05-26-2011, 12:22 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
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It's hard enough to get those guys to let me test drive (apperently they only let "serious buyers" test drive) and once I'm in, it's only a quick spin around the block..can't tell much from that..I do like the much bigger community of the Z though..it would be days before I get a response from a thread in the 8 forums, and even then, it's always the same people lol although I have to say those guys are a lot more dedicated to their 8's
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Originally Posted by shadoquad
I test drove te RX-8 against the Z.
The RX-8 has very little power. You have to rev it to high heaven to get any power, and while the Z is similar due to its variable valve timing, the RX-8 is more work for less power.
The Mazda handles better, marginally, and has a better modern racing pedigree if that matters to you. While it has 4 seats, I find that its front seats are more cramped than the Z.
Unless I'm mistaken, the Wankel is also harsher on gas mileage if thrashed.
I think the Z looks better, inside and out, but that's subjective.
I say test drive them both.
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thanks, that's exactly what I was looking for +rep..you're right about the mileage, I guess that can even out the fact that the Z has higher insurance. You do have to rev it high, but that's the fun part about it with the 9k redline =D I agree with you on the looks and seating
Last edited by abecus; 05-26-2011 at 12:27 PM.
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