View Poll Results: How useful are the 4 seats?
I needed to purchase a 4 seat car!
67
30.04%
I occasionally use the extra room and could not do without
82
36.77%
I sometimes use the extra room but its not a necessity
60
26.91%
I never use the back seats and do not need them
14
6.28%
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Do you need the 4 seats?
11-26-2006, 06:34 PM
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I like having a little more space than a 2-seater roadster, but the RX-8 is probably a little bigger than I really need.
Ideally, something the size of the Kabura but with two fold-down rear seats instead of the 3+1 configuration -- in other words, basically a 2-seater with a little bit more room.
Ideally, something the size of the Kabura but with two fold-down rear seats instead of the 3+1 configuration -- in other words, basically a 2-seater with a little bit more room.
11-26-2006, 06:40 PM
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I've found the back seats to be quite handy at times. A year ago I hauled 5 sleeping bags, a huge load of food and suit cases on a 720 mile round trip during the Thanksgiving holiday. On weekends I use the space to haul my radio control airplanes and helicopters to the RC field. Just this morning, I used the back seats to haul 2 wine chillers home from Home Depot.
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11-26-2006, 06:48 PM
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Yes, it is good for supplementary storage. Earlier this year when I was down in one of our wine regions, I managed to fit :
2 people
2 medium sized suitcases
58 bottles of wine
in the rx8. Some of the bottles were in "interesting" spots scattered throughout the car, I was I well pleased with the result.
2 people
2 medium sized suitcases
58 bottles of wine
in the rx8. Some of the bottles were in "interesting" spots scattered throughout the car, I was I well pleased with the result.
11-26-2006, 09:53 PM
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Had to have a back seat for my Black Lab, who rides occasionally, and it's handy to throw my laptop and stuff back there instead of having to open the trunk (especially when it's raining 
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11-27-2006, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by dbb
I needed the rear seats for our two standard long haired daschunds. They love it, because they have the centre console barrier between them, and it avoids fights.
11-27-2006, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Raptor2k
It's great when you're out with more than one person on special occasions.!
Originally Posted by Brettus
could not do without them - my 3 daughters like being picked up in the 8 for sure
Quick story for you Brettus - I dropped off my daughter and her friend at a middle school dance a few weeks ago. There were easily 200 kids lined up outside waiting to get in. I had the sunroof tilted up and could hear the crowd; as soon as the car got close lots of kids were hooting and commenting about the cool car and jostling to see who was riding in it. (This ain't L.A., most of the kids were dropped off in pick-up trucks or Subarus). Nice to drive a car the kids can't complain about being seen in.
11-27-2006, 11:09 AM
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Might use the backseats < 5 times a year. Actually started out looking at little 2dr/2seat coupes and miata/solstice/sky. The 8 just seemed like a good idea to add in to the "possibles".
Then I saw an 8 up close and drove one. The look and drive sold me, and would have bought with just 2 seats - the extras are just a bonus.
Then I saw an 8 up close and drove one. The look and drive sold me, and would have bought with just 2 seats - the extras are just a bonus.
11-27-2006, 11:44 AM
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The seat behind me is worthless since I'm 6'6 and no one could EVER sit back there. I use it every day to hold my laptop while I'm driving.
I don't use the other rear seat, but the fact that the 8 is not a 2 seater, makes it possible for me to own a rotary. (more room in the cab)
I don't use the other rear seat, but the fact that the 8 is not a 2 seater, makes it possible for me to own a rotary. (more room in the cab)
11-27-2006, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 05TiGr8Lady
Had to have a back seat for my Black Lab, who rides occasionally, and it's handy to throw my laptop and stuff back there instead of having to open the trunk (especially when it's raining ).
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11-27-2006, 12:48 PM
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I use the backseats all the time...mainly because there is no room in my trunk (custom system)...the most I couldin the trunk is like a little jacket or something (nothing heavy on top of the amps)..
...so all my shopping bags (which tend to be a lot on the rare occassions I have money to go shopping) go in the backseat...
...the backseats are good for little cousins too...specifically ones that like to push all the buttons and irritate me while im driving.
...so all my shopping bags (which tend to be a lot on the rare occassions I have money to go shopping) go in the backseat...
...the backseats are good for little cousins too...specifically ones that like to push all the buttons and irritate me while im driving.
11-27-2006, 01:38 PM
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I knew the RX-8 would impress the ladies, and I thought the back seat was a good idea for a little makeout session.
Seriously though, I like the company of 3 other passengers. Me and 1 passenger can get quiet and boring.
The extra space is good and the savings on insurance is a bonus!
Seriously though, I like the company of 3 other passengers. Me and 1 passenger can get quiet and boring.
The extra space is good and the savings on insurance is a bonus!
11-27-2006, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul_in_DC
Your Black Lab uses a laptop?!?
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He balances the laptop on the center console and reads the Labrador forum while I drive 
. It's a little tricky for him when I slide around corners though 
11-27-2006, 02:03 PM
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I used to have an FD (2 seater) and every time I would head out with my buddies we had to leave it at home since we couldn't all fit. So the 2 seater sat when I really wanted to be driving it. Since then I've got to have something with 4 seats and a little trunk space. The 8 is perfect with the 4 seats. I don't need it but I want it. Plus if my wife and I have kids some day in the future there is no argument about having to give up my car.
11-27-2006, 03:08 PM
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Back seats were a requirement. Some semblance of 4 doors almost a requirement but I would have bent it for an M3. Where else would a 3 and 1 year old sit? Also took the baby seats out and had 3 other co-workers in the car with me. They were surprised at the amount of room there was in back. The 6 foot guy in the front passenger seat had his knees against the dash and his head touching the roof though. Good thing it was a short trip. Hell I’m 5’8” and only have like an inch or so of clearance.
11-27-2006, 03:17 PM
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Being in college, and having friends, I use the back seats quite often. That was the reason I did not get the other cars I was looking at. They all had two seats (350z/s2k). Completely impractical for me.
11-27-2006, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by MyRXdrug
I knew the RX-8 would impress the ladies, and I thought the back seat was a good idea for a little makeout session.
Seriously though, I like the company of 3 other passengers. Me and 1 passenger can get quiet and boring.
The extra space is good and the savings on insurance is a bonus!
Seriously though, I like the company of 3 other passengers. Me and 1 passenger can get quiet and boring.
The extra space is good and the savings on insurance is a bonus!
I dislike driving 3-4 people, can always feel the weight slowing down the car :/
11-27-2006, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 05TiGr8Lady
He's a VERY smart dog He balances the laptop on the center console and reads the Labrador forum while I drive . It's a little tricky for him when I slide around corners though
He balances the laptop on the center console and reads the Labrador forum while I drive . It's a little tricky for him when I slide around corners though 
