Rx-8

Sknight579 · 01-09-2004, 08:36 PM

I'm wanting a new car, I'm going to get a 2005 Mustang when they are made avalible. But my little brother is trying to pressure me into a Mazda RX-8, and I was just wondering what your thoughts are on it?

Stang_Crazy · 01-09-2004, 09:15 PM

Under powered, no torque what-so-ever, not worth $30k.

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Originally posted by Sknight579
I'm going to get a 2005 Mustang when they are made avalible.

If your little brother is buying the car, then go for his choice. If you are buying the car, go with your choice.

nydon · 01-09-2004, 10:34 PM

I've always like the rx's, the new one's nice. don't know if i would get it instead of the 05 stang....you'll kick yourself for making the wrong choice when it comes out. I'd compare spec's and go from there...bang for the buck.

Sknight579 · 01-09-2004, 10:43 PM

I'm not desperate for a new car, so I'm waiting to drive an 05 then make my choice. In other words, I'll most likely get a '05 mustang to go with my '65

nydon · 01-09-2004, 10:48 PM

...sounds like the smart thing to do. i think the rx8 is nice too...i guess waiting and getting to drive both would be the best thing to do.

tireburner163 · 01-09-2004, 11:38 PM

From what I've been seeing around the net there as been a big stink about the RX-8 not putting out it's rated power. I've seen some other problems with them as well.

I would just wait for the 05's

-Josh, aka the tireburner

Dark_5.0 · 01-10-2004, 09:29 AM

I dont like the RX-8 at all I rode in one that a friend bought and I wasnt impressed at all with the acceleration. Not to mention its like driving a motorcycle. shifting at 9500 rpms just seems wierd.

RBatson · 01-10-2004, 03:49 PM

I like the RX-8 fine but I think I'd miss the torque.

420nitro · 01-10-2004, 04:00 PM

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Originally posted by RBatson
I like the RX-8 fine but I think I'd miss the torque.

Totally agree 100% !! I traded in my '88 RX- 7 for my 92 Mustang 5.0. back in oct. of 1992
I thought I was the shyte untill I test drove the brand new 92 Ford Mustang. I got whip lash on the test drive!

After that I found what I was craving.....torque!!!

Never looked back

mustangII460 · 01-10-2004, 07:18 PM

I think the Rx looks like something off the Saturn line. IMO

Sknight579 · 01-10-2004, 07:40 PM

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I think the Rx looks like something off the Saturn line. IMO

It is funny you'd say that, here in Midland, Saturn and Mazda are in the same parking lot......

Rev · 01-10-2004, 08:49 PM

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Originally posted by mustangII460
I think the Rx looks like something off the Saturn line. IMO

Isnt the RX-8 kind of a screwy little Mazda sports 4 door with Wankel (rotory) engine?

Rev

420nitro · 01-10-2004, 08:53 PM

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Originally posted by Rev
Isnt the RX-8 kind of a screwy little Mazda sports 4 door with Wankel (rotory) engine?

Rev

yep

DAN-MAN · 01-11-2004, 12:04 AM

Get the mustang.

Rev · 01-11-2004, 12:10 AM

If you really want a non-domestic? I think the 350 Z is somewhat attractive. Not too sure on performance or price though.

Rev

02bitchn2.2 · 01-12-2004, 04:10 PM

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Originally posted by Sknight579
I'm wanting a new car, I'm going to get a 2005 Mustang when they are made avalible. But my little brother is trying to pressure me into a Mazda RX-8, and I was just wondering what your thoughts are on it?

Heap of Sh*T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
buy a 03 cobra for the same price...don't go temporarily stupid on us!

SMOKE · 01-12-2004, 04:16 PM

The RX8 is neat lil' car, but my advice would the same .... get what you want.

OKC03Cobra · 01-12-2004, 08:22 PM

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Originally posted by 02bitchn2.2
Heap of Sh*T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
buy a 03 cobra for the same price...don't go temporarily stupid on us!

Good advice. You can get a great deal on an 03 Cobra.

01-09-2004, 08:36 PM	#1
Sknight579 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 144	Rx-8 I'm wanting a new car, I'm going to get a 2005 Mustang when they are made avalible. But my little brother is trying to pressure me into a Mazda RX-8, and I was just wondering what your thoughts are on it? __________________ My Website

01-09-2004, 10:43 PM	#4
Sknight579 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 144	I'm not desperate for a new car, so I'm waiting to drive an 05 then make my choice. In other words, I'll most likely get a '05 mustang to go with my '65 __________________ My Website

01-09-2004, 11:38 PM	#6
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	From what I've been seeing around the net there as been a big stink about the RX-8 not putting out it's rated power. I've seen some other problems with them as well. I would just wait for the 05's -Josh, aka the tireburner __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

01-10-2004, 09:29 AM	#7
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I dont like the RX-8 at all I rode in one that a friend bought and I wasnt impressed at all with the acceleration. Not to mention its like driving a motorcycle. shifting at 9500 rpms just seems wierd. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

01-10-2004, 03:49 PM	#8
RBatson Registered Member Join Date: May 1997 Posts: 3,028	I like the RX-8 fine but I think I'd miss the torque. __________________ Tis better to be hated for what you are than loved for what you are not.

01-09-2004, 10:34 PM	#3
nydon Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Long Island Posts: 29	I've always like the rx's, the new one's nice. don't know if i would get it instead of the 05 stang....you'll kick yourself for making the wrong choice when it comes out. I'd compare spec's and go from there...bang for the buck.

01-09-2004, 10:48 PM	#5
nydon Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Long Island Posts: 29	...sounds like the smart thing to do. i think the rx8 is nice too...i guess waiting and getting to drive both would be the best thing to do.

01-10-2004, 07:18 PM	#10
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	I think the Rx looks like something off the Saturn line. IMO

01-11-2004, 12:04 AM	#14
DAN-MAN Confederate Cowboy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 546	Get the mustang. __________________ DAN-MAN RHC MEMBER #25

01-11-2004, 12:10 AM	#15
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Nisson 350Z? If you really want a non-domestic? I think the 350 Z is somewhat attractive. Not too sure on performance or price though. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

01-12-2004, 04:16 PM	#17
SMOKE Old School ROUSH Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Stockbridge, GA Posts: 531	The RX8 is neat lil' car, but my advice would the same .... get what you want. __________________