RX-8 vs my other choices spreadsheet
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RX-8 vs my other choices spreadsheet
As I promised…
I thought I would share my spreadsheet with everyone, if for nothing else other than a laugh, but this is how I tried to figure out which car to buy early next year.
Note:
Fuel economy is not based on city/highway mpg. It’s actually based on what I would expect from the type of engine. The GTO’s 29 mpg highway is great for a 5.7L V8 while the 1.3L rotary (while I really did not have much to compare it to) I thought would get good mpg but really only gets fair for the size of the engine.
REMINDER: The rankings are based on my personal opinion and are subject to change.
Well, I hope you find some use out of it…and at least a laugh or two…
I thought I would share my spreadsheet with everyone, if for nothing else other than a laugh, but this is how I tried to figure out which car to buy early next year.
Note:
Fuel economy is not based on city/highway mpg. It’s actually based on what I would expect from the type of engine. The GTO’s 29 mpg highway is great for a 5.7L V8 while the 1.3L rotary (while I really did not have much to compare it to) I thought would get good mpg but really only gets fair for the size of the engine.
REMINDER: The rankings are based on my personal opinion and are subject to change.
Well, I hope you find some use out of it…and at least a laugh or two…
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Wow, talk about ****...and don't quality and durability kind of go hand in hand? If something is high quality then it is most likely durable and vice versa? You have the RX-8 as the highest quality, but the least durable...how is that as none of them have been out more than 2 years? I hope you don't base it on what you read in the forums here because if you read the S2K forums they can sound just as bad.
Anyways, from all your choices I can't even tell what you're looking for in a car. You have everything from a Scion Tc to a 4 door G35. So, price isn't really a factor. You have a camaro, mustang, and neon...so exclusivesness, resale, and a fun car to drive aren't issues. You have the EVO, so you don't care about a warranty that will actually be backed by the manufcaturer. Gas mileage is out the window with the RX-8...
So, what are you looking for?
Anyways, from all your choices I can't even tell what you're looking for in a car. You have everything from a Scion Tc to a 4 door G35. So, price isn't really a factor. You have a camaro, mustang, and neon...so exclusivesness, resale, and a fun car to drive aren't issues. You have the EVO, so you don't care about a warranty that will actually be backed by the manufcaturer. Gas mileage is out the window with the RX-8...
So, what are you looking for?
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wow...no offense...but you put the SRT-4 as the worst value out of all the vehicles...to me, a <$20k car with that kind of power, that beats an STI and EVO 8 (granted not overall or on a track) should be the best value. Just a thought. (granted its still a neon, but come on, give dodge some credit)
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wow...no offense...but you put the SRT-4 as the worst value out of all the vehicles...to me, a <$20k car with that kind of power, that beats an STI and EVO 8 (granted not overall or on a track) should be the best value. Just a thought. (granted its still a neon, but come on, give dodge some credit)
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call me crazy...but doesn't infiniti have crap resale value??? and in his spreadsheet it says it has the highest...please prove me wrong because i wouldn't mind convincing my mom into getting an FX45 :D
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Wow, talk about ****...and don't quality and durability kind of go hand in hand?
In regards to quality, I’m talking about quality of workmanship while durability I’m talking about the engines durability. I don’t really know too much about rotaries and while in theory they have less moving parts it seems that their history has been a little spotty. I think the 8’s rotary is great but that’s the score I gave it.
EVERYTHING, ALL SCORES…are subject to change….REMEMBER THAT
Anyways, from all your choices I can't even tell what you're looking for in a car.
You have everything from a Scion Tc…
…the to a 4 door G35…
So, price isn't really a factor.
wow...no offense...but you put the SRT-4 as the worst value out of all the vehicles...to me, a <$20k car with that kind of power, that beats an STI and EVO 8 (granted not overall or on a track) should be the best value. Just a thought. (granted its still a neon, but come on, give dodge some credit)
It's hard to tell what he means...If he means value when purchased and sold, then it's right on. Those suckers lose 50% of their value in 2 years...
Note: I love Dodge, the Viper is the car that made me a car guy back in high school. But, a Neon is not the best quality car…SRT-4 is a heck of a bang for the buck, but it’s value/quality is not really good. Forgive me if this is not the best spreadsheet, but again…I was board and it was done rather quickly…
Nice spreadsheet!
Heck, and to think... I just wrote down Pros and Cons!
Heck, and to think... I just wrote down Pros and Cons!
I’m glad someone likes it, I hope it might be helpful…but if you just laughed, it was enough for me.
call me crazy...but doesn't infiniti have crap resale value??? and in his spreadsheet it says it has the highest...please prove me wrong because i wouldn't mind convincing my mom into getting an FX45
Thanks guys!
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You know we've all tried to give you good advice in previous posts, but since you're not going to buy ANY car until next spring at the earliest, why not just keep us in suspense and let your next post be when you announce to the world what car you have bought!
