Say that the rx-8 is a bad car isn't honest. It's like having a rx08 and say the the s2000 is a bad car. I like but I like the convertible. If I have to sell my s2000 because I need more doors I will buy a rx-8

 

Both are great handling cars but the RX8's engine is just too weak. I don't know how you can get smoked by a RX8 in the S. I know the RX8 handles great but the S is right up there with it. I'm sorry but that has to be bad driving. I'll take on any RX8s(as long as it's not FI) around the twistys any day in my CR. I think the S is a step above the RX8.

 

RX-8 + MS3 engine = I'd buy one.
But with a ~225hp engine that manages only 20mpg in a 3000 lb. car, no way.

I love the rotary concept, but I wouldn't live with the day-to-day reality (though I have in the past...).

 

my friend is Mazda maintenance manager in my city & he hates this car and says that the S2K is a much better car,

 

I drove my friend's RX8 and it was fun. Performance is relative. I'd take an RX8 on Star Specs over an S2000 on crappy all-seasons any day of the week. Different strokes for different folks.

 

I've always said that. If the RX8 had the Mazdaspeed 3 engine I'd be driving one. S2000 handling + 2 extra seats + good gas mileage + factory turbo + RWD for the price is instant WIN.

I'd have both, actually. Win/win.

 

I don't know why Mazda doesn't put a better engine in the RX8. It's such a nice chassis.

 

True. And it'd sell so much better + be cheaper to manufacturer I'm guessing.

****** Mazda.

 

the rotary is a good engine. It has its disadvantages, but it has its advantages as well.
Pros: Revs smoothly, linear power delivery, small in size, lighter than piston engines

Cons: Crap gas mileage, burns oil (there are ways around burning oil, just go on rx8club.com)

The small mass and size, helps keep the center of gravity lower to the ground.
Rotaries are part of Mazda's history and image, such as the 787B.

 

I'm 5'10" and skinny, and I cannot physically get into the back seat of the RX-8. I don't mean it's uncomfortable, I mean I literally cannot put my entire body inside the car. One leg is left sticking out the door.