On June 20th 2007, I proudly drove home my brilliant black RX-8 for the first time. Over four years, 15,000 miles, and 2200 photos later, I've finally decided to let her go. This decision was by no means an easy one to come to, but seeing as I need the space and practicality of a 4 door, it is with great reluctance that I step away from the 8 and move on.

I've driven many high performance road cars in my lifetime and have had seat time in just about everything from the GTR to the Ferrari Enzo, yet (despite being utterly outclassed) the nimble and charismatic RX still continues to impress and amaze me. On paper, the 8 almost always loses the stat sheet battle. Most modern sports cars are able to out accelerate, out grip and overpower the little RX, and yet its still the one I'd choose to chase down a narrow b-road, the one that will consistently plaster the biggest smile on my face. For that reason alone, I will miss it greatly.

As a tribute, I drove the 8 for the last time and brought it together with my new M5 for a little photo shoot. The M5 may be taking the 8's place in my garage, but I'll never forget just how much fun the little rotary was to drive.

Posted below are just some of the many photos and videos I've taken/composed over the years. RX-8 club has been an awesome community, thanks for all the support guys!

"Invitation" Project 8, 2011: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2s0M4IbVIg

"Movement" 2008: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upeKw...el_video_title

 

Some more photos:

 

and more...

 

man thats a crazy step up your gonna enjoy that v10 after driving my 8 my e46 dinan m3 feels like a huge power upgrade lol im sure youll miss the light feel thou

 

aww bye bye 8


hm, i noticed many rx8club members move on to beamers.

 

Those videos are nice!

15K miles in four years...you barely drove that car, LOL! If you gave it as a trade-in a lucky person soon will end up with a very nice RX-8 with such low miles!

The M5s are awesome. If I went with a BMW, and if I could afford it, that's the one I would buy

 

sad to see you leave aespo

very well versed farewell. I realize that the way certain things are phrased n' put together are overlooked but coupled with the "invitation" video...it pretty much made me wanna buy another rx8.

Congrats on the m5.

Btw, what video program did you use to create those vids??

 

I appreciate that Atilla. I used mostly Vegas Pro 10, a bit of Premiere CS5 and AE CS5 as well, I used a number of programs to edit the audio as well.

 

The M5 has been amazing so far, the simple fact that it can out pace the original Gallardo in stock trim has me giggling just thinking about it. And like the rotary, the V10 sings a very distinctive song.

 

Damn man. I can't believe your moving on. I really loved your video's. And your car was super clean. Hope to still see you on 8club posting up your video's.

 

Sad to see you go man but that is a hell of an upgrade. Congrats man.

 

Great pics and videos. Enjoy the new ride.

 

aespo22, nice move very fortunate you are, enjoy. I pick up my 02 M5 Fri. I'll have both of them in garage and end up on the M5 boards over the weekend. You should do a tribute video for the 8. Your vids have been some of the best if not!

 

Is the replacement the car or the girl? lol

Anyway, i noticed a beamer trend going on about the replacement, but if it's me, it will be a Japanese car again...a Mitsubishi Evo, after 2 more years of paying the rx8.

 

Truthfully, I'm not a huge Japanese car fan. After owning an Audi S4 and with a Porsche 911 in the family, I found that European build/material quality started to matter more to me. I loved the RX8 because everything about it was unique, the rotary sold me, but I probably won't turn to Japan for my next car...unless they finally come out with the RX-8 successor!

 

Awesome choice. The E39 M5 is a beast of a car. Goes like hell and sounds great too. I just joined the boards yesterday, I'll see you there.

 

I still drool over your video work bro. Killer stuff. You may know a friend of mine that went to your school. Daniel Olivares. He's been doing some nice video work as well.

 

A very nice farewell. Hope to see you again on a future rotary forum.

 

you'll be back with an rx7 or something rotary nice bimmer BTW

 

I really hope so. If they ever manage to slot a 3 rotor into one of their future RX models, I'd sell everything in an instant to buy one, unfortunately that's highly unlikely, but I can dream.

 

Great upgrade man, and your RX was so clean. You do some great videos. Good luck w/the M5.

 

Thanks, I appreciate that. Oh, and I forgot about these images. The first was a poster for another project that never made it to production.

 

Yes your pics and vids where great. I myself have a 335i for the family car love the power the twin turbos trow out!!!!

 

your one vid was a seller for me getting my 8, sorry to see ya pass yours on, but you'll be back (I hope)

congrats on the new wip.

 

great videos mate. good luck with the beamer