So you're saying that instead of making an RX8 sportwagon that they should launch an whole new vehicle based on the RX8 platform with the RX8 motor? What's the difference? Sure man, call it the Bugaboo...I don't care. Fact is I'd be a shiatsu load more likely to buy something like that rather than the relatively impractical and non-utilitarian RX8. Like most people out there I'd love to dive a true sports car but can't afford to sacrifice virtually all utility.

Your arguement about cost is ludicrous....Are you seriously trying to propose that it's cheaper to make a whole new car as opposed to modifying an existing one slightly? Rooiiigghht....

As for weight distribution penalties...let's do a little math just 'cause that's what engineer's and scientists and stuff do OK? The RX8 weighs a hefty 2900 lbs, the wagon would add 50 lbs. for a total of 2950 (look at the weight difference between other wagons/sedans and you'll find this to be an accurate number). On the RX8 that would be 2900/2=1450 per axle. Now we take 1450+50 to get 1500 which we divide over 2950 (the wagon's new weight) to get.....49.2/50.8 front rear weight distribution. Perhaps that .8% change would RADICALLY alter the vehicle's dynamics but I kinda doubt it.....

Bring on the New Rotarty Powered Bugaboo with 49.2/50.8% front rear wieght distribution, the world is WAITING! Meanwhile I'll just count on the new Infinity GX35 wagon, it'll be faster anyway.

 

What do you think your weight distribution will be when you get on the throttle?

 

this will be my last post on this topic and especially in this thread:
PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE WOULD EVERYONE STOP RESPONDING TO THIS MADNESS. IT JUST KEEPS IT GOING! no offense windadah meant towards you, i just cant stand this thread anymore and wish it would just go away.

 

Hey Charlie! You know, this search feature works better than I thought. :D

 

Someone finally revived this thread!

 

Toss the doggie in the boot, open the pass-through so he can stick his head through and drool in the rear cupholders. Everybody's happy! :p

Seriously, if the design were done with some flair I think a hatchback could look pretty cool. I'm not holding my breath though.

 

Sorry to say folx but the RX-8 SUX! Let's see, it gets worse gas mileage than a Ford Explorer, makes Less Torque than a Toyota Corolla and weighs more too! Let's not even get started on how the Rotary burns more oil than an Iraqi Well Fire! I'm sorry but I really haven't seen many RX-8's out there, so I guess other people feel like I do....18MPG! Are you f'ing kidding? If you're going to get that kind of mileage you'd at least expect it to haul loads of crap or people! 18MPG and no torque? Gee, I wonder why the Rotary is soon to be dead all over again? Best of luck to all of you who bought one....Bet you can't wait for $3 gasoline huh?

 

The WRX Wagon has been reported to handle better than the sedan because the weight distribution is closer to 50/50.

 

^^^

 

Just for the curiosity, what is it you drive again?

 

It appears the RX-8 is getting bashed by the poster so what gives with what you first started to write?

 

This may sound wild but I think the RX-8 would be perfect if only it had 400 hp and had a pullout bed and discoglobe in the back! Make it and I will buy one for sure.

 

For the money a shop could take an RX and turn it into whatever you wanted. Not sure 400 hp unless they increase the number of rotaries. Then again, for the money it could be done. Even if you could afford to mod an RX like this would you really want to do that to an RX?

 

Humor is so lost on some people...

 

It gives me flashbacks of a Volvo P1800 ES. That's for us old timers that can remember that far back.

 

You are too poluted by the image of American station wagons with fake wood side panels. Sport wagons are great. Just look at those BMW, Audi, and Volkswgen sport wagons. In Europe there are many of those on the road.

 

Wood sides? Maybe an RX-8 woodie then!! I still like the 400 hp grocery getter idea. No, my humor went out the window today. Sorry

 

why's it say banned under your name? :D damn you menac!! not only did you bring it back up but you got windadah back here too!! nooooooooooo!!!

that's it everyone who has posted in this thread gets a WARNING!! you too IKE :p

*steps into the on deck circle. starts taking practice swings with banning stick* :D

 

if you want a sport wagon Mazda makes a lovely 6wagon. its even got awd in europe. Or the mazda 3 hatch is nice also.

ike- couldnt you just use the discoglobe from your current car so you didnt have to buy a new one? :D

 

Anyone remember the BMW M-Coupe? It's an M-Roadster with a weird "sport-bak" on it ... gotta think that's what a wagon-8 would look like.

 

Not

 

fugly

 

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presto chango rx wagon

 

That's a pretty good presto there foxman.

 

RX-8 station wagon...GOD HELP US ALL!!!

I don't care how they make it look, how much HP they give it...a WAGON is a WAGON...nothing more...but could be much less.

Heck, some people complain the 8 is 2+2 and has 2 extra doorlitz...if they build a wagon RX-8...they should just put in a V-8 and call it VX-8 or something.

Other than a supercharger or turbo...leave the 8 alone....

Wagon...I mean come on man...LOL :p