RX-8 best for long distance, high-speed travel?
02-01-2006, 09:40 PM
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Well, I have two things here...
Ike at least makes you think about things, whether you agree or disagree with him. So I like having him around.
And I love the RX-8 for road trips. I been to Las Vegas twice (alone) and to Sevenstock with two others in the car.
The RX-8 comes into it's own at speed... it is great! I have driven to Las Vegas twice in a Honda Odyssey and it is exhausting driving a front wheel drive van, loaded or not. Could be that the seats suck, or that it is FWD...
You get to the end of the 5 hour trip (more like 4 hours in an 8) and get home refreshed. The lights are great on the road at night and the car is unflappable over rough roads at 'decent' speeds.
And the milage is not bad. Not as good as an Odyssey, which does the trip to Las Vagas in one tank easy, but the RX-8 does it in like 1.2 tanks... really close to one, but the fuel light makes you nervous in the desert.
I did a lot of test drives before I decided on the RX-8, and I still love the car 11,000 miles and 16 months later. No regrets, though I want to drive a Cayman...
Ike at least makes you think about things, whether you agree or disagree with him. So I like having him around.
And I love the RX-8 for road trips. I been to Las Vegas twice (alone) and to Sevenstock with two others in the car.
The RX-8 comes into it's own at speed... it is great! I have driven to Las Vegas twice in a Honda Odyssey and it is exhausting driving a front wheel drive van, loaded or not. Could be that the seats suck, or that it is FWD...
You get to the end of the 5 hour trip (more like 4 hours in an 8) and get home refreshed. The lights are great on the road at night and the car is unflappable over rough roads at 'decent' speeds.
And the milage is not bad. Not as good as an Odyssey, which does the trip to Las Vagas in one tank easy, but the RX-8 does it in like 1.2 tanks... really close to one, but the fuel light makes you nervous in the desert.
I did a lot of test drives before I decided on the RX-8, and I still love the car 11,000 miles and 16 months later. No regrets, though I want to drive a Cayman...
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02-01-2006, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Rupes
I could care less what car Ike likes. In fact I think his viewpoint is refreshing most of the time. I just was keeping him in check with his "facts". If you like a car more, thats great, I just don't think (as Bush said) "fuzzy numbers" should be used in your comparison.
02-01-2006, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Japan8
If one doesn't mind FWD and VW has really addressed the issues, then I could agree with you. I'd need to actually test drive one first though. The only thing that could still be said is that ANYTHING German costs a lot to fix... ditch it before the warranty is up. As far as the NEW R32... like I said... sat in it at the Tokyo Motorshow... it looks pretty hot, I love the steering wheel/dash and the seats definitely hold you in, but seemed maybe a little snug for my big ***. Maybe it's because I'm used to the seats in my S-Wagon (Protege5)...
Oh, I agree with you. Comfort, luggage space, decent gas mileage and highway passing power are important things to have in this kind of situation. My car doesn't have cruise control (actually most JDM cars don't except the luxo cars and vans).. it's a pain the *** the few times I have taken it on long drives. OTOH... it makes you take more breaks, which is a good thing. People often misjudge how tired they are when they're driving and go for too long.
LMAO!
Funny though... the way many people talk about the GTO, you'd think it handled like a pig. The best impartial opinions I've heard sound like yours. Too bad the styling is so damn dull. Under $35k... GTO, G35c, Legacy GT, Mazdaspeed6 would be my top choices.
Oh, I agree with you. Comfort, luggage space, decent gas mileage and highway passing power are important things to have in this kind of situation. My car doesn't have cruise control (actually most JDM cars don't except the luxo cars and vans).. it's a pain the *** the few times I have taken it on long drives. OTOH... it makes you take more breaks, which is a good thing. People often misjudge how tired they are when they're driving and go for too long.
LMAO!
Funny though... the way many people talk about the GTO, you'd think it handled like a pig. The best impartial opinions I've heard sound like yours. Too bad the styling is so damn dull. Under $35k... GTO, G35c, Legacy GT, Mazdaspeed6 would be my top choices.
Your list looks pretty similar to mine though if the MS6 sounds as bad as mags say and the ride is as firm as mags are making it out to be I'd have to eliminate it. The Accord Hybrid would be an excellent car for long trips as well as the Jetta GLI.
02-01-2006, 11:39 PM
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Never buy a VW or Audi product. They are crap. You're asking for nonstop service costs and drivetrain lash and poor build.
The RX8 is the best long-distance high-speed cruiser out of the cars mentioned by the thread starter.
The RX8 is the best long-distance high-speed cruiser out of the cars mentioned by the thread starter.
02-01-2006, 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Cooder
Never buy a VW or Audi product. They are crap. You're asking for nonstop service costs and drivetrain lash and poor build.
02-01-2006, 11:51 PM
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The only question about the RX8 is the engine because nobody knows what to expect. With VW's and Audis, we're talking about everything to worry about. They have a prolonged history of poor build and unscheduled service requirements. I would never buy or drive a VW or Audi.
