Originally Posted By: SilverC6
The gas mileage issue is the real deal killer.
And it's really too bad. The RX-8 seems like a really cool car and I'd be game for having a quirky, unique engine. Especially one that not only *will* rev to 9k RPM, but one in which you in good conscience *need* to rev to 9k RPM to keep it in good shape!
But I couldn't justify getting a 230 HP RX-8 when the 370z is out there with 330 HP and gets better gas mileage.
The gas mileage issue is the real deal killer.
And it's really too bad. The RX-8 seems like a really cool car and I'd be game for having a quirky, unique engine. Especially one that not only *will* rev to 9k RPM, but one in which you in good conscience *need* to rev to 9k RPM to keep it in good shape!
But I couldn't justify getting a 230 HP RX-8 when the 370z is out there with 330 HP and gets better gas mileage.