RX7 vs RX8
10-23-12, 04:08 PM
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there's no point owning any rotary if you never spin it over 6k, these cars in fact need to be abused periodically much like an exotic sports car.
as for reliability, there is never a guarantee. but if you start with a cheaper early model you will have much more headroom to spend before equalling buying a newer car but in the end you will also have a car with half the resale value. if it's just for transportation, the 7 would be cheaper to fix and maintain than an 8, which a simple clutch job alone costs $1k! versus a clutch job on a 7 which is half that. early model engines are also cheaper than a renesis, easier to diagnose and repair but will need more TLC to get up to par since most cars now are neglected after 25 years.
as for reliability, there is never a guarantee. but if you start with a cheaper early model you will have much more headroom to spend before equalling buying a newer car but in the end you will also have a car with half the resale value. if it's just for transportation, the 7 would be cheaper to fix and maintain than an 8, which a simple clutch job alone costs $1k! versus a clutch job on a 7 which is half that. early model engines are also cheaper than a renesis, easier to diagnose and repair but will need more TLC to get up to par since most cars now are neglected after 25 years.
10-24-12, 01:35 AM
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For a fairly decent different between the trims, check here: [V]ehicle [R]esearch [S]ystem - DealerTrend, Inc.
You're going to be mostly concerned with "Options" but if you want you can check the other stuff out too. That data was provided by AllData I believe.
You're going to be mostly concerned with "Options" but if you want you can check the other stuff out too. That data was provided by AllData I believe.
10-24-12, 03:06 AM
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You also made an important point, the RX8 is usually going to be much cheaper than a decent RX7, for an FD anyways.
Further, if you are going to finance the car it is alot easier to finance an RX8 than RX7 based on the mileage and model year. Most finance companies that provide decent rates are hesitant to finance older vehicles.
Anyways whatever you choose, good luck.
Further, if you are going to finance the car it is alot easier to finance an RX8 than RX7 based on the mileage and model year. Most finance companies that provide decent rates are hesitant to finance older vehicles.
Anyways whatever you choose, good luck.
Thank you so much for replying guys!! I really appreciated it. Getting a 8 before 06s is actually much cheaper than a well-look rx7 where i am at. I perfer rx7.. but Since its an older car, I am worry about that I hav to spend endless money to keep the car fresh. If I drive carefully(dont race or anything) and never riv up 6k, do I still need a lot of maintaince work with the rx7? ....
10-24-12, 10:18 AM
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there's no point owning any rotary if you never spin it over 6k, these cars in fact need to be abused periodically much like an exotic sports car.
if it's just for transportation, the 7 would be cheaper to fix and maintain than an 8, which a simple clutch job alone costs $1k! versus a clutch job on a 7 which is half that. early model engines are also cheaper than a renesis, easier to diagnose and repair but will need more TLC to get up to par since most cars now are neglected after 25 years.
if it's just for transportation, the 7 would be cheaper to fix and maintain than an 8, which a simple clutch job alone costs $1k! versus a clutch job on a 7 which is half that. early model engines are also cheaper than a renesis, easier to diagnose and repair but will need more TLC to get up to par since most cars now are neglected after 25 years.
10-25-12, 01:45 PM
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I have 2 cousins with Rx8's and I have the FD .. My FD hasn't exactly been docile with me . But I take it over the 8's any day . power and looks wise
Plus any idiot can blow a motor regardless of 8 or 7 ,
I think the 7 is a much more tuner friendly car , while the 8 is more of a quick family car. with bad MPG lol
Plus any idiot can blow a motor regardless of 8 or 7 ,
I think the 7 is a much more tuner friendly car , while the 8 is more of a quick family car. with bad MPG lol
10-27-12, 11:24 AM
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i own both. a 05 rx8 with nice mods and a 94 fd.. getting rebiuld,.
you would have to spend some cash to retouch a fd, but once is done is soooo rewarding.
rx8 is nice with some mods, rotary is to be driven hard, red line it or you will have carbon build up problems.
if your dream car is an fd, like me,... get it
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you are going to spend money either way..
good luck with the purchase
you would have to spend some cash to retouch a fd, but once is done is soooo rewarding.
rx8 is nice with some mods, rotary is to be driven hard, red line it or you will have carbon build up problems.
if your dream car is an fd, like me,... get it
je je jeyou are going to spend money either way..
good luck with the purchase
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I have had a few Turbo II FC's, and a 05 Shinka RX8. They were all great cars, it just depends what you are using them for. The RX8 has to be one of the best handling cars stock.
