would you buy a 3 rotor renesis rx-8 for $30,000 to $32,000
09-07-2006, 08:10 PM
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i would buy it don't care the mpg 
specialy with all this cars having more ponies they should realese it. some thing got to compete with the skyline
specialy with all this cars having more ponies they should realese it. some thing got to compete with the skyline
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09-07-2006, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by h-khunterkiller
i would buy it don't care the mpg specialy with all this cars having more ponies they should realese it. some thing got to compete with the skyline
specialy with all this cars having more ponies they should realese it. some thing got to compete with the skylinei hate to turn it into *that* thread but how bout a minvan with a big block?
09-08-2006, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by mac11
Yes but you are missing the "race car" argument. To qualify for severl classes of racing the race teams have to use motors that are currently in production. Thus they need mazda to put a 3 rotor in a current production car. The other teams are also just flat out running out of parts for the old 3rotors as they are not made and literally have to dig through salvage yards to get motors and parts. This could be a big influence for mazda. And if you think mazda isnt concerned with the racing teams, think again.
Plus with the market going the way it is and everything going bigger and more power a n/a 3 rotor is a logical step to making more power without adding the complexity and the maintinance costs of F/I to a showroom car.
Plus with the market going the way it is and everything going bigger and more power a n/a 3 rotor is a logical step to making more power without adding the complexity and the maintinance costs of F/I to a showroom car.
I agree with you. I'm all for asserting rotary superiority in racing, but I thought the question was, would I buy a 3 rotor renesis rx-8 for $30-$32k. The answer is still no.
I'm a weekend autocrosser, not a road racer, and I don't see any merit in drag racing, so I don't need a 400+ hp car.
09-08-2006, 09:51 AM
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Personally, I seem to get decent mileage, around 20-21 mpg, so that isn't an issue for me. It would be nice to get the advertised horsepower of 238, which should translate to around 210-215 at the rear tires for MT's. Of course, most 8's are waaaaaaaaay shy of that!
3 rotor option would be nice though and yes, I would buy it !
3 rotor option would be nice though and yes, I would buy it !
09-08-2006, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by dynamho
No.
I don't know what the gas mileage on a 3 rotor would be, but most likely, I wouldn't be happy with my monthly budget for gas.
Furthermore, I see the RX-8 as a street car, not a race car. It's fast enough for me for the U.S. roads. The current RX-8 has a great balance between civility and performance. I do not wish to upset that balance. I already feel hamstringed on the roads anyway with the enforcement going on. I feel that having more power is pretty useless unless you regularly take to the track. Plus if you get on that power thing, there's no end. There will always be another car out there faster than yours.
I don't know what the gas mileage on a 3 rotor would be, but most likely, I wouldn't be happy with my monthly budget for gas.
Furthermore, I see the RX-8 as a street car, not a race car. It's fast enough for me for the U.S. roads. The current RX-8 has a great balance between civility and performance. I do not wish to upset that balance. I already feel hamstringed on the roads anyway with the enforcement going on. I feel that having more power is pretty useless unless you regularly take to the track. Plus if you get on that power thing, there's no end. There will always be another car out there faster than yours.
09-08-2006, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by dynamho
I agree with you. I'm all for asserting rotary superiority in racing, but I thought the question was, would I buy a 3 rotor renesis rx-8 for $30-$32k. The answer is still no.
I'm a weekend autocrosser, not a road racer, and I don't see any merit in drag racing, so I don't need a 400+ hp car.
I'm a weekend autocrosser, not a road racer, and I don't see any merit in drag racing, so I don't need a 400+ hp car.
That is fine that you wouldnt buy it and you are happy with what you have. This thread has just gotten more into the....is it possible/will mazda actually do a 3rotor.
That is all I was responding too.
Edit: I went back and reread my post where I quoted you. I realize now what you meant with your flat 'No'. It was just a misinterpritation as to the question you were actually answering with that statement as it was just a bit unclear to me.
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