Its about that time to get a new car and i cant decide between the twin turbo 300zx and an rx8!!!! any opinions?
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Six of one, half a dozen of the other. The RX8 is the newer car, so it will have fewer problems. However, that rotary engine will need to be rebuilt and I very seldom ever see one for sale with more than 75,000 miles. Take your pick of which set of ownership expenses you prefer. Personally, I'd take the RX8.
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^x2 but i'd say go rx8. better looking in my opinion... parts still available and there are plenty of build options with that motor. plus the 300zx is a hugeeee pain in the ass to work on. you ever opened that hood? you got ZERO room to work on anyyyything.
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^ x2 on the 300zx having no room.
If you got the money to spend on having someone do all the work on it, get the 300zx.
If you dont, take option 3: 3rd gen RX7
Its a rotary, and looks way better than an rx8
If you got the money to spend on having someone do all the work on it, get the 300zx.
If you dont, take option 3: 3rd gen RX7
Its a rotary, and looks way better than an rx8
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rx8 feels boring, just saying...
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X2 with whatthe.
I'm oldskool and love the looks of a 300zx.
I'm oldskool and love the looks of a 300zx.
Well the rx8 is a better handling car however the 300zx has a lot more power to it. Yes working on the 300 may be more of a pain but i am more comfortable with the normal piston/cylinder engine compared to a rotary haha. I think i am in need of a test drive of both. I did read also that the 300 will get about 22 mpg and the rx8 is only around 17 so that may be a deciding factor with how expensive gas is getting and will get.
BOTH are very thirsty for gas. RX-8 imo is just more practical. Newer, less problems will occur, Less maintenance, better handling and with the right exhaust sounds SWEEEEEET! 300z like everyone says is hard to work on. Like a GTO, CRAMPED engine bay. I would take an RX8 personally between the two. Get what you feel is right though
i recommend the scion ft86
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x2.
...but that's if you want a new new car.
Between the two you listed though I'd choose the RX-8 although I prefer the 300ZX's styling.
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Mar 17, 2011 - 4:13 AM) 
>i recommend the scion ft86
x2.
...but that's if you want a new new car.
Between the two you listed though I'd choose the RX-8 although I prefer the 300ZX's styling.
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I'm not sure but i think he was being sarcastic on this one -_-
QUOTE (Keiri @ Mar 17, 2011 - 5:57 AM)
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x2.
...but that's if you want a new new car.
Between the two you listed though I'd choose the RX-8 although I prefer the 300ZX's styling.
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Mar 17, 2011 - 4:13 AM)
>i recommend the scion ft86
x2.
...but that's if you want a new new car.
Between the two you listed though I'd choose the RX-8 although I prefer the 300ZX's styling.
I'm not sure but i think he was being sarcastic on this one -_-
Hmm, he could be...
...but I still recommend it.
...but I still recommend it.
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Definitely RX8 of the two:
1. 10+ years of technology
2. Newer=lower miles and less problems
3. Parts availability/price
4. Doors
5. better fuel economy (though undeniably still bad)
6. Quieter/smoother ride
7. Can be MADE fast fairly easily
8. Things seem to be generally loosely put together on older 90's cars (i.e. hit a bump and it sounds like you've got $15 worth of change in your dash)
but thats just my opinion... also in my opinion, 350z trumps both for a little more moolah
1. 10+ years of technology
2. Newer=lower miles and less problems
3. Parts availability/price
4. Doors
5. better fuel economy (though undeniably still bad)
6. Quieter/smoother ride
7. Can be MADE fast fairly easily
8. Things seem to be generally loosely put together on older 90's cars (i.e. hit a bump and it sounds like you've got $15 worth of change in your dash)
but thats just my opinion... also in my opinion, 350z trumps both for a little more moolah
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Lol please elaborate on number 2. I understand they both have problems but I'd like to know how the new car has less? Just because it's new? #3 is essentially untrue, Nissan parts from ANY car from the 90s are easy to obtain. 5 is completely untrue, with free spirited driving the rotary motor gets worse mpg PERIOD! As for #7, so can the 300. All understandable reasons for picking one car over another, however a lot of these particular reasons aren't true. Just saying...
