rx8 as first car? help.
02-11-2010, 02:31 AM
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rx8 as first car? help.
Considering this is what i want as my first car. I need to be really sure if this a good idea. i have heard alot of bad things about the rotary engine and the car breaking down if its the 2004 edition and so on. I just need some help guys
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02-11-2010, 02:38 AM
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haha yes i know that . i mean things like reliablity and fuel economy and stuff like that. i wanna hear from you guys how many mpg you get because thats a big concern also considering i am just a senior in highschool and dont have too much money to blow on gas.
02-11-2010, 02:51 AM
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I really want you to have this car as your first... as i did for me. I really really wanted it for my first car... to show up at high school all cool and ****. To show off to all my friends...
But im glad i didnt. Now understand this, im not saying your a bad driver... but most (most) people always thrash their first car in an accident. Whether it be with another driver or an immovable object. Ive only been driving for 5 years and im still clean (0 accidents, 1 speeding ticket, and no STD's). But if i ever totaled my nice new RX8, i would be heart broken. I learned in my first car, how to avoid accidents and how to read people on the road.
Most people i went to school with, mommy and daddy bought them their cars. They were BMW's, Mercedes, Acura's, Infinity's, all the expensive ****. NOT ONE OF THEM kept it for long. They all totaled it somehow whether it was their fault or not.
Grab a late 90's car or early 2k's. Grab like an old integra or eclipse. Hell, even grab a Hyundai Tiburon lol. (always wanted one). Get them in stick and learn from there. Get used to it. Get used to driving around IDIOTS ON THE ROAD!
I can't make your decision for you... but im telling you, you will appreciate your second nice new sports car more after your first beater. I drove my 1996 Mazda 626 for 4.5 years (i miss it) until the tranny went. I would have driven it more lol...
GL on your choice.
But im glad i didnt. Now understand this, im not saying your a bad driver... but most (most) people always thrash their first car in an accident. Whether it be with another driver or an immovable object. Ive only been driving for 5 years and im still clean (0 accidents, 1 speeding ticket, and no STD's). But if i ever totaled my nice new RX8, i would be heart broken. I learned in my first car, how to avoid accidents and how to read people on the road.
Most people i went to school with, mommy and daddy bought them their cars. They were BMW's, Mercedes, Acura's, Infinity's, all the expensive ****. NOT ONE OF THEM kept it for long. They all totaled it somehow whether it was their fault or not.
Grab a late 90's car or early 2k's. Grab like an old integra or eclipse. Hell, even grab a Hyundai Tiburon lol. (always wanted one). Get them in stick and learn from there. Get used to it. Get used to driving around IDIOTS ON THE ROAD!
I can't make your decision for you... but im telling you, you will appreciate your second nice new sports car more after your first beater. I drove my 1996 Mazda 626 for 4.5 years (i miss it) until the tranny went. I would have driven it more lol...
GL on your choice.
02-11-2010, 02:57 AM
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that is a great advice and i have considered that but i am 17 and been driving for 2 years. Whether it was my parents car or sisters, i drove it whenever i could. i have my license now and i think i am ready for a car. If you can tell me anything else about the car i would appreciate it. Things like which model to get and you know all that stuff!
02-11-2010, 03:25 AM
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I second this motion. I've read the FAQ's and everything which ends at around the 2006ish area so it would be awesome to get some input here 
I'm looking at the 2010 and 2009 RX-8's right now, new one.
I'm looking at the 2010 and 2009 RX-8's right now, new one.
02-11-2010, 03:38 AM
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Oh...i just thought of something ...DONT get it if its your first car ..
why? Reasons :
1) you will soon post on "how to beat 350z" , "how to beat mustangs" .....which will nvr happened
2) if ur still in skool (considering it is your first car) , gas is not something you can afford for a long term
3) if its your first car , maintainance would be hard if u have no prior knowledge of how to look after a car because rx8 IS a tough car to look after...
why? Reasons :
1) you will soon post on "how to beat 350z" , "how to beat mustangs" .....which will nvr happened
2) if ur still in skool (considering it is your first car) , gas is not something you can afford for a long term
3) if its your first car , maintainance would be hard if u have no prior knowledge of how to look after a car because rx8 IS a tough car to look after...
