though.....Just wanted to know i made the right choice thats all.....Thinking of mod my car so......lets see....
the giant tastetickles
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Originally Posted by cjkim
no way, the rx8 is obviously the torque king of them all...
Ok enough man, we just posted lots of crap..... hahaaa
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I just change over from a 03 Z to a 05 8, i have to say that the Z is way faster on straight. But coner 8 wins.
and i have have to say my Z looks way better than my 8 now... lol
hope that in the future my 8 would looks better
and i have have to say my Z looks way better than my 8 now... lol
hope that in the future my 8 would looks better
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Originally Posted by yiksing
The 8 is just slightly more practical with the 4 seat
(well, if I expanded my fleet of cars from 2 to about 6 or 7 there might be room for an impractical 2-seater, but it would probably be something classy like a `67 vette)
jonyjoe - be at peace with your choice. You have the best looking 4-door, 4-seater automobile ever made and I'll bet you got quite a deal on it. Half the dorks who "think" they're faster in their S2000 or 350Z are likely to be incompetent drivers at best (junvenile asshats is another term we use) so even with better cars you would be "faster" if you were irresponsible enough to run WOT through the streets.
Enjoy!
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If you need 4 seats. Go with the 8.
If you need 4 seats and torque get a Mustang GT.
Z's and mustangs are a dime a dozen though. If you want to see your car every 2 mins by one of these.
Every time I see another 8 I'm like wow, shocked, cool. I actually saw a silver one this morning windows all tinted up, was kinda cool.
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If you need 4 seats and torque get a Mustang GT.
Z's and mustangs are a dime a dozen though. If you want to see your car every 2 mins by one of these.
Every time I see another 8 I'm like wow, shocked, cool. I actually saw a silver one this morning windows all tinted up, was kinda cool.
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the giant tastetickles
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Originally Posted by Cool-Blue-Dad
Slightly more practical? wtf? I carry 3 girls in my car almost all the time - sometimes 4 in a pinch. Can't do that in any 2-door, 2-seater. I don't compare any 2-seaters against the RX-8 because I was never in the market for a 2-seater - too limited.
(well, if I expanded my fleet of cars from 2 to about 6 or 7 there might be room for an impractical 2-seater, but it would probably be something classy like a `67 vette)
jonyjoe - be at peace with your choice. You have the best looking 4-door, 4-seater automobile ever made and I'll bet you got quite a deal on it. Half the dorks who "think" they're faster in their S2000 or 350Z are likely to be incompetent drivers at best (junvenile asshats is another term we use) so even with better cars you would be "faster" if you were irresponsible enough to run WOT through the streets.
Enjoy!
(well, if I expanded my fleet of cars from 2 to about 6 or 7 there might be room for an impractical 2-seater, but it would probably be something classy like a `67 vette)
jonyjoe - be at peace with your choice. You have the best looking 4-door, 4-seater automobile ever made and I'll bet you got quite a deal on it. Half the dorks who "think" they're faster in their S2000 or 350Z are likely to be incompetent drivers at best (junvenile asshats is another term we use) so even with better cars you would be "faster" if you were irresponsible enough to run WOT through the streets.
Enjoy!
Yes it has huge trunk space but big luggages still can't make it through.
But I love it the way it is although I was looking for a 2 seater in the first place.
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I had same questions as yourself before I purchased my rx8. I personaly don't like the look of s2000 they are too small for me. I do like the 350z but cost of car and insurance is expensive. Also they are too big for me without adding seating capacity, I like the look of 'short-roof' cars like the rx8.
Also, living here in DC I do not get much chance to take my car on high speeds and if you do want a car just for speed or drag racing purposes , I suggest you either custom build a muscle car or buy one that has 700+ HP.
Also, living here in DC I do not get much chance to take my car on high speeds and if you do want a car just for speed or drag racing purposes , I suggest you either custom build a muscle car or buy one that has 700+ HP.
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Originally Posted by c0ldf1ame
s2000 - comptech supercharger, around 3000$ 340hp, factory warranty, BUT too small
350z - 300hp stock, with turbo can be easily up in 400 - 500hp range, BUT ugly n wierd interior
rx8 - 300hp with greddy turbo hopefully no blown apex seals with good tuning, but all round nicer car than both of the above, better looking too IMO
350z - 300hp stock, with turbo can be easily up in 400 - 500hp range, BUT ugly n wierd interior
rx8 - 300hp with greddy turbo hopefully no blown apex seals with good tuning, but all round nicer car than both of the above, better looking too IMO
Everything else is true. Those were the cars I was loking at, but it came down to the Infiniti G35 & RX8.
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Honestly, if your priority is to get more power out of a car with mods then buy a factory FI car or an american V8. Otherwise if you're not happy with the power stock it's probably best to buy something else.
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Before I bought my RX8 in 2004, I seriously test drove the S2000 and 350Z. I was very seriously considering the S2000 except the cockpit was very tight for me (6'3") and there was absolutely no storage room. The 350Z was faster straight line but was not very agile in my opinion. Once I test drove the RX8, I had to have it. Since I have added the Greddy turbo which has turned the car into something I never expected which makes me anxious to drive every day.
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Originally Posted by r.c.y.k.
I just change over from a 03 Z to a 05 8, i have to say that the Z is way faster on straight. But coner 8 wins.
and i have have to say my Z looks way better than my 8 now... lol
hope that in the future my 8 would looks better
and i have have to say my Z looks way better than my 8 now... lol
hope that in the future my 8 would looks better
this is an easy response...
you want a sports car, all three of these arre similar performers
if you want a back seat get an rx8
if you want to have a lot of torque get the 350Z
if you want a no frills performance package get the s2k.
you want a sports car, all three of these arre similar performers
if you want a back seat get an rx8
if you want to have a lot of torque get the 350Z
if you want a no frills performance package get the s2k.
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I'm surprised no one mentioned reliability.
RX8 - engine flooding, poor mpg.
350Z - tire feathering (need to replace tires every 5000 miles).
S2000 AP2s- ?
I haven't heard much about the S2k's problems, but I know that issues with the 8 and the Z has scared me from purchasing them.
RX8 - engine flooding, poor mpg.
350Z - tire feathering (need to replace tires every 5000 miles).
S2000 AP2s- ?
I haven't heard much about the S2k's problems, but I know that issues with the 8 and the Z has scared me from purchasing them.
