Mazdaspeed3 vs RX8 - Comparison Review
#28
Great thread man, and good points brought up on both cars. Thank you for taking the time to write this.
I drove a MS3 prior to buying the 8 on a test drive, and while it felt great and was a lot of fun, the connection i feel when i'm in the 8 to the road just wasn't there for me. I didn't see a huge difference in the acceleration (the 3 felt faster b/c of the torque, but the acceleration times were similiar) and I was looking for a screamer, something that would wind up to 9k and still be pulling, torque wasn't a must for me since my TR is torquey as h3ll. That being said I must compliment Mazda on the offerings. If I was in a different situation in my personal life and needed a reliable, true four door car but desired with speed, style and 'persona' I would write a check tomorrow for a MS3. It sucks you had to part ways with your 8, however IMO you could not pick a better option then the MS3.
One HUGE upside - a few thousand dollars and your MS3 goes from quick to FAST in a hurry, gotta love the options factory FI present to you.....
I drove a MS3 prior to buying the 8 on a test drive, and while it felt great and was a lot of fun, the connection i feel when i'm in the 8 to the road just wasn't there for me. I didn't see a huge difference in the acceleration (the 3 felt faster b/c of the torque, but the acceleration times were similiar) and I was looking for a screamer, something that would wind up to 9k and still be pulling, torque wasn't a must for me since my TR is torquey as h3ll. That being said I must compliment Mazda on the offerings. If I was in a different situation in my personal life and needed a reliable, true four door car but desired with speed, style and 'persona' I would write a check tomorrow for a MS3. It sucks you had to part ways with your 8, however IMO you could not pick a better option then the MS3.
One HUGE upside - a few thousand dollars and your MS3 goes from quick to FAST in a hurry, gotta love the options factory FI present to you.....
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Ztriumph,
Haha. Thanks for the comments. Yah I really liked the high winding rotary of the 8. Soooo smooth. But let me know if you want to "write a check" for my Speed3. Just bought brand new tires. Here is a link to the gallery I uploaded.
http://www.myimagehosting.com/album_...77M&f_id=13227
Haha. Thanks for the comments. Yah I really liked the high winding rotary of the 8. Soooo smooth. But let me know if you want to "write a check" for my Speed3. Just bought brand new tires. Here is a link to the gallery I uploaded.
http://www.myimagehosting.com/album_...77M&f_id=13227
#30
Give it time, you will miss your 8.
Just for fun
While it's not side by side with an 8 it's side by side with my other car's cousin the Saturn Sky Red Line and I can tell you that while the Sky is no doubt faster off the line it is not nearly as fun to drive.
Just for fun
While it's not side by side with an 8 it's side by side with my other car's cousin the Saturn Sky Red Line and I can tell you that while the Sky is no doubt faster off the line it is not nearly as fun to drive.
Last edited by Are-Ex-Eight; 01-14-2010 at 05:41 PM.
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Titanium - Great looking MS3. I would not give that up so easily, sounds perfect for your current situation.
Are-ex-eight: I agree completely with your posting. My TR runs circles around my RX (personal best was a 12.8@111 on street tires) however the RX just makes me smile everytime I get in it. Last night I found myself driving 30 minutes OUTSIDE of the city just to find a place to eat (GF thought I was crazy)! Everything just flows and molds perfectly together with the RX and works in balance. Last night I sat in my garage having a beer and wondering how the hell I love this car as much as I do, especially after only 600 miles.....
Are-ex-eight: I agree completely with your posting. My TR runs circles around my RX (personal best was a 12.8@111 on street tires) however the RX just makes me smile everytime I get in it. Last night I found myself driving 30 minutes OUTSIDE of the city just to find a place to eat (GF thought I was crazy)! Everything just flows and molds perfectly together with the RX and works in balance. Last night I sat in my garage having a beer and wondering how the hell I love this car as much as I do, especially after only 600 miles.....
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