Just getting some feedback on what is the best reason for owning the RX8. I was going to look into one, but could not decide. Just wondering....

 

showcase? team showcase?

 

I am always up to date on the current price of gasoline.

 

Awesome. Gas, it's great. Gets you to where you need to go for a week and makes you go broke in the process.

No, not Team showcase. Showcase Mazda.

 

ah ic ok

 

For me, I have a trunk that's usable, backseats that are usable. The car looks sharp. But mostly, the way it pulls and handles so smoothly. I like the concept of the rotary engine as well.

 

i had my 8 for a year when a friend bought a g35., which they let me drive quite aways around town. i could not wait to get back in the seat of my 8, for a real handling car..

 

letting off the throttle on a catless midpipe / borla setup with a turbo and blasting a giant firecracker blast as the guy tail gating you tries to hit the brakes to get away from the rx-8 - which he now thinks is about to catch fire and explode.

 

Nice. I have never been in an RX8 before. I should go sit in one and check it out. I used to have an S2000 but got rid of it. That car was fun. But boy I love turbo.

 

 

High lateral G's on each and every spirited turn I make.

For a zillion other reasons see this 39 page thread:

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/little-things-67045/

 

turbos dont come stock, they are aftermarket. but yeah, i like it because it is a true sportscar that can sit 4 people. maybe not 4 people from sacramento to tahoe (had to sit in the backseat of my buddies and im kinda big) but around town it fits 4 people fine.

 

Agreed. Not too comfortable for long rides, but it's still fun.

And the turbo thing....if I bought one I would have to turbo it. God I love that sound.

 

well here's a short pros and cons list of my rx8 owning experience:

pros:
great handling
stunning looks
comfortable interrior
suicide doors for kids in the back

cons:
limited trunk space (you cannot fit oddly shaped boxed into the trunk)
poor gas mileage
terrible customer service
engine is slow on acceleration


thats all i can think of for now. but if good customer service is something you want. i would stay away from a Mazda vehicle because their customer service sucks ***

 

My customer service is GREAT.

I agree on all of those pros and cons.....My old car is the same way. Awesome til it comes to space, and gas.

 

i do it for the b!tche$ !!!!!


























just kidding, the car is unique in every way, its sex on wheels...sorry to be so sexual...ahah =(

 

Is this Showcase Mazda in Phoenix, Az. ?
And if you buy it,,, you will LOVE IT.

 

Tiffany, You should come out and meet us in person. We have all kinds of reasons to love the 8!

 

Best part is driving.

Close second is the reaction of people to it.

Yesterday i was enjoying some El Pollo Loco when i guy left the place and did the look and walk around on the car. Good deal.

 

Because it's Rotary Powered?

 

Yeah this is Showcase Mazda. And I am sure I would love the car, that is why I MUST stay away from it.

 

Trust me I hear ya......when people take a double take and look at ya.....

THE BEST FEELING IN THE WORLD.

When I used to race my S2000 I had to wear a helmet and when I would get done and took off the helmet a ton of guys would just sit and stare.

 

^^^ what he said. lol

Nah, the looks people give you is always nice. I have had a ton of people come up to me at gas stations or just stare at the thing at a red light. The car is a real head turner, and with exhaust its just great to be on the highway and downshift in 3rd around 60 mph and the car next to you in the middle lane's head turns with awe instead of with the wtf pos honda civic ricey cheese mobile disgust face.

Gas mileage blows and I have spare tire package so instead of little trunk space, I have no trunk at all. Then again whoever buys a true sports car and is concerned about their gas mileage baffles me... and I don't want to have a blow out with no spare. <shrug>

 

Besides it is the ONLY rotary type of vehicle in the world (besides other Mazda produced ones)?

Uniqueness
Sleek design
Awesome handling (for the price)

But, the best reason for owning the RX is that it is ROTARY powered!!!