What to buy: Twin Turbo RX7 vs RX8?
OK - so I was looking for some opinions:
If you could buy the last model year of the twin turbo RX7 for $10k or an '04 perfect condition RX8 for $15k - which one would you buy? Assume that both cars are in perfect stock conditions. |
Find me an '02 7 in that condition and for that price and I'll buy it.
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Both
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Originally Posted by Dive Bum
(Post 2344708)
Both
yeah - that's what I'm thinking.... But I would have to make room somewhere in the garage/driveway and I don't want to get rid off my old Montero! |
wtf, you wont get rid of your old montero for an 8 and a 7!?!?
ur nutz |
Buy the 8 and then a turbo kit. You will be much happier.
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If i could get a perfect stock 7 at that price I would go with that...
A couple of recent threads asking pretty much the same question might help you too. https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/rx8-rx7-twin-turbo-138557/ https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=139056 |
Will these be your daily driver? If not go with the 3rd gen - I've had both - RX8 is more comfortable but the FD is a serious serious sports car.
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Originally Posted by tajabaho1
(Post 2344754)
wtf, you wont get rid of your old montero for an 8 and a 7!?!?
ur nutz i have room for one of the two RX's but not both and give up the utilitarian aspect of the Monty. Thanks for the thread! |
7 responds amazingly well to mods, the 8 doesn't
7 is faster 7 is a true coupe sports care 7 is 13-15 years old 7 has strong group of followers/reputation (for speed) 8 gets better mileage (that felt weird saying) 8 has back seats 8 is more reliable (generally) 8 is much newer 8 is more daily drivable Which fits your needs? Daily Driven I say the 8, if you want the better sports car I'd really suggest 7 + early 90's honda daily driver... |
Oh, pretty sure won't be able to get a perfect 7 for $10k, if you went that way you'd be dropping around $16/18k for a stock manny good condition 7 (+ $$ for upkeep).
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Originally Posted by TheWulf
(Post 2344698)
Find me an '02 7 in that condition and for that price and I'll buy it.
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For a DD or a weekend car?
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Originally Posted by Rootski
(Post 2344965)
I think he thinks the last model year is a '95.
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Originally Posted by CyberPitz
(Post 2345098)
weren't the newest 3rd gens only sold in Japan/Australia?
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If money/upkeep/potential maintenance issues are not a concern, I'd go with a 3rd gen RX7.
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95 is relevant to US as last model, I'm sure he's aware they went until 02...
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Seems like you haven't done much research, therefore RX8 gets my vote for worry free dependence.
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RX7 in a heart beat~....... but if your looking for a more practical ride, rx8 is never a wrong choice.
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