RX8 may be slower than some cars, but.....
10-01-2006, 02:33 PM
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Here's a thought. For any owners unhappy with their 8 because it's not fast enough (or for any other reason for that matter), maybe this will help:
"As sports cars go, the RX-8 holds an excellent resale value, on par with the BMW 3 Series and Infiniti G35 Coupe, but much better than the Chrysler Crossfire, Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS and Mitsubishi Eclipse"
-or perhaps-
"One of the top ten 2005 vehicles forecasted to best hold their value over the next five years"
which means the option to sell the car and buy a different one is viable.
I for one love my 8 in all its glory and ill repute. I did a Kelley Blue Book look up today and the suggested retail value for my 8 is $26,725 ('05 GT w/ ~6300 miles). Considering I bought the car new for $26,995, I am not at all displeased. The unfortunate aspect is, this really does me little good as I have no intention of selling my 8, at least not in the next few years. Hopefully, this car will be as much fun 5 years from now as it is today, and if not; looks like I will have a good resale value to look forward to (if time doesn't prove me worng that is).
"As sports cars go, the RX-8 holds an excellent resale value, on par with the BMW 3 Series and Infiniti G35 Coupe, but much better than the Chrysler Crossfire, Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS and Mitsubishi Eclipse"
-or perhaps-
"One of the top ten 2005 vehicles forecasted to best hold their value over the next five years"
which means the option to sell the car and buy a different one is viable.
I for one love my 8 in all its glory and ill repute. I did a Kelley Blue Book look up today and the suggested retail value for my 8 is $26,725 ('05 GT w/ ~6300 miles). Considering I bought the car new for $26,995, I am not at all displeased. The unfortunate aspect is, this really does me little good as I have no intention of selling my 8, at least not in the next few years. Hopefully, this car will be as much fun 5 years from now as it is today, and if not; looks like I will have a good resale value to look forward to (if time doesn't prove me worng that is).
10-01-2006, 02:43 PM
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Main reason I got the 8 was the engine. Secondary, the handling. Tertiary, the styling.
Reasons that played no factor: racing, increasing hp, gas. Anyone who complains about the later needs to do a self evaluation on why they are a poor consumer.
Reasons that played no factor: racing, increasing hp, gas. Anyone who complains about the later needs to do a self evaluation on why they are a poor consumer.
10-01-2006, 04:36 PM
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I liked the technology of the rotary and its power/weight, and the proven performance and track record of Mazda's rotaries for 30 years. Four seats were a requirement, and the bass-ackwards doors were a cool touch. When I first saw one, the styling was the last straw. 
The test drive was really just a formality, but the power and handling were a pleasant surprise. I've never regretted it.
BTW, good find Eriznik!
The test drive was really just a formality, but the power and handling were a pleasant surprise. I've never regretted it.BTW, good find Eriznik!
10-01-2006, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Romeo
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do more homework - test driving is also a good thing to try out - and if u have buyers remorse now, do better homework and maybe think about a trade in - search for the link to bitch about trade in value in the other thread [spare us]....lol
10-03-2006, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteDealershipRice
Yes, It may not be the fastest one in the bumch, but name any other sportscar that is so enjoyable to drive that you really don't care if youre the fastest (miata maybe)
This car is in a league of it's own as far as I'm concerned
This car is in a league of it's own as far as I'm concerned
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I will say that even though it's a bit pokey in the Get up and go, it is still a helluva lot of fun to whoop, and is indeed unique in the automobile world. Love the Handling.
10-03-2006, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by eriznik
Here's a thought. For any owners unhappy with their 8 because it's not fast enough (or for any other reason for that matter), maybe this will help:
"As sports cars go, the RX-8 holds an excellent resale value, on par with the BMW 3 Series and Infiniti G35 Coupe, but much better than the Chrysler Crossfire, Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS and Mitsubishi Eclipse"
-or perhaps-
"One of the top ten 2005 vehicles forecasted to best hold their value over the next five years"
which means the option to sell the car and buy a different one is viable.
I for one love my 8 in all its glory and ill repute. I did a Kelley Blue Book look up today and the suggested retail value for my 8 is $26,725 ('05 GT w/ ~6300 miles). Considering I bought the car new for $26,995, I am not at all displeased. The unfortunate aspect is, this really does me little good as I have no intention of selling my 8, at least not in the next few years. Hopefully, this car will be as much fun 5 years from now as it is today, and if not; looks like I will have a good resale value to look forward to (if time doesn't prove me worng that is).
"As sports cars go, the RX-8 holds an excellent resale value, on par with the BMW 3 Series and Infiniti G35 Coupe, but much better than the Chrysler Crossfire, Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS and Mitsubishi Eclipse"
-or perhaps-
"One of the top ten 2005 vehicles forecasted to best hold their value over the next five years"
which means the option to sell the car and buy a different one is viable.
I for one love my 8 in all its glory and ill repute. I did a Kelley Blue Book look up today and the suggested retail value for my 8 is $26,725 ('05 GT w/ ~6300 miles). Considering I bought the car new for $26,995, I am not at all displeased. The unfortunate aspect is, this really does me little good as I have no intention of selling my 8, at least not in the next few years. Hopefully, this car will be as much fun 5 years from now as it is today, and if not; looks like I will have a good resale value to look forward to (if time doesn't prove me worng that is).
10-03-2006, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Ike
KBB seems way off with the resale value of the RX-8. Most that have traded in or sold their cars have not done so hot.
10-03-2006, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Ike
I've heard people claim the RX-8 can hit 95mph in 3rd gear. Which means that stock RX-8s should never shift into 4th if they want to run the best time.
Scanalyser + vehicle speedo + gtech all say more than 100mph so I don't get you guys changing at 90 ?
Also : when I hit the rev limiter - guage reads 9500 rpm but scanalyser reads 8900-9000 - I think a lot of you guys have got a bit more up your sleaves that you didn't know you had
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10-03-2006, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Ike
KBB seems way off with the resale value of the RX-8. Most that have traded in or sold their cars have not done so hot.
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