I'm torn Oppo!

"RotaryLover" (rotarylover) 10/18/2014 at 09:55 • Filed to: Decisions

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I've finally found a charcoal RX8 R3 09 with 100k for only 11k!!!!!! And this sucks for me!!!

My heart really REALLY wants the RX8 R3 but my brain says that it will cost me more in the long run gas wise, insurance wise and maintenance wise. + It will still depreciate badly and it will turn my NA into a winter beater.

My brain wants a CR-Z for the fuel efficiency, the fact that it's a manual hybrid, the fact that insurance will cost even less because it's an hybrid, it comes with winter tires and it's a Honda, it will cost almost nothing maintenance wise and it will keep it's value...somewhat (hybrids are the exceptions). It's better equiped than the RX8 too. But my heart doesn't get the same awesome feeling that the RX8 gives me and the goddamn grey panels and seats ruins it for me.

I'm gonna see the RX8 today. I just hope that I don't like it like I liked the one I tried earlier on. So the battle is between the charcoal RX8 and a pearl white CRZ for 11k.

Coty > RotaryLover 10/18/2014 at 09:56

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CRZs are hot when lowered on nice wheels. Never really seen an RX8 I liked.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > RotaryLover 10/18/2014 at 09:58

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If it's a daily I'd go CRZ. I just couldn't trust an RX8 day to day and as you mentioned they sure have a taste for oil and petrol.

RotaryLover > Coty 10/18/2014 at 10:03

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It kinda looks huge tho. It's really different face to face.

Cebu > RotaryLover 10/18/2014 at 10:04

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Go for the RX-8. Car-buying decisions are not made with the mind, but with the heart. Mark my words, that thing will brighten your mood many a gloomy day.

Coty > RotaryLover 10/18/2014 at 10:06

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The Z looks huge?

Cé hé sin > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 10/18/2014 at 10:06

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And engines. The one mentioned is about 100,000 miles which is pushing it for an RX8.

RotaryLover > Coty 10/18/2014 at 10:10

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It does, this surprised me a lot. Looks bigger than a Civic actually.

RotaryLover > Cebu 10/18/2014 at 10:11

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Did this with the NC...got me in trouble later on lol.

Coty > RotaryLover 10/18/2014 at 10:13

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Seen em in person, didn't seem too big.

RotaryLover > Coty 10/18/2014 at 10:16

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Miata effect...

Conan > RotaryLover 10/18/2014 at 10:16

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V8 swapped RX8.

RotaryLover > Conan 10/18/2014 at 10:21

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I prefer rotaries.

Conan > RotaryLover 10/18/2014 at 10:25

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Then you have your answer. You really do prefer rotaries.

RotaryLover > Conan 10/18/2014 at 10:32

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Yes! The sound, the smoothness, the feel it gives. It's amazing...but I feel that I should wait.

Conan > RotaryLover 10/18/2014 at 10:36

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It depends on how critical the money is. Right now I know I know I'd be happier with an E39 M5 or X350 XJR but I choose something with less maintenance costs (apart from tires). If you're confident the money is going to be okay I'd go for the joy.

RotaryLover > Conan 10/18/2014 at 10:39

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Well I'm probably gonna get a new job soon. It won't be as secured as my current job but it pays the double! I could own the 8...but I got a lot more mileage to do soon. Yeah...might be best to get the CRZ. I can get the 8 anytime and it's gonna end up cheaper.

Jesse Shaffer > RotaryLover 10/18/2014 at 10:40

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Every speed-loving bone in my body aches at this result... but dude, get the Honda. The later RX-8's were improved for the oil consumption issues... but the Wankel still has a bad drinking habit and it reportedly only gets worse with age.

Conan > RotaryLover 10/18/2014 at 10:41

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Almost always worth looking around more. There might be other choices out there as well. I'm not particularly enamored of the CR-Z myself.

RotaryLover > Conan 10/18/2014 at 10:47

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For the price, it's great. I found nothing else interesting for under 15k that is 2011+ except a Fiat 500 Turbo 2013 or sport 2012.

signintoburnerlol > RotaryLover 10/18/2014 at 10:49

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You gotta pay to play.

It's something all of us do. We all make sacrifices for the cars we love and want to own. Owning a sports car or a car with sporty intention isn't a risk free game, there's a million variables that go with it.

Conan > RotaryLover 10/18/2014 at 10:50

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I feel like you can look a bit farther back on non enthusiast stuff too for the right mileage total. My current car was 6 years old but only 40,000 miles.

RotaryLover > Conan 10/18/2014 at 10:53

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The issue is financing. I'm trying to pay less that I pay for my NC right now. I'm losing by doing this but this is for the better. I need something that I can finance for 5 yrs and I'm good.

RotaryLover > signintoburnerlol 10/18/2014 at 11:01

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If I knew how bad it would be on the highway, I would not had gotten the NC...

Kanaric > RotaryLover 10/18/2014 at 11:15

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RX8s are awesome 2nd cars and track cars. As a daily? NOPE

RotaryLover > Kanaric 10/18/2014 at 11:26

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Life plan: Get CR-Z, pay it off. Get RX-8 R3 as second car after for it goes under 8k.

gawdzillla > RotaryLover 10/18/2014 at 11:30

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buy the rx8

if u dont tell me where it is maybe i'll buy it

i love those

asindhidude > RotaryLover 10/18/2014 at 11:35

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I think you'd be better off with the Honda. You already have a fun car, and between the RX and the Honda, the CRZ will be cheaper to run, more reliable and sell for more when you're finished. Also, you avoid the temptations of going full retard and dumping a load of money into it, since there is not as much aftermarket as the Mazda

RotaryLover > gawdzillla 10/18/2014 at 11:36

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Imagine me...I was like an extatic kid who just got some candy when I saw it last night lol. Realisticly...it's not a wise decision.

RotaryLover > asindhidude 10/18/2014 at 11:46

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The only thing I'd do is put a CAI, put comfy bucket seats (no cheap shit), vinyl wrap the grey panels and put better brakes. I'd call it a day after that.

gawdzillla > RotaryLover 10/18/2014 at 12:10

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life is too short

the rx-8 already have back seats and a decent size trunk

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > RotaryLover 10/18/2014 at 13:23

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Buy RX8, then buy beater Volvo 240. Problem solved.

Love Sosa > RotaryLover 10/18/2014 at 13:45

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You're just going to be mad you didn't get the car you really wanted if you don't buy the rx8

LeonardSkeonard, FiSTer > RotaryLover 10/18/2014 at 13:46

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I have daily driven an RX-8 for the past 5 years. In August it was "relegated" to track/autocross only duty when I purchased a Fiesta ST.. Let's just say I find myself driving the 8 more than the FiST. Nothing really compares to the driving dynamics of an RX-8/NC for the price. Torque is overrated.

Having driven a friend's CR-Z, my advice is to stay away if you actually enjoy driving.

RotaryLover > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 10/18/2014 at 14:27

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Still got my NA Miata. NA Winter beater FTW!

RotaryLover > LeonardSkeonard, FiSTer 10/18/2014 at 14:30

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But....MPG savings...better insurance....winter tires included....

RotaryLover > Love Sosa 10/18/2014 at 14:39

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I gotta make a smart move there. I love the 8 but I'm sure I'll get a cheaper R3 down the line.

SkyNet > LeonardSkeonard, FiSTer 12/13/2015 at 09:16

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how has your reliability been?