After careful consideration, I may have to buy the 8, finally. I have weighed the factors, and a lot of things have happened since last time I was on this site and now... I think the 8 is the one.

I want a new car. The Spyder is getting up there in miles (85K). I want a car with seating for more than one. So I really think the 8 is the only car I can choose.

The A4 (my personal favorite) has the looks and the greatest interior, with that amazing lighting and the solid feel and flawless design.. but it handles like a tall sedan and the shifter pretty much sucks. The 2.0T is nice, but nothing major.

The BMW 3 series is a better handler, but too pricey and it still feels like I'm driving a big-ish 4-door.

I am over the STi and the Evo. I was all about their performance, but everything else is just sub-standard.

I'll miss my Spyder.

But- i think the 8 will give me the true handling of a sportscar, the look of a sportscar, and that linear power- there's ntohing else like it. All this with seating for four.

Now I just have to decide on black or silver, and new or used. Looks like a low-mileage '04 with navigation can be had for under $23,000. Awesome.

 

I have black on black '04 with nav. Could not be happier.

 

the BMW 3 series is a better handler than the 8?

 

No, he meant better than the A4 I think. At least that's what I think he's talking about.

 

Go with the black. The silvers are cursed.

 

Sunlight silver here.

Best car out of about 9 that I've owned.

 

I also prefer the linear power delivery. RX8 sounds good hitting the redline as well. Hope you also liked the throttle response.

Get VR... it has gold glitters to insulate the heat as you are travelling at warp speed.

 

Ever thought of putting a 2ZZGE into your spyder?

 

Silver was a rare color in the olden days. Now it's pathetically common.

 

Whichever color you choose, I know you'll love your 8. Most everyone at this site is hooked on its many features, including the super good looks, styling, sound, handling and the fact that it gets a lot of attention wherever you go!

 

Excellent choice...I miss my 8.

 

I'm a titanium grey owner, so my first instinct was to recommend the silver. But after thinking about it, black is just a great color with the 8. I vote for black, tint the hell outta the windows, and throw on some clear corners and fender strakes!

 

my sister cam out of a mr2 spyder.... she called and was concerned that i would be pissed that she got a car like mine.

my answer is everyone wins. and i really really like the spyder.

beers

 

Now your talkin!!!