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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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RX-8 Replacement

What car would you buy ( In terms of downsizing and upgrading) to replace your RX-8 if, IF, you were to get new wheels?

As far as downsizing, I would say the only choices would be the Civic SI or 3 Speed. Maybe MX-5 also. I have driven all three cars, and they are great, chepo, drives.

As far as upgrading, the sky's the limit. But to keep it real I would say the Infiniti g37 or the Mustang GT. I have driven the g37, it's a great, powerful car. But I found it more luxurious than Sporty.

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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 12:35 PM
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Mazdaspeed3 is a good 'downsizing' choice.

upgrading: Porsche - "there is no alternative"
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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downsizing: not gonna happen.

upgrading: Camaro (V8 or bust), SL Mercedes, or Vette.
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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downsizing: mazdaspeed 3, even though its faster.

upgrading: infiniti g37 or nissan 370z
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ZachLegend
downsizing: mazdaspeed 3, even though its faster.

upgrading: infiniti g37 or nissan 370z
^ G37! homie.
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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downsizing....camaro v6

upgrading camaro ss2
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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for me upgrading would be evo-x or 370z, i hate mustangs they are so overrated!!
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by atruerx8racer
^ G37! homie.
haha they're both way fast. and pretty luxurious. Didn't the 370z run a 13 flat 1/4 mile? Thats pretty gnarly
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 01:42 PM
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downsizing would be Mazda 3 MPS

realistic upgrade would be Evo or Nissan Skyline GTR 34

Supreme upgrade - FERRARI 430 scuderia F1 Novitec ULTIMATE DREAM VEHICLE EVER !!! <3
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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MX-5 isn't an upgrade from the RX-8. My dad has an '07 MX-5, and it's a nice little convertible, but my RX-8 is much nicer even if the roof doesn't come off.
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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upgrade: AP1 s2000
downgrade: mx-5 miata
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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downgrade: Mazdaspeed3
upgrade: 370z
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 03:40 PM
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Corvette FTW.
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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Down: MazdaSpeed 3
Up: Porsche Cayman S
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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Downgrade: Mazdaspeed Miata MX-5

Upgrade: Audi RS4 or GTR
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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03 ZO6 or 06 07 Lotus
cayman s I really do like the way they look
RX-7 R1
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downgrade
I could not downgrade never have never will
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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Y'all are breaking my heart with this "downgrade" stuff. I think my gains and losses, based on what I want and need in life right now, are enough to call this a lateral move. Heh.

I'll be seriously eyeing a G37 coupe or Acura TSX/TL 3 or 4 years down the road. Luxury, performance, manual 6-speed.... what more can one want? I'm leaning more to the G37 side presently, but that may change, and I have nothing but time.
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 04:26 PM
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Downsizing: MX-5
Upgrading: Boosted Renesis powered MX-5
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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downsizing: mazdaspeed 3

Upgrading: wrx sti, camaro ss, e46 m3
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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Never down grade, ever.
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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upgrade vette
downsize cobalt ss
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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downgrade: mx-5, rb25 240z

upgrade: cayman s, bmw 335i
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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downgrading, Porsche ? or maybe a ferrari
upgrading, geo metro? with a turbo and some 12 inch rims
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 10:47 PM
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Downgrade: _______
Upgrading: Nismo 370Z
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Opane
downsizing would be Mazda 3 MPS

realistic upgrade would be Evo or Nissan Skyline GTR 34

Supreme upgrade - FERRARI 430 scuderia F1 Novitec ULTIMATE DREAM VEHICLE EVER !!! <3
I didn't know an r34 is "realistic" lol Unless your loaded with some good money
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