silver_8

Hey guys..Ive had the 8 for a little over 6 months now. I like the car a lot. Maybe i'm just thinking crazy but i'm seriously thinking of trading in the car for something else.

I was considering an STI, EVO or maybe some sort of luxury car, maybe IS. I think the 8 is a beautiful looking car. But theirs just too many reasons to trade it in. Theirs not much you can upgrade without swapping the engine or doing something to void the warranty. Theirs so many cars out that are just so much faster. I'm not trading it in because of the speed.

I'm thinking about going to Subaru and Mitsubishi tonite, see what kind of offers I can get on the 8 and how well of a trade in i'll get. I only have 15k miles on it. And its still stock..excluding clear corners.

Maybe i'm just trippen out, who knows i might wake up tomarrow and decide i Love the damn thang...

~Omar

cjkim

I'm confused. You say there are so many cars out there that are just so much faster, yet you're not trading it in because of the speed? Are there other things you are also factoring into your decision? (ie. mpg)

silver_8

yah..sorry i wasnt clear. Gas was a real big factor. plus im not impressed with the interior. not much to play with. I wouldnt mind having a navi. also i cant put my i pod in without dropping a gang of money..little dumb reasons...

Ike

Go drive the other cars you're interested in. Maybe you'll be disappointed and be happier with the 8, maybe you'll find a new car you like better. Either way it's a win win situation.

BunnyGirl

You can't get an iTrip (?) thing that transmits your iPod through the stereo???

silver_8

i have it..it sucks..theirs no antenna on the car...

hondasr4kids

You are in the same boat I am. I want to trade my 8 in also. I been looking at cars for over a month now. One of the reason for me to trade the 8 is because speed but also I have a family and the car is getting to small for 2 kids. So yes I have looked at pretty much everything and I haven't make up my mind yet. My advise for you is stay away from Mazda unless you go for a FD.

BTW there is a DIY thread on how to install a I Pod in the 8 for like $10 and a hour of your time.

mysql101

Better yet, just get the OEM mp3 player.

I picked mine up for about $250 from another rx8club member almost 2 years ago, works really well.

LiveToRev

Sounds like this car is not for you to begin with. Take Ike's advice and go test drive the cars that you are considering.

9291150

To each his own. Each person likes or loves their their cars for any given reason. Some just want the fastest thing out there, meaning they are content for 6 months. Others simply want newness, always trading their car in on the lastest and supposedly greatest.

So find what excites you.

For me, all cars are slow, one of my motorcycles does a 10 second 140MPH quarter mile. So I look for intangibles. The 8 appeals because of the sounds and the distinct power delivery of the rotary, the distinctive almost artful design, and the perfectly balanced handling. It's unique in the autoworld.

But I have friends who wouldn't ever trade their rides for mine. One loves the "character" of his MG, and couldn't care less that its slower than a schoolbus. I'm convinced he wouldn't trade it for an Enzo. Another loves his BMW 'cause it "talks to him" (though not in German...I asked).

People who understand what really motivates them, and what should motivate them, are usually the most content.

NgoRX8

iTrader: (1)

Good luck on your quest. Hope you find what you're looking for.

Skythe

I think you'll find the interior of the RX8 far more appealing than the interiors of the STi or the Evo, and there's amenities. The RX8 wins in this catagory as well. You'll see.

DarkBrew

Do your research this time and you won't be trading again six months down the road.

As for the '8 being too small, I have two teen-aged kids and they still fit, at least for short trips.

yiksing

If there's doubt in keeping the car then the car is not worth keeping anymore.

Mouth

As said before, to each his own. I'd wonder why you bought the car in the first place.

