Originally Posted by Bamsterman
(Post 4215547)
Instead of an M3 look at a 335i, 335is, or 135i. With a juicebox they'll leave an m3 behind.
Too expensive. I won't be able to mod them for a while anyway. Seems the 370z is the most economical choice (besides another Rx8). |
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Dude that absolutely blows! Hopefully everything works out in your favor. As far as picking another car....you'll still get beat at autoX no matter what. |
Originally Posted by scolon
(Post 4215616)
As far as picking another car....you'll still get beat at autoX no matter what. |
For a BMW I might be able to hook you up. I work at a BMW dealership over in Naples...unless it was just way over your budget
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Originally Posted by Bamsterman
(Post 4215937)
For a BMW I might be able to hook you up. I work at a BMW dealership over in Naples...unless it was just way over your budget
I was looking at 2006 E46 M3's but they want too much money for them considering the mileage and the regular 3 series are just not aggressive looking for me (I.E. boring looking). |
Have you tried looking into infiniti or lexus?
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A past rx8 driver and good friend of mine Diandra (itsdidihi) has a Genesis now and she loves it. She does miss the Rx8 a lot, but she does love her Genesis so hey, doesnt hurt to look into that (and they're affordable)
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Originally Posted by scolon
(Post 4216123)
Have you tried looking into infiniti or lexus?
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Originally Posted by Xero Ryuu
(Post 4216150)
A past rx8 driver and good friend of mine Diandra (itsdidihi) has a Genesis now and she loves it. She does miss the Rx8 a lot, but she does love her Genesis so hey, doesnt hurt to look into that (and they're affordable)
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Originally Posted by cavemancan
(Post 4216201)
I hated that car with a passion! I tried out the 2013 2.0 Turbo with 274 HP and it was pig slow but more importantly it was boring to me. No excitment factor in the way it handled nor drove nor in the looks department.
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Originally Posted by Xero Ryuu
(Post 4216205)
i did say she misses her 8 a lot... lol
The v6 though is a really nice engine...love it...wish a more exciting car was wrapped around it though. :boring: |
Don't know if you have time to wait, but what about the Subaru BRZ? Fully loaded at $27K...
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Originally Posted by Bamsterman
(Post 4216310)
Don't know if you have time to wait, but what about the Subaru BRZ? Fully loaded at $27K...
I cannot justify that money for a slower car. Supposed official times are 0 to 60 in 5.9 sec (which is on par with a stock Rx8...Im not stock) and 1/4 mile time of 15.3 sec (much slower than the Rx8's time). They can keep that car...too bad...I was thinking it would be better since it is lighter. |
Originally Posted by cavemancan
(Post 4216324)
They can keep that car...too bad...I was thinking it would be better since it is lighter. Now if i recall correctly you don't like them but, what about an evo or sti? |
Originally Posted by scolon
(Post 4216330)
I was thinking the same thing. That is a shame.
Now if i recall correctly you don't like them but, what about an evo or sti? The newer ones are just plain ugly. The older Evo's from the early 2000's were not bad on the eyes but still wouldn't really fit my bill. Then again...never driven one so everything I just said could be a load of BS. |
So the Forgestars might need to be sold as well :(
They won't fit any of the cars I'm looking at. |
if you go to the autox sunday, the guys who are interested in buying your car will be there to race as well.
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Just throwing this idea out there....E36 ///M3? Parts are cheap. (I'll hook you up on parts) Fun to drive. Decent price range. Being on the east coast, Active Autowerke is there for all your tuning needs. And a turbo adds AWESOME horsepower gains!
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Originally Posted by Bamsterman
(Post 4217049)
Just throwing this idea out there....E36 ///M3? Parts are cheap. (I'll hook you up on parts) Fun to drive. Decent price range. Being on the east coast, Active Autowerke is there for all your tuning needs. And a turbo adds AWESOME horsepower gains!
I decided to get the 370 Z...the Rx8 is a better handling car but it does not mean I cannot get the 370 there with suspension mods. I hear it needs more negative camber and widers tires in the front. Plus an oil cooler to fix the oil overheating issues when tracked as well as a fuel starvation mod. I normally don't give a rats butt about gas mileage but the Z gets much better mileage which will yeild a lower cost of ownership in that respect over another Rx8. Perhaps that will free up more $$$ for mods. I look forward to seeing all of you at the track! You all or AOK in my book! :wiggle: I'll stop by time to time to call you names N stuff. :sad: |
If anyone is interested in buying the Rx8...Please PM me and I will send you a link to the craigslist. I decided not to part out as carmax offered to buy the car as is but if I get a higher bidder in the next 21 days then ding fries are done.
Can someone send me the auto-X info for this weekend? I'll bring the car for everyone to see. :sad::sad: |
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Glad to hear you got everything figured out, caveman! I'm in Miami for the night, how's everybody doing?
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pretty good. starting preparation for the autox sunday :P
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Originally Posted by Xero Ryuu
(Post 4220167)
pretty good. starting preparation for the autox sunday :P
On a side note, I ordered a 4' x 2' sheet of carbon fiber wrap (I promise not to rice it out). Planning on doing the door pillar and some interior pieces. Ill take pics to show how it comes out. |
heres my youtube account for some autox vids from today... but heres also one to preview :)
https://www.youtube.com/user/shadowgundamzero |
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