Seks

How would you RX-8 owners categorized your car?

I think it's a sports sedan...

Zaphod

I disagree. I think it's a sports car with the practical features of a sedan. A BMW 3-series, now that's a sports sedan with some features of a sports car.

Just because it's not a Porsche doesn't mean it isn't a sports car. And just because there are other cars that will outrun it doesn't mean it isn't a sports car.

BUT, it was meant to be practical, moreso than most of the cars people compare it to, so it definitely has some features of a sedan without actually being one. And that's something I'm very glad for because it is what I require.

jmanolov

How would you S2000 owners categorized your car? Sports car or girly car

I think it's a girly car...

rotarymagic

Sports car.

The RX-8 has sports car handling and braking performance figures.

It also has the sports car look and feel.


"It's a sports car with four doors"

I think this suicide door trend could catch on. Most people on the street that I have talked to like the idea.

Elara

I'm guessing you haven't driven it yet- it's definitely a sports car.

Seks

tsk tsk... did I manage to stir up a sensitive side of you just by asking all rx-8 owners a simple question which has no intention whatsoever on dissing the rx-8?

If you yourself want to start something, ok...

You do realize this "girly car" can beat your rx-8? I just hope one day, one of those "girly cars" will teach you a lesson

"Today, I got spanked [actually about even] by a Toyota Solara V6 AT. It's 225hp and 3241lbs. Without any technical explainations - the RX-8 should NOT trail behind a Solara!!!! It's 13hp less and 241lbs heavier with an auto tranny."

^^^^^^^^^ :D

DO I HEAR 250? DO I HEAR 238? DO I HEAR...?

cueball

A sports car with functionality.

Seks

As far I know and heard, local Mazda dealerships here don't allow test drives Either you sign the papers and buy it or you don't
So, yes you're right, I haven't driven one yet.


Reason I asked the question is because I've read some rx8 owners on this board regard to their cars as sports sedan while others a sports car. So it's a tossed up I guess...

rxeightr

Another proud owner chiming in.

Sports Car -- no question.

Thanks for asking.

RotoRooter

It is a sports touring car.

Like g35 coupe, BMW z4.

It may not exactly be like the Z or S2000, but it is much more usefull and cheaper.

nk_Rx8

Sporty coupe (ala G35), but with more aggressive look. The Miata and RX7 is/will be Mazda's sports cars.

Keeper

It's both.

A sedan is a car with 4 doors and 4 seats. A sports car is a car with excellent driving dynamics (good handling, good grip, fun to drive, good braking, etc). These are not mutually exclusive quantities -- they both describe characteristics of a car.

The RX-8 has 4 doors and 4 seats, which makes it a sedan. It also has excellent driving dynamics, which makes it a sports car. So the RX-8 is both a sports sedan and a sports car. A Sports sedan has both "sedan" and "sports car" qualities.

RX-Nut

Umm.. "Sports Car Like No Other"?

Butt Dyno

All of you chiming in saying the RX8 is a sports car - if that's true - why isn't the Evo a sports car?

I went to MRIU and got all the RX8 propaganda... I am just trying to figure out what definition of sports car includes the 8 but not the Evo... seems kinda markety hypey.

Still think it's a cool car of course, hope to see some out autoxing, though the S2K is going to be tough to beat.

-bd

Racer X-8

The EVO is a Lancer on steroids. The 8 is brand new everything - performance based from the ground-up, with a little twist added in when it comes to creature comforts. That little twist really seems to have gotten a whole lot of people quite twisted-up. Or maybe they have gotten twisted-up all by themselves.

You really need to do some research on the 8. Your answers lie in the facts. This forum can help, but the 101 course in RX-8 really should be self-taught in many different websites.

RX-8 Zoomster

I agree with nk_Rx8 definately a sports coupe.

But if you want to "label" this either a sports car or sports sedan, it's more like a sports car.

It has the sexy looks, and performance characteristics (handling and braking) of a sports car. Most importantly, it's fun to drive. Isn't that what a sports car is supposed to be?

ELK

The RX8 is a sports coupe and a very good one.

It is too softly sprung, has too much roll, not enough feedback (steering, clutch, shifter, seat-of-the-pants) to be a sports car.

It is incredibly well done, pretty and fun. But it has too many compromises sacrificing performance for comfort and convenience to be a sports car.

And yes, I have driven one. My toy car is a modified Corvette Z06. The RX8 is my wife's who adores her new friend.

Then again, Audi A4 owners I know claim their car is a sports car. If so, the RX8 is easily a sports car.

rotarymagic

The Evo is not a sports car because it is a type of steet legal, "Rally" car sibling. At least, rally car inspired.

Butt Dyno

So your contention is that a car's heritage has something to do with whether or not it's a sports car?

Is the Cayenne a sports car because it comes from Porsche who previously only made sports cars?

No... probably not... soft suspension, 4 doors, not really a sports car, more of an SUV...

Hrm...

"RX8 101"... good one... I've been on the board for a year, how about yourself? I am merely trying to ascertain what the definition of "sports car" is. Something more specific than "I know it when I see it" would be nice.

If the 8 is a sports car, is the 330i a sports car?

-bd

Hercules

Depends on your definition of SPORTS CAR. I think since this definition varies so much from person to person about the exact requirements, what type of performance etc... it's very difficult to say if the RX-8 is or is not a sports car.

That said, this is a stupid question to pose.

RX-8 Zoomster

You're exactly right. However, since I wanted to play on this thread, I wanted to answer the question posed: "Was it a sports car or sports sedan". That's why I didn't pick either. I said sports coupe. That's the reason I cross shopped it with the G35c and the 330ci.

Racer X-8

:D :D Har har har:D :D
JK
OK, alright. The EVO is sportscar, through & through.
The RX-8 is a POS SUV.
But then, WTF do I know?
BTW, Happy anniversary! I'm anxiously awaiting your 15th post...

Butt Dyno

Just trying to illustrate how silly classifying a car based on its heritage is... when I think sports car I think "something that can kick *** on a track, stock"... seems like the # of doors shouldn't really matter...

Do I get confetti for the post?

*noisemaker*

-bd

mashoutposse00

The RX8 is a sporty car.

If the RX8 is a true 'sports' car, then so is the RSX-S and the previous gen Eclipse GSX.

rotarymagic

Explain