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Originally Posted by 2ks2k
It's hard to tell what he means...If he means value when purchased and sold, then it's right on. Those suckers lose 50% of their value in 2 years...
http://money.cnn.com/pf/features/lists/resale_values/
http://www.kiplinger.com/features/ar...30.html#resale
For the FX45 guy
http://www.kiplinger.com/features/ar...12/wagons.html
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If you are interested in comparing the RX-8 with the GTO you might like to post a query on the Australian forum. There are some RX-8 owners there who have previously owned performance variants of Holden's Commodore. The Holden Monaro ( which for all practical purposes is identical to your GTO) is essentially a 2 door version of the performance 4 door Commodore. It's a decent car in its own right, but probably as different from an RX-8 in design, execution and driving as it is possible to be!
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call me crazy...but doesn't infiniti have crap resale value??? and in his spreadsheet it says it has the highest...please prove me wrong because i wouldn't mind convincing my mom into getting an FX45 :D
I can attest to what RX8wannahave already said. I've seen several mag's that rate the G-35 (and I think some of the other Infiniti makes) among the highest in retaining value. And, again, I've seen the 8 on those lists, only SLIGHTLY below the G35 (in one list, it was .1 lower).
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You haven't actually driven all these cars have you? Looking at your numbers a few things stand out, you rate the RX-8 as having better handling than the Evo and STi. You also give the Evo more points for ride quality than the STi when the Evo is super stiff and rough compared to the STi, the interior as well gets more points than the STi when the STi is clearly a step up in quality, especially the MY05. It's interesting to see someones evaluation of all those cars none the less, just pointing out a few things I felt were a bit off.
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Originally Posted by IkeWRX
No they don't, they're holding their value quite well and are pretty difficult to come by used (the Neon is pretty bad though).
Here in Utah near where I live, an SRT-4 is not hard to come by and are depreciating about 50% in 2 years.
Gosh, don’t be so harsh…I said this was something to laugh about.
.[/QUOTE]RWD, FUN, QUICK to FAST, family friendly (for a sports car) and good quality so it will last me 7-10 years..[/QUOTE]
How about an S2000 and a beater 4 door
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Why grapes...why...
You know we've all tried to give you good advice in previous posts, but since you're not going to buy ANY car until next spring at the earliest, why not just keep us in suspense and let your next post be when you announce to the world what car you have bought!
I thought I had the freedom to write threads? I did not expect that from you grapes...ouch...
I shared that spreadsheet because I said in another post I would...that's all, for ***** and giggles you know....
I can’t say enough that I'm almost positive the 8 will be the car I pick, since I love it very much (just ask my wife who is getting jealous ALREADY). I can't wait to post...
"I gotz the 8, here are some pic's"
Ouch baby...but I thought I would share.
I looked at alot of different cars and I'm only sharing....
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You haven't actually driven all these cars have you?
also give the Evo more points for ride quality than the STi when the Evo is super stiff and rough compared to the STi, the interior as well gets more points than the STi when the STi is clearly a step up in quality, especially the MY05.
It's interesting to see someones evaluation of all those cars none the less, just pointing out a few things I felt were a bit off.
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rx8wannahave-Sorry i've had a really bad day, shouldn't have taken it out on you. That was a nice bit of work on the spreadsheet--YOU SHOULD BUY AN RX-8 NOW.
It's OK grapes...I'm Christian...I'm forgiven, so I forgive...no big deal...LOL
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I make these stupid spreadsheets all the time to decide stuff like where to do my residency, cars, skis, job, etc. and then I always go with my gut. After I tweak the spreadsheet to match, of course.
Just drive 'em. You'll know what to do.
Just drive 'em. You'll know what to do.
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Yeah, my GUT screams 8 especially after I found out what the little rotors can do. Look at my lastest post...IM WOWed by the Renesis
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Originally Posted by rx8wannahave
As I promised…
I thought I would share my spreadsheet with everyone, if for nothing else other than a laugh, but this is how I tried to figure out which car to buy early next year.
Note:
Fuel economy is not based on city/highway mpg. It’s actually based on what I would expect from the type of engine. The GTO’s 29 mpg highway is great for a 5.7L V8 while the 1.3L rotary (while I really did not have much to compare it to) I thought would get good mpg but really only gets fair for the size of the engine.
REMINDER: The rankings are based on my personal opinion and are subject to change.
Well, I hope you find some use out of it…and at least a laugh or two…
I thought I would share my spreadsheet with everyone, if for nothing else other than a laugh, but this is how I tried to figure out which car to buy early next year.
Note:
Fuel economy is not based on city/highway mpg. It’s actually based on what I would expect from the type of engine. The GTO’s 29 mpg highway is great for a 5.7L V8 while the 1.3L rotary (while I really did not have much to compare it to) I thought would get good mpg but really only gets fair for the size of the engine.
REMINDER: The rankings are based on my personal opinion and are subject to change.
Well, I hope you find some use out of it…and at least a laugh or two…
Isn't the GTO an Australian car??