For me, here's the bad-assness of the RX-8:

1. Not miata small, but not sedan big. It's perfect.
2. Performance driver's seating position; not upright "sedanish" like in an EVO.
3. It feels like I'm driving a Lamborghini or Ferrari. I drive it like one too. People on the road think I'm drving some kind of Italian sports car.
4. The sound is... oh my...
5. Not fast? For me, the point is not to drive 90 mph in a straight road. Instead, I actually look for a path to drive with a bit of traffic. Drive in 2nd at about 6000 rpm's, wait for that teeny weeny opening to enlarge, then BOOM! You feel like you shot out of a cannon you accellerate so fast and before you know it, you went from 30mph to 75 in a matter of seconds and left the entire army of cars behind you. Then you let off the gas and hear that engine wind back down to 45mph... only to do it again later. You can't beat that rush.
6. The sexiest looking car that matches the "sports car" look (besides exotics).

Rootski

iTrader: (1)

Well said, Mouth.

beachdog

silver, gas is an issue for you? The depreciation hit that you will take on selling after 6 months let alone what a dealer will give you in trade will cost you more than 4 year's worth of gas.

RX-Hachi

Whatever makes you happy silver 8. But like they say "the grass isn't always greener".

hondasr4kids

I do agree on this one. I think the interior of the 8 is awesome. Even the exterior is good looking. Is unique and it can't be confused with any other car.

Chrisbert

Not familiar with the iTrip thingy, but there is an antenna on the car. My XM pod is piped into the antenna behind the dash. Not the best solution, but then I can move it around from car to car which is nice since I travel and rent cars a bunch.

rx8wannahave

Like others have said, get what you want but yes this is going to be a financial blunder on your part. Selling the car after 6 months (AND 15K miles, heck I got 7.4K in over a year of ownership) is going to hurt your pocket.

I'm well aware that our 8's aint the fastest in a straight line but every time I hear people saying it's slow...I question their ability to drive this car fast. No offense to anyone and I'll be the first person to admit this is the fastest car I've owned but in no way do I think it's a slow car.

But...it's your money, spend it where you like. I hope the best regardless...

Johnny5

Ever heard the phrase 'The Dream is better than the reality?'

I have owned Mercedes, Porsche, BMW's and lately a lovely Lexus LS430, many which have been top spec cars.

The one missing ingredient however, has been perfection.

The Lexus possibly came close, apart from the obvious issue of thirst, and the one I overllooked which was 'FUN'
It would hustle up to an indicated 160mph in near silence, and was so stable it felt like 80mph, while the toys fitted were simply mindblowing (Rear electric heated and massage seats with fridge, for example!!)

However, a quick blast in wifeys MX5 1.8 made me laugh so much, I sadly bade the Lex goodbye, and unable to live with the MX's noise levels and lack of seats, chose the RX.

I could have bought an M5, WRX or Evo , but have owned these 'Extreme performance' machines, and found the servicing to be f@cking horrendous, many are highly strung and quite unrefined all the time, which becomes wearing after the novelty value has worn off.

The RX so far anyway, has a unique versatiliy, as it seats four yet looks sportier than a chavved up hot hatch (WRX, Evo etc) or twice-the-price-of-a-base-version Coupe (Merc or BMW M3) yet offers similar point to point ability, in that it offers the best part of the performance (Real world here, not track driving) of the others, costs the same or a lot less, and yet throws a few more niceties in, such as 'Refinement' and 'Practicality'

I think the fuel consumption issues are a bit overstated too, as the difference in REAL cost between the 19mpg RX owners seem to average (I read all the posts, fear not) and the likely 23mpg the others seem to average (Yes, I had a few, such as the Celica GT4 and Scooby) is a fair trade for the ability to cruise in near silence at 80mph, which the RX does.

Test drives are never as good a test as 6 months of ownership, so just remember, 'The dream is always better than the reality' and you won't get so disappointed.

Remember, even the best looking Girls still fart.....

Mouth

Classic.

ALP22

Re the iPod thing, go to ilounge.com and you can find reviews on a million different ways to connect your iPod to the car stereo. Agreed the iTrip sucks straight outa the box, but it can be hacked to improve performance / range.

Oh, and its...
"Their" - belonging to them
"There" - over there yonder
"They're" - short for they are

"Their's" - belonging to them
"There's" - Short for there is

I hope when you go to the dealer your math is not as bad as your spelling, or you'll get fried