Damn straight on the '93 RX7. Replacing it with the RX8 was a slap in the face as far as looks and performance (modible anyways) goes. Good luck with the new steering, keep us posted please...

 

You can argue if you want but the S2K put down slightly better numbers and the 370Z demolishes it. The 370Z has put down skidpads of over 1g in many tests.

 

It's subjective to the driver as are many facets of the driving experience. Unfortunately I haven't had any seat time in a 370Z, of which I'm a huge fan. Although I'd prefer the droptop S2000 for it's looks/high spinning VTACK/close ratio gearbox, and roadster configuration, the fact that it is long nosed and short backed didn't seem to inspire the same degree of confidence the RX8 did. The S2K is very nimble and quick but did not have the level of neutrality that the Mazda did, for me anyhow. All 3 cars are demons in the twisties, I just happenned to be akin to how the RX8 read my mind...

 

I understand that completely. I would probably state it differently though. Technically the 370Z and S2k out handle it but you found the RX8 more driver friendly, for lack of a better phrase. You know what I mean?

 

I do bro, totally understand. I'm far from professional but with the characteristics of both cars I know I'd put down faster laps in the RX8 given similar power to weight ratios. I think the longer wheelbase and steer in feel catered better to my liking. I'd be faster around a road course in it for sure. But for weekend thrashings I'd prefer the S2K for my above stated reasons and I'd never get it's *** around in wreckingball fashion on the street anyway. That only happens white knuckling on undulated pavement on public roads and I don't play that way. To be honest my fave is the 370Z as an all 'rounder and I've already been flamed for touting it's prowess. It wins in an all around comparison but it better handle something this side of Christ to be better on a road course than the RX8, it's tractability is nothing less than inspiring. The RX8's motor albeit smooth and linear sharts itself when compared to the others however...

 

I played around in a S2000 once, took it for a test drive. It was a pretty fun car, and I enjoyed it more than the RX8 I test drove.

 

Yea good kill, stock you should walk all over him. They are only popping about 215

 

When my wife and I bought our Mazda 6i back in 2004 I was trying to convince her to get the RX8... unfortunately she didn't bite.

Anyways, I remember from the research I was doing the the original RX8s were advertised to have 238hp however many test confirmed that the automatics were putting out around 222hp. Both numbers were NOT rwhp, this was flywheel hp.

Well, I remember asking the one of the service guys at the dealership we bought our 6i from and he said that Mazda was actually offering the buy back the car from those who were unhappy with the discrepancy. For those who didn't want to have the bought back, they were giving them some sort of monetary compensation for it.

I've never heard anything else about it, so I think they tried to keep it hush hush.

But I agree with some of the others here, they are pretty fun cars. The engine certainly isn't exhilarating but for most people's needs they are just fine. The bad thing about them is that the mileage is horrible!! A girl I used to commute with would get around 16mpg highway.

 

Ok, my numbers were a bit off... but I had to go back and research it just to get things straight. :-)

 

RX8's are slow and guzzle a lot of gas for what they do. They are also butter smooth and deliver their power unlike anything else. The motor never complains and labours the same at 2000rpm's as it does at 8000. All damn day...that's a quality I admired from my first go in an '85 GSL-SE...