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RX-8 or Miata: what to buy

6 messages,  Last post on Jan 29, 2012 at 8:25 PM

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#4 of 6 Re: RX-8 or Miata: what to buy [georged4] by racerx65

Jan 25, 2012 (9:24 pm)

Replying to: georged4 (Jan 24, 2012 9:45 pm)
I test drove a RX8 2010 GT and loved it. You could get a lot more hp elsewhere but what good is it on the street? I like Mazda and drive a 3 and am happy, but the RX8 has some flaws: too much money for a car that is very hard to sell is the deal breaker, I doubt must mechanics have experience with a rotary not to mentio mpg. I see some new 11's in the low $30's still. You could get a BRZ soon for less, I guess. Go with the Miata, if you ever have to sell no problems. Only flaw I can think of is the lack of front license plate issue, maybe no issue in NY?

#5 of 6 Re: RX-8 or Miata: what to buy [racerx65] by georged4

Jan 25, 2012 (9:28 pm)

Replying to: racerx65 (Jan 25, 2012 9:24 pm)
We need a front licence in NY, but I am in FL for now.
 
Hard top sell === better price from dealer, right? How low should I go? the 2009 Base is about $19,000 ... I'm thinking $12,000

#6 of 6 Re: RX-8 or Miata: what to buy [georged4] by racerx65

Jan 29, 2012 (8:25 pm)

Replying to: georged4 (Jan 25, 2012 9:28 pm)
Any new car yet? 12K would be a great price to pay for a 2009 RX8. Just make sure u know all about the RX8. They are fun to drive except the auto has less HP. I read starting in 2009 they made an improvement so the engine won't flood as easy. I like the body. Maybe I'll have one some day but I am leaning toward a '14 Sub BRZ or Scion FR~S.

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