Mazda RX8 - which model?

Mazda RX8 - which model?

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zax

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Tuesday 25th January 2005
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Mazda just cut around €5000 from rx8 prices here, which brings it nicely within my budget for my next car later this year But being realistic I could probably only manage the "base" model. We have 3 versions - base, sport and hi-power. If I recall the hi-power has a 6 speed box and of course a more powerful engine but I would be interested to hear from anyone who has driven each version. What is the difference in the real world? Would I forever regret going for bottom of the range? Are the better models really worth the extra cash?

It'll be replacing a Civic Type R. I've done the 4wd turbo thing and now the FWD vtec thing so it's time for something a little different. Would like something non-turbo, free revving and ideally RWD. The rx8 seems to fit the bill nicely...