2003 Sports Car Shoot-Out from Edmunds

[YBS1]

Bah....In that price range I'd take an S2000 over either of those porkers.

 

[Apex]

Originally posted by: KnightBreed
Well if you want a true sports car, for this price you'd be better off with an Elise - provided you're willing to wait until next year. I find the RX-8 a better balance of driveabiliy and sport. Not that I'd kick either vehicle out of bed for eating crackers.

If you wait until next year, you won't get one. In fact, it's probably already too late to get your deposits down to get an Elise before 2005. 🙁

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Originally posted by: Apex

Originally posted by: KnightBreed
Well if you want a true sports car, for this price you'd be better off with an Elise - provided you're willing to wait until next year. I find the RX-8 a better balance of driveabiliy and sport. Not that I'd kick either vehicle out of bed for eating crackers.

If you wait until next year, you won't get one. In fact, it's probably already too late to get your deposits down to get an Elise before 2005. 🙁

It makes me happy to see such a niche manufacturer getting some recognizition. Lotus is sweeet. I can't wait until they replace the Esprit.😀

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

edit: damn doublepost

 

[NFS4]

From Edmunds:

There's no discernable power peak so every stomp of the pedal generates a nearly identical reaction. It's more like an on-off switch than a gas pedal. It's hard to knock a car for having power at every rpm, but more than one driver complained of the V6's lack of personality.

WTF?? WWWWWWWWWWWWWTTTTTTTFFFFFFFFF???

STFU!!!

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: Shockwave
RX-7 > All the Z's and RX-8's.

My opinion. But, I can admit I'm biased so... 😉
It helps I'm 25. I dont need smooth, buttery comfort when I drive. i dont WANT it in fact. I want ass pounding suspension, brain sucking cornering and tongue swallowing acceleration and THATS IT. Oh yeah, a CD player and A/C too.

😀 😀 😀

 

[Linux23]

Originally posted by: NFS4
From Edmunds:

There's no discernable power peak so every stomp of the pedal generates a nearly identical reaction. It's more like an on-off switch than a gas pedal. It's hard to knock a car for having power at every rpm, but more than one driver complained of the V6's lack of personality.

WTF?? WWWWWWWWWWWWWTTTTTTTFFFFFFFFF???

STFU!!!

yeah, that thew me for a loop as well.

i guess they are not fans of linear power?

 

[MaxFusion16]

Originally posted by: NFS4
From Edmunds:

There's no discernable power peak so every stomp of the pedal generates a nearly identical reaction. It's more like an on-off switch than a gas pedal. It's hard to knock a car for having power at every rpm, but more than one driver complained of the V6's lack of personality.

WTF?? WWWWWWWWWWWWWTTTTTTTFFFFFFFFF???

STFU!!!

they are trying to say that the car drives like when you are playing racing games with the keyboard

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: NFS4
From Edmunds:

There's no discernable power peak so every stomp of the pedal generates a nearly identical reaction. It's more like an on-off switch than a gas pedal. It's hard to knock a car for having power at every rpm, but more than one driver complained of the V6's lack of personality.

WTF?? WWWWWWWWWWWWWTTTTTTTFFFFFFFFF???

STFU!!!

Thats the first time ive ever seen someone complain about a linear powerband. 😕

 

[mAdD INDIAN]

My take on it:

If it was for me, I'd choose the RX8 in the heartbeat.

But for the general public, I'd suggest 350Z only because its much easier to maintain. You don't have to check oil every 2nd gas fillup.

You gotta give credit to the RX8, with only 240hp it manages to keep up with M3s on a roadcourse.

Says a lot for the car.

 

[halik]

Originally posted by: Actaeon

Originally posted by: vi_edit
I'll take a GTO.

kthankxby!

Agreed!

Though, in between the RX8 and the 350z, I'd rather have a 350z over a RX8. I believe the RX8 looks nicer, has a better interior, and the ubercool rotory engine, the 350z is just a better performance car.

might as well buy an old grand prix....they all look alike. I hate what gm did to the monaro, if i was to buy one, id get the original aussie parts

EDIt: Why would you wanna pick this over this ???

 

[mAdD INDIAN]

Originally posted by: Linux23

Originally posted by: NFS4
From Edmunds:

There's no discernable power peak so every stomp of the pedal generates a nearly identical reaction. It's more like an on-off switch than a gas pedal. It's hard to knock a car for having power at every rpm, but more than one driver complained of the V6's lack of personality.

WTF?? WWWWWWWWWWWWWTTTTTTTFFFFFFFFF???

STFU!!!

yeah, that thew me for a loop as well.

i guess they are not fans of linear power?

heh..the Z is one of hte few cars that has a linear relationship with gas pedal and throttle input. Its actually a good thing.

 

[Linux23]

Originally posted by: mAdD INDIAN

Originally posted by: Linux23

Originally posted by: NFS4
From Edmunds:

There's no discernable power peak so every stomp of the pedal generates a nearly identical reaction. It's more like an on-off switch than a gas pedal. It's hard to knock a car for having power at every rpm, but more than one driver complained of the V6's lack of personality.

WTF?? WWWWWWWWWWWWWTTTTTTTFFFFFFFFF???

STFU!!!

yeah, that thew me for a loop as well.

i guess they are not fans of linear power?

heh..the Z is one of hte few cars that has a linear relationship with gas pedal and throttle input. Its actually a good thing.

exactly. but what was that comment about checking the oil on the RX8 on every fill up?

 

[mAdD INDIAN]

Originally posted by: Linux23

Originally posted by: mAdD INDIAN

Originally posted by: Linux23

Originally posted by: NFS4
From Edmunds:

There's no discernable power peak so every stomp of the pedal generates a nearly identical reaction. It's more like an on-off switch than a gas pedal. It's hard to knock a car for having power at every rpm, but more than one driver complained of the V6's lack of personality.

WTF?? WWWWWWWWWWWWWTTTTTTTFFFFFFFFF???

STFU!!!

yeah, that thew me for a loop as well.

i guess they are not fans of linear power?

heh..the Z is one of hte few cars that has a linear relationship with gas pedal and throttle input. Its actually a good thing.

exactly. but what was that comment about checking the oil on the RX8 on every fill up?

A rotary engine burns oil by design. So its recommended to check oil level every second gas tank, so you can top off hte oil appropriately.

Now most owners find that to be a hassle (and some probably wont' do it) so I forsee problems ahead.

Honeslty, I think rotary powered cars (in their current form) aren't meant for the general public.

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: mAdD INDIAN

Originally posted by: Linux23

Originally posted by: mAdD INDIAN

Originally posted by: Linux23

Originally posted by: NFS4
From Edmunds:

There's no discernable power peak so every stomp of the pedal generates a nearly identical reaction. It's more like an on-off switch than a gas pedal. It's hard to knock a car for having power at every rpm, but more than one driver complained of the V6's lack of personality.

WTF?? WWWWWWWWWWWWWTTTTTTTFFFFFFFFF???

STFU!!!

yeah, that thew me for a loop as well.

i guess they are not fans of linear power?

heh..the Z is one of hte few cars that has a linear relationship with gas pedal and throttle input. Its actually a good thing.

exactly. but what was that comment about checking the oil on the RX8 on every fill up?

A rotary engine burns oil by design. So its recommended to check oil level every second gas tank, so you can top off hte oil appropriately.

Now most owners find that to be a hassle (and some probably wont' do it) so I forsee problems ahead.

Honeslty, I think rotary powered cars (in their current form) aren't meant for the general public.

Agreed. :beer: