i would get a sunset pearl gt 6spd, i used to work for mitsu and drove alot of them there pretty bad ass

 

i would get a sunset pearl gt 6spd, i used to work for mitsu and drove alot of them there pretty bad ass

yea, but from what i'm told, they are super heavy!

 

they aren't any heavier than the car you're already driving...at least not much...and the added 70 horsepower helps a bit too

i think the 4g is a nice car..not a fan of the honda civic...and the rx8 has had some serious problems

 

The 4G seems very nice with the extra power imo the ass is way to big

 

First off, do you have the extra money? FYI- the previous owner of my GT lost nearly $10k in the first 3 years of ownership. I wouldn't buy a brand new car purely for that reason.

I'd take that same amount of money and buy an 2002-2004 vehicle. What do you need or want in a car? How about a 350Z, WRX STi or Lancer Evo? IMHO you aren't losing anything by purchasing a car that is a few years old and has some miles on it.

 

I'd go for the RX-8 :inlove: Have you seen the redline on those things!!!!!!:fawk2: The 6 spd is a nice kick in the ass too.

 

ok... and here is what i'm thinking right now: :hspin:

 

I'd go for the RX-8 :inlove: Have you seen the redline on those things!!!!!!:fawk2: The 6 spd is a nice kick in the ass too.

Have you seen the engine recall on those things!!!!!! There is no kick in the ass on the 8 as there is no TQ.

The RX-8 makes very little TQ. TQ gets you moving and HP keeps you there, the RX-8 makes enough to get you going, but not throw you back in the seat.

Mazda responds to RX-8 community's anger over leaked video

Recently a privileged video released without Mazda's permission was leaked onto the internet. In the video, a member of the Mazda National Dealer Advisory Council states, "Mazda is well aware of the negative impact on the scores caused by the RX-8 surveys. They agreed with us that the situation had to be changed. And so, effective July 1st, RX-8 will be continued to be included in the survey, but the scores will no longer be included in the results."

For some owners, the RX-8 has mechanical gremlins that continually occur. Squeaky brakes, for instance, are one issue that has received three Technical Service Bulletins, according to zoom44, an administrator of the rx8club forum. Some owners never experience the issue while others have visited dealers several times to get it fixed. Other issues range from repeated engine flooding to reported cases of engine failure on certain models in hot climates. Whether these gremlins are caused by faulty design or poor service work is a hot debate on the RX-8 forums.

The tight community of RX-8 owners, however, supports each other in their quest to keep the Zoom-Zoom going. To help each other out, rx8club forum members have even begun a listing of Mazda dealerships at which owners have had both good and bad experiences having service work performed on their cars.

This video that has angered RX-8 owners happened to be seen by zoom44, who attempted repeatedly to get a response from Mazda concerning the statement. After several attempts and no reply, zoom44 decided to post a link on the rx8club forum to the video that's currently hosted on Google Video
The link for the video is gone

