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How much should i pay for a mazda rx8?

Mazda Rx8 vs. Rsx-s vs. Scion Tc?

  • alright guys im 17 and saved a little over 7000, (get paid every 2 weeks and add about 400 each time) ive earned my car! not like those brat kids whose parents but them 350z and bmw's anyhow going on a rant there....basically my question is I like the rx8 and the rsx more however my dad like the Tc (reliability and price aspect) but it just doesn't have the look kinda girly. So for me its Rsx or Rx-8 unless someone can convince me otherwise check list speed: mazda > acura handle: mazda > acura reliablity: mazda < acura price: mazda = acura (2006 m, 2005 a) insurance: mazda < acura (acura is less) mpg: mazda < acura (by alot!!) matinance: Mazda < acura (rotary engine will kill you) ok theres my list acura has more pros but mazda's pros are what im looking for (speed + handle) my concern would be the rotary engine and everything you have to do to it like oil and spark plugs and stuff...i dont have mechanical experience either do my parents so idk the mazda is scaring me but something draws me too it and I really like the acuras look and the feel comment please thanks

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    Last_shot flooding is really a non-issue these days, with the upgraded starter and a good battery you would have to really TRY to make it flood. I make short trips all the time, flooding only happens when the car is cold and you start and then stop it. Even then its not a 100% thing. The rotary is a pain in the *** compared to other cars that's for sure. I love my rx8 though, hard to find anything in its price range that handles like it does. Easy to find something faster in its price range, though. If you can get all the maintenance records with the rx8 then go for it, with a compression test first. It would suck to buy the car and then be denied on the engine warranty and have to come out of pocket 3 to 4 grand to get a new engine put in there.

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Bro get a 350z, best choice you can make, very fast, gets chicks like crazy, and is a sexy as car.

daa001

I think the Acura is better suited for you as a first car just because it's a lot cheaper and easier to maintain. The Acura also has a lot of aftermarket support if you're ever interested in tuning it. Sure, the Mazda's more fun to drive but my buddy working at Mazda told me how they would get at least 4 or 5 coming into the dealership each week because of the engine being flooded from owners making short trips.

ssm-s

The Mazda RX-8 would ne perfect ONLY if you know about rotary engines (I do). Other than that, get the Acura. The Scion sucks in my opinion.

420ForLife~~

ah man I feel ya! I love the RX-8 and its rotary engine but my mommy and daddy don't hand me everything I want either. so from a guy who is in a similar situation I would definitely recommend the Scion. I myself got a 2011 Scion xB. I know you're looking into around 05-06 but if it were the tC you could probly do a little newer. not to mention that if you get a 2nd gen tC it comes with way more hp and tq and a 6spd rregardlessif it's auto or manual. if you take care of a Scion it will take care of you trust me. insurance isn't so bad, and Scion is known for being super ccustomizable hope this helps man.

Daniel

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