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Anyone driven a RX8 or 3 MPS? I've been contemplating an upgrade for a while but not sure which way to go. Or if anyone has any other suggestions under 30k.
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Jase726 wrote:Anyone driven a RX8 or 3 MPS? I've been contemplating a downgrade for a while but not sure which way to go. Or if anyone has any other suggestions under 30k.
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86? not much over 30k.
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Under 30k?

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I have a Mazda 3 (non MPS though).
It's pretty decent, though the ride is harsh.
Otherwise no complaints. Has been reliable besides the CD player malfunctioning.

Go to carsurvey.org to get a better idea
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Golf :troll:
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Golf GTI is on the list as well. I like the idea of DSG.
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Honda S2000?
Audi TT?
Porsche Boxster?
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my pick would be S2000 (fun car to drive, and plenty of aftermarket parts available), or Golf if you need a "sensible car" (I only got the Golf GTI because I needed a new car that looked sensible for work).

If you're buying a second hand Euro, make sure it's still got at lease some factory (extended) warranty, as parts can be expensive... and thanks to the entirely way too many computer components involved, I don't trust them to not have electrical problems (had to hook mine up to a battery charger every weekend for 3 months, till they finally found the problem... long story lol)

RX8 uses more oil than fuel.
RX7s, silvias and evos are getting up there in age, and good luck finding one that's unmolested

just my 2 cents worth.

Any particular requirements you need for the new car?
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I've never owned a turbo. I guess that's the direction I'm heading. Although I love my rotaries hence the rx8 idea. Something quick whilst still being relatively economical and more main Main stream than the fto so parts are more accessible. That's not wanting too much is it?
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Jase726 wrote: parts are more accessible
no Euros then lol.
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quick and econmoical your dreaming mate theres always a compromise
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ash1987 wrote:quick and econmoical your dreaming mate theres always a compromise
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RX8 is a great fun car to drive. Depends how much power you want though
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The 177 of kw's that come from an 8 would be a good start. Easy enough to get it rebuilt and ported now and maybe turbo later. That's one of the rotors many good points. Rebuilds are quite reasonable. I've heard fuel consumption is about as good as an old commodore. In terms of power I've put up with 125 kW for 12 years. The only time it's an issue is when I get smoked by just about any thing that wants to race the little red car at the lights.
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