Mazda RX8 are good value these days...

[adrian]

There are loads of good value ones. Do do like them but the MPG is meant to be awful!

Examples:

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Mazda/RX-8/RX-8/1139353/
http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Mazda/RX-8/RX-8/1164692/

[kevinod]

Are they getting to the age where they'll need an engine rebuild?

[CJ]

Are they getting to the age where they'll need an engine rebuild?

The Renesis requires much less maintanence than the 13B TT, rebuilds shouldn 't be a huge consideration with the RX-8. I expect to see a lot more on the road over the next year or two (theres plenty out there as it is), as you say, they're getting very affordable.

CJ

[Myfeckin FTO]

I like the RX8's - good looking RWD sports coupe with good access to rear seats. However I would only consider the 231bhp version (The 189bhp would be considerably slower then an FTO GPX Man).

Fuel economy would be one of the bigger issues - I wouldn't expect much more than 20-23mpg at best.

Add a few K though and you're in a Zed. If rear seats aren't a must I know what I'd be driving (and am driving).

The latest new & improved facelifted RX8 looks the bizz - http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Fift ... 178134.htm

[dcfto]

Haha...couldnt take that video seriously....kept thinking, yer man testing the cars must have went to Jeremy Clarkson College or sumtin...

[Myfeckin FTO]

Haha...couldnt take that video seriously....kept thinking, yer man testing the cars must have went to Jeremy Clarkson College or sumtin...

Tiff Needel is a far better driver than Clarkson (ex TOCA) - I'd respect his opinion on a cars handling and performance - Clarkson (while entertaining) is a donkey in comparison.

[optical illusion]

Don't get me started on these again - engine rebuilds after 55K miles...

[Bernard]

Aren't you thinking of the 7?

[TopCat]

Haha...couldnt take that video seriously....kept thinking, yer man testing the cars must have went to Jeremy Clarkson College or sumtin...

Tiff Needel is a far better driver than Clarkson (ex TOCA) - I'd respect his opinion on a cars handling and performance - Clarkson (while entertaining) is a donkey in comparison.

Yeah, have to agree Tiff is a serious quality driver, incredible car control, and not a bad presenter. (Seems to have a soft spot for the Zed too ). Most of the guys on car programs seem to be one or the other.

[Dragonheart]

What category would the lad with the beard from the original top gear fall under?

[adrian]

Agreed about Tiff, he's had a stint in touring car driving too. He'd hammer any of the topgear presenters around any track in any car. Brilliant driver.

[optical illusion]

Aren't you thinking of the 7?

NO!

[Muad_dib77]

I don't understand the big fuss about rebuliding the engingines in the rexes..sure we all know they'll need to be rebuild (well anybody who knows what they are will know anyways) - so is it not a matter of budgeting for it when you go to buy the car?

Or perhaps simply get one that needs a rebuild - get it done - and have relative peace of mind that that part of the car is gonna be alright..

I think that's the route I'd be going down if I was to get a rex.. be it 7 or 8.

[misterbishi]

Agreed about Tiff, he's had a stint in touring car driving too. He'd hammer any of the topgear presenters around any track in any car. Brilliant driver.

Tiff is who I associated TG with when I first started watching it and he is definitly a loss to top gear a great touring car driver...wonder if he is the stig?

But you have to hand it to Clarkson he is very entertaining and have you read any of his books?... excellent!

[Mustang]

Aren't you thinking of the 7?

NO!

Did the rotor tips wear (as is the case with the RX7) thereby requiring a rebuild to rectify (somebody correct me if I'm wrong). Or did the individual just forget to top up the oil? Any engine will calve if not lubricated.

[kevinod]

I don't understand the big fuss about rebuliding the engingines in the rexes..sure we all know they'll need to be rebuild (well anybody who knows what they are will know anyways) - so is it not a matter of budgeting for it when you go to buy the car?

Or perhaps simply get one that needs a rebuild - get it done - and have relative peace of mind that that part of the car is gonna be alright..

I think that's the route I'd be going down if I was to get a rex.. be it 7 or 8.

For me it's the cost & inconvenience of the rebuild that you don't get in it's competitors that would be a bad mark against it. The RX7 fair enough, it's a real purists car and has the attributes to make it worth while, but the RX8? I haven't had a chance to drive one yet but she'd have to be a lot better than the alternatives to have to go to the hassles of rebuilds.

Tiff Needell & Quentin Wilson were the 2 in Top Gear I remember, along with Vicky B-H. Tiff is undoubtably the best driver of the lot but the current trio are light years ahead at presenting a fun car show.

[CJ]

Aren't you thinking of the 7?

NO!

Then where are you getting your info from Laura? If you've come across an RX-8 thats had a rebuild at 55k mls, you can be sure it wasn't looked after. Despite the fact that I'm no longer an RX-7 owner, I'm pretty active in the Irish Rotary community (includes a good mix of enthusiastic 8 owners) and I've yet to come across a Renesis thats required a rebuild.

CJ