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Old 05-20-2004, 07:18 PM   #1
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Default which version of Mazda RX-8 would you recommend?

Sorry for this kind of silly question, but my problem is that I really want to but this car, and I have serious trouble choosing the version

Unfortunatelly the second problem is that I live in the country, where RX-8 is not being sold by Mazda, which means that I have to import it privately. As a results no RX-8 here on the streets, and nobody to talk to

I have driven both versions, and still can't decide. Whether to go for a higher BHP , or higher torque (which should be more useful in everyday city driving).

Please help. Any comments are appreciated
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Old 05-20-2004, 09:43 PM   #2
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Default Re: which version of Mazda RX-8 would you recommend?

Originally Posted by inese
Sorry for this kind of silly question, but my problem is that I really want to but this car, and I have serious trouble choosing the version

Unfortunatelly the second problem is that I live in the country, where RX-8 is not being sold by Mazda, which means that I have to import it privately. As a results no RX-8 here on the streets, and nobody to talk to

I have driven both versions, and still can't decide. Whether to go for a higher BHP , or higher torque (which should be more useful in everyday city driving).

Please help. Any comments are appreciated
Isn't the lower horsepower one with the auto gearbox. Go with the more powerful manual version.
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Old 05-20-2004, 10:00 PM   #3
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MANUAL, touring edition, red/black leather
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Old 05-20-2004, 10:12 PM   #4
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Do not go for the lower power version...the torque difference is not enough to be seriously concerned about in that car if you drive it like it is meant to be driven. The main problem with the low-power engine is that it is endowed with a 4-speed automatic gearbox...the manual 6-speed is not available, and the 6-speed manual is a far better transmission to boot.
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Old 05-20-2004, 10:22 PM   #5
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Manual, A-Spec!--if you live in a place where it is available...
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Old 05-21-2004, 01:55 AM   #6
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The manual version! - no question what-so-ever!!!
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Old 05-21-2004, 10:55 AM   #7
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Mea Culpa. I've totally forgotten that in US the Lower Spec version is automatic. Anyway I would have to buy the car in Europe, and both versions are stick shift, hence the question which one to choose
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Old 05-22-2004, 12:08 AM   #8
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Someone can tell me if Mazda will sell a turbocharged version of the RX8
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Old 05-22-2004, 01:07 PM   #9
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Someone can tell me if Mazda will sell a turbocharged version of the RX8
im usnure, but i doubt it... sales dont seem to be so blistering high posibly due to the reviews its recieved. its far from a bad car... but lags behind cars in the same class/price range
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Old 05-22-2004, 03:55 PM   #10
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Old 05-22-2004, 05:50 PM   #11
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231Bhp, Revolution edition, 6speed manual.... 8)
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Old 05-23-2004, 12:44 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by ahmedgiyab
231Bhp, Revolution edition, 6speed manual.... 8)
the one in canada has
238hp @ 8500 rpm
159lbs @ 5500 rpm
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Old 05-23-2004, 11:45 AM   #13
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What do you mean, no so good reviews? I had the opposite impression. Clarkson said it was the best car he had driven this year, other car mags similar. I am not sure about the sales, but the reviews were very posittive.
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Originally Posted by nthfinity
Someone can tell me if Mazda will sell a turbocharged version of the RX8
im usnure, but i doubt it... sales dont seem to be so blistering high posibly due to the reviews its recieved. its far from a bad car... but lags behind cars in the same class/price range
Thanx for infos nthfinity.
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Old 05-23-2004, 01:04 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by oldsnail
Originally Posted by ahmedgiyab
231Bhp, Revolution edition, 6speed manual.... 8)
the one in canada has
238hp @ 8500 rpm
159lbs @ 5500 rpm
bhp figures differ a bit from country to country, it depends up to the standard. In Belgium they have DIN hp, if I'm not mistaken. In england, it's different... But off course, some company's let the engine hp vary from country to country for tax laws. A lot of 140hp cars are tuned down in Belgium to 136hp because that's in a lower fiscal block.

My guess is that the Canadian version is the same engine...
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