@op, you planning on getting a car asap or you feeling it out? Are these for sure your only 2 options?
This post has been edited by mak5603: Mar 17, 2011 - 2:32 PM
QUOTE (DGolden32 @ Mar 17, 2011 - 10:52 AM)
>Definitely RX8 of the two:
1. 10+ years of technology
2. Newer=lower miles and less problems
3. Parts availability/price
4. Doors
5. better fuel economy (though undeniably still bad)
6. Quieter/smoother ride
7. Can be MADE fast fairly easily
8. Things seem to be generally loosely put together on older 90's cars (i.e. hit a bump and it sounds like you've got $15 worth of change in your dash)
but thats just my opinion... also in my opinion, 350z trumps both for a little more moolah
1. 10+ years of technology
2. Newer=lower miles and less problems
3. Parts availability/price
4. Doors
5. better fuel economy (though undeniably still bad)
6. Quieter/smoother ride
7. Can be MADE fast fairly easily
8. Things seem to be generally loosely put together on older 90's cars (i.e. hit a bump and it sounds like you've got $15 worth of change in your dash)
but thats just my opinion... also in my opinion, 350z trumps both for a little more moolah
Lol please elaborate on number 2. I understand they both have problems but I'd like to know how the new car has less? Just because it's new? #3 is essentially untrue, Nissan parts from ANY car from the 90s are easy to obtain. 5 is completely untrue, with free spirited driving the rotary motor gets worse mpg PERIOD! As for #7, so can the 300. All understandable reasons for picking one car over another, however a lot of these particular reasons aren't true. Just saying...
@op, you planning on getting a car asap or you feeling it out? Are these for sure your only 2 options?
This post has been edited by mak5603: Mar 17, 2011 - 2:32 PM
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i've had 2 rx8's, and 2 rx7's.....they will be reliable as long as you take care of them. and they are nowhere near boring if u get the manual tranny, granted not super fast but fun to rev up and they weigh less than the 300zx.IMO its just a better layout..ive had my share of driving 3 300zx's in the past and they all rattled more than an angry snake, and the snap oversteer is hard to get out of if u loose it in a drift.
IN THE END it doesn't matter everyone's gonna be 50/50 it depends on what u want to put your hard work in, if u don't care and have all the time in the world get the Z(u will be spending money just to keep the whole car together), and the 8 the only real worry would be to take proper care of the motor, everything else is newer and will hold up.
IN THE END it doesn't matter everyone's gonna be 50/50 it depends on what u want to put your hard work in, if u don't care and have all the time in the world get the Z(u will be spending money just to keep the whole car together), and the 8 the only real worry would be to take proper care of the motor, everything else is newer and will hold up.
why not go find a 350z?
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if i were to get a mazda id get a Speed3 .. clean lookin car, already boosted with pretty good power, 4 door practical car with balls, and they sound pretty nice too when done right.
nissan would be the 350z, 08' preferably, dual intake, beautiful factory 5 spokes, 18s i think, 6speed, anddd sexy lol.
but id get the speed3, becauses its a 4door with some balls.
nissan would be the 350z, 08' preferably, dual intake, beautiful factory 5 spokes, 18s i think, 6speed, anddd sexy lol.
but id get the speed3, becauses its a 4door with some balls.
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^ speed 3 is acually less reliable than the 8 if u rag on it often z is nice too if don't mind the toad
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no kidden, didnt realize that lol all well
This post has been edited by Ted95: Mar 18, 2011 - 9:44 AM
QUOTE (95celgt @ Mar 18, 2011 - 9:53 AM)
>^ speed 3 is acually less reliable than the 8 if u rag on it often z is nice too if don't mind the toad
no kidden, didnt realize that lol all well
This post has been edited by Ted95: Mar 18, 2011 - 9:44 AM
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You've apparently never seen the engine bay on a 300ZX TT... Impossible to work on.