I say if you are planning to do a lot of modifications to it, get a FD, or FC. Parts are somewhat cheaper and there are a lot more to choose from.
I say if you are planning to do a lot of modifications to it, get a FD, or FC. Parts are somewhat cheaper and there are a lot more to choose from.
10-27-12, 04:04 PM
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My dad has an 8 and I feel it's an incredibly smooth and sexy car that corners like an F1 racer but I feel like it should have more power imo. Don't get me wrong, it's quick as hell, and the engineers at Mazda really performed a miracle with the motor and intake manifold, just seems like the chassis deserves more power. Regardless, any rotary is better than pistons 
10-27-12, 08:05 PM
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I bet I've put less in my FD over the last 10 yrs than I would have had in an 8 over the same period of time. And my FD will run circles around all but the most extensive/expensively modded 8s. And IMO look way better than all of them doing it.
10-27-12, 10:16 PM
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Fd if you can afford it , if not an fc (if power potential is your concern).
Rx8s are nice but I think they are modernized for females to like them more then men, and I think an na or turbo fc could easily push similar power to an rx8 for much less money.
My old 88 name rx7 was pushing around 170+ HP with a streetport and full exhaust, stock rx8 claimed 238hp but really its probably 200-210.
A turbo fc is 180 HP stock and will easily be faster than an rx8 and a fd is 250hp stock, certainly the fastest of all rx7/rx8s generations hands down.
Rx8s are nice but I think they are modernized for females to like them more then men, and I think an na or turbo fc could easily push similar power to an rx8 for much less money.
My old 88 name rx7 was pushing around 170+ HP with a streetport and full exhaust, stock rx8 claimed 238hp but really its probably 200-210.
A turbo fc is 180 HP stock and will easily be faster than an rx8 and a fd is 250hp stock, certainly the fastest of all rx7/rx8s generations hands down.
10-28-12, 12:13 PM
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the renesis(8) is also one of the most limited platforms for performance. even early model FCs can be modified more readily to make more power than a renesis without tons of reworking to the internal engine. most 8 owners ditch the renesis if they have hopes of ever getting over 300 to the wheels.
you can't just throw a turbo on it along with a standalone and make any real numbers, it will leave you disappointed with an empty wallet with several engines under your belt in R+D.
you can't just throw a turbo on it along with a standalone and make any real numbers, it will leave you disappointed with an empty wallet with several engines under your belt in R+D.
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10-29-12, 06:03 AM
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the renesis(8) is also one of the most limited platforms for performance. even early model FCs can be modified more readily to make more power than a renesis without tons of reworking to the internal engine. most 8 owners ditch the renesis if they have hopes of ever getting over 300 to the wheels.
you can't just throw a turbo on it along with a standalone and make any real numbers, it will leave you disappointed with an empty wallet with several engines under your belt in R+D.
you can't just throw a turbo on it along with a standalone and make any real numbers, it will leave you disappointed with an empty wallet with several engines under your belt in R+D.
10-29-12, 09:39 AM
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I drove an 8 for 5 years before going to the FD. The 7 is definitely more sports car. You said you would be making long trips for that reason I would go with the 8. The 7 is nowhere near as comfortable of a daily driver as the 8. I made several 2000 mile weekend runs in the 8. My fd's suspension is brutal in comparison. Parts are also more readily available for the 8. If you are looking at FD's get your pocket book ready. At least $20g to have a decent reliable FD. This is just my personal experience. I wish I still had my 8 for a daily and my FD for the weekends
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In my opinion, RX-8s are just way too heavy (from what I have been told).
Plus, from all the people I've talked to that have owned an RX-8. they are complete crap.
Plus, from all the people I've talked to that have owned an RX-8. they are complete crap.
10-30-12, 10:57 PM
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I have an 8 and in my opinion is really depends on what you are looking to do. If you want a car you can just get in and have some fun with no mods or anything then take the 8. If you want something as a project car to build and then have some fun take the 7. Both 7 and 8 are awesome cars however as people have said already the 8 is a different class of car. Parts are stupid expensive for it and hard to find while the 7 is much easier to get anything and everything for.
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the renesis(8) is also one of the most limited platforms for performance. even early model FCs can be modified more readily to make more power than a renesis without tons of reworking to the internal engine. most 8 owners ditch the renesis if they have hopes of ever getting over 300 to the wheels.
you can't just throw a turbo on it along with a standalone and make any real numbers, it will leave you disappointed with an empty wallet with several engines under your belt in R+D.
you can't just throw a turbo on it along with a standalone and make any real numbers, it will leave you disappointed with an empty wallet with several engines under your belt in R+D.
