is the rx-8 really worth it?
09-19-2007, 11:08 AM
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getting a Rx8 is *wuss out* ?
How about a nice Warranty ? Plus I prefer everything new, I like that fresh smell.
Bite me.
Did you know that if you took the price of your car, and the cost of all the mods you made to it, you could be driving a Lotus Elise by now?
Now that is a real sports car in every sense of the word. It is super light, and gives little attention to comfort. It puts performance before all else. That is the definition of a true sports car.
Now that is a real sports car in every sense of the word. It is super light, and gives little attention to comfort. It puts performance before all else. That is the definition of a true sports car.
and just in case your sorry *** cannot read, this is *RX-8 Discussion*, not *General Automotive*. As long as its not Rx-8 related, I can bash it all I want.
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09-19-2007, 11:18 AM
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Who said I hated the RX8 anyway? I actually like it. I dislike the fact that many people here talk about as if it was the only car in the world worth owning, and attack anyone who differs in opinion. I also dislike the fact that so many on here delude themselves into thinking it is a "true" sportscar and other cars aren't.
Oh, by the way, according to your signature you drive an automatic???????? That is really sad no matter what you are driving.
Oh, by the way, according to your signature you drive an automatic???????? That is really sad no matter what you are driving.
Ike called, he wants his schtick back.
09-19-2007, 12:26 PM
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That isn't my definition of a sports car. It's the generally accepted definition of a sports car, derived from the English definition started in the post WWII era. That definition was, "a small, lightweight 2 seater, with excellent handling and power to weight ratio, that could be raced without much fuss."
The RX8 is a cool GT type car. It isn't a pure sports car. That doesn't mean that it is a bad car or that I don't like it.
The fact is the original question was if it was worth dealing with the issues associated with this car. It is a fair question because there are other cars that perform as well or better, than have far less issues.
You told him to buy a Camry if he was worried.
I'm telling you that you wussed out because you needed a warranty. Since you are not worried about his concerns, then you shouldn't need a warranty. Since you are not worried about the reliability issues of the rotary, then get an Rx7 and start running with the fast cars.
The RX8 is a cool GT type car. It isn't a pure sports car. That doesn't mean that it is a bad car or that I don't like it.
The fact is the original question was if it was worth dealing with the issues associated with this car. It is a fair question because there are other cars that perform as well or better, than have far less issues.
You told him to buy a Camry if he was worried.
I'm telling you that you wussed out because you needed a warranty. Since you are not worried about his concerns, then you shouldn't need a warranty. Since you are not worried about the reliability issues of the rotary, then get an Rx7 and start running with the fast cars.
09-19-2007, 12:29 PM
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09-19-2007, 12:35 PM
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Why would I get a Lotus Elise when for the same price I could get a Formula Ford car and race wheel to wheel at triple digit speeds?
Street cars are a huge waste of money. If you want to go fast, get a purpose built race machine like a shifter kart or a formula car.
For about 10k a shifter kart will destroy almost any street car on the planet, including really expensive supercars.
Street cars are a huge waste of money. If you want to go fast, get a purpose built race machine like a shifter kart or a formula car.
For about 10k a shifter kart will destroy almost any street car on the planet, including really expensive supercars.
09-19-2007, 12:43 PM
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lol, I'm sorry I drive an automatic..........obviously all my other MT cars are not mentioned.........at least I can go faster than you.....in my automatic.....because obviously, I think you haven't got your driver license yet
09-19-2007, 12:48 PM
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Who said I hated the RX8 anyway? I actually like it. I dislike the fact that many people here talk about as if it was the only car in the world worth owning, and attack anyone who differs in opinion. I also dislike the fact that so many on here delude themselves into thinking it is a "true" sportscar and other cars aren't.
Oh, by the way, according to your signature you drive an automatic???????? That is really sad no matter what you are driving.
Oh, by the way, according to your signature you drive an automatic???????? That is really sad no matter what you are driving.
09-19-2007, 12:51 PM
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You can think whatever you want, because while you've been pouring money into street cars, I've been putting my money into my racing efforts.
So this weekend I'll either be racing a kart or a formula car, while you're driving on the street.
When the best you can do is modify your street car... now that is sad.
Oh yeah, and I'm fairly old. Thanks for complimenting me on my youthful nature.
09-19-2007, 01:28 PM
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I haven't been pouring money into street cars.......ask anyone 
and yea ofcourse I'll be driving on the street, you drive rooftops?
and no actually, the best I can do would be succeeding in life, at least a tad bit more than you
and because you are fairly old, that makes you that much more pathetic
and yea ofcourse I'll be driving on the street, you drive rooftops?
and no actually, the best I can do would be succeeding in life, at least a tad bit more than you
and because you are fairly old, that makes you that much more pathetic
09-19-2007, 01:48 PM
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Yes I saw that episode. However, only one guy said he liked the car. The other two were completely silent on the matter.
Not to mention that they didn't bother having the Stig drive it through the test track because they knew it wouldn't have posted a competitive time.
Yes the car is worth it. At the same time, there are other cars that will outperform it for about the same price.
Not to mention that they didn't bother having the Stig drive it through the test track because they knew it wouldn't have posted a competitive time.
Yes the car is worth it. At the same time, there are other cars that will outperform it for about the same price.
The definition of sports car is a moving target. Many old people think that a car with a roof is not a sports car.
09-19-2007, 01:50 PM
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You can think whatever you want, because while you've been pouring money into street cars, I've been putting my money into my racing efforts.
So this weekend I'll either be racing a kart or a formula car, while you're driving on the street.