Source

2004 RX-8 Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Recall Owner Letter
2004 RX-8 Front Lower Ball Joint Recall Repair Procedure
2004-2005 RX-8 Thermal Damage Recall Owner Letter
2004-2005 RX-8 Thermal Damage Inspection / Repair Procedure
2004 M/T Dynamic Damper Heat Shield Replacement Recall
SQUEAKING NOISE FROM SUNROOF
2004/06 RX-8 A/C CONDENSER PROTECTOR SET
MANUAL TRANSMISSION - CLUTCH HARD TO DISENGAGE
HESITATION / IDLE VIBRATION DUE TO CRACKED ENGINE MOUNT
TPMS VALVE STEM BREAKS WHEN REMOVING AFTERMARKET VALVE STEM APS
INSTRUMENT PANEL NOISE - DRIVER SIDE
BROKEN PARKING BRAKE LEVER COVER
W / SUNROOF - OVERHEAD CONSOLE LID HARD TO OPEN
SQUEAL NOISE FROM FRONT BRAKES DURING BRAKING
SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL CAUTION - SERVICE TIP
NAVIGATION SYSTEM DISPLAYS NO MAP OR INCORRECT MAP
ENGINE CRANKS - NO START
CLEARING ECCENTRIC SHAFT PLATE PROFILE MEMORY FROM PCM
FUEL DISTRIBUTOR INSULATOR - REMOVAL / INSTALLATION CAUTIONS
REPLACEMENT BATTERY
RETRACTABLE KEY TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON - REVISED HOLD DOWN TIME
DTC P0336 DURING ENGINE START - SERVICE TIP
REDUCTION OF TIE DOWN PLUGS
DASH CENTER PANEL (AUDIO, RADIO, CLIMATE CONTROL) REMOVAL
FRONT LICENSE PLATE FRAME MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
TPMS WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND A WARNING BUZZER NO DTC
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL AND / OR FAN CONTROL DIAL BREAK OR COME OFF
MIL WITH DTC P0128 AND / OR P0456
2004 RX8 HVAC Temp and Fan Dial Availability
LOW OIL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON WHEN LEVEL IS NOT LOW
RX8 DIFFERENTIAL OIL
ROOM FUSE REMOVAL / INSTALLATION CAUTION
ENGINE COVER GROMMETS MISSING
SNAPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS - 18" WHEELS
INTERIOR TIRE HOUSE TRIM LIFTING OVER BOTH REAR WHEEL HOUSINGS
MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P2107, P2108 OR P2109
DOME LAMP FLASHING AND / OR CLICKING SOUND FROM REAR DOORS
REAR QUARTER WINDOW GLASS LOCK BECOMES LOOSE
A/C AIR TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATION AND / OR LACK OF COOLING
SOLVENT CRACKS ON REAR COMBINATION LIGHTS AND/OR FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHTS
INTERFERENCE BETWEEN TRUNK, REAR COMBINATION LAMPS AND/OR REAR BUMPER
DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG RATTLE
CHIPS AND SCRATCHES IN FRONT SEATBACK COVER - LEATHER SEATS
POWER WINDOW INOPERATIVE
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID LINE DIAGNOSIS / REPAIR AND TERMINAL TAB REPAIR
NEW ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
CONTACT MARKS ON CENTER OF SIDE SILL
MIL WITH DTC(S) P0126, P0420, P0456, P2404, ENGINE QUIT, OIL LEVEL WARNING LAMP
MAZDA SPECIAL PROGRAM (MSP04) - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REFLASH
MILKY SUBSTANCE ON OIL LEVEL GAUGE (DIPSTICK)
SPARK PLUG INFORMATION

Now Mazda has to replace every engine.

MONTEREY, Calif. -- After suffering a black eye from disclosing that it won't count RX-8 owners' opinions in its internal customer-satisfaction scores, Mazda says it may have to replace the engines in many of its flagship sports cars.

The voluntary recall of all 2004 and 2005 vehicles, and some 2006s, is expected to be announced this week or next. It involves damage to the catalyst resulting from oil leaks in the RX-8's rotary engine.

Any engine that does not pass a vacuum test must be replaced, said Robert Davis, head of product development and quality at Mazda North American Operations.

Engines prone to failing the test are mostly in hot climates and use synthetic oils.

Mazda also will check each RX-8's battery and starter, which tend to fail in cold climates.

"We're going to give these cars the white-glove treatment," Davis said. "We would rather replace the engine than have the dealer crack them open."

 

they aren't any heavier than the car you're already driving...at least not much...

:lol: My 3G tipped in a 3072lbs with fuel. Define "not much". :lol:

 

comparatively to the power increase is the point i was trying to make...but yes...i think they are a little tankish...

