*Sick* with jealousy - Page 4

Matblack · 24-11-2006, 20:40

I could have had a 350Z I could have had an S2000 or the RX8

I wanted 4 seats and the RX8 was just weird when I test drove it, granted I like my cars small and sweet but for me my car is far more fun to drive, it might not handle like an RWD sports car. Admitedly I steered away from the other two because they only had two seats but the fuel consumption put me off the 350Z and the fact I would have looked a tit behind the wheel of the S2000 put me off that.

Give me that money and specify speed and handling over style and fun and I'd spend it on a secondhand M3/5 or a Carrera.

MB

Justsomebloke · 24-11-2006, 20:47

Lovely car but that Orange interior is sick and i don't mean sick as in Yo dude kinda cool way either.
i would never say that to an actual owner though, Good luck to the fella i hope he enjoys it

Feek · 24-11-2006, 20:47

My boss has an RX8, I really don't like it very much. He loves it, but I'm not a fan.

Zirax · 24-11-2006, 22:45

For me its RX7 > RX8

Shame that there are sooooo many wrecks for sale. RX7 mint condition 56k or 58k, hmmmm and what tends to happen at about 60k lads?? There was a red RX7 Type R near me in kidderminster that was just amazing.

The rebuild costs do scare me a bit with those, as knowing my luck i'll get the bugger than runs fine, then bam 2-3k on a rebuild please

I wouldn't have a clue how to do it myself

kaiowas · 24-11-2006, 23:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zirax

The rebuild costs do scare me a bit with those, as knowing my luck i'll get the bugger than runs fine, then bam 2-3k on a rebuild please

I wouldn't have a clue how to do it myself

Bah, it's just like building a PC except you don't have to install windows afterwards

Grandad · 25-11-2006, 01:29

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Originally Posted by Burbleflop

Like the TT, I found the 350Z better to look at than drive.
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I actually enjoted dring a 350z , felt well built nad handeled well , a bit lardy ( the car not me ) but overall not bad at all

Grandad · 25-11-2006, 01:32

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Originally Posted by Flibster

RX8 > 350Z

I thought the 350Z was a heavy and noisy old hector. Never really felt as quick as it should have.

The RX8 feels quicker that it is, plus handles superbly *once the tyres have been changed from the RE040's*

Both are better than the TT though.

Simon/~Flibster

I have driven both and thought the RX8 felt cheap and fragile , certainly not a patch on the 350z ( though i agree both are better than a TT )

Burble · 25-11-2006, 09:39

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Originally Posted by Rotty

I actually enjoted dring a 350z , felt well built nad handeled well , a bit lardy ( the car not me ) but overall not bad at all

No denying it felt well built (they did sort out the terribly interior plastics before going into production) but I found the handling a bit too lazy and that isn't what I'd expect from that sort of car.

At least the UK version I drove was better than the US one, that felt totally devoid of character!

Will · 25-11-2006, 11:11

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Originally Posted by Burbleflop

No denying it felt well built (they did sort out the terribly interior plastics before going into production) but I found the handling a bit too lazy and that isn't what I'd expect from that sort of car.

At least the UK version I drove was better than the US one, that felt totally devoid of character!

It can be easily sorted out with a little suspension & geo setup though. Makes it a lot sharper.

I'd still want to turbo it if I had one

Mondo · 28-11-2006, 08:54

My mate at uni drove a Porche 911 Turbo to class !

This is in Wales, not Orange County......I had to double check, it even has personalised number plates....and he is my age.

24-11-2006, 20:40	#31
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	I could have had a 350Z I could have had an S2000 or the RX8 I wanted 4 seats and the RX8 was just weird when I test drove it, granted I like my cars small and sweet but for me my car is far more fun to drive, it might not handle like an RWD sports car. Admitedly I steered away from the other two because they only had two seats but the fuel consumption put me off the 350Z and the fact I would have looked a tit behind the wheel of the S2000 put me off that. Give me that money and specify speed and handling over style and fun and I'd spend it on a secondhand M3/5 or a Carrera. MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

24-11-2006, 20:47	#32
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	Lovely car but that Orange interior is sick and i don't mean sick as in Yo dude kinda cool way either. i would never say that to an actual owner though, Good luck to the fella i hope he enjoys it __________________

24-11-2006, 20:47	#33
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	My boss has an RX8, I really don't like it very much. He loves it, but I'm not a fan. __________________

28-11-2006, 08:54	#40
Mondo Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,174	My mate at uni drove a Porche 911 Turbo to class ! This is in Wales, not Orange County......I had to double check, it even has personalised number plates....and he is my age. __________________ My Website / MSN / Email / Flickr / Blog

24-11-2006, 22:45	#34
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	For me its RX7 > RX8 Shame that there are sooooo many wrecks for sale. RX7 mint condition 56k or 58k, hmmmm and what tends to happen at about 60k lads?? There was a red RX7 Type R near me in kidderminster that was just amazing. The rebuild costs do scare me a bit with those, as knowing my luck i'll get the bugger than runs fine, then bam 2-3k on a rebuild please I wouldn't have a clue how to do it myself