When the best you can do is modify your street car... now that is sad.
Oh yeah, and I'm fairly old. Thanks for complimenting me on my youthful nature.
So this weekend I'll either be racing a kart or a formula car, while you're driving on the street.
When the best you can do is modify your street car... now that is sad.
Oh yeah, and I'm fairly old. Thanks for complimenting me on my youthful nature.
You're on a forum that exists solely for the purpose of discussing a production car and you're attacking members because they drive it on the street.
The people here obviously have different requirements from an automobile than you. Have fun driving swinging by the grocery store in your formula car on your way home from work...
09-19-2007, 02:03 PM
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Why would I get a Lotus Elise when for the same price I could get a Formula Ford car and race wheel to wheel at triple digit speeds?
Street cars are a huge waste of money. If you want to go fast, get a purpose built race machine like a shifter kart or a formula car.
For about 10k a shifter kart will destroy almost any street car on the planet, including really expensive supercars.
Street cars are a huge waste of money. If you want to go fast, get a purpose built race machine like a shifter kart or a formula car.
For about 10k a shifter kart will destroy almost any street car on the planet, including really expensive supercars.
Oh wait, u cant, cuz you're just talking out of your ***.
That isn't my definition of a sports car. It's the generally accepted definition of a sports car, derived from the English definition started in the post WWII era. That definition was, "a small, lightweight 2 seater, with excellent handling and power to weight ratio, that could be raced without much fuss."
The RX8 is a cool GT type car. It isn't a pure sports car. That doesn't mean that it is a bad car or that I don't like it.
The fact is the original question was if it was worth dealing with the issues associated with this car. It is a fair question because there are other cars that perform as well or better, than have far less issues.
You told him to buy a Camry if he was worried.
I'm telling you that you wussed out because you needed a warranty. Since you are not worried about his concerns, then you shouldn't need a warranty. Since you are not worried about the reliability issues of the rotary, then get an Rx7 and start running with the fast cars.
The RX8 is a cool GT type car. It isn't a pure sports car. That doesn't mean that it is a bad car or that I don't like it.
The fact is the original question was if it was worth dealing with the issues associated with this car. It is a fair question because there are other cars that perform as well or better, than have far less issues.
You told him to buy a Camry if he was worried.
I'm telling you that you wussed out because you needed a warranty. Since you are not worried about his concerns, then you shouldn't need a warranty. Since you are not worried about the reliability issues of the rotary, then get an Rx7 and start running with the fast cars.
Alright, lets talk about the old days, we used to have horses to pull our *cars*, so should we all just ditch our engine and gasoline and strap a bunch of horses in front of our cars ?
I paid for my warranty. and I dont like anything used. Is there a problem ? wow, so that means millions of people are *wussed out* every year just because they got a new car ?
you really make no sense, when u were a baby did your mom dropped ur *** ? have you been taking your medications ?
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09-19-2007, 02:16 PM
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Seriously.. FML..
09-19-2007, 02:28 PM
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To anyone who has actually done any real wheel to wheel racing on the track, spending money on a street car is like throwing money away.
You can never drive that fast on the street, and the second you do there are people waiting to get you in trouble for it.
I would take public transportation if it meant saving enough cash to race. The same goes for most people who have racing experience. The difference between racing on the track and driving on the street is huge.
09-19-2007, 02:30 PM
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Why would I want to drive my carbon fiber race car on the street?
To anyone who has actually done any real wheel to wheel racing on the track, spending money on a street car is like throwing money away.
You can never drive that fast on the street, and the second you do there are people waiting to get you in trouble for it.
I would take public transportation if it meant saving enough cash to race. The same goes for most people who have racing experience. The difference between racing on the track and driving on the street is huge.
To anyone who has actually done any real wheel to wheel racing on the track, spending money on a street car is like throwing money away.
You can never drive that fast on the street, and the second you do there are people waiting to get you in trouble for it.
I would take public transportation if it meant saving enough cash to race. The same goes for most people who have racing experience. The difference between racing on the track and driving on the street is huge.
We should all go back to the days where you have to use your hands to start your car, Starter and the battery these days are doing the job for us, no good !
if u need to take public transportation just to save enough cash to race. you already failed life.
09-19-2007, 02:32 PM
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That is WAY different than the torque converter automatics found in most cars, even the ones that let you upshift or downshift.
09-19-2007, 02:40 PM
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Why would I want to drive my carbon fiber race car on the street?
To anyone who has actually done any real wheel to wheel racing on the track, spending money on a street car is like throwing money away.
You can never drive that fast on the street, and the second you do there are people waiting to get you in trouble for it.
I would take public transportation if it meant saving enough cash to race. The same goes for most people who have racing experience. The difference between racing on the track and driving on the street is huge.
To anyone who has actually done any real wheel to wheel racing on the track, spending money on a street car is like throwing money away.
You can never drive that fast on the street, and the second you do there are people waiting to get you in trouble for it.
I would take public transportation if it meant saving enough cash to race. The same goes for most people who have racing experience. The difference between racing on the track and driving on the street is huge.
The whole street vs track battle has its pros and cons, I'd love to race on a track but I don't have the hundreds of dollars to pay every outing and the thousands of dollars for required saftey equipment. I think kart racing is the best bet for exciting racing on a budget, other then that many people just like the thrill of driving the street cars fast on public roads, just be careful...if you're not running FI you risk getting caught by the cops hahahha
09-19-2007, 02:41 PM
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Why would anyone buy a car that is all about the driving experience, and then miss out on a huge part of it by getting an auto?
That's kind of sad.