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General => General discussion => Topic started by: Liftedd on 23 November 2011, 17:20
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Mazda RX-8 2.6 :smiley:
(http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz306/lifteddd/Car/IMG541.jpg)
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Dont do it! Fuel consumption is f**king nuts, they try claiming its nearly the same but we all know what manufacturers fuel claims are like!
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Dont do it! Fuel consumption is f**king nuts, they try claiming its nearly the same but we all know what manufacturers fuel claims are like!
Don't forget the oil consumption and the 60000 mile engine rebuild
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Was a big fan back when these were just getting released...
...but the reality isn't as good as the dream for most. They may be Jap, have RWD and offer some N/A mechanical mastery but they seriously lack low down grunt which severely impacts both performance and economy.
Why couldn't Mazda have sold a turbo version :sad:
So my conclusion... GO FOR IT!
If you like the looks, the way it drives and you're not bothered about not having 4000000 torques, then they are brilliant cars. :smiley:
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Isn't it low 20's when driving normally? crazy! its not fast enough to justify that tbh. The old rx was worth the fuel/oil consumption and rebuilds because it was bloody rapid
they have gone a bit ott on the rotary logo's too :laugh: bet they handle well though
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a friend of mine had the rx8 pz edition and he got rid due to the problems already mentioned. shame as rotary engines are awsome
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Was a big fan back when these were just getting released...
...but the reality isn't as good as the dream for most. They may be Jap, have RWD and offer some N/A mechanical mastery but they seriously lack low down grunt which severely impacts both performance and economy.
Why couldn't Mazda have sold a turbo version :sad:
So my conclusion... GO FOR IT!
If you like the looks, the way it drives and you're not bothered about not having 4000000 torques, then they are brilliant cars. :smiley:
Yeah ive notice its slow when pulling away but its pritty dam fast on straight and cornering.
The fuel consumption is annoying its not to bad where i live everythings soo close. Plus il most likely still have the golf.
The looks are great :laugh:
(http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz306/lifteddd/Car/IMG530.jpg)
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If you like the look of the 350Z..
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One of my mates bought one of these, nice looking, love the doors, funny because you get to say wankle when talking about the engine.... but, problems arose soon after and it spent more than a few months in pieces because it wouldn't run right, cost him a fortune and he hates it but has spent so much to get it going again that he doesn't want to get rid now.
Hope yours doesn't have the same problems!
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Spend double the money, and buy yourself a Porsche! believe me it'll be cheaper in the long run!
Thom
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What a pile of Wankle.
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350z is so boring, the rwd is fun but its really slow for what it is, rather have the rx8 over it or a Porsche :grin:
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What about...
Late 80's RX7 (FC)
(http://www.almigo.tv/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/not-mine.jpg)
or
3rd gen Honda Prelude :cool:
(http://www.german-wheels.com/600x/103/16Zoll_Modern-Line_Honda+Prelude+BA4_Felgen-1.jpg)
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the handbrake, what's up with that?
2nd.
I would take a saw to it.
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Oh don't get me started on the RX-7 FC. :drool:
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i ve had an fc which was fun but i was crying out for the turbo model :evil:
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RX7 looks good, rarely see them about.
Seems okay atm havnt drove it alot yet, gotta use it for a week see how it goes..
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What a pile of Wankle.
Zzzzzing!
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An RX8 on the island! Good luck with that. When ever i came back with the R32 i struggled to make my MPG in the teens, and an RX8 wishes it had R32 mpg figures :laugh: