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Old 05-23-2007, 04:01 PM
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Rotary , eh?
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Originally Posted by Raptor75
Consumer Report put the difference at 4 MPG.
[rx-8] Average Fuel Economy: 17.5 mpg

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=102387


[g35c]Average Fuel Economy: 15.4 mpg

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=100427

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Old 05-23-2007, 04:01 PM
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Best: You guys get it
Worst: The mechanic at the dealership doesn't
Old 05-25-2007, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by VRZOOMZOOM
Best: No matter how much you baby it or beat the sh*t out of it, it gets a consistent 18MPG =), atleast for me anyways.

Worse: Having to explain to people what a rotary engine is and you dont have any cyclinders and them looking at you dumbfounded like you're from outer space. =O
i get that at least twice a week, but its ok i love talking about my car.

Best: being in the top 2 fastest cars at my school. (another rx8 )
worse: gas/ explainations.
Old 05-25-2007, 10:58 AM
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The RX8 is the fastest car at your school? Your school sucks.
Old 05-25-2007, 01:26 PM
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Best: having everyone look at you as you drive by especially girls....

Worst: Having to drive around with a quart of oil in your trunk
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