Can Anyone Name A Vehicle that's a Better Value than the RX8 in the Same Class?
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Can Anyone Name A Vehicle that's a Better Value than the RX8 in the Same Class?
Seriously?
Took a long trip yesterday to see a relative in the hospital (80 miles each way)...
The only two complaints I have about the 8, as reminded by this trip, is so-so fuel economy and the lack of a clothing or coat 'hook' to hang clothing from (minor, I know).
As far as fuel economy, I averaged just over 21mpg, which isn't so great because the trip was 85% highway.
Great things: The car has a super tight chassis w/great rigidity, fantastic steering feel, is quiet even at high speeds, amazing handling, has fantastic ride quality - especially given the amazing handling, an actual real backseat where people can sit when it's called for, and great reliability (I've had a battery and starter motor replaced, along with the gas cap door release thingy which was a really minor part).
When I drive my wife's new car, or in other peoples' new cars, my 8 still feels absolutely modern inside, with really good fit and finish and use of good material quality - if anything, some 'newer' cars have seemingly gotten worse in terms of interior quality (I'm looking at you, Lexus IS-F and Toyota, in general).
Took a long trip yesterday to see a relative in the hospital (80 miles each way)...
The only two complaints I have about the 8, as reminded by this trip, is so-so fuel economy and the lack of a clothing or coat 'hook' to hang clothing from (minor, I know).
As far as fuel economy, I averaged just over 21mpg, which isn't so great because the trip was 85% highway.
Great things: The car has a super tight chassis w/great rigidity, fantastic steering feel, is quiet even at high speeds, amazing handling, has fantastic ride quality - especially given the amazing handling, an actual real backseat where people can sit when it's called for, and great reliability (I've had a battery and starter motor replaced, along with the gas cap door release thingy which was a really minor part).
When I drive my wife's new car, or in other peoples' new cars, my 8 still feels absolutely modern inside, with really good fit and finish and use of good material quality - if anything, some 'newer' cars have seemingly gotten worse in terms of interior quality (I'm looking at you, Lexus IS-F and Toyota, in general).
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One of the major factors in my '8 purchase was its best value in class. Of course one could argue that its relatively poor fuel economy lessens its value over its lifecycle.
The '8 still feels like I strap it on and a recent long distance trip gave me exactly the same positive attributes. 'course the new Toyo T1R's helped.
The '8 still feels like I strap it on and a recent long distance trip gave me exactly the same positive attributes. 'course the new Toyo T1R's helped.
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Problem is, there aren't many cars really in the same "class". The 8 is more sports car than sporty coupe. And more sports car than the top end versions of economy cars... Civic SI, SRT4, Cobalt SS.
But not as impractical as a 2 seater with a drop-top. Its hard for any other car to pull off what the 8 can do.
But not as impractical as a 2 seater with a drop-top. Its hard for any other car to pull off what the 8 can do.
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I don't know about value or class but it sounds like you want more room and better gas mileage.
I would look at the Genesis Coupe 2.0 or 3.0 or maybe a Mustang.
I'd look at the Genesis first.
Before I got my 8 I was looking at those.
Very nice cars.
I would look at the Genesis Coupe 2.0 or 3.0 or maybe a Mustang.
I'd look at the Genesis first.
Before I got my 8 I was looking at those.
Very nice cars.
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Hypothetically, lets assume a Pontiac Aztec can put down Caymen performance numbers, everything on the spec sheet is the same. 0-60, skid pad, etc. But... it comes in the Aztec body, which looks as good as a bag of poop that's been set on fire. Price is set at like 27k we'll call it.
Sure its great performance per dollar, but it illustrates how style is a part of the overall value of a car.
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Well, what is "value" then?
Hypothetically, lets assume a Pontiac Aztec can put down Caymen performance numbers, everything on the spec sheet is the same. 0-60, skid pad, etc. But... it comes in the Aztec body, which looks as good as a bag of poop that's been set on fire. Price is set at like 27k we'll call it.
Sure its great performance per dollar, but it illustrates how style is a part of the overall value of a car.
Hypothetically, lets assume a Pontiac Aztec can put down Caymen performance numbers, everything on the spec sheet is the same. 0-60, skid pad, etc. But... it comes in the Aztec body, which looks as good as a bag of poop that's been set on fire. Price is set at like 27k we'll call it.
Sure its great performance per dollar, but it illustrates how style is a part of the overall value of a car.
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But they both sell a lot better than the 8.
Style does play a role in determining value.
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Aztec body, which looks as good as a bag of poop that's been set on fire
Style is part of value. Get a cool car that chicks dig, and you can entertain them by driving around. Get a dull car and you have to start shelling out for dinner, theater, etc.
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Despite its AWD, its grip in the dry isn't as good as the 8 either.
STi is obviously another story.
But yes, that aside, the WRX is a tremendous value.
RX-8 is hard to classify, but when put in the sports car segment, a few cars come to mind when it comes to great value.
Base Chevy Corvette
Base Nissan 370Z
Hyundai Genesis 2.0T and V6 Track
And most won't agree, but Mazda MX-5.
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we have 4 doors =)
that is the closest to class I could come up with. like most have said.. the 8 is really in a class of its own, just like top gear says in the cars first review.
that is the closest to class I could come up with. like most have said.. the 8 is really in a class of its own, just like top gear says in the cars first review.