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Why is the Rx8 so much cheaper than S2k?

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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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reliability of rotary engine. I would never consider buying a used rx-8 until all the history is clear.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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Since the S2000 is hand assembled and the Mazda isn't, it may well have a lot to do with production numbers.

LOL, the real reason is that most of us love the cars so much we just refuse to sell them too cheaply.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 00S2K01S4,Dec 10 2007, 08:12 PM
I like the RX8. Wish it had more power. I think it looks good too. But I am still waiting for the next RX7.
yaa it has some good lines, but i remember someone telling me that he thought that mazda over did it with the lines. another thing, i thought the next rx7 was just a rumor adn they r bring out the kabuto?sp?
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 08:55 PM
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I don't like the styling of the RX8. It looks like a penis head of you ask me. Check it from birds eye view. I'm sure it drives nice, and the inside all futuristic like. I respect the car - just wouldn't want to be caught in one.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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they should make mazdaspeed rx-8
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by AyJay,Dec 10 2007, 08:30 PM
The Rx-8 is cheap because it's not that competitive in the sports car market. It will get crushed at both the track and the drag strip by cars like the S2k, Z, 06-07 WRX, etc.

No1 wants to pay first class money for a second class sports car. Thus the reason they are so much cheaper.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 09:42 PM
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Hmm i smell this is a thread continuing from RX 8 thread (s2000 vs. rx-8 which one to buy) lol....
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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rx8 = junk.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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To be fair, the RX8 is cheaper than an S2K to begin with. Unless you get a fully loaded RX8... Then again, its a Mazda too, they don't hold value as well as Toyota's or Honda's.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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why not save a few grand and get a mazda SPEED 3, starts with 26x hp stock, turn up the boost, put on a new exhaust, yank the cats and ZOOOM ZOOOM
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