Would you DD an RX-8?

babbagandu · 03-21-2012, 08:46 AM

I am considering it. They can be had for about 10k. I love their interiors, and it is a semi-fun car IMO.

Something similar to this with the 2-tone interior:

Zaggeron · 03-21-2012, 09:23 AM

I like the looks of them and they handle great. But they get awful gas mileage -- makes it kind of expensive to use as a DD. Also I've heard they don't like the Texas heat -- 100+ days here in the summer.

shadoquad · 03-21-2012, 09:42 AM

No. Rwd, premium gas, gas guzzler, surprisingly tight interior for a 4 seater.

Huck · 03-21-2012, 09:48 AM

Maybe try outa Mazda3, they are surprisingly fun cars and get good mileage. Not to mention they are pretty inexpensive.

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TerribleONE · 03-21-2012, 09:50 AM

+1 ^ I wouldnt take an RX-8 as a DD.. seems like everyone nailed the reasons above

Huck · 03-21-2012, 09:59 AM

Yeah I had a friend that has only owned RX's his whole life, he was so happy when Mazda released their intentions to do the RX-8, he started saving up for one right away. When they finally came out we wend to test drive it together. He was very disappointed. He ended up trying out a Mazda3 just for the heck of it and fell in love. I have 3 friends with this car (well, one of them is the Speed version) and all three of them love it.

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babbagandu · 03-21-2012, 10:01 AM

ok thanks, I guess I'll cross out the RX8

What else would you guys recommend? I mainly want something with a decent interior and $10k or less.

LakeShow · 03-21-2012, 10:47 AM

Volkswagen GTI MK5 or MK6 great DD. Amazing car, quick 2.0T , German quality, amazing interior, can produce over 30mpgs, I've even seen 40mpgs on steady highway on my brother in laws car. He has a new Mk6 loaded but maybe you can pick up a MK5 for the price your looking for.

Cmike2780 · 03-21-2012, 11:01 AM

I had an RX-8 before the Z as a Daily Driver. I would get anywhere from 16-18mpg of mostly highway driving. You also needed to check and top off the oil every 3-4 fill-ups. It was really fun to drive though. Really well balanced and light around the corners. Low torque and relatively low hp took some of the excitement out. You really had to flog the engine to it's 9k rpm redline to make it go fast. If there was ever a car the needed forced induction, it's the RX-8. Some engines were warrantied for 100k miles, but I've read a ton of horror stories of rotary engines crapping out, usually the apex seals.

For a DD, I would look into a Mini Cooper, GTI, STi or Mazda3. If you want to spend a bit more, I kind of like the Fiat 500 or CR-Z.

Zaggeron · 03-21-2012, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmike2780

For a DD, I would look into a Mini Cooper, GTI, STi or Mazda3. If you want to spend a bit more, I kind of like the Fiat 500 or CR-Z.

I've got a Mazda 3 as a daily driver -- quite a fun little car. A friend has the new GTI and likes it quite a lot.

You might also think about the Scion FRS or Subaru BRZ if you want something a little sportier. Still premium gas I think, but it should get pretty good highway mileage. RWD, but that not a problem unless your area gets a bunch of snow in winter -- even then a set of good snow tires will do wonders. I'll be trading my Mazda in for the BRZ when my order gets in.

edit: oops. scratch the Scion or Subaru, I didn't notice you wanted to spend 10k or less ...

babbagandu · 03-21-2012, 12:20 PM

On the way to pickup lunch today I saw an IS300. I completely forgot about those cars! They are close to 10k or even under it. The interior is pretty nice and as far as I know the engine and transmission is solid on that car.

Thoughts?

TerribleONE · 03-21-2012, 12:22 PM

I like IS300s! My friend had one with about 100k of abuse on it still going strong.. Nice looking car inside and out especially for its time.. When I was younger I used to want one.

Huck · 03-21-2012, 01:45 PM

You guys are probably gonna flame me for this, but, staying with the Mazda theme... Miata. I had one and they are really fun to drive, it handles amazingly well, it weighs like 34lbs with a full tank of gas, mine was unleaded, and low maintenance. My 14" tires cost me like $140 mounted and balanced lol. And I got like 33 mpg. Go kart cars FTW!

