DukeDerox

I looked at the Evo IX and the 350z but the insurance was borderline insane...
The dealers were real donkey butts to say the least. After test driving the 8 I realized nothing really felt the same. The others looked boring and the interior was lacking.

RotaryP7

I guess the unique engine it had. And looks.

Oh yea, I read somewhere that the Evo is one of most expensive cars to insure.

Easy_E1

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Signing the contract.

musclecarconvrt

The test drive. I was out at lunch with a friend from work when we went into the dealership for a look. The salesman was busy and said "here are the keys, just don't get a ticket." He let us drive off by ourselves! We both drove the wee out of that car. I was hooked. When I got back to work, I called my wife. "Honey, I just looked at a car. What kind? ... oh just a 4 door Mazda."
After that all I needed to do was pick a color.

Rx807

one day my dad called me telling me to go test drive one at the dealership, second i got into it i knew it was meant to be

AntonToo

The test drive - everything just felt right - quick, light and maneuverable, yet solid.

Biggest issue is the crappy mpg...but w/e picking up my low mile RX8 this weekend.

Marklar

I was sold on it before they even started making 8s.

alz0rz

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It's different.

db_8

i've been wanting one since it came out. just waited for the right time to buy (and save up for it of course) have considered other fuel efficient FWD but told myself if i'm getting a car, might as well be what i've always wanted

nycgps

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I walk in, and hey thats a nice car.

about 1 hour later I signed everything. got the car couple days later (long story)

heh ...

Huey52

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I had already sold myself on the rotary engine, 50/50 weight distribution, low weight and center of gravity, black cherry mica paint, etc. What really sealed the deal tho' was $27k (all fees & taxes incl.) in March of '06 for a new '05.

ken-x8

Dsicovering that such a car existed, then test driving one.

What more would it take?

Ken

SideOfBacon

the rotary and the unique look and rarity.

XlYesterdaYlX

Rotary and interior and exterior appearance, and you dont see it as often as hondas or toyotas.

SideOfBacon

or even bdubs for that matter... considered a few bmw models and just realized its no longer a car that turns heads, its not a mark of "success" like it used to be. there is someone that works at McDs in my hometown that drives one, that should be a sign...

rglbegl

Brand new, It was several thousand dollars less than the Corolla.

greg985

the test drive. I was driving it all slow with the lady from the dealership and she said "you can actually drive it" lol then I was sold

KateM

Before knowing a thing about the RX-8, I drove an Evo. And went back and drove it again. And... again.

But I just couldn't see myself taking it home. Amazingly fun for a joy ride around the block, but... owning one? Commuting every day?

It just wasn't "me."

Not long after, I took an RX-8 for a test drive on pure whim, just "to see what a rotary is like."

100' down the highway I started laughing... I was sold. I KNEW I'd found my perfect car. Light, graceful in how it moved, agile... sounded great without being obnoxious.

I was in love

Aseras

I wanted one but not for the price. Got in on the march deal with the rebates and stuff in 05 and walked out the door with my rx8 5900 under invoice.

Jethro Tull

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Lol, that's pretty much the right answer, isn't it?

fredw1

Looked at the WRX Sti, Integra, and Z. The 8 fit like a glove, had great looks, and handled better than the others with more comfort. I wanted an RX-7 way back when but could never afford one. My 4-year lease is up in 3 months, and the only competition is the Audi TTS and R8, neither one of which I can afford.

ZoomZoomH

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ROTARY engine, rear wheel drive, great balance, excellent ergonomics, can seat 4 in relative comfort, SOLD.

but ultimately it came down to the rotary engine, just love it, even with all its shortcomings.

User24

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All these different types of comments... 99% of rx8 driver out there not talking on rx8club, don't give a hoot about Mazda, don't give a hoot about rotary. They just wanted something looks different, and that's the whole deal. You know it, I know it, we all know it. I did it the same way, and by chance just got turned crazy.

The most cross-shopped vehicle along rx8 is Mazda3 hatchback. Think about that for some time.

I think there is a post here "When did you see your first rx8" or something like that. I recommend that read for you.

ZumnRx8

I WANTED SOMETHINGE NEW...AND JDM....TRUE JDM.....I HATE 4 DOORS (EVO, SUBY) AND CONVERTIBLES (S2K)..... I THOUGH HAVE SEEN A CHOPPED EVO LIKE 2 YEARS AGO TO WHERE IT WAS ONLY 2 DOORS. N E WAYS I TEST DROVE THE 350Z OH MAN... YEAH STRAIGHT HAD SOME *****, HANDLING A BIT SHAKY DIDNT FEEL IT. DASH WAS PLAIN.... 2 SEATER.. NO HARD TOP CONV AT TIME...WASNT DIGGIN THE CHEAP AERODYNAMICS.... WELL IM GOING TO MAKE A LIST WHAT MADE ME BUY ONE...WAS THE AERODYNAMICS...LIKE THE ENZO RIDICULOUS....THENIS CAME THE HANDLING. OH MAN... DID THIS THING GRAB CORNERS AND SHOOT OUT OF THEM!!! ESPECIALLY THE LSD IN IT!!!! MINE IS FULLY LOADED. IF U KNOW THE RX8 BEATS THE 350 Z ON A CIRCUIT TIME CUZ IT DOES BETTER ON APEX'S, N E WHO U SEEN THE SEATS AND INTERIOR OF AN 8? THEY SPENT AS MUCH OUTSIDE AS THEY DID INSIDE DESIGNING THIS CAR!!! THEY COULD HAVE HOWEVER ADDDED A TURBO...........50/50 WEGHT DIST., 2 DOOR (4 SUIC.), TRUST ME U CAN MAKE ANY CAR FAST BUT NEVER TO LOOK AS GOOD AS THE BODY STYLING ON AN 8! yoU CAN ALWAYS DO A 3 ROTOR SWAP, PLUS MY COLOR IS RARE AND NOT MADE NO MORE AND THE BODY STYLING HAS CHANGD SO IM HAPPY

RebelYJ

I wanted something different, that hardly anyone else has. This was it for sure. The rotary just purrs and I love all the attention it gets.

^Pretty much it...

The thing that really made the difference for the one i did buy was when I was on my test drive, I was in an area I had no clue where to go and actually got lost, then I remembered I had navigation and pretty much set me straight. AND the warranty still have a year and a half left!