02-01-2006, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Cooder
The only question about the RX8 is the engine because nobody knows what to expect. With VW's and Audis, we're talking about everything to worry about. They have a prolonged history of poor build and unscheduled service requirements. I would never buy or drive a VW or Audi.
02-02-2006, 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Cooder
Never buy a VW or Audi product. They are crap. You're asking for nonstop service costs and drivetrain lash and poor build.
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Ummm...no?
VAGs are not Toyotas for sure, but you make it sound like they're all 1980s Maserati Biturbos and Lotus Esprits.
I had an A4 for 5 years, upped the boost and beat the **** out of it, on and off the track. I replaced the timing belt and water pump at 60k miles, motor oil, brake pads, rotors, tires, tie rods (under warranty), and a couple of alignments. that's it. no other repairs. I know this is just one example, but it's a real 1st-hand example. If I could have the same maintenance experience after 5 years w/ my new RX8, i'll be quite satisfied.
02-02-2006, 06:26 AM
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After working at a rental car company, I can say we do have our fair share of problems with the VW's. Most of it is faulty check engine lights however, and are fixed in a day. The Nissan Sentra on the other hand...
Just don't buy one of those, I have yet to drive an older (as in 30k+ miles) that hasn't been loud, clunky and falling apart. Sometimes they take a long time to start, and no matter how many times we take them in, the fan belts always seem to be screaming!
Maybe it's due to the fact that they are rental, but so are all of our cars, and out of the bunch the sentra is usually the worst.
Just don't buy one of those, I have yet to drive an older (as in 30k+ miles) that hasn't been loud, clunky and falling apart. Sometimes they take a long time to start, and no matter how many times we take them in, the fan belts always seem to be screaming!
Maybe it's due to the fact that they are rental, but so are all of our cars, and out of the bunch the sentra is usually the worst.
02-02-2006, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by GULAMAN
Ummm...no?
VAGs are not Toyotas for sure, but you make it sound like they're all 1980s Maserati Biturbos and Lotus Esprits.
I had an A4 for 5 years, upped the boost and beat the **** out of it, on and off the track. I replaced the timing belt and water pump at 60k miles, motor oil, brake pads, rotors, tires, tie rods (under warranty), and a couple of alignments. that's it. no other repairs. I know this is just one example, but it's a real 1st-hand example. If I could have the same maintenance experience after 5 years w/ my new RX8, i'll be quite satisfied.
VAGs are not Toyotas for sure, but you make it sound like they're all 1980s Maserati Biturbos and Lotus Esprits.
I had an A4 for 5 years, upped the boost and beat the **** out of it, on and off the track. I replaced the timing belt and water pump at 60k miles, motor oil, brake pads, rotors, tires, tie rods (under warranty), and a couple of alignments. that's it. no other repairs. I know this is just one example, but it's a real 1st-hand example. If I could have the same maintenance experience after 5 years w/ my new RX8, i'll be quite satisfied.
Most unreliable car I ever owned.
Also had a miata for 60k miles, not a simgle problem, under warrenty or not. Hope it repeats itself with the 8.
02-02-2006, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Raptor2k
Ban stick, moderator? Mdaj has trouble reading the rules.
I took my car on a 6 hour road trip this past weekend and suprisingly it did ok. No back issues, no fatigue, nothing. Did really well. Gas mileage was ok. An extra 40mpg on my tank due to it being loaded down with 3 other people and crap.
02-02-2006, 09:14 AM
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I've seen several rotaries go over 200,000+ miles with no issues. I've seen some that haven't. I've seen several piston engines go over 200,000+ miles and again many that haven't. What's the problem?
Originally Posted by Cooder
The only question about the RX8 is the engine because nobody knows what to expect.
02-02-2006, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by mdaj
Your awesome Mr. Kettle!
I took my car on a 6 hour road trip this past weekend and suprisingly it did ok. No back issues, no fatigue, nothing. Did really well. Gas mileage was ok. An extra 40mpg on my tank due to it being loaded down with 3 other people and crap.
I took my car on a 6 hour road trip this past weekend and suprisingly it did ok. No back issues, no fatigue, nothing. Did really well. Gas mileage was ok. An extra 40mpg on my tank due to it being loaded down with 3 other people and crap.
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Originally Posted by Cooder
Never buy a VW or Audi product. They are crap. You're asking for nonstop service costs and drivetrain lash and poor build.
The RX8 is the best long-distance high-speed cruiser out of the cars mentioned by the thread starter.
The RX8 is the best long-distance high-speed cruiser out of the cars mentioned by the thread starter.
I will be trading in my 2001 VW Passat for a new rX8 Shinka this spring, but because my lease is up and I want a sports car rather than a sedan, not because I don't like the Passat.
In five years, all I've had to do is get oil changes, tire rotations and new wipers. Oh yeah, the stereo went out once and had to be replaced.
It's been a good, reliable car.
02-02-2006, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by rotarygod
I've seen several rotaries go over 200,000+ miles with no issues. I've seen some that haven't. I've seen several piston engines go over 200,000+ miles and again many that haven't. What's the problem?
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