Hey, lots of threads on trying to make a choice...but I have to add another one. First post, but thanks for all the posts. They really help a prospective RX-8 buyer. I am thinking of trading in a 2005 Subaru Outback (base 2.5i AT) that I have had for 6 years on a 2010 Silver RX-8 Sport. My Subaru has been solid and has 58,000 miles on it, but I really miss not having a sports car...so possibly flexing to the 4 seat RX-8 option with my 2 kids. I am very meticulous about taking car of my vehicles and fully understand (or so I think) what I am getting into with the TLC of a rotary.

Right now, the offer is 24,500 (1,500 under invoice) from Mazda, and my particular dealer throws in a lifetime warranty from a private insurance company on top of the factory powertrain one (covers same stuff unlimited life/miles).

Practical/Reliable Outback or more debt with a Sports Car & Lifetime Warranty?

BTW, I would rather be rocking my F1 sticker on an RX-8 over an Outback right now...

Thanks for any replies with some good reasoning!

 

i think you wont regret gettin an 8)

 

rx8 for sure with a lifetime warranty full of win

 

Have you driven the rx8 yet?

 

I have and really enjoy the engine/6-speed combination. I love the high revs and am a road racing enthusiast rather than a drag racer...so the minimal torque does not bother me.

If this does not work out, I would probably opt for a used S2000 in a year or so to fill the sports car want.

To me, the S and 8 have the top suspensions for <30K. So, a new RX-8 now as a daily driver with possible kids riding along every once in awhile or a used S2000 later on as a 3rd car.

 

It sounds like you're the target audience for the RX-8 design, as in wanting a true sports car, but need a back seat. The car makes perfect sense. Where else are you going to find a 9k redline, slick 6 speed and this kind of handling?

When I bought our 8, I was originally looking at Miatas. My wife wanted a back seat for the dog. There was only one choice. We're very happy with our RX-8, though my wife does find the sound a 9K a little scary (think driving Miss Daisy).

 

buy it, especially with the lifetime warranty! (just get in writing that it covers exactly what the factory warranty covers. warranties from 3rd parties are notorious for balking at everything

 

The Rx8 and S2k are the best handling cars you can get for a reasonable sum. To do better requires an investment of at least 2x as much.

 

Just a note to sway you:

The 8's suspension arms are forged aluminum.

S2K's are cast iron, and actually rust
Despite that, both cars are a great choice for sporty driving.

 

Driving home my first rotary tonight!!! Thanks for talking me into a little more debt fellas. I'll post some pics at some point.

 

Congrats!
Take the kiddies for a fun drive... That's what I always did...
The only real sports car a family man can have

 

Congratz!

 

Nice! Congrats...

 

Congrats! mines been serving me well for 4 years!

 

Congrats! This was my first rotary as well.

 

Well, my daily commute enjoyment had it's first day of exponential growth. This car rocks and really fits what I was looking for in a car. For others on the fence...GET ONE!! They can be had for relatively good prices now before more people catch on that it's days are numbered.

Had dealer throw in a factory black/grey cover as the final clincher. Time to start posting elsewhere now...thanks again.

 

Congrats, you've made a very wise decision The rotary is something else. I had an RX-7 back in 86. It's good to hear that sound again. There is nothing else like it.

 

very nice choice this car is the best of both world

 

And what dealer is that so i can go buy my husband his own 2010 rx8?