What car should I get?

[Flibster]

Get a test drive in the RX8.
You must hear the beep!

Things may want to know.

The stereo is pretty damn good.
There is an *unofficial* option to add a aux connector to the stereo unit so mp3 players can be plugged in - these are around £50 iirc
You will need to use all the RPM to get it moving quickly.
It will not feel that quick as the engine revs so effortlessly, but the handling is where it rules.
It's most efficient between 3000-5000 rpm.
The rear suicide doors work well.
The rear seats do fit me in comfortably - there is only 2 though as the driveshaft passes between them.
Fuel economy is due to the ****el. Superb engine, but not that efficient. Better than past efforts though.
Do not get one with a sunroof - it removes a couple of inches of headroom.
The standly supplied tyres *Bridgestone Re040's* are terrible in the wet - the 050's are much better
The Evolve version has a revolting interior. :sick:
The PZ Prodrive version is not worth the extra cash.
The Satnav isn't worth it - get a tomtom unit instead
The Leather interior is worth it.
The interior feels good - everything is in the right place.
Motorway cruising is very quiet.
The alloy trim *strakes, emblem, wheels, kick plates* have a habit of corroding. They get replaced without quibble.

Colours to take a look at - the red looks superb in sunlight, especially with the red/black 2 tone interior.
Black looks great but wil NEVER be clean.
The Silver/grey are disapointingly dull
The paler of the 2 blues is the most popular
The darker blue is very dull
The yellow is mad and rare and I love it.

190/231 differences
231 has more power, slightly less torque, xenons and headlight washers, 6 speed box, metal pedals and most importantly 1500 more rpm's to play with.

I've heard nothing but good things about the Letchworth dealer *my local one - maybe a little far for you though* but get a good long test drive in one - see if you can take it down roads that you know well as it's a superb handling car.

I first drove one in march - since then it has been in pole position for my next car *as I'm still not allowed an Elise/Exige * It pissed all over the competition tbh which included much more powerfull cars *M3, Chipped Astra VXR etc..*

Daz - the RX8 is a reasonably cheap car to maintain in comparison to what it competes with.

12k service intervals and if you supply your own oil *rx8ownersclub members get a big discount on good oil* the services are under £100 generally.

The only other expense is the oil topups *once run in - 1l every 2000 miles* and the fuel.

Simon/~Flibster