Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Would you DD an RX-8?

Cmike2780 · 03-21-2012, 12:01 PM

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.

03-21-2012, 12:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	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]