Many RX8's here?
Discussion
Just picked up my RX8 at the weekend. Noted the RX8 is not listed on the Mazda forum so thought I'd post in the Jap Chat. Not much discussion when you search either.
Are there many RX8 owners here?, would be interested in their feedback.
As far as first impression go, I'm not disappointed. Had Jap bikes but never a Jap car, funny thing is that with the rotary motor its more like driving with a bike engine. I see why they have a beeper to tell you to change at 9,000 rpm - it just keeps reving, there is no loss of power at too high a revs that you get with most engines.
I do like the attention to detail, the dials, the Bose hifi are great, driving position is nice and for a 4 seater with a boot the handling is very sure footed. Fuel consumption doesn't seem as bad as I thought, guess it depends what your used to.
Are there many RX8 owners here?, would be interested in their feedback.
As far as first impression go, I'm not disappointed. Had Jap bikes but never a Jap car, funny thing is that with the rotary motor its more like driving with a bike engine. I see why they have a beeper to tell you to change at 9,000 rpm - it just keeps reving, there is no loss of power at too high a revs that you get with most engines.
I do like the attention to detail, the dials, the Bose hifi are great, driving position is nice and for a 4 seater with a boot the handling is very sure footed. Fuel consumption doesn't seem as bad as I thought, guess it depends what your used to.
Yep I've got an RX8. A PZ Prodrive version.Had it 2 years now and its the best car I've ever had. Had TVRs (3 of them) Honda Civic Type R and Alfas before it. But the RX8 just manages to tick all the boxes. Handles well, looks interesting, well priced, reliable (touch wood) and a good laugh to drive.
but I won't be selling it in this market.Pierscoe1 said:
just been having a quick peak on the classifieds for them...
They're MEGA cheap for what you get now aren't they!! :O
there was a PZ on there for ~£12k, 2 years old, 25k miles or something... looked stunning too!
Thats what convinced me to get one. People will say the fuel costs are high for a 1.3 rotary engine and yes they use oil, but they are the same performance and ecconomy with similar rear space and boot as a VW golf R32 for half the price (0-60 in 6.4, 149 mph for the 231 bhp). As they are not tuned family cars but a specifically designed sports coupe the handling and grip is great. You can pick up a good condition 2004 with low miles for as low as 7K. Not good for the sellers but a must for petrol heads with kids to consider.They're MEGA cheap for what you get now aren't they!! :O
there was a PZ on there for ~£12k, 2 years old, 25k miles or something... looked stunning too!
vrod said:
Pierscoe1 said:
just been having a quick peak on the classifieds for them...
They're MEGA cheap for what you get now aren't they!! :O
there was a PZ on there for ~£12k, 2 years old, 25k miles or something... looked stunning too!
Thats what convinced me to get one. People will say the fuel costs are high for a 1.3 rotary engine and yes they use oil, but they are the same performance and ecconomy with similar rear space and boot as a VW golf R32 for half the price (0-60 in 6.4, 149 mph for the 231 bhp). As they are not tuned family cars but a specifically designed sports coupe the handling and grip is great. You can pick up a good condition 2004 with low miles for as low as 7K. Not good for the sellers but a must for petrol heads with kids to consider.They're MEGA cheap for what you get now aren't they!! :O
there was a PZ on there for ~£12k, 2 years old, 25k miles or something... looked stunning too!
I picked my 230 up in July and am loving it to bits. You really need to rev the engine to get decent power out, but it sounds so sweet at 8000rpm that that's not a problem at all 
fuel economy isn't great, but still pretty comparable to any 3L sporty coupe.
fuel economy isn't great, but still pretty comparable to any 3L sporty coupe.
Edited by SpunkyMonkey on Thursday 2nd October 16:35
Ive had mine for just over a year, depreciated like a stone and drinks like a fish but I cant fault it really (apart from the rattles).
Join the RX8 owners club and spend £600 or so on a Borla Exhaust. It transforms the car and makes it sound awesome. Dont listen to what anyone says about Racing Beats, Borla is the way to go
Join the RX8 owners club and spend £600 or so on a Borla Exhaust. It transforms the car and makes it sound awesome. Dont listen to what anyone says about Racing Beats, Borla is the way to go
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