RX8 v 350Z Review
09-10-2003, 07:14 AM
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09-10-2003, 09:03 AM
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Zoom, Zoom vs. _Shift
Isn't this pretty much the same review as everyone on the entire planet? Competitors cars: better on track, better numbers, better street and track performance, can out-perform the RX-8 - usually, even in the twisties.
But the RX-8 is always more fun to drive.
All of the reviews are variants on:
"There were no losers... but there was a clear winner."
But the RX-8 is always more fun to drive.
All of the reviews are variants on:
"There were no losers... but there was a clear winner."
09-10-2003, 09:48 AM
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We at least the air filter should be covered by the 3 year maintenance. $80 for an air filter??? That's CRAZY.
I'm not sure if the conversions are accurate though, the car itself is WAY more expensive in Aus, so I expect the parts are as well. We would probably pay $150 for a fuel filter.
But how often do you change them?
I'm not sure if the conversions are accurate though, the car itself is WAY more expensive in Aus, so I expect the parts are as well. We would probably pay $150 for a fuel filter.
But how often do you change them?
09-10-2003, 10:12 AM
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Did you see those performance figures?
100 km/h is 62 mph and 400 m is 0.249 miles.
They got 0-100 km/h in 8.1 sec and 0-400 m in 16.0 seconds.
Judging by the figures they got for the 350Z they were doing a fairly sedate launch, but even so the figures look pretty bad. I think the Australian car has the same rated horsepower as the US model.
Are Mazda's Australian horsepower numbers dodgy too?
100 km/h is 62 mph and 400 m is 0.249 miles.
They got 0-100 km/h in 8.1 sec and 0-400 m in 16.0 seconds.
Judging by the figures they got for the 350Z they were doing a fairly sedate launch, but even so the figures look pretty bad. I think the Australian car has the same rated horsepower as the US model.
Are Mazda's Australian horsepower numbers dodgy too?
09-10-2003, 11:45 AM
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This article is exactly what I found to be on the ride, etc. of the Z I drove this weekend (as a test)
The article does not prefer the RX 8 automatic really but rather builds on the fact positively that there is an automatic option and also adding- broader market appeal, trim performance, less mpg.
There is a clear winner IMO in this article.
GREAT ARTICLE except the acceleration figures have to be off on both cars. 0-100 km/hr is 0-62mph.
That filter price is ridiculous. On this site, there are directions for using home filters and making them yourself. SUpposedly one of the best filters you can buy is that 3m Filtrete 3000. What is the Mazda filter made of? Is it paper?
The article does not prefer the RX 8 automatic really but rather builds on the fact positively that there is an automatic option and also adding- broader market appeal, trim performance, less mpg.
There is a clear winner IMO in this article.
GREAT ARTICLE except the acceleration figures have to be off on both cars. 0-100 km/hr is 0-62mph.
That filter price is ridiculous. On this site, there are directions for using home filters and making them yourself. SUpposedly one of the best filters you can buy is that 3m Filtrete 3000. What is the Mazda filter made of? Is it paper?
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Re: Zoom, Zoom vs. _Shift
Originally posted by lbrintle
Isn't this pretty much the same review as everyone on the entire planet? Competitors cars: better on track, better numbers, better street and track performance, can out-perform the RX-8 - usually, even in the twisties.
But the RX-8 is always more fun to drive.
All of the reviews are variants on:
"There were no losers... but there was a clear winner."
Isn't this pretty much the same review as everyone on the entire planet? Competitors cars: better on track, better numbers, better street and track performance, can out-perform the RX-8 - usually, even in the twisties.
But the RX-8 is always more fun to drive.
All of the reviews are variants on:
"There were no losers... but there was a clear winner."
09-11-2003, 12:05 PM
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FYI - U.S. price on the Mazda OEM air filter direct from the dealer here in the Bay Area (CA) is $50.37. Talked to K&N a couple weeks ago, they have one but I dont' know what they go for.
09-12-2003, 07:17 AM
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Originally posted by Genom
If you notice the specs listed below, they did indeed test the automatic RX-8, and even comment on the poky acceleration due to the same.
If you notice the specs listed below, they did indeed test the automatic RX-8, and even comment on the poky acceleration due to the same.
09-13-2003, 04:01 PM
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Originally posted by RodsterinFL
This article is exactly what I found to be on the ride, etc. of the Z I drove this weekend (as a test)
The article does not prefer the RX 8 automatic really but rather builds on the fact positively that there is an automatic option adding too- broader market appeal, trim performance, less mpg.
There is a clear winner IMO in this article.
GREAT ARTICLE except the acceleration figures have to be off on both cars. 0-100 km/hr is 0-62mph.
That filter price is ridiculous. On this site, there are directions for using home filters and making them yourself. SUpposedly one of the best filters you can buy is that 3m Filtrete 3000. What is the Mazda filter made of? Is it paper?
This article is exactly what I found to be on the ride, etc. of the Z I drove this weekend (as a test)
The article does not prefer the RX 8 automatic really but rather builds on the fact positively that there is an automatic option adding too- broader market appeal, trim performance, less mpg.
There is a clear winner IMO in this article.
GREAT ARTICLE except the acceleration figures have to be off on both cars. 0-100 km/hr is 0-62mph.
That filter price is ridiculous. On this site, there are directions for using home filters and making them yourself. SUpposedly one of the best filters you can buy is that 3m Filtrete 3000. What is the Mazda filter made of? Is it paper?
09-13-2003, 09:29 PM
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Originally posted by zoom44
IMHO= In My Honest Opinion
why the first is not an honest opinion i have yet to understand...
IMHO= In My Honest Opinion
why the first is not an honest opinion i have yet to understand...
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Re: Zoom, Zoom vs. _Shift
Originally posted by lbrintle
Isn't this pretty much the same review as everyone on the entire planet? Competitors cars: better on track, better numbers, better street and track performance, can out-perform the RX-8 - usually, even in the twisties.
But the RX-8 is always more fun to drive.
Isn't this pretty much the same review as everyone on the entire planet? Competitors cars: better on track, better numbers, better street and track performance, can out-perform the RX-8 - usually, even in the twisties.
But the RX-8 is always more fun to drive.