rx8 or wrx?
09-17-2003, 03:28 AM
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rx8 or wrx?
today i just went to test drive an rx8 at cutter ala moana. the car is bad *** and the inside is really nice. i was surprised at how roomy the interior was. everything was in leather with 18 inch rims, sway bars for 30 grand(msrp). mazda is currently having really good deals like 0% financing and rebates. i havent test drove a wrx yet but this is a really hard decision to make. the wrx is a little cheaper and aftermarket parts is a lot cheaper. please give me your opinions to help my decision.
09-17-2003, 04:08 AM
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the wrx. those rx-8 guys have been haven TONS of problems. gas mileage at like 13-17mpg, noises from right front wheel bearing, burning tons of oil, exhaust pipes not being even(right one is 3" longer
), loud "sheet metal banging type noise" coming from engine or just behind engine, having to keep a/c on 100% of the time to cambat engine heat, a/c problems in general(something about heat coming out the floor vents when on defrost, and a/c out the pass. vents when on foot, cant remember exactly) thats all for now
so- the rx8 is a first year car on the predecessor of the 13b, the renesis, it will have its share of problems. and being mazda, all of the places they tried to cut costs may show through, as well as some HP # that im sure youve heard about. 170hp, 129lb/ft tq. to the wheels
), loud "sheet metal banging type noise" coming from engine or just behind engine, having to keep a/c on 100% of the time to cambat engine heat, a/c problems in general(something about heat coming out the floor vents when on defrost, and a/c out the pass. vents when on foot, cant remember exactly) thats all for nowso- the rx8 is a first year car on the predecessor of the 13b, the renesis, it will have its share of problems. and being mazda, all of the places they tried to cut costs may show through, as well as some HP # that im sure youve heard about. 170hp, 129lb/ft tq. to the wheels
09-17-2003, 08:25 AM
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I considered the RX-8 but in the end it came down to reliability. I'm not saying the RX-8 is bad but it is the 1st year production of the new Renesis motor so I decided to stay away.
09-17-2003, 02:03 PM
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Originally posted by Nolimit
why on earth would you spend 30k on an rx-8 with sh!tty power and so many problems when you can get a wrx so much cheaper and more reliable?
why on earth would you spend 30k on an rx-8 with sh!tty power and so many problems when you can get a wrx so much cheaper and more reliable?
09-17-2003, 03:03 PM
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i think you need to go take a look at an STI if your looking into spending 30K but if i where you i'd test drive a wrx and an STI and see what the hype is all about
but if i where you i'd test drive a wrx and an STI and see what the hype is all about
09-17-2003, 05:15 PM
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The RX-8 was falsely advertised at 247 but it actually has 238 after a last minute EMS reprog. See message below. The RX-8 looks fast but the STi is fast.
Mazda Overstates RX-8 Power
Mazda has revealed that it published an inaccurate horsepower rating for its new RX-8, Reuters reported.
Mazda had advertised the RX-8 as having 247 horsepower (hp) for the manual transmission version sold in the U.S. and 207 hp for the automatic. In fact, the sports car's rotary engine puts out 238 and 197 horsepower, respectively.
Mazda says that the advertising was written before the company altered engine specifications to meet U.S. fuel efficiency standards, the story said.
Mazda has offered to buy back RX-8s from any dissatisfied owners. So far, around 30 owners have sold back the car, at the original sticker price of $27,200 for the manual version and $25,700 for the automatic, a company spokesman said. As of the end of August, Mazda had sold 3,565 RX-8s.
For owners who choose to keep their RX-8s, Mazda is offering $500 in credit for gasoline and free maintenance for four years, or for the first 50,000 miles.
This is not the first time Mazda has had to buy back vehicles. In 2001 Mazda offered to buy back 3,500 Miata models it sold because it overstated the horsepower.
Mazda has revealed that it published an inaccurate horsepower rating for its new RX-8, Reuters reported.
Mazda had advertised the RX-8 as having 247 horsepower (hp) for the manual transmission version sold in the U.S. and 207 hp for the automatic. In fact, the sports car's rotary engine puts out 238 and 197 horsepower, respectively.
Mazda says that the advertising was written before the company altered engine specifications to meet U.S. fuel efficiency standards, the story said.
Mazda has offered to buy back RX-8s from any dissatisfied owners. So far, around 30 owners have sold back the car, at the original sticker price of $27,200 for the manual version and $25,700 for the automatic, a company spokesman said. As of the end of August, Mazda had sold 3,565 RX-8s.
For owners who choose to keep their RX-8s, Mazda is offering $500 in credit for gasoline and free maintenance for four years, or for the first 50,000 miles.
This is not the first time Mazda has had to buy back vehicles. In 2001 Mazda offered to buy back 3,500 Miata models it sold because it overstated the horsepower.
09-17-2003, 07:58 PM
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Originally posted by Rotary Powaa
everyone and their mom has a WRX. the rx-8 is a fairly unusual car that has amazing body lines and the interior is nicer than in a wrx. the power isnt that low, 170hp(more than a wrx, albiet only to two wheels) and 129 tq.
everyone and their mom has a WRX. the rx-8 is a fairly unusual car that has amazing body lines and the interior is nicer than in a wrx. the power isnt that low, 170hp(more than a wrx, albiet only to two wheels) and 129 tq.
09-17-2003, 08:16 PM
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I do see more rx8's on the road than sti's. The sti is a limited production car(supposedly). RX8's aren't. Trust me man, buy a sti if you want a performance car for the money. You don't even get upgraded brakes for the 30K with the rx8.
Sh*t, I'd take a 350z over the rx8. That's an awesome sports car too!
I went to cutter mazda and told them I was checking out an sti, 350z, or rx8.
I said to the salesman, "I like that the sti has all wheel drive."
He said, "Why would you want all wheel drive in a sports car."
I said, "Because it the new trend in performance cars."
He said, "Yeah, audi used it and they got disqualified from a race because it was an unfair advantage."
I laughed and thought to myself, yeah you fool, that what I want, and unfair advantage.
Sh*t, I'd take a 350z over the rx8. That's an awesome sports car too!
I went to cutter mazda and told them I was checking out an sti, 350z, or rx8.
I said to the salesman, "I like that the sti has all wheel drive."
He said, "Why would you want all wheel drive in a sports car."
I said, "Because it the new trend in performance cars."
He said, "Yeah, audi used it and they got disqualified from a race because it was an unfair advantage."
I laughed and thought to myself, yeah you fool, that what I want, and unfair advantage.
09-17-2003, 10:43 PM
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One thing to think about,
are you planning to upgrade components? If so the WRX has far more aftermarket potential in my opinion.
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