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Peanuts.

United States378 Posts

February 13 2010 07:40 GMT

#21

Just wondering, why do you want a rx-8? I can think of a better alternative at the same price or slightly lower with better specs.

I've read about the rotary in rx-7's and they arent' reliable AT ALL. They need engine rebuilds around ever 50k miles due to apex seals. Not sure about rx-8's, but hopefully they don't have that problem anymore.

Anyways, I just recently got myself a '09 WRX brand new for a really cheap price. According to google msrp of WRX is $25k - $25.5k (sedan vs hatch) vs. rx-8 msrp of $26.5k. With AWD and turbo, can't go wrong with one

kOre

Canada3642 Posts

February 13 2010 07:43 GMT

#22

I heard they had an upgrade from 7's to 8's so the rotary engine is more reliable now. There are people who do the required oil change, sparks, tire, filters, etc (things that you have to do to pretty much any car) and their RX-8's have lasted them a good 50,000 km without any problems.

I've been wanting the RX-8 for a good ... 3 years now I think? And it's definitely an eye catcher

ffswowsucks

Greece2298 Posts

February 13 2010 10:26 GMT

#23

Dont buy a mazda rx-8 they tend to have many problems and also the cost for refilling gas is like refilling a porsche. If I was you I would buy a 2.0 lt scirocco or a Golf GTi. or wait for the Scirocco R or the Golf R.

oh and I could think better alternatives than the rx8 for starters you could buy a used bmw z4 with around 25000euro and in good condition.

PS: im waiting for Toyobaru that comes out in 2011. 300 hp and it can drift.

kOre

Canada3642 Posts

February 13 2010 10:40 GMT

#24

On February 13 2010 19:26 ffswowsucks wrote:
Dont buy a mazda rx-8 they tend to have many problems and also the cost for refilling gas is like refilling a porsche. If I was you I would buy a 2.0 lt scirocco or a Golf GTi. or wait for the Scirocco R or the Golf R.

oh and I could think better alternatives than the rx8 for starters you could buy a used bmw z4 with around 25000euro and in good condition.

PS: im waiting for Toyobaru that comes out in 2011. 300 hp and it can drift.

I'm most likely sticking with this because not very many people have it. I have the tendancy to buy things only if no one else has it.

As far as the cost for refilling gas, it's 60 dollars for a fill and currently my Corolla is 40 a fill so I don't mind paying that extra 60 dollars a month

(I refill 3 times a month)

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