RX8 CF to the max

mjd77 · 12-04-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mergnthwirker

the '93 RX7 was drop-dead gorgeous. One of my all-time favorite cars. Too bad no one could figure out how to tune the sequential turbos.

I owned an RX8 before the Z. Fantastic handling car, fingertip control, exceptionally well balanced on winding Connecticut back roads. But I had continuing cold-start problems in winter, and gas mileage was SUV-horrible.

The Z is such a rush of power after that car. I love it! But I sometimes miss the telepathic steering of the RX8 on a descending series of switchbacks and a narrow road.

I have an RX-8 and I love it except for the gas mileage. A little over a year ago I switched jobs, making my commute much longer. Now that Im in the market for another car I love the 8 enough to get another but with the gas mileage I just don't think I can justify it anymore. Almost all highway driving and I only get around 20mpg. I know the rotary is inefficient but I just can't accept that mpg anymore and it's killing my wallet besides. I'm pretty sure Ill end up in a 370 or maybe a used Nismo 350 if I can find one. From what I gather on here people that do mostly highway driving can average close to 30 with the benefit of a lot more power and torque compared to the 8.

As someone mentioned they are working on another rotary, supposedly with considerably better HP, torque, and mpg but I believe its targeted appearance in a new car for the 2012 model year has been pushed back again. Apparently, one of the problems has been trying to direct inject the rotary to help with mpg. I guess it's no easy task when Mazda is completely alone with the rotary.