Autoweek reference to RX-8 in 370Z test - Page 2

Oct 26, 2010 | 08:51 PM

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RXNV

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Originally Posted by Endgame

Gentlemen.. you will always be able to find someone to argue the other way. I traded my RX8 for the 370Z. And yes, the Z will NEVER be able to match the feel and handling of the 8, but I am very, very pleased with my trade. I just got out of the Z today with a HUGE grin on my face.

The Z is the perfect blend between handling and brute power. It does not excel in either category (when compared to a Vette or the new 5.0), but it brings the best of both worlds. I am not looking back at all.

That said, when/if Mazda drops a true RX7, I will be test driving it with the purpose of coming back to the rotary side...

I'm fortunate enough to have an '07 RX-8 as well as a '10 370Z...both great cars in their own ways. Nothing can replace the feel of the RX-8 but I also love the grunt of the 370Z.
Just because you're dating a blonde doesn't mean you can't enjoy a brunette!

Oct 27, 2010 | 04:13 PM

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Machiavelli

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Originally Posted by RXNV

Welcome to the "own em both club"! I agree with you, except I think of the Z as more of a red head.

Oct 29, 2010 | 02:24 AM

#28

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Originally Posted by HiFlite999

It's fun to watch the newbies to RX's try to drive it like a normal car for a while, shifting at 3500 rpm with a 'yeah, so what' look on their face, then tell them, 'shift when it beeps'. The instant the secondary runners open at 5500,

, boredom is replaced with a big sh*t-eating grin that doesn't go away for the rest of the drive.

3500 rpm? That's still somewhat leisurely shifting in most cars. I typically shift just below 2.5k in the S4 and I used to shift below 4k rpms in the 8 for better mileage. 3500 is where boost really kicks in on my s4 and pretty much goes to 7k rpms.

Mind you, I'm not bashing the 8, I'm just trying to point out that the delay of power is not exactly a benefit of a high revving engine. Mostly just posting this because I found it odd that you were complimenting the 8's acceleration in a thread comparing it to a notably faster car. The handling/driving feel of the car is what will put a grin on people's faces.

Oct 29, 2010 | 05:38 PM

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Endgame

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Originally Posted by Machiavelli

Welcome to the "own em both club"! I agree with you, except I think of the Z as more of a red head.

You two are lucky! I will be taking my wife's CX7 and getting her the CX9. Then I can tune the CX7 and have that and the Z....

Oct 29, 2010 | 09:54 PM

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cajunrx8

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You will love the CX-9, it is a serious machine. I can out corner many cars in the wifey's CX-9, not to mention SUV's aren't supposed to kick azz like the 9 does.

Nov 12, 2010 | 03:06 AM

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totally agree with you !!!!

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Originally Posted by jakejacobson

I honestly never thought I could love a car and be as connected as I do with my rx8. I can relate to this because whenever I see other cars like the Z which I know has more grunt power, all I have to do is go for a spirited drive in my 8 and all is good in the world

I've never been much of a "fanboy" or any sort, but the 8 touches my soul LOL