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Old 09-23-2007, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Revolver
Go down to your Datsun dealer and take one for a test drive Trev.

Def more low end torque (which is hardly surprising).
So they haven't changed the name from Datsun to Nissan, Down Under???
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Originally Posted by tajabaho1
the z is better than the rx8 in my very very honest opinion, but I couldn't use it.....thats why I'm not on the Z forum saying how shitty the rx-8 is

Couldn't use it why?
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wait to the 400 Z comes out--Olddragger
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Old 09-23-2007, 03:59 PM
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RX8 = pick up 3 hot young chicks at once and you're guaranteed to get all their numbers, have sex with one of them (possibly all of them that night)... BUT the one in front will try to shut her door before the back is closed :\

350 = pick up some cougar with zebra print tights and have her sneak you past her 18 year old sons room... (Because we all know hot young girls travel in packs) Or just hollar out the window at girls and not pick them up because ur best bud and wingman is sitting shotty...

you're choice really... and even if your bud is with you in the 8.. theres enough seats to sit one girl each.
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Originally Posted by kpex76
When I saw the first reply saying that "too much HP is not good"...I ***ing laughed. It might be a kid that responded and do not believe what everyone is saying about a particular car.
That was a good dose of kiwi sarcasm, lol.
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Originally Posted by onephatguy
So they haven't changed the name from Datsun to Nissan, Down Under???
And that was a dose of Aussie sarcasm, lol.
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Originally Posted by champi0n
RX8 = pick up 3 hot young chicks at once and you're guaranteed to get all their numbers, have sex with one of them (possibly all of them that night)... BUT the one in front will try to shut her door before the back is closed :\

350 = pick up some cougar with zebra print tights and have her sneak you past her 18 year old sons room... (Because we all know hot young girls travel in packs) Or just hollar out the window at girls and not pick them up because ur best bud and wingman is sitting shotty...

you're choice really... and even if your bud is with you in the 8.. theres enough seats to sit one girl each.


But the person behind the driver, well i am a bit over 6 foot, has to be short. But then again short women are just so damn cute.
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For those of you guys buying a car in hopes to pick up girls...I think that's very dumb...Champion.
If you're just buying a car for that reason (sex appeal), I dont think you should be calling yourself a car enthusiast.
Like some say...are you trying to compensate for something you are lacking? (sarcasm)
It's working on the car and driving pleasure/pleasures that makes me want to buy a particular car.
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Originally Posted by kpex76
For those of you guys buying a car in hopes to pick up girls...I think that's very dumb...Champion.
If you're just buying a car for that reason (sex appeal), I dont think you should be calling yourself a car enthusiast.
Like some say...are you trying to compensate for something you are lacking? (sarcasm)
It's working on the car and driving pleasure/pleasures that makes me want to buy a particular car.
Obviously nobody is serious! Go look up "Jabber" in dictionary before you throw any more pearls of wisdom.
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As much as I love the RX8, from it's practicality to the handling, the only thing about it that bugs me vs the 350Z is the gas mileage. For the gas mileage the rx8 gets, IMO, it should have more power.

Sure, sports cars don't get the best gas mileage, but my from the experience of several friends with Zs, they rarely dip below 18 mpg in city driving (usually it's 19-20), and often see 25-27 fwy (measured properly with miles driven on a full tank divided by gallons)

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Many may disagree but that's really my opinion...if gas weren't so expensive and the RX8 consistently got decent-to-great highway MPG, I'd be much more inclined to get one.


Aside from that, the RX8 beats the 350Z in many departments. It's far more practical, feels much lighter and has wonderful feedback from the chassis, and there's nothing like winding up the engine to 9500rpm without worry. Bad gas mileage is the tradeoff for having so many positive traits in one car, I suppose.
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Whats an extra $2.00 per fill up
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Here's what I think of a 350Z vs RX8 on track! Video
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Old 09-23-2007, 09:39 PM
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well the rx8 def feels more lighter and nimble but the 350z power is worth it.
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Old 09-23-2007, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by alerx-8's
well the rx8 def feels more lighter and nimble but the 350z power is worth it.
Don't forget more funner...
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Old 09-23-2007, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ashwins
Obviously nobody is serious! Go look up "Jabber" in dictionary before you throw any more pearls of wisdom.
point taken.
what is your basis on before purchasing a car?
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Get the Z. If you live on farm, you can use it to herd your cows.
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Old 09-23-2007, 11:31 PM
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Wow lots of Z haters here but don't blame ya cause if this was posted on a Z forum...you'll get an earful about the 8 as well. I love the way the 8 look especially the VR's. Reason why i chose the Z was b/c i of: aftermarket parts and yes a 2 seater (don't like people sitting behind me) don't like convertibles so the s2k was out.
Can't go wrong with either....as mentioned before, it depends on your criteria
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Old 09-23-2007, 11:59 PM
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just get a 350z so you don't have to explain to everybody that you aren't retarded for buying an rx-8. just be like everybody else.
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Old 09-24-2007, 12:24 AM
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i think both the z and the rx8 are great cars everyone has their own taste but i like rx8's thats why i choose it over a z the z is to common
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Originally Posted by SilverEIGHT
Here's what I think of a 350Z vs RX8 on track! Video
nice, clean vid!...is that you? Kinda reminds me of this
videohttp://youtube.com/watch?v=iiacYoi9D_M
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Old 09-24-2007, 01:19 AM
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I was torn between the Z and the 8 when I bought my car about 2 years ago. Now that I've got a baby on the way, Im grad I went with the 8! If I had gotten the Z, I would have to be looking for a 4 door right about now.
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Old 09-24-2007, 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by kalix
nice, clean vid!...is that you? Kinda reminds me of this
videohttp://youtube.com/watch?v=iiacYoi9D_M
Made me want to open the garage and take her out right now.
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Originally Posted by KunoNHB
I was torn between the Z and the 8 when I bought my car about 2 years ago. Now that I've got a baby on the way, Im grad I went with the 8! If I had gotten the Z, I would have to be looking for a 4 door right about now.
+1
Having 2 functional rear seats gives the RX-8 a major advantage over the Z. It also
has a trunk with space. You can't even fit a milk crate in the back of the Z.
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Old 09-24-2007, 04:43 AM
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Reasons not to get a Z

The Z is ugly.
Too many people have them.
They are heavy.
It has cylinders.
Two seater.
Insurance is high.
Did I mention that it was ugly?
The OEM Paint is shitty. (I had a G35, crappy *** paint)
Frameless Windows (Easier to get broken into)
It costs too much.
Interior is crappy.

Get an 8, end of story.
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Originally Posted by kalix
nice, clean vid!...is that you? Kinda reminds me of this
videohttp://youtube.com/watch?v=iiacYoi9D_M
Yep! Thanks
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