Anyone come from an RX8 ?

nizmo370

Currently own a 2006 rx8 and ive owned it for almost 4 years now. To be honest i never thought i would want another car again cause this car was my dream car but ive had enough of it and the 370z platform has caught my eye for a while now. That and the Evo X.

The power isnt there (currently have low compression on the engine) but even when the engine was healthy it wasnt fast enough for me. Have many small issues here and there such as the trunk not working, the windows making a noise while rolling up, and other little things here and there. I know no car is perfect but i would think NIssan would be better quality.

I want inputs from people whove previously owned an rx8 and now have an evo x. DO you like it better ? Do you regret it ? What do you miss about your rx8?


Probably will be my summer car and i willl buy a beater car for winter. Im still young not married no kids yet. My other option like i said is the Evo X. I was really intrigued by the power its capable of making with just bolt ons and a tune but when i saw one in person at a meet last night, it didnt look good to me. It didnt look sexy as the other amuse 370z i saw.

PS im not trying to make this into a 370z vs evo x thread. THeyre both great cars and both have different things to offer.

Any input is greatly appreciated

cossie1600

I miss the smoothness of the rotary engine, the 4 seats, the steering response and the cheap tires. Other than that, nothing else

JungleZ

Get the evo X ,coming from an s2000 I was highly disappointed in this 370z

Bking

I had a s2000 prior to the 370z. Why were you disappointed? I drove my friend's s2000 after I switched and I hated the s2000. The power band really sucks and I feel cramped sitting inside the car compared to the Z.

Haboob

He just hates the Z and looks for any opportunity to bitch about it and put it down.

Hopefully his lease is up soon so he can leave this community.

JARblue

He's barely a year in

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binary0x01

My buddy has an s2k and yeah it is small inside, like really small.

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Bking

I think you're better off asking this in an Evo forum.

I've driven both but I did not own them. Personally I believe the two cars are in different class. The I would miss about the rx-8 will be the exterior/interior design and maybe the RWD. The Evo's interior is ridiculous. The good thing about the Evo is the power, real backseats, and, depends on where you live, 4WD.

But just take the 370z, you won't regret it.

nizmo370

Haha the smoothness is probably the only thing ill miss. If i get the Z i wont miss the looks but with the evo i think the looks with be missed.

Can you elaborate as to why please ?

Ive posted this thread on the evo x forum as well. Trying to get inputs from both sides.

The way i see it right now:

Evo X if i want power and attract dicks

Nismo 370z if i want a sexy coupe and attract chicks

If only the z came boosted it wouldnt even hesistate. I want something with boost but nothing comes boosted with the looks and handling i want .. of course except the GTR

forza370z

IMHO, the evo x is a bada$$ looking car. I like it. If done it right it's so sexy.

But I admit the 370z is a better looking car. I've got countless compliments on the car from all ages. BOTH girls and guys take pictures of my car makes me thinking of a new bussiness. Sometimes I fell this car just gets too much attentions...

As far as the performence and mod friendly. Evo x is not much faster than the 370 stock to stock. It might feel faster because of the turbo. But yes, evo will gain more power from the bolt-ons compare to the 370. Thus the mods on Evo is cheaper under 500whp. That said, if you want anything beyond 500whp, both Evo X and 370 are expensive.

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Yetamedi

I had an RX-8 (2004 model I think) and now own a 370Z NISMO. Some of things I do not miss about the RX-8 was the low power, the fact that it would seem to get 15 mpg no matter how I drove it, the heat from the footwells and center console (god forbid you put a cold drink there, cause it wouldn't be in short order).

I did enjoy how light it was and how I could throw it around corners. I also appreciated the suicide doors and back seat (no matter how small it was). Now that I own a Z (having just came from a 2011 5.0 mustang), I feel like I have the fun parts of the RX-8 minus a lot of the drawbacks (the back doors and seats being the only difference really).

I feel like I have 90% of the power of the mustang (I know performance wise its very comperable, but it still feels just a smidge slower which I would equate to the torque difference more than the HP) with the fun to drive part of the RX-8. The Z handles waaaay better than the 5.0 did and I get a hell of a lot more compliments on the Z than I did with either the RX or stang.

Vertigo

I had a lemon law claim on my 2006 RX8 and was issued a full refund for every payment made toward it. The only thing i miss about the RX8 when comparing it to the Z ..... the paint.

Cmike2780

I liked my RX-8, but huge lack of torque and off the line grunt really bugged me. The motor was great when it was new, but around 50k miles, it felt like it was on it's way out. Gas mileage was also terrible. I was averaging around 20-22 mpg on the highway and around 14-16 mpg city. It really got annoying with such a small tank. I had to fill up twice a week on average. Adding oil got annoying after a while also. I don't miss having to warm up the engine to move it a few feet on the driveway. On some occasions, I actually ended up just shifting to neutral and pushing. I really hated changing the oil filter on that thing and have the scars to prove it.

I do miss the smoothness at the high rpm's and the overall feel on the road. It felt light and well balanced. You can drive through twisty roads with confidence. The Z by comparison has a heavier feel to the steering. It's not bad, just different.

I have no regret selling the RX-8 & buying the Z. I like the Evo, but I'm kind of tired of it. I dunno....the Z just feels a bit more grown up.

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