Gatorsfan

Hi iam new to learning of the RX8s and im looking to buy a new car soon and i have narrowed it down to an NA MX-5, 06+ Civic Si, and now i am looking at these RX8s... So i was wondering what the major differences are between GT and base models? is there LSD on either? Just what are some of the differeing features or for that matter any standard features anyone feels i should know about? any advice and info would be appreciated!! Thanks.

imput1234

iTrader: (6)

Sport is basic, GT has everything (navi, leather, heated seats, blah)

LSD is in both of them.

If you are going to track/autoX is sport will be better, if you want a fun ride with all the features GT is for you.

Rems31

check out mazda's website...it's all there

Gatorsfan

okay and also i know every car has their bugs/problems so what are some of peoples opinions on the bad of the rx8?

imput1234

iTrader: (6)

Your gonna get shitty gas milage, like 15-17 city, and 24 highway.

Check the oil.

There are lot of recalls done, make sure the car you buy has all done.

Gatorsfan

Does it need Frequent changes?
What kind of recalls?

Rems31

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-faq-9/
Im sure this will answer most of the questions you will have

superglue

Check the FAQs, it's all in there.

champi0n

iTrader: (1)

sport = sporty

GT = makes girls horny and you look good

civic = hey i borrowed the car from mom for the weekend lets go to a movie.

Gatorsfan

Also i hear reviews stating things like "the more powerful version" what do they mean i thought same rotary in each? i could understand the auto-tranny? Is that what they mean?

CarAndDriver

I hear the Civic is hot.

mauricio

The GT all the way the base has nothing...And about the recalls for the 08 should not have 1 if any...

EdwardsB

^ I actually like my cloth seats more than the GT's leather, just my opinion.

Razz1

Wow! The Mazda Website has that information?

restiller

Yes, the automatic has lesser hp due to the transmission's limits. I THINK the newer ones now have the same output as the manual, but i'm too lazy to do a search to find out for sure.

sharkman

i've has had both the sport and the gt and i can say that in for the winter months heathed leather seats are very very nice to have! , plus for some reason my 07 GT is a smoother ride than my sport 05 was. Other than that same difference.

superglue

I completely agree. I can't stand leather seats.

The Sport has everything you need and nothing you don't. Plus it costs considerably less than the GT. I don't care for junk like sun roofs and heated leather seats in a sports car. And I'm certainly not going to pay more money for it. I passed up an 07 GT with 7K miles for a new 08 Sport with nothing extra.

Sacrimon

The leather in my GT is nice...screw cloth.

Just bought an 08 black GT a few days ago..i'm loving it. The base model sucks compared to it.

Rems31

I have leather but wanted cloth. Here in Canada there is no option of sunroof/cloth seats (ie Touring trim).
Though in winter, it's hard to get people to leave the passenger seat cuz they love the heated seats so much.

superglue

Leather's great for sliding around in your seat and gets cold in the winter and hot as hell in the summer. So think what you want. Totally pointless option for a sports car along with sun roofs and all of the other nonsense they packaged in there.

Sacrimon

Heated seats for winter, and AC and sunroof for summer. I don't seem to slide around at all, and its very comfy..to each and their own...

Rems31

except a lot of people buy this car to use as their DD :-P

JRichter

F anything that adds extra weight (leather and heated seats included). I will get crap when I'm old. My car came with everything I need for performance and no more. Navigation? WTF? My cell phone or a good road map read by my passenger can take care of that.

dozer

iTrader: (3)

^ it comes in handy though.....i too, used to own a sport, and my gt by far is much better, especially in the rain, to have that traction control at your disposal is just perfect, plus those heated seats after a hard day at work only makes it better, not to mention the GT also has heated side mirrors for those cold days when all your window are fogged up and cold, no need to go out an wipe those mirrors down.

JRichter

I have the DSC/TCS and xenon light option on my Sport so traction isn't a problem. I'm just screwing around with my original statement. Options are options for a reason, lol. I could use the heated side mirrors though, I didn't realize the GT had em, but then again I never really use mirrors...