DC5 Type R vs RX8

**Prince_James** · 03-09-2010 05:08 PM

hey guys just need your opinion,

as the title suggests its between the dc5 R and the Rx8 ( i know its a honda forum but biasedness aside which would u prefer )

to me
the Dc5 has good handling, looks ( exterior ) better fuel economy and i would think better reliability compared to the rotary and better resale value ( however i tend to keep the car for a few years )
the rx8 looks good, great interior , more practical, rear wheel drive
i want it for a daily driver what i want in a car would be good performance and handling, nice exterior, bit of sofistication and luxury for the interior as its a daily, and the usual fuel economy reliability etc
they both cost about the same, the dc5 has less power 147kw but is about 200 kg lighter but the rx8 has 177kw
as i have said both have their strong points but the Dc5 is lacking in the interior and practicality department compared to the rx8 IMO but the rx8 SUCKS with fuel economy around 380km/ tank (61L)
So which of these two would you pick if u were in my situation ( biasedness aside ) and please just between these two cars

- btw which of these would have better performance, handling and aftermarket support
cheers guys much appreciated

**waix** · 03-09-2010 05:15 PM

if daily driver, then go for better fuel economy = DC5, just my opinion.

**Prince_James** · 03-09-2010 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by waix

if daily driver, then go for better fuel economy = DC5, just my opinion.

thanks for the opinion waix i thought about that too, but the rx8 is more practical than the dc5 as u can actually use the back seats, the shape of the hatch on the dc5 makes the back seats pretty much useless unless u have really short passengers or just short trips =S

**M@lew** · 03-09-2010 05:28 PM

As said, if it's a daily go for the DC5. If it's a weekend car then go for a RX7

**bungsai** · 03-09-2010 05:38 PM

the rx8 has a bunch of issues with reliability...but its hella nice as a luxury car over the dc5r and it handles very nicely.

**ekay1** · 03-09-2010 05:38 PM

Depends if your looking for a more sportier feel, i think that the DC5 will suit your needs, plus fuel economy would help during the daily driving needs. There is also a price different between the two, the DC5 being the cheaper alternative. However, the rx8 has that more luxurious feeling with leather seats and is almost impossible to seat at the back lol

**Prince_James** · 03-09-2010 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by M@lew

As said, if it's a daily go for the DC5. If it's a weekend car then go for a RX7

hmmm wouldnt mind a rx7 too bad im on p plates xP

**Prince_James** · 03-09-2010 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by bungsai

the rx8 has