Life after RX8
02-10-2010, 10:13 AM
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If it were me, and I were coming from the RX8, I'd look at a Mini Cooper S Clubman. It comes in automatic. It's a blast to drive (though less so in an automatic). It theoretically has four doors. 
It's a blast to drive. Given your requirements, I think the S Clubman is definitely something you should look at.
It's a blast to drive. Given your requirements, I think the S Clubman is definitely something you should look at.
02-10-2010, 10:20 AM
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When I test drove a regular Mini Cooper S, the manual gearbox wasn't all that great, and the clutch pedal had almost no feel of engagement point.
Obviously, I've never driven the auto-equipped Cooper S, so obviously I don't know which transmission is the best for the car.
But not every car has a superior manual transmission over their auto counterparts.
Of course there are the people that has the need for stick for every vehicles they drive.
I don't "drive" my 6 speed MT in the 8, I "enjoy" it.
Even magazine editors sometimes prefer auto transmission over the manual on some cars because it is superior.
02-10-2010, 11:54 AM
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If it were me, and I were coming from the RX8, I'd look at a Mini Cooper S Clubman. It comes in automatic. It's a blast to drive (though less so in an automatic). It theoretically has four doors. It's a blast to drive. Given your requirements, I think the S Clubman is definitely something you should look at.
It's a blast to drive. Given your requirements, I think the S Clubman is definitely something you should look at.Wow, that is really gay.
02-10-2010, 02:45 PM
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The Lancer Ralliart is $27K brand new, only comes in AT w/ paddle shifters and a detuned Evo X drivetrain. I've heard its a low 14 sec 1/4 mi. and handles well. It's suspension is similar to the Lancer GTS so its not super stiff but still sporty.
02-10-2010, 04:09 PM
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Is this your car or your wifes car? Sounds like its going to be your car so if your wife is going to drive it she better learn how to drive a manual. Sorry dude, buying an auto for this reason violates man law on so many levels.
02-10-2010, 04:18 PM
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Actually it's going to be wife's car. I could keep the 8 as well, but I would barely get to drive it. OTOH, if I were to drive it, I want it to be fun. I've been thinking about A6 but yet not so sure about it.
02-10-2010, 04:37 PM
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Whats wrong with her car?
Replace her car.
Edit: Stay away from Toyota
My friends wife had the car accerate automatically about two years ago and totaled the car. The insurance company laughed at her. saying driving error.
Replace her car.
Edit: Stay away from Toyota
My friends wife had the car accerate automatically about two years ago and totaled the car. The insurance company laughed at her. saying driving error.
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02-10-2010, 05:38 PM
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Soul + auto + 4dr...I'd say only the rx8 IMO. Fast + auto + 4dr...many of those have been suggested.
If price were no option; maybe a Panamera or a Quattroporte. That's it for soul - a M5 is an amazing car for sure, but more of an appliance than a car that speaks to you - though a sub-zero appliance. A 300C SRT8 comes close, all american muscle and attitude, but still not quite.
Soul in a machine is hard for most people to define, but those that get it, do.
If price were no option; maybe a Panamera or a Quattroporte. That's it for soul - a M5 is an amazing car for sure, but more of an appliance than a car that speaks to you - though a sub-zero appliance. A 300C SRT8 comes close, all american muscle and attitude, but still not quite.
Soul in a machine is hard for most people to define, but those that get it, do.
02-10-2010, 10:07 PM
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02-10-2010, 10:17 PM
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RX8 HA HA
get a 335i. I picked one up in exchange for the wifey's FX35. A used one would be ideal but make sure you get an extended warranty. These cars can be made extremely fast, you'll be at a level RX8's can only dream about. Invest only 2-3k in mods and you can keep up with GTR's (almost!) at the 1/4 drag strip. Don't believe me? check out dragtimes
http://www.dragtimes.com/results.php...arch+DragTimes
http://www.dragtimes.com/results.php...arch+DragTimes
02-10-2010, 11:34 PM
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Compared to a manual S4 Avant or a manual (or auto) S4 sedan - yes.
Of course not all automatic wagons are lame. Notice the joking smiley at the end? The S4 Avant and Magnum Hemi are two nice wagons in automatic, as is the V70R. I'd still rather have a manual though.
To the OP: can you explain why it is you have to get rid of the 8? I've got two kids and the 8 works great for us.
Of course not all automatic wagons are lame. Notice the joking smiley at the end? The S4 Avant and Magnum Hemi are two nice wagons in automatic, as is the V70R. I'd still rather have a manual though.
To the OP: can you explain why it is you have to get rid of the 8? I've got two kids and the 8 works great for us.
02-11-2010, 09:16 AM
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I could keep the 8, but we would need to get another car. The wife isn't interested in learning to drive a stick, and the 8 has no room if you want to take kids out with bicycles, skiing gear or what not. So, a second car is an option, but the budget would be limited to 20K tops, besides the expense of insurance & maintenance on two cars. Alternatively, if I sell Rx8 for around 10K, I could put this money towards a better family car. By "better" I mean high-performance, good-handling vehicle. I believe there's a lot of great new or used cars there that 30K would buy, but I haven't experienced any beyond a quick test drive.