Originally Posted by RX8sold4EVO (Post 4075858)

The Mx-5 is a very nice car and the MPG savings is substantial + it scored 2nd place in the latest Car and Driver issue for best handling car under 40k. Ive owned both 8 and Mx-5 and Id gladly own another Miata...totally bulletproof engine longterm, great handling, great looking, holds resale well...and you can get a retractable hardtop which helps with noise and is impervious to theft vs the soft top.

Originally Posted by Wingznut (Post 4075970)

But... He didn't buy an MX-5.

Originally Posted by Speed_8 (Post 4069287)

I would understand your logic if you were going to the ford focus or mazda 3 for the gas savings, the difference between an rx8 and mx5 is about 4mpg combined , hardly worth it, especially the extra you will pay to obtain one ( depending on year ) and taxes you will pay... however its your choice goodluck

p.s you are lucky you're not in canada we pay 5.00bucks a gallon

Originally Posted by Are-Ex-Eight (Post 4071327)

I love the gas debate. I fell victim to it. I drive 110 miles each day for work. I traded in the 8 for that reason and and I had to drop costs to pay for my divorce. So what did I get? The 32 mpg Hwy Terrain. I love it but it's no 8. And here's the funny part about mpg ratings. My RX-8 was getting 20+ on Hwy at an average speed of 83 mph where as the Terrain was getting 32 at 55 mph and about 24-25 at 80+ mph. The rotary doesn't seem to fall off the mpg curve at high speeds like most pistons do

In the end you can't justify a NEW car for gas. If you downgrade or get a used then yes.

In any case gl and glad you stuck with Mazda.

Zoom Zoom

Originally Posted by pistonhater (Post 4078981)

Almost 5 bucks here in NY for premium;)

Also, I think the MX-5 gets a little better mpg than that.



So true. Buying a new car, with taxes and all the money lost in depreciation....quite a lot of money when compared to gas savings.

Wow, so you used to commute 110 miles everyday. I do not blame you for getting rid off the 8. That's a lot of driving to get to work!!!

Originally Posted by reaper1 (Post 4079139)

Everyone shall know about the gas issue before they buy this car ... or maybe not .....

Originally Posted by RX8sold4EVO (Post 4078929)

The fact that he didnt buy it doesnt change a thing about my post...The Mx5 is long term reliable, great gas mpg, excellent handling car and a great choice for almost anyone. I loved my Mx5.