Winding Road Article: 370Z vs. RX-8 vs. Genesis

failingboy · 03-02-2011, 04:37 PM

Saw a short article today on secondhand cars under $25K that I haven't seen here before. They seem to have the right idea...

Winding Road Magazine | Issue 67

Liquid_G · 03-02-2011, 05:42 PM

interesting article.. but whoever created that website needs a kick square in the nutz.

TypeOne · 03-02-2011, 05:54 PM

Interesting...

Since when is the RX8 the benchmark for the rear drive sports car?

cossie1600 · 03-02-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquid_G

interesting article.. but whoever created that website needs a kick square in the nutz.

I agree. It's written for apple users.

Red__Zed · 03-02-2011, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liquid_G

interesting article.. but whoever created that website needs a kick square in the nutz, if they have any

christian370z · 03-02-2011, 08:23 PM

Nice find, that article was actually pretty interesting. I liked how they did not limit themselves to brand new cars as well, this is much more realistic in terms of catering to an enthusiast crowd.

sonic370 · 03-02-2011, 08:43 PM

good article. have to disagree about the comments about using the 370 as a DD
i find no problems using it as mine.

bleufiend · 03-02-2011, 09:00 PM

Good honest fair review, both with ups and downs of each car :P

b1adesofcha0s · 03-02-2011, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sonic370

good article. have to disagree about the comments about using the 370 as a DD
i find no problems using it as mine.

No problems using it as a DD either.

cossie1600 · 03-02-2011, 10:26 PM

You know why RX-8 sucks as a daily driver. It can't average 20mpg on highway!!!

samb03 · 03-03-2011, 12:55 AM

Nice teaser. If I could only get to read more than the first page of each article.

ProfessorDave · 03-03-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

You know why RX-8 sucks as a daily driver. It can't average 20mpg on highway!!!

Hey, I got 18 mpg once (just once).

Quote:

Originally Posted by samb03

Nice teaser. If I could only get to read more than the first page of each article.

Hit the blue arrow at the top of the page to advance the article.

Nice article...I will ask aliens if they envy the RX-8 styling next time I see one.

wh1te370z · 03-03-2011, 10:10 AM

who takes a sports car down a 4 mile cratered road? i wouldnt take a sedan down a road like that and question taking some trucks lol.. they just had to find something wrong with is so they made that up lol

TheGreatOne · 03-03-2011, 10:41 AM

Nice Article

I like the fact that they say the 370Z has "swagger" which I'd have to agree with

I acutally thought the RX-8 pushed more HP that that, but makes sence with the 1.3 Rotary

ProfessorDave · 03-03-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

I acutally thought the RX-8 pushed more HP that that, but makes sence with the 1.3 Rotary

The initial HP ratings for the RX-8 were overestimated. Mazda offered 2004 owners free maintenance or to buy back the car as a result.

The HP was never the problem for me, it was the lack of torque. Still, the RX-8 is quite light at less than 3000lbs curb weight. Very tossable!

Love the Z way more, though!

03-02-2011, 04:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
failingboy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 29 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport 6M Rep Power: 15	Winding Road Article: 370Z vs. RX-8 vs. Genesis Saw a short article today on secondhand cars under $25K that I haven't seen here before. They seem to have the right idea... Winding Road Magazine \| Issue 67

03-02-2011, 05:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 44	interesting article.. but whoever created that website needs a kick square in the nutz. __________________

03-02-2011, 08:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Nice find, that article was actually pretty interesting. I liked how they did not limit themselves to brand new cars as well, this is much more realistic in terms of catering to an enthusiast crowd. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

03-02-2011, 09:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
bleufiend Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 200 Drives: 370z MB Spt/Tour 6sp Rep Power: 14	Good honest fair review, both with ups and downs of each car :P __________________ Z34 owner formerly Z33. OZOC FTW.

03-03-2011, 10:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
wh1te370z Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York, Long Island Posts: 559 Drives: PW Base Sport 6 Spd Rep Power: 16	who takes a sports car down a 4 mile cratered road? i wouldnt take a sedan down a road like that and question taking some trucks lol.. they just had to find something wrong with is so they made that up lol __________________ 1998 BMW 328is... Track Build 2010 White 370z.... sold

03-02-2011, 05:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	Interesting... Since when is the RX8 the benchmark for the rear drive sports car?

03-02-2011, 08:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	good article. have to disagree about the comments about using the 370 as a DD i find no problems using it as mine.

03-02-2011, 10:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	You know why RX-8 sucks as a daily driver. It can't average 20mpg on highway!!!

03-03-2011, 12:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
samb03 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: western Oklahoma Posts: 164 Drives: Black Cherry Sport Rep Power: 15	Nice teaser. If I could only get to read more than the first page of each article.

03-03-2011, 10:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	Nice Article I like the fact that they say the 370Z has "swagger" which I'd have to agree with I acutally thought the RX-8 pushed more HP that that, but makes sence with the 1.3 Rotary __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

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