new rx8
05-27-2004, 01:11 AM
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new rx8
i been looking at different cars like 350z, evo8, rx8, and s2000 and i like the rx8 a lot.
i was wondering how much did you guys pay for your rx8?
and any problems with the car? high maintenance?
pro and con??
thanks
i was wondering how much did you guys pay for your rx8?
and any problems with the car? high maintenance?
pro and con??
thanks
05-27-2004, 01:14 AM
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Try using the search feature and you will find many answers to your questions. Or just browse around a bit. Then if you have some more specific questions, fire away.
05-27-2004, 04:32 PM
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There are some cons...
- The cup holder isn't very practical when attempting to put a bottle of beer in there and preserve the ability to shift. I suggest the cupholder in the rear for this.
- If you get a yellow one, bees are attracted to it. So are police.
- It's difficult to get the angle of the moonroof right so I can look up into it and see down my wife's blouse.
The pros...
- Puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. I suppose many other cars would too, but there's just something different about the '8.
- The buzzer. Once you figure out what it sounds like, it's a joy hearing it over and over.
- The handling is way fun. Again, there are better handling cars, but this one's pretty sweet without having to give 10/10ths to see it.
Maint: I haven't paid anything yet. Well, I bought a case of oil. I get free maint from Mazda so I'd say it's pretty cheap.
Problems: I've had none. I took it in for its recalls, and I had the oil pan replaced for the baffle issue on early production models. I don't really consider that a problem since I was never stranded or inconvenienced. I just took the car in when it was time for my free oil change and they took care of the rest.
Hope that helps.
- The cup holder isn't very practical when attempting to put a bottle of beer in there and preserve the ability to shift. I suggest the cupholder in the rear for this.
- If you get a yellow one, bees are attracted to it. So are police.
- It's difficult to get the angle of the moonroof right so I can look up into it and see down my wife's blouse.
The pros...
- Puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. I suppose many other cars would too, but there's just something different about the '8.
- The buzzer. Once you figure out what it sounds like, it's a joy hearing it over and over.
- The handling is way fun. Again, there are better handling cars, but this one's pretty sweet without having to give 10/10ths to see it.
Maint: I haven't paid anything yet. Well, I bought a case of oil. I get free maint from Mazda so I'd say it's pretty cheap.
Problems: I've had none. I took it in for its recalls, and I had the oil pan replaced for the baffle issue on early production models. I don't really consider that a problem since I was never stranded or inconvenienced. I just took the car in when it was time for my free oil change and they took care of the rest.
Hope that helps.
05-28-2004, 03:57 AM
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z has tire feathering and rx8 has poor gas mileage and straightline performance. if it's your daily driver i recommend you either go with s2k or g35 now or wait for nissan to fix the feathering. if you don't really care about straightline performance or you don't have a big commute, then get the rx8. there are rumors that 2005 z will have an awd option. that might be worth waiting for.
05-28-2004, 04:05 AM
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z has tire feathering and rx8 has poor gas mileage and straightline performance. if it's your daily driver i recommend you either go with s2k or g35 now or wait for nissan to fix the feathering. if you don't really care about straightline performance or you don't have a big commute, then get the rx8. there are rumors that 2005 z will have an awd option. that might be worth waiting for.
z has tire feathering and rx8 has poor gas mileage and straightline performance. if it's your daily driver i recommend you either go with s2k or g35 now or wait for nissan to fix the feathering. if you don't really care about straightline performance or you don't have a big commute, then get the rx8. there are rumors that 2005 z will have an awd option. that might be worth waiting for.
thats a little better, but the facts still arent straight. you know about the z's tire problems.
http://motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0403_three/
btw, worst tank of gas has been 18.25 best 24.58.
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