EVO mag RX-8 R3 vs VW Scirocco vs BMW 123D vs Volvo C30TS
09-23-2008, 05:01 PM
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Umm yea... You forgot to add the Cobalt SS, Mini Cooper, and Mitsubishi EVO were in that article as well. Also check some of the lap times for cars like the Audi TT, or Cobalt SS vs times for the RX8as long as you are mag racing. Careful taking your USS Reagan down to the Caribbean and it disappears.
09-23-2008, 05:10 PM
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Funny they mention the TT compared to the new Scirocco. I owned a 76 Scirocco and it was one of the best cars I've ever had- less than 2000 lbs. with a full tank of gas. When the Audi TT came out later on, I thought "here's the replacement." When I first saw one at the NY Auto show, I thought it was a really cool car (this was the first edition.) Then they mentioned the price: essentially double the price of a Jetta, which is 90% of what a TT is.
Hopefully, this car fulfills what the TT couldn't.
Hopefully, this car fulfills what the TT couldn't.
09-23-2008, 09:19 PM
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Evo is the best car mag on the planet,
However looking at what they compare the RX-8 to lets you know how times have passed this car by... kind of sad I did not even bother reading it.
If the RX-8 had a proper engine, I doubt it would participate in comparisons of this nature.
However looking at what they compare the RX-8 to lets you know how times have passed this car by... kind of sad I did not even bother reading it.
If the RX-8 had a proper engine, I doubt it would participate in comparisons of this nature.
09-28-2008, 07:27 PM
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09-28-2008, 08:04 PM
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High school kid? Let me try to answer, it's because proper RWD dynamics will always be preferred by most enthusiasts, therefore why would anyone be surprised when the 8 wins against the VW and Volvo FWDs? That it was rated better than the 1 series says something about a car that's is in its 5th year...
Anyways, interesting post, thanks OP. These would be the real competitors to the 8 for those needing a 4 seater.
Anyways, interesting post, thanks OP. These would be the real competitors to the 8 for those needing a 4 seater.
I don't need you to explain anything to me, thanks. I was simply answering his question with one of many possibilities.
09-28-2008, 10:50 PM
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It's a Cavalier
Evo is a fantastic magazine... but, did you guys read the article?
They bagged on your precious rotary!
The even said the interior sucks!
They bagged on your precious rotary!
For a truly bland engine, nothing can match a rotary, though. The old sewing machine analogy is a chiché, but it's bang on the money - the RX-8 just moans at you about its utter lack of torque, finally starting to pick the pace once the needle swings past 6500rpm. It's smooth all right, but often frustrating to use.
Best cabin? Not the RX-8 (fussy design, cheap plastics)
09-29-2008, 09:35 AM
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The engine comments are subjective though I agree with the torque part (even though I've never heard of anyone complain of such a thing when discussing the 8). Most European countries have much higher standards for interior plastics/qualities, but in America we have GM/Ford/Chrysler to to compare with so in that case the RX-8's interior is rather good.
09-30-2008, 07:26 AM
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You guys are looking reading the wrong section check out the Russian babes 
http://www.evo.co.uk/videos/viralvid...how_girls.html
Cheers
Michael
http://www.evo.co.uk/videos/viralvid...how_girls.html
Cheers
Michael
09-30-2008, 11:13 AM
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Umm yea... You forgot to add the Cobalt SS, Mini Cooper, and Mitsubishi EVO were in that article as well. Also check some of the lap times for cars like the Audi TT, or Cobalt SS vs times for the RX8as long as you are mag racing. Careful taking your USS Reagan down to the Caribbean and it disappears.
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