I didn't bring up the old post to the top of the board, RXilar8ed did. I didn't notice the date on the original post which is why I later added the note about the age of the original post. AND, I wasn't attacking you. I was attacking your comment about the initial query and concern. I think that was made very clear in my post.

It's nothing personal but attacking someone's decision to hold off on a purchase as "uneducated and silly" because they learned something about a car that caused them some distress is wrong. In fact, I'd say the buyer had an intelligent response.

I also don't know how the original post could be interpreted as trolling. The guy said he loved the car and wanted it but read a few things that made him nervous enough to hold off on an order. He was merely asking for opinions and information from owners before he made the plunge to buy. How is that a troll? Sounds like a potential buyer to me. Isn't that part of the point behind this board?

-Eric

 

This is the first car I have owned (out of 5) that I actually look forward to driving! I can not believe that this car is in my driveway. Absolutely no regrets, none, zip, notta!!!

 

Good God man, BUY the car!!!!!!!!!!! HOW MUCH MORE OF A DEAL DO YOU WANT?? I have had my 8 since Sept., 2003, have put 8, 000 miles on him and I absolutely love the car. No regrets here. You should follow your heart and listen to what us experienced 8 owners are saying and get the car. There is no other car out there in any price range that I'd rather have than my 8. The rotarys are very reliable.

 

I read catchme's 11 posts from 1/4 to 1/6 -- he certainly looks to be pretty far on the Honda/Acura side of the fence. The only good thing I recall him saying about the RX-8 was to agree it would be more fun than to drive than a TSX, and then lists 7 reasons the TSX is better, takes shots at the RX-8 every chance he got, yet shows great sympathy to Honda problems. I don't know what he was, besides flash in the pan; I would rate much closer to troll than buyer.

 

Not too sure if you are still reading this thread. My last 2 cars were a Golf GTi and BMW 320i. I had NO (ZERO) problems with these cars. I bought my RX8 in Dec 03 because it was one of the best drives I had experienced. The practical issues I have encountered since then have been a surprise. In particular the flooding problem. This is very poor design and had I really known that this was a real issue, I would have thought twice. (Particularily since I have had it towed last month for that exact problem). This also leads me to really question the advantages of rotary, of which I have found none. The recent recall regarding the driver airbag was also a surprise. Oh, I forgot about the dampner on the stick shift - the list will probably grow as the year goes on.... I guess my 12/10 experience before I bought the car downgraded to an 8/10 - there are better alternatives and I will probably change this car later this year.

 

I traded in a 2003 Accord Coupe EX V6 (juts like Catchme’s) for the RX8. But before I treaded the Accord in, I got a recall notice that had something to do with the locks. Yes, Hondas get recalls as well!

I have no regrets about buying the RX8, but I don’t believe this car is a good fit for the average driver. So, when people I know are on the fence between the RX8, and say a TSX, I tell them to get TSX (or whatever sedan they are looking at). If they can’t tell how much better the RX8 handles over most anything else at its price range, then they’re not ready for a sports car. They are usually point-A-to-point-B drivers who need an appliance on wheels.

If they are on the fence between the RX8 and another sports car, then I tell them to let their heart decide. Sports cars are not about practicality and convenience, they are about how they make you feel when you drive them.

 

Don't be so paranoid, its a rotary....it is not like most cars out there with valves, pistons, cylinders, etc. You made a very big mistake....if you take care of it, an RX-8 can last you a very long time i am sure of it. Just ask owners on here that have 15,000+ miles on their machines, and see what "serious" problems they have encountered. Don't worry...be happy!

 

Three moving parts in the rotary vs. 144 plus in the piston engine. Why can't we get past our fixation with the standard piston engine that's been around forever? BTW, I love that rotary hum, and the sound it makes when you come to a stop, like a jet engine slowing down.

 

Viking, I don't really see any bias, this is the RX8 forum, not a court of law. You can't expect the original poster to get anything other than the opinions of a bunch of avid RX8 owners here. If you want impartiality, check out Consumer Reports or Motor Trend or Car and Driver. Obviously, the RX isn't the car for everyone, thank goodness, or they would be all over. And truly, if he has reservations, it's better that he not get one than be angry every time one of the car's idiosyncrasies comes up. And all cars have idiosyncrasies, it's just whether or not you are willing to live with them on balance. Iwould never presume to suggest that someone buy a car on how I like it. I just tell them my experience; let them use it as they will.

 

Are these lasts posts directed at?
- CatchMe, who started the thread and didn't buy an RX-8
- roberto, who recently posted and did buy an RX-8 that has flooded

 

Guys, the thread has been dead for two months...

 

You know, reading a forum is like watching the nightly news. The news only shows you all the bad things going on in the world. Very rarely do you watch a feel good story on the news. The same applies to this forum. This is a place for RX-8 owners to come together, discuss their problems to gain insight and solutions, and express their love for their car.

If catchme is only reading the posts containing problems, then he's not reading all of the other posts from people who love the RX-8. I personally have NEVER experienced my RX flooding and I start it and stop it all the time without letting it warm up. I move it in and out of the garage with no problems. She's never left me stranded.

And catchme, you say that no one hates Honda's...Well I do...Could a car get any more vanilla than a Honda??? Yes they're reliable and that's great and all, but if that's your main goal in buying a car, then just buy another Honda...A fun, quirky(?), stylish, fast and well-balanced RX-8 is not for you...go get an S2000...but then you might be the type of person who buys a convertible but never puts the top down...

 

warrenty till 100000km ,so giver **** till then ,then trade er in

 

no probs with mine yet 2500 km.just giver ****.drive the fuckr hard .warrenty till 100000km.then trade er in

 

You are missing out on one of the best cars to own and drive.

 

no regrets and no problems

 

I had a 2001 Celica GTS that was fabulous! Action package, pristine white and perfect! Saw and test drove the 8 ..... turned in the Celica that day!