I'll echo the thoughts about the RX-8 being more nimble, although I always felt some flex in the body, given the lack of B pillars. I prefer the Z. It feels planted, hugs the curves, and has more power than the Mazda.

Oh yeah, and the gas mileage...I managed no more than 18 mpg on the highway in the RX-8. I get 26 mpg highway driving with the Z. Not the main selling point of the car obviously, but that's a big difference. Fewer trips to the pumps as a result.

I test drove an rx8 prior to buying my 370z and really liked the way the rx8 would rev all the way to red line, it was a lot of fun to drive and still stay with in the speed limit.

While the 370z has a lot more power and speed than the rx8 , to really appreciate the 370z you really need to drive it hard.

Originally I decided to buy a stock 2012 manual vette , but passed on it due to the paint being damaged.

In hind sight I really wish I would have gotten the vette due to its great looks and great low end torque that really makes them fun to drive.

My advice would be to pass on the Z and go for a new vette if you can afford one.

^ im in my early 20s no way im getting into a vette lol. Getting the z is already a big hurdle cause im saving every penny right now lol.

the mustang gt and Camaro are also very good choices and pump out around 400 hp. The 330hp of the z just aint enough

You should get a Nissan leaf

^ Mustangs and camaros are way too common. I want something unique and a little bit more rare e.g nismo z ;)

Also im trying to stick to JDM as the build quality is better than anything american lol

I'm going to keep it short. But make sure you think twice about the back seats. It's probably the most crucial thing.

i know a guy who is 24 and he owns a 2013 GTR

i also know a guy who is 28 and he owns a Z06 Vette

honestly its all about finding the right deal, im 19 and got my nismo 370z because it happened to be at a price i really liked, if it was higher i probably would have gotten the Evo X since i was tied between both cars

OP,

I had the RX-8 R3 option and thought it was the cheap man's Cayman in terms of handling. Just spectacular. The steering feel was 98% of a Cayman.

Had an S2000 and despite being a Honda fan boy never really jelled with the car.

My current ride is 2013 GTI which is the DD and i love it I am looking to add a second car.

I have done two long term test drives in a 2013 Z touring and too be honest i really have not thought about anything else. The "negatives" loud, noisy , two seats make it an effin sports car.

I am going to purchase one without looking back.

Good luck!

I always wanted to throw an rx8 around a track. I wouldn't want to own one to be honest but if given the chance, I am sure I would have a huge smile on my face at the end of a track day.