06-07-2006, 11:16 AM
Well DJ he wasn't really addressing you since you had driven several of the cars in the range for comparison's sake.
I think its neither fair nor relevant to compare the RX-8 to the RX-7 since they were not built for the same purpose nor in the same price range. Saying that the RX-8 failed because it doesn't match or exceed the performance of the RX-7 would be like saying the S2000 failed because it could not match/exceed the performance of the NSX.
When comparing the 8 to the 350Z you have to take into account that the 8 seats 4 comfortably where the Z is only a 2 seater. Sure the 8 can't run with the Evo and STi but there really isn't anything that can for the money.
The RX-8 is not the right car for everyone but its far from being a complete failure or any of the other pejoratives you used.
I think its neither fair nor relevant to compare the RX-8 to the RX-7 since they were not built for the same purpose nor in the same price range. Saying that the RX-8 failed because it doesn't match or exceed the performance of the RX-7 would be like saying the S2000 failed because it could not match/exceed the performance of the NSX.
When comparing the 8 to the 350Z you have to take into account that the 8 seats 4 comfortably where the Z is only a 2 seater. Sure the 8 can't run with the Evo and STi but there really isn't anything that can for the money.
The RX-8 is not the right car for everyone but its far from being a complete failure or any of the other pejoratives you used.
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Past: 2018 Honda Civic Type-R, 2015 Yamaha R1, 2009 BMW M3, 2013 Aprilia RSV4R, 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 2006 Porsche Cayman S, 2012 Ducati 1199, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2008 CBR1000RR, 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2000 Toyota Tundra, 2005 Honda CBR600RR, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1997 Honda Civic EX
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