| Mergnthwirker |
07-14-2010 09:47 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by hey32g
(Post 617606)
Hey guys, how many years do you think the 370 will be made before it's replaced? I just bought this RX8 because I had to have room for the kids. But in 5 1/2 years they'll all be driving, so then I can get a 370.
For the record, I love the RX8, so I won't be suffering too much while I wait.
Oh and please don't turn this into an RX8 vs 370Z thread. They're both awesome cars.
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I had an RX-8 before I bought my Z. Really useful back seats, hard to believe. But I'm so happy not to have them in my Z. No more back seat drivers!!
I loved my RX-8 but had some serious issues with cold-starting in sub-zero weather. Nothing quite like the RX-8 on narrow winding roads. The Z feels like a beast in comparison. More like juggling a hammer. I sure do like the torque in the Z, but I do miss the wonderful light steering of my old RX-8. I do NOT miss the truly sucky gas mileage. Today I got 25mpg after a 3-hour drive averaging 75mph. Never saw more than 19mpg in the RX-8 and more usually it was 15mpg.
It was nice to have the RX-8 experience, but I'm currently having MUCH more fun with the Z. No regrets.
Going back to your original question, 5 years may be stretching it. I could see the Z hanging around long enough to get direct injection, maybe another displacement increase, and then gone... some hybrid thingy lurks in the future. Enjoy it while you can! |