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Cmike2780 · 03-21-2012, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck

You guys are probably gonna flame me for this, but, staying with the Mazda theme... Miata. I had one and they are really fun to drive, it handles amazingly well, it weighs like 34lbs with a full tank of gas, mine was unleaded, and low maintenance. My 14" tires cost me like $140 mounted and balanced lol. And I got like 33 mpg. Go kart cars FTW!

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I like the Miata, but people think it sort of looks

driving around town. Nice solid doors though.

babbagandu · 03-21-2012, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmike2780

people think it sort of looks

driving around town.

Lolz, I would be one of those people. No offense to anyone tho. To each his own.

03-21-2012, 08:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
babbagandu Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US Posts: 349 Drives: 09 Nismo Rep Power: 14	Would you DD an RX-8? I am considering it. They can be had for about 10k. I love their interiors, and it is a semi-fun car IMO. Something similar to this with the 2-tone interior:

03-21-2012, 09:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	I like the looks of them and they handle great. But they get awful gas mileage -- makes it kind of expensive to use as a DD. Also I've heard they don't like the Texas heat -- 100+ days here in the summer. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

03-21-2012, 09:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 41 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	Maybe try outa Mazda3, they are surprisingly fun cars and get good mileage. Not to mention they are pretty inexpensive. Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new fangled science stuff. __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

03-21-2012, 09:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	+1 ^ I wouldnt take an RX-8 as a DD.. seems like everyone nailed the reasons above __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

03-21-2012, 09:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 41 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	Yeah I had a friend that has only owned RX's his whole life, he was so happy when Mazda released their intentions to do the RX-8, he started saving up for one right away. When they finally came out we wend to test drive it together. He was very disappointed. He ended up trying out a Mazda3 just for the heck of it and fell in love. I have 3 friends with this car (well, one of them is the Speed version) and all three of them love it. Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new fangled science stuff. __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

03-21-2012, 09:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	No. Rwd, premium gas, gas guzzler, surprisingly tight interior for a 4 seater.

03-21-2012, 10:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
babbagandu Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US Posts: 349 Drives: 09 Nismo Rep Power: 14	ok thanks, I guess I'll cross out the RX8 What else would you guys recommend? I mainly want something with a decent interior and $10k or less.

03-21-2012, 10:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Volkswagen GTI MK5 or MK6 great DD. Amazing car, quick 2.0T , German quality, amazing interior, can produce over 30mpgs, I've even seen 40mpgs on steady highway on my brother in laws car. He has a new Mk6 loaded but maybe you can pick up a MK5 for the price your looking for. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

03-21-2012, 11:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	I had an RX-8 before the Z as a Daily Driver. I would get anywhere from 16-18mpg of mostly highway driving. You also needed to check and top off the oil every 3-4 fill-ups. It was really fun to drive though. Really well balanced and light around the corners. Low torque and relatively low hp took some of the excitement out. You really had to flog the engine to it's 9k rpm redline to make it go fast. If there was ever a car the needed forced induction, it's the RX-8. Some engines were warrantied for 100k miles, but I've read a ton of horror stories of rotary engines crapping out, usually the apex seals. For a DD, I would look into a Mini Cooper, GTI, STi or Mazda3. If you want to spend a bit more, I kind of like the Fiat 500 or CR-Z. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

03-21-2012, 12:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
babbagandu Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US Posts: 349 Drives: 09 Nismo Rep Power: 14	On the way to pickup lunch today I saw an IS300. I completely forgot about those cars! They are close to 10k or even under it. The interior is pretty nice and as far as I know the engine and transmission is solid on that car. Thoughts?

03-21-2012, 12:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	I like IS300s! My friend had one with about 100k of abuse on it still going strong.. Nice looking car inside and out especially for its time.. When I was younger I used to want one. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

03-21-2012, 01:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 41 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	You guys are probably gonna flame me for this, but, staying with the Mazda theme... Miata. I had one and they are really fun to drive, it handles amazingly well, it weighs like 34lbs with a full tank of gas, mine was unleaded, and low maintenance. My 14" tires cost me like $140 mounted and balanced lol. And I got like 33 mpg. Go kart cars FTW! Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new fangled science stuff. __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R