 

Yeah. Sure. Tankish. That's one point of comparison. However, I will add the following subjective enticers for you:

• Definitely much more torquey than the 3G. Tires still squeal easily going into 3rd.
• Transmission shifts much easier and the gear ratios are far better than the 3G's.
• MIVEC counts. And it kicks better than any common Honda's to the seat. Again return to torque.
• Chassis is solid. I'd rather have a solid chassis than a lighter car with a lot of chassis flexion. You want a lot of torque and a lot of flexion, get an F-body.
• Just better grade interior, quality, and comfort features than the 3G, right from the factory.

Cons:

• I still hate that Mitsu paint is so fn soft.
• Panel sheetmetal is of lesser gauge.
• Bumpers are paper-thin
• Headlights should be OE-HID by now.
• Needs tweets

 

I love it. Even the GS has a decent amount of power for me. Its an everyday driver so I wasn't going to dump 30k on a car that's gonna hit 100k miles in like 4 years. I recommend. :twothumb:

 

Ok Sam point taken on all the issues with the RX-8. I didnt do my homework you got me with my :moon: I did have a really enjoyable test drive for a few hours one weekend. AND all in all I ended up buying a 3g which I am looking forward (and somewhat not looking forward) to boosting!

 

ok ok ok ok... so here is the deal... i spent some hours at the dealers! Because they sell Mitsu and Nissan... so finally, i left with this:

2007 Nissan Altima SL, fully loaded with $500 down and $360/month for 36 months.

To the point: Is this a good deal?

 

You went from Civic Si...Mitsu Eclipse...and RX-8 to...Nissan Altima...???
quite the transition...are you sure you have any idea what you want?

 

2007 Nissan Altima SL, fully loaded with $500 down and $360/month for 36 months.

You're going to lease?

 

You went from Civic Si...Mitsu Eclipse...and RX-8 to...Nissan Altima...???
quite the transition...are you sure you have any idea what you want?

well, i've always wanted a Maxima, Altima or a TL. Yet, they were out of my price range. Yet he gave me this deal yesteday and... and... :hspin:

 

You're going to lease?

that's what i'm trying to find out. If it will be worth it or not?! The milage i get is 15000.

 

that's what i'm trying to find out. If it will be worth it or not?! The milage i get is 15000.

I'd never lease a car, but that's just me.

 

that's what i'm trying to find out. If it will be worth it or not?! The milage i get is 15000.

Have you ever leased a car?

 

I wouldn't lease either. MAYBE the only time I would is if it were my second car (for the weekends and such) and I knew I didn't want to keep it for more than 2 years. but even that is still a maybe. with interest rates where they are now on new cars it probably wouldn't cost much more, if any, to just buy it.

 

:uh: Damn Tomek ... you went from EVO VIII, to STi, to 4G, to Civic SI, to RX8, to Altima :twitch: Just don't forget you PAPSMEAR license plate :fawk:

 

This thread is rife with the thoughts of someone who doesn't know what the hell he wants. :agreed:

 

:uh: Damn Tomek ... you went from EVO VIII, to STi, to 4G, to Civic SI, to RX8, to Altima :twitch: Just don't forget you PAPSMEAR license plate :fawk:

heh... yea, i've been looking for a while and I know I want a different car! My fiance is preasuring me "NOT" to get a sports car and I'm sorta thinking the same thing that I don't want a car to get parts for. It's fun, but i'm not getting much out of it!

what i really really want is a Maxima or TL! Both look great! What price i'm willing to pay for brings up an Altima!

I priced out the differences in excel on leasing and buying. True, I may end up with $7000 cash when i sell my Eclipse after paying it off, and $0 when i trade in the Altima, but then I have to re-invest the $7000 into another car, whereas I get a brand new car after 3 years with the lease for a $1000. and monthly payments, and its not like I'm NOT going to own a car one day! Does this make sense?

 

This thread is rife with the thoughts of someone who doesn't know what the hell he wants. :agreed:

been there, done that.

When you can really only afford to buy ONE nice car and you LIKE 5 or 6 it's hard to decide which one to buy. and then all the sudden 2 or 3 more come out and it's like WTF. do I buy the one that looks great but has so so performance or do I buy the one with great performance but so so looks...