Top USA Mag to run comparo story - RX-8 blows the competition away
02-21-2003, 08:45 PM
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02-22-2003, 04:59 PM
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How about the new Maxima? I know, it's fwd but I read yesterday that it will come with a 4 bucket seat package with a console in the rear, sounds exactly like the interior layout of the 8. Maybe not direct competiton but with 270 and decent handling for the SE version it could be considered.
02-22-2003, 07:08 PM
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Have you seen the MSRP on the new Maxima! It's the same or more than a similarly equipped Infiniti G35 Sedan (and it FWD with less luxury and service/warranty). Nissan (or Infiniti) are crazy to price the 350Z/G35C and the Maxima/G35 so closely.
02-23-2003, 10:32 AM
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Originally posted by Quick_lude
How about the new Maxima? I know, it's fwd but I read yesterday that it will come with a 4 bucket seat package with a console in the rear, sounds exactly like the interior layout of the 8. Maybe not direct competiton but with 270 and decent handling for the SE version it could be considered.
How about the new Maxima? I know, it's fwd but I read yesterday that it will come with a 4 bucket seat package with a console in the rear, sounds exactly like the interior layout of the 8. Maybe not direct competiton but with 270 and decent handling for the SE version it could be considered.
02-24-2003, 01:19 PM
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i apologize for my inarticulate comment... i wanted to go eat dinner but "had to say something"... y'know how it is 
i was adding onto Herc's comment about the blubbery Maxima, which is larger yet than an Altima (which IMO is already HUGE)... and mags are referring to the Maxima as a 4 door sports car because it's got the Z grade engine in it... silly, just silly.
02-26-2003, 10:31 PM
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Originally posted by gusmahler
It's interesting to see what cars people are comparing the RX-8 to. For example, many are comparing the RX-8 to the G35 coupe. I see more of a comparison with a G35 sedan. Why? I have a young child who has to sit in the back seat. As such, I am only considering 4-doors, because it is just a pain to get a child in and out of a 2-door car. Thus, the G35 coupe is off my list. (As is the 350Z because it only has 2-seats.)
It's interesting to see what cars people are comparing the RX-8 to. For example, many are comparing the RX-8 to the G35 coupe. I see more of a comparison with a G35 sedan. Why? I have a young child who has to sit in the back seat. As such, I am only considering 4-doors, because it is just a pain to get a child in and out of a 2-door car. Thus, the G35 coupe is off my list. (As is the 350Z because it only has 2-seats.)
02-26-2003, 10:42 PM
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I think the RX-8's interior dimensions are somewhere in between the G35 Coupe and Sedan. The RX-8 has, if my calculation is correct, about 10.1 cubic feet of trunk space. And I'm sure it has significantly more rear seat room than the G35 Coupe.
02-27-2003, 10:32 AM
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Originally posted by MobileMan
The G35 coupe is a better match. Sure, it doesn't have 4 doors, but the performance and sizzle quotient is more comparable. If you are comparing the practical "4 door" type details, the RX-8 loses big-time compared to the sedan (as in, LOTS of leg and head room, and a 14.5 cu. ft. trunk). The coupe has 7.8 cu. ft., probably much more in line with the RX-8. Also, the back seat in the coupe isn't that bad, especially for kids.
The G35 coupe is a better match. Sure, it doesn't have 4 doors, but the performance and sizzle quotient is more comparable. If you are comparing the practical "4 door" type details, the RX-8 loses big-time compared to the sedan (as in, LOTS of leg and head room, and a 14.5 cu. ft. trunk). The coupe has 7.8 cu. ft., probably much more in line with the RX-8. Also, the back seat in the coupe isn't that bad, especially for kids.
With a 4-door, I just open the rear door, undo the seat and get out.
Even if your children are older, I think a 4-door is a better buy. With a coupe, the child has to climb into the back seat, often putting footprints on the front seat. With a 4-door, the older child can just open the door and get out.
Trunk space? not that important (to me, YMMV). If I need the space (shopping, etc.), I'll use my wife's SUV.
In my case (other people have different opinions) a 2-door is out of the question, no matter how much room it has. While the G35 coupe is more comparable in terms of looks, I think the G35 sedan is more comparable in terms of convenience (since the coupe and sedan have the same engine, performance differences between the two should be negligible).
02-28-2003, 02:57 PM
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Motor Trend
Okay folks, call me crazy, but I swear this is true. I went to the Motor Trend Magazine web site and on the main page there is a section in the upper right corner relating to the current issue. There is a small picture of the current magazine cover and it was a red RX-8! The headline on the cover said something like "Sleek and Sexy". When I cliked to see the content of the issue there was only information related to the 2005 Corvette. I did this several times with the same result. I studied the picture closely because it was so small, but I am sure it was an RX-8. I left the site and went back in 5 min later and the magazine cover had changed to a different cover with a 2005 Corvette that matched the content. Was I seeing things? Did Motor trend goof and put the next months cover up for a brief time and then corrected it? Very strange!!!!!
02-28-2003, 03:00 PM
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02-28-2003, 05:44 PM
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Re: Motor Trend
Originally posted by KCROTOR
Okay folks, call me crazy, but I swear this is true. I went to the Motor Trend Magazine web site and on the main page there is a section in the upper right corner relating to the current issue. There is a small picture of the current magazine cover and it was a red RX-8! The headline on the cover said something like "Sleek and Sexy". When I cliked to see the content of the issue there was only information related to the 2005 Corvette. ... Was I seeing things? Did Motor trend goof and put the next months cover up for a brief time and then corrected it? Very strange!!!!!
Okay folks, call me crazy, but I swear this is true. I went to the Motor Trend Magazine web site and on the main page there is a section in the upper right corner relating to the current issue. There is a small picture of the current magazine cover and it was a red RX-8! The headline on the cover said something like "Sleek and Sexy". When I cliked to see the content of the issue there was only information related to the 2005 Corvette. ... Was I seeing things? Did Motor trend goof and put the next months cover up for a brief time and then corrected it? Very strange!!!!!
02-28-2003, 10:29 PM
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DAMN THOSE THEIVING AMERICANS! lol
crikey, i really dont want to see anyone ripping off this design, its way to hott to see a buncha diff cars with the same design.
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03-01-2003, 12:41 AM
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Originally posted by P00Man
DAMN THOSE THEIVING AMERICANS! lol
crikey, i really don't want to see anyone ripping off this design, its way to hott to see a buncha diff cars with the same design.
DAMN THOSE THEIVING AMERICANS! lol
crikey, i really don't want to see anyone ripping off this design, its way to hott to see a buncha diff cars with the same design.
I'd say they have something there. Maybe it was Mazda who was inspired by past american muscle?
03-01-2003, 01:10 AM
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I have the magazine, Chevy says that the fendors came from the Corvette and the grill from the 70's Camaro.
I'd say they have something there. Maybe it was Mazda who was inspired by past american muscle?
I have the magazine, Chevy says that the fendors came from the Corvette and the grill from the 70's Camaro.
I'd say they have something there. Maybe it was Mazda who was inspired by past american muscle?
I'm just happy when I see a good looking car backed with the right stuff under the hood and suspension
03-01-2003, 01:28 PM
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Originally posted by Hercules
Everybody rips off everybody else...
Everybody rips off everybody else...
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