Mazda RX-8. Base model starting at $25,700. 210hp (more than enough for me) and 159 lbs/ft torque (less than my Sentra.) but it could potentially be the most beautiful car under $100,000 I ever seen. The top 'o the line is a bit above $30G's and is sportin 250hp and 162 lbs/ft of torque. A bit too rich for my blood.

I was thinkin about another RS to fix up and make fun but I don't wanna deal with tuning headaches or extreme tire bills or brake bills either. I just want a fun car. No drama.

I think this means I'm officially old now but I don't care anymore... all I want is that RX-8. Am I losing it???

 

nope....


cause you'll be taking me for a spin if you get one...

-Gagan

 

You're not losing it. The RX-8 is one sweet ride. I saw the comparison test on Car and Driver TV and the RX-8 came in first over the G35 and Mustang Cobra.

It looks fun to drive and the styling isnt bad either. Plus it actually has a roomy rear seat.

 

whats there to talk you out of... if i were into the whole 2 wheel drive thing... RX-8 is what id have (well maybe a '95 300zx those are sick!!!)

 

I'm just waiting for everyone to jump down my throat with the lame for the money : "just get an STi" or "the Z is better" or "WRX + mods = RX-8 toast" comments which really don't mean anything to me but I just find the damn car SOOOOOOOOOOO beautiful.

How can anyone deny the HOTNESS??? Sure the back end could use some work but as a whole package... HOT.

 

My vote for most beautiful ride under 100K$ goes to the G35 coupe. I just drool every time I lay eyes on that thing!

Andy

 

The 210hp is with the auto and the 250 is with the manual.

I have to test drive one to see if I like it, but I like it so far too

 

I love this car man
It's also gonna be in the new x-men movie

 

The car does "seem" to be great, but, I witnessed two road tests of this car (Motor Trend/ SCC) and both times they broke the car...they don't usually write about that cuz the policy is NO bad press. Besides that is not " all we'll drive but they are nice.

I hope you all (BADWRX) realize that the G35 Coupe is the new Skyline with the US engine...also my fav for a rear driver.

 

I think it's an awsome car and Mazda always had decent suspension...But since it is a new engine, I am aware that the engineering in it is much better, I wouldn't buy it first year out. I would consider waiting until it has been out for a year or two.

Just my thoughts,
Whit

 

Its too early in the morning to think of logic which would persuade you not to buy one.

 

Ok that right there kinda slapped some reality back into me...

Broke car = not cool at all.

I wasn't really considering buying it this year, cuz why would I wanna pay $50,000 for an RX-8 (yes something close to this will likely show up). Like Antioch said, I would definitely wait a year or two (cuz of the $ more than choice) and see what develops... Please don't BREAK anymore!!!

 

Not quite. The R35 GT-R will be vastly different. It will most likely be the same chassis, but I would put money on the fact the the body will look quite a bit different.

 

I just recently got the (Japanese) intro to the Nissan Skyline Series and beg to differ about the exterior...although the driveline will be quite different. It could change though.