10-04-2004, 02:45 PM
RX8 is not worth it in my opinion:
I've sat in three and have had not enjoyed a moment in any of them.
The monitor for the electronic map option is made of a very cheap material and has the feel of breaking shortly down the line. Seating is also a cheap feel but has good looks to it. Sitting in the rear is a challenge, having to fight the front seat belt ia a pain but the seat itself play an important roll in pissing someone off. Trunk space in minimal for the size of the rearend of the car. The shifter seems very awkward, however I can't tell you what it's like when the car is running. I'm also not all that pleased with the blind spots in the car, the "b" and c pillars are placed in horrible positions!
Future Car Rant:
I know you had your heart set on the IS300, but as well versed as the engine may seem I find the car itself to be a bit less satisfying than others.
The instrument cluster may look like something I want on my wrist but not when I'm driving hard and need to pay attention to individual readings. I've never had much fun with the driver's seat, it has never really fit me the way I want it to.
The Nissan Z is nice, good motor and whatnot. However blindspots are still an issue and it's also rear wheel drive(which is a snow time no no).
Subaru's are nice, also consider :SAAB 9-2.
BMW has the 325ix and the 330ix both four wheel drive, but price is a factor.
Whatever you get make sure you check everything on it! Even a brand new car can have defects from the factory or the dealership! (dealerships love to hide accidents that happen on the lot!)
Sean
I've sat in three and have had not enjoyed a moment in any of them.
The monitor for the electronic map option is made of a very cheap material and has the feel of breaking shortly down the line. Seating is also a cheap feel but has good looks to it. Sitting in the rear is a challenge, having to fight the front seat belt ia a pain but the seat itself play an important roll in pissing someone off. Trunk space in minimal for the size of the rearend of the car. The shifter seems very awkward, however I can't tell you what it's like when the car is running. I'm also not all that pleased with the blind spots in the car, the "b" and c pillars are placed in horrible positions!
Future Car Rant:
I know you had your heart set on the IS300, but as well versed as the engine may seem I find the car itself to be a bit less satisfying than others.
The instrument cluster may look like something I want on my wrist but not when I'm driving hard and need to pay attention to individual readings. I've never had much fun with the driver's seat, it has never really fit me the way I want it to.
The Nissan Z is nice, good motor and whatnot. However blindspots are still an issue and it's also rear wheel drive(which is a snow time no no).
Subaru's are nice, also consider :SAAB 9-2.
BMW has the 325ix and the 330ix both four wheel drive, but price is a factor.
Whatever you get make sure you check everything on it! Even a brand new car can have defects from the factory or the dealership! (dealerships love to hide accidents that happen on the lot!)
Sean