which one would u rather have the s2000 or the rx8?? Me and my friends were talking and I kinda am leaning towards the rx8 but still I absolutly love the s2000. also which one do u think would go faster and why?

 

Pick up an issue of Car and Driver, the preliminary numbers released by Mazda for the RX8 are not impressive, 0-60 in 6.3 sec and 1/4 mile passed in 14.9 sec. Not much of a contender. Especially when it's posted by the manufacturer, which usually means that the numbers are a bit on the optimistic side.

Saw it at the autoshow and I am not a fan. The styling is generic, the rear side window is UGLY. Does not go with the lines of the rest of the car. Reliability of a rotory motor is still shaky at best.

Couldn't pay me to trade my S2k for it. I would wait until the RX7 is re-released or get the s2k, the G35 coupe, or the STi.

 

Is going faster all your concerned about?
The cars are totally different. The best advise I can offer is to test drive both before forming any misconceptions about either. You will know from personal experience which you would prefer to own.

WARNING: a test drive in the S might change your perception of reality. Do the RX8 first.

 

Autoweek took pains to say say that the RX-8 is a "sporty car", but NOT a "sportscar". However, they liked it a lot overall. Very solid, very easy handling, very comfortable. Link:
http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?cat...t_code=06121196

 

I agree with Twohoo, RX-8 is between a sports car and a sports coupe. It doesnt perform or owning as much driving fun as the S2K. However, it will be more fun than G35 some other sportscoupe.

Personally, I can careless about comfort and space. I still stick with S2000.

As a formal owner of RX-7.....thats a complete different story.


DaRKCrow

 

Do you want a back seat?

 

I was afraid someone will bring that up........


DaRKCrow
"Be honest with yoo, there are times when Motel is not an option..... "

 

today I went and talked to the mazda dealership and they told me that there will be a turbo offered for the rx8 that will double the horspower I didnt get to talk to the guy really much about the turbo but it sounds really nice he said it would make the rx8 have about 500 hp that would be crazy!!! can u fix up an s2000 to get up to that much horsepower?

 

sugar in what you say and salt in what you hear. what I would like to know is how they got the same NA HP out of the engine that used to have TT's on it? baffling and commendable.

 

What does it take to become a formal owner? Do you only drive it while wearing a tux?