C_Block

Ok, what do you guys think? I'm new to this forum, but am a member of the mkv forum. So that means i'm a vw owner. I have an 06 gti. Let's start off by saying my car is my baby. Its a stage 2 don't feel like listing everything but its sweet. It smoke any rx8 without a turbo.
So, a happen to see a black rx8 for sale. Now the rx8 has moon roof, 4 doors and biggest thing rear wheel drive.
I really like the look of the rx8 and i'm sure they will trade straight up. But idk if I want to trade for a slower car? Also the rx8 might be a little impractical for Minnesota winters? Any input would help.
Thanks

Spinning Sushi

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Buy a Crossfire.

04RX8man

I don't think they would want to trade a VW for an 8 becuase it's just not practical.....one they are trying to sell the 8 wha't sthe point of trading for another car??

Rootski

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Let's talk you INTO grammar school first.

NACer4lyf

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if we have to "talk you into it" then there is no point in getting the car

just my 2 cents...

C_Block

Sorry on my backberry.
So noone wants too help me or what?

alz0rz

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don't get an rx8

its bad on gas
it eats oil
its slow
the engine constantly fails
oh yeah and it slow

im sure other people can tell you much more..

so here let me help with your car search

http://www.civicforums.com/

DaAznKnight

It's slow as hell. I mean, it's like Mazda does not understand ZOOM-ZOOM at all when they built this thing.

It's a piece of ****. Avoid at all costs.

rux

Don't buy this car. People would ridicule and make fun of you when they see you driving one.

kersh4w

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the rx8 is such a bad car. its just plain straight up incomparable to that "german engineering" you are driving now.

and FWD vs RWD? that argument is such a joke. you will NEVER see ME saying rwd is any better than fwd. keep your gti. you are waay better off.

DaAznKnight

There IS a way to make the RX-8 fast. However, you'll need 20 Japanese engineer dudes and boat loads of cash. Please note the engineers MUST be Japanese.

Aznxkaiser

Dude, GTis are THE premier car to be seen in. It is the ultimate driving machine... Why in the world would you want to trade it in? I mean stage 2...you should be putting down like 230WHP...are you crazy?

StealthTL

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We would do you no favors by 'talking you into it'.

How about "I doubledog dare ya?"

The Crossfire is made for you - german engine, impractical, slow, everything you mentioned.

S

Kaiser bun

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you know in that vw commercial with the focus? they were acctually gonna use an rx8 but it died on the way to the photoshoot because it hit 30001 miles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgEvy60bZYI

ken-x8

It's hard to help someone else make a personal decision. And as soon as you want a car other than the one that Consumer Reports recommends for spinster schoolteachers, it's very personal.

The RX-8 and GTI are very different kinds of cars. You need to test drive the 8 and see if it grabs you. It's not a drag racer, but its handling is outstanding. The rotary is a joy to rev, and makes you a member of a cult. If you enjoy shifting gears (which I do) the 8 will keep you entertained for hours.

As far as winter goes...the consensus here is that the 8 is good in the snow as long as you get proper snow tires like Blizzaks. It's a little lower than average, which will put some limits on winter driving. I presume that in the winter your GTI is a lot like the Rabbit I used to have: all seasons will get you around just fine. The Rabbit also had the advantage that if it was wrecked I wouldn't mind.

If you need the back seat, check out the 8's space compared to your GTI.

Hope this helps.

Ken

DaAznKnight

My new license plate is going to say RTR CULT.

ken-x8

I've been considering ROTARD.

Ken

chico elder

RX8 + rear wheel drive + Min winters = baaad. It looks nice but not practical for where you live is it? Unless it's going to be a summer car only and you have the money to invest to make the car as fast as you'd like. I like my car a lot but..........just consider your options first.

911SC

Yup, I believe you guys talked him into it.

Spin9k

You guys better be careful, all this negative talk is sure to get him interested, He might just go test drive the one he has his eye on. That could be a game changer, if he likes it, and then you know what happens next ...he joins the dark side.

BumbleB

dont do it. please i beg you.

deadphoenix52

if you have to ask, this isnt a car for you. you will be dissappointed.

04RX8man

RX8 isnot a winter car in my opinion but prob better than the GTI since u have boatloads of power now and too much torque to even catch grip from that stage 2 power house!!!

YaXMaNGTO

Buy a Civic.

NACer4lyf

iTrader: (1)

^lmfao
herd the civic si is something amazing you should look into it...maybe the 4door version sports car/family car win win

reading this thread just made me decide im selling my rx8