Mazda RX-8?

#1 12-18-2005, 08:14 PM

I usually like to buy a new car around the beginning of each year. This year, I'm thinking of plunking down for the RX-8:

It looks like a pretty cool car and seems reasonably priced. Anyone here own one of these puppies? If so, what do you think of it?

exist · #2 12-18-2005, 10:41 PM

only problem is that it is slooooow for a sports car. Motor Trend gave the 0-60 time of the 2004 RX-8 as 5.8 seconds. a Mustang GT for example would do 0-60 in 5.1 seconds. a Corvette Z06 in 3.7.

surfinillini · #3 12-18-2005, 10:43 PM

Since you obviously have $$$ there are nicer cars to get for $30K.

UCF THAYER · #4 12-18-2005, 10:44 PM

If you decide to get it, this is a must read :
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showfl...rue#Post2477392

surfinillini · #5 12-18-2005, 10:46 PM

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If you decide to get it, this is a must read :
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showfl...rue#Post2477392

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riight

Maulik · #6 12-18-2005, 10:48 PM

that car drives amazing and is pleasing to listen to prrr.

prrrr.

NLSoldier · #7 12-18-2005, 10:56 PM

gonores has one. i like it alot except when theres 3 people and one has to get jammed into the non existant back seat.

joecash · #8 12-18-2005, 11:23 PM

Yes, I own an 8 - very sweet ride. Smooth as hell.

surfinillini · #9 12-18-2005, 11:24 PM

why not just buy a BMW 3 series or a Lexus IS with 30K?

or one of these sweet rides

so sweeeet

#10 12-18-2005, 11:50 PM

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Yes, I own an 8 - very sweet ride. Smooth as hell.

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Cool. I like the vernacular of shortening the name to just "8," also. I'll have to start doing that in the future.

How does it handle in the chick-picking-up department? Do the chicks dig it? Is it easy to lie about the price and say it cost more than it actually did because it looks so cool?