02-11-2010, 04:17 AM
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crazy is right on the money, go get yourself a piece of ****, my 1st car was a mazda 626 as well. you get all you need for a beater car as well as some zoom zoom.
it does not make a bit of difference as to how long you've been driving when it comes to maintaince. your not used to owning a car so your not used to maintaining one. rx 8 is a little bit on the needy side as for maintaince, really a rotary engine us cuz my 7 is a tempermental ***** so to speak.
once you have owned a car for awhile go ahead and either run it into the ground then purchase an 8 or buy one and use your 1st as a daily drive
I might be a little bit of a hypocrite about the daily drive cuz I dd my 8 but that's because I can afford the gas and regular maintaince needed on the car
besides you won't really appreciate the rotary until you've drove one of those "six cylinder things"
my 2 cents
it does not make a bit of difference as to how long you've been driving when it comes to maintaince. your not used to owning a car so your not used to maintaining one. rx 8 is a little bit on the needy side as for maintaince, really a rotary engine us cuz my 7 is a tempermental ***** so to speak.
once you have owned a car for awhile go ahead and either run it into the ground then purchase an 8 or buy one and use your 1st as a daily drive
I might be a little bit of a hypocrite about the daily drive cuz I dd my 8 but that's because I can afford the gas and regular maintaince needed on the car
besides you won't really appreciate the rotary until you've drove one of those "six cylinder things"
my 2 cents
02-11-2010, 04:19 AM
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i've driven for a while now, i can do my own maintenance (oil change, tire alignment, air filter change, etc) on my corolla 2009 and im a pretty quick learner.
i plan to get the car in about a year or so, so i want to know everything there is to know before i get it.
im not planning to race it or "how do i beat this car" and stuff like that, the gas is no problem for me but is it really that bad as far as mileage goes?
i plan to get the car in about a year or so, so i want to know everything there is to know before i get it.
im not planning to race it or "how do i beat this car" and stuff like that, the gas is no problem for me but is it really that bad as far as mileage goes?
02-11-2010, 04:24 AM
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If your talking about the Subaru Sti, then yea it kinda gets better gas mileage our 8's, but if your 17 your insurance will be through the roof on the subaru, most likely more or equal to your car payments. And if your worried about gas, I would pass on the 8 as well.
There are plenty of other sporty cars out there that are easier to maintain and wont cost you an arm or a leg to insure. Acura RSX-S, Lexus IS300, G35 or a 240sx...anyways my .02cents Good Luck
There are plenty of other sporty cars out there that are easier to maintain and wont cost you an arm or a leg to insure. Acura RSX-S, Lexus IS300, G35 or a 240sx...anyways my .02cents Good Luck
02-11-2010, 04:29 AM
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my 7 is horrible bout 150 200 miles per tank depending on my has pedal pressure ; )
my 8 gets about 250 per tank, I drive around downtown savannah a lot and some highway driving.
as for a 04 I have only had my since july of 09 and I really only know about my 7, the motor being different
but my buddy has had his for 2 years or so and has had no problems
that's what pushed me to get one, I also have a backup plan savings account with about 1500 in it just in case
my 8 gets about 250 per tank, I drive around downtown savannah a lot and some highway driving.
as for a 04 I have only had my since july of 09 and I really only know about my 7, the motor being different
but my buddy has had his for 2 years or so and has had no problems
that's what pushed me to get one, I also have a backup plan savings account with about 1500 in it just in case
02-11-2010, 10:27 AM
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well, if you get one, better hope you parents will help you or that you'll be making alot of money cause rx8's are high maintainence, cost more to bring to a shop, crazy on insurance for young people(i'm 19, got it when i turned ~19), i fill up on gas every week almost(~$80), and you'll really have to take care of these cars and warm them up before driving. jus get a beater like the rest of us, i drove a 626 since i was 15 and still drive it today, XD awsome cars great on gas lol's. why dont you just get a miata or something?
02-11-2010, 10:50 AM
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Unless you are making an incredible amount of money for your age, forget about either of the cars you want...
The cars mileage is bad, very bad... I don't care what anyone else says about it, as for the subaru, just a little better. My first car was a 94' probe GT, i was 16, making 400 dollars a week, I could afford that piece of crap. The insurance was $400 a month, gas was .75 a litre. Ok, i got side tracked. Anyways, I have no idea how insurance is in the states as I live in Canada, but if it's like here, it will be bad. If your driving around alot, as I did when i was your age, cruising around, trying to be cool, you will blow though hundreds of dollars on gas a month alone with this car. There is a wealth of information on this forum, search and read, this is not a regular car. You have to take care of it, something many 16, 17 year olds do not understand. I don't wanna sound like a jerk, but i had a dream of owning a sweet car when i was 17, but when i did the research, it was just impossible. Mabye your in a much better financial position than I was, if so...i probably still wouldn't suggest getting the 8 as your first.