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dont mind the toad?
QUOTE (95celgt @ Mar 18, 2011 - 8:53 AM)
>^ speed 3 is acually less reliable than the 8 if u rag on it often z is nice too if don't mind the toad
dont mind the toad?
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yes scott, rotorheads call the Z the toad, because if u look at its stance it looks like an angry toad ^U^
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......... I never noticed that. Holy crap, it's true!! Still a sexy car, though lol
QUOTE (95celgt @ Mar 18, 2011 - 3:04 PM)
>yes scott, rotorheads call the Z the toad, because if u look at its stance it looks like an angry toad ^U^
......... I never noticed that. Holy crap, it's true!! Still a sexy car, though lol
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i dont see it.
i am still laughing at the fact everyone in here is claiming the rx8 as the more reliable choice.
lol.
good luck if you go that route
i am still laughing at the fact everyone in here is claiming the rx8 as the more reliable choice.
lol.
good luck if you go that route
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^^ I didn't. I believe they're equally unreliable. I just admit that the RX8 is cheaper to rebuild, and I prefer it in this case because the rest of the car is newer- suspension, bushings, bearings, hoses, etc.
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i know OP said 300zx but im basing my claim that rx8 vs 350z.
350 MUCH faster and more reliable.
and with suspension mods handles like on rails OR gets crazy sideways. whatever you want.
350 MUCH faster and more reliable.
and with suspension mods handles like on rails OR gets crazy sideways. whatever you want.
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Well what is funny is that i did look into a 350z and the insurance on one of those is outrageous. Also top gear did all of the models of the z's and the 300 smoked the 350 in a straight line which was surprising and i am just personally not a huge fan of the 350. I have yet to drive either of these cars and that will be the final choice of course. I mean the rx8 is nice i do like it but im leaning towards the 300 but if i could not get the twin turbo 300zx then i will go with the rx8. Haha is this a hard choice or what?? people talk about less miles and less problems however, if i were to get a 300 with low miles on it that could be in my favor. Also the fact that i understand the standard combustion engine with cylinders and pistons and such. As for the rx8 i would not have a clue on what to do with a rotary engine.
QUOTE (spolski07 @ Mar 18, 2011 - 8:53 PM)
>i know OP said 300zx but im basing my claim that rx8 vs 350z.
350 MUCH faster and more reliable.
and with suspension mods handles like on rails OR gets crazy sideways. whatever you want.
350 MUCH faster and more reliable.
and with suspension mods handles like on rails OR gets crazy sideways. whatever you want.
Well what is funny is that i did look into a 350z and the insurance on one of those is outrageous. Also top gear did all of the models of the z's and the 300 smoked the 350 in a straight line which was surprising and i am just personally not a huge fan of the 350. I have yet to drive either of these cars and that will be the final choice of course. I mean the rx8 is nice i do like it but im leaning towards the 300 but if i could not get the twin turbo 300zx then i will go with the rx8. Haha is this a hard choice or what?? people talk about less miles and less problems however, if i were to get a 300 with low miles on it that could be in my favor. Also the fact that i understand the standard combustion engine with cylinders and pistons and such. As for the rx8 i would not have a clue on what to do with a rotary engine.
Yeah both are cool, and they both have their advantages/disadvantages, Now personally helping one of my close friends with his z has let me know some things, you cannot work on the motor without pulling it, and it is a royal PITA to work on it even once its out of the bay, it took a good 6 of us working on the motor about 18 hours to take it from sitting on the ground all the way down to the block.... just some food for thought
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RX8 is ****ing ugly!!! i swear the ugliest car ever, 300 z, hell yeah i want one of those as well or a 3000 gt he he. if you got an RX8 i would literally hit you in the face.
Well I did receive some news from the bank today. They do not want to give me a personal loan for that much money to get the 300. They said since the car is older than 10 years that they would not give me a loan on it and I would need to take a personal loan. Looks like the 300 will have to wait untill i can find $10,000 to drop on one haha. So i figure why not the rx8 for now and get the 300 later.