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    I'll take the RX-8 over the 350z

    The 350z looks and feels heavy...

    The Rx-8 as i've driven one is very nimble and it really grips the road, it's a nice car...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rockefella View Post
    While the handling of the 8 is superior, even if not by much, you have to agree that the 350 has the overall advantage in track time..

    Prodrive aside, the power advantage is unavoidable, unless the track is entirely composed of hairpin corners.

    Somehow, the 350 does have power advantage... But then, we also have to look at their MPG...

    if you were like me, you would compare both power output with fuel economy of the cars...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rockefella View Post
    While the handling of the 8 is superior, even if not by much, you have to agree that the 350 has the overall advantage in track time..

    Prodrive aside, the power advantage is unavoidable, unless the track is entirely composed of hairpin corners.
    Actually hairpins are the worst as they don't let the chassis be it's best, undulating fast corners

    On twistie roads it can't keep up.
    Prodrive didn't do any engine work, all suspension and geometry and makes it a lot better handling.
    WIll have a very direct comparison as the RX-8 club has a trackday at Donnington and the Z will be there. Expecting the 8 to lose by a LOT with the long Donnington GP track straights and the uphill drag. I'm betting however that Fogarty's will give a lot of time back, can't make my mind up about Kramer and suspect it's going to be more down to cajones
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    I strongly prefer the RX-8. I've got a very limited bit of autocross time in an RX-8 and really liked it. I just wish the motor wasn't so thirsty. While the character of the Wankel is cool, given the price of gas I would be just as happy with a turbo 4 or V6.... or perhaps an LSx swap Of course I would hate to loose the RX-8's shifter. Anyway, great chassis as well as being more practical than the Nissan. It's down on power but not exactly weak. Of course so long as I am wishing for things I would also like Mazda to restyle the car. I so wish it was actually good looking. But the Nissan isn't good looking either so no advantage there!

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    for me, i would just choose the 350z.. and i wont really tell you why
    but i will tell you that i just dont like the rx8s engine. And i just fine that the rx8 is too.. restricted. not enough torque and a 232hp that gives in at 8500rpm. anyways, while the looks are cooler and it handles better, the 350z v6 has its power and performs well.. and in the end i would think its a little more reliable. but go with your gut.. and do keep in mind the seating configurations.

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    I don't want to sound like a prick or as if I had a biased opinion, so I'm just going to point out that when I posted in this thread I didn't have a 350Z yet... I was actually a few months away from buying one and at the time I was looking at S2000s, 350Zs, RX8s, Mustangs, etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Niko_Fx View Post
    I don't want to sound like a prick or as if I had a biased opinion, so I'm just going to point out that when I posted in this thread I didn't have a 350Z yet... I was actually a few months away from buying one and at the time I was looking at S2000s, 350Zs, RX8s, Mustangs, etc.
    and you made the right choice.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Niko_Fx View Post
    I don't want to sound like a prick or as if I had a biased opinion, so I'm just going to point out that when I posted in this thread I didn't have a 350Z yet... I was actually a few months away from buying one and at the time I was looking at S2000s, 350Zs, RX8s, Mustangs, etc.
    Quote Originally Posted by cmcpokey View Post
    and you made the right choice.
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    When I picked my car out, I looked closely at both the rx8 and the 350z. Each had their drawbacks and for me the 350's tiny trunk/hatch space took it outa the running. Given the two cars here, I might go with the mazda purely on looks and handling. Having driven both, I loved the Z's power and transmission (shifts were so smooth and quick). But again I need something that is practical as well (practical for me means a nice trunk for a backpack and other gear).
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    Quote Originally Posted by Niko_Fx View Post
    I don't want to sound like a prick or as if I had a biased opinion, so I'm just going to point out that when I posted in this thread I didn't have a 350Z yet... I was actually a few months away from buying one and at the time I was looking at S2000s, 350Zs, RX8s, Mustangs, etc.
    shouldve gotten an s2000! then u could go top down
    lol
    jk Z was a solid choice, all those cars are good for certain things, just depends on personal opinion and what you want
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    Quote Originally Posted by acuSI View Post
    shouldve gotten an s2000! then u could go top down
    lol
    jk Z was a solid choice, all those cars are good for certain things, just depends on personal opinion and what you want
    He could have choosen a Z Roadster anyway.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sledgehammer View Post
    When I picked my car out, I looked closely at both the rx8 and the 350z. Each had their drawbacks and for me the 350's tiny trunk/hatch space took it outa the running. Given the two cars here, I might go with the mazda purely on looks and handling. Having driven both, I loved the Z's power and transmission (shifts were so smooth and quick). But again I need something that is practical as well (practical for me means a nice trunk for a backpack and other gear).
    thats exactly why i didnt get a proper Z... wanted some more room. so skyline for me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer View Post
    He could have choosen a Z Roadster anyway.
    Its not the same! haha naw i almost got a Z so I will not talk down on them at all
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    Quote Originally Posted by cmcpokey View Post
    thats exactly why i didnt get a proper Z... wanted some more room. so skyline for me.
    You mean G35. We're still in the USA.

    Stupid Nissan fanboy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer View Post
    He could have choosen a Z Roadster anyway.
    I actually think it's quite ugly

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