The cars mileage is bad, very bad... I don't care what anyone else says about it, as for the subaru, just a little better. My first car was a 94' probe GT, i was 16, making 400 dollars a week, I could afford that piece of crap. The insurance was $400 a month, gas was .75 a litre. Ok, i got side tracked. Anyways, I have no idea how insurance is in the states as I live in Canada, but if it's like here, it will be bad. If your driving around alot, as I did when i was your age, cruising around, trying to be cool, you will blow though hundreds of dollars on gas a month alone with this car. There is a wealth of information on this forum, search and read, this is not a regular car. You have to take care of it, something many 16, 17 year olds do not understand. I don't wanna sound like a jerk, but i had a dream of owning a sweet car when i was 17, but when i did the research, it was just impossible. Mabye your in a much better financial position than I was, if so...i probably still wouldn't suggest getting the 8 as your first.
02-11-2010, 11:09 AM
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^trying to be cool 
... that was me @ 18 (now 23)...my nephew has an 09 & he is what you described exactly. Although he can afford it & he was on the forums 1 year before he bought his. 
... that was me @ 18 (now 23)...my nephew has an 09 & he is what you described exactly. Although he can afford it & he was on the forums 1 year before he bought his.
02-11-2010, 11:31 AM
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I think its a great car for your first one IF
You take an auto class.
you find someone old school.
You find and associate with members of the club.
You take car of your car.
You take a HDPE course.
If you want to turn the key and go...
This car is not for you.
You take an auto class.
you find someone old school.
You find and associate with members of the club.
You take car of your car.
You take a HDPE course.
If you want to turn the key and go...
This car is not for you.
02-11-2010, 11:42 AM
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Oh...i just thought of something ...DONT get it if its your first car ..
why? Reasons :
1) you will soon post on "how to beat 350z" , "how to beat mustangs" .....which will nvr happened
2) if ur still in skool (considering it is your first car) , gas is not something you can afford for a long term
3) if its your first car , maintainance would be hard if u have no prior knowledge of how to look after a car because rx8 IS a tough car to look after...
why? Reasons :
1) you will soon post on "how to beat 350z" , "how to beat mustangs" .....which will nvr happened
2) if ur still in skool (considering it is your first car) , gas is not something you can afford for a long term
3) if its your first car , maintainance would be hard if u have no prior knowledge of how to look after a car because rx8 IS a tough car to look after...
i'm also 17 and all i was thinking of is how to beat 350 and the mustangs
nice
but i have to ask why cant you beat the 350 or the 2009 mustange
i mean the car can handle up to 1000 hp (that if u put 4 rotarys and a turbo and you will have to replace the engine after 5 days)
02-11-2010, 12:10 PM
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oh my god oh my god you are absolute right
i'm also 17 and all i was thinking of is how to beat 350 and the mustangs
nice
but i have to ask why cant you beat the 350 or the 2009 mustange
i mean the car can handle up to 1000 hp (that if u put 4 rotarys and a turbo and you will have to replace the engine after 5 days)
i'm also 17 and all i was thinking of is how to beat 350 and the mustangs
nice
but i have to ask why cant you beat the 350 or the 2009 mustange
i mean the car can handle up to 1000 hp (that if u put 4 rotarys and a turbo and you will have to replace the engine after 5 days)
a stock eight cant beat a stock 350z in a straight line because the low torque.
02-11-2010, 12:15 PM
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oh my god oh my god you are absolute right
i'm also 17 and all i was thinking of is how to beat 350 and the mustangs
nice
but i have to ask why cant you beat the 350 or the 2009 mustange
i mean the car can handle up to 1000 hp (that if u put 4 rotarys and a turbo and you will have to replace the engine after 5 days)
i'm also 17 and all i was thinking of is how to beat 350 and the mustangs
nice
but i have to ask why cant you beat the 350 or the 2009 mustange
i mean the car can handle up to 1000 hp (that if u put 4 rotarys and a turbo and you will have to replace the engine after 5 days)
02-11-2010, 12:52 PM
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Weird forum - mostly bull
If you read this forum, you would think the 2004 manual RX-8 is a lemon. I have 82000 miles on my car and it has run fine without the crap advice one reads here. Premix stuff (never done this), redline once a day (never ever red lined it or even come close to 7000 rpom), change wires every 3-6 months (never did this), blown engines (mine is original) and on and on. I just took the car, followed the manual, did the oil changes and that is it. The only negative is the low mileage at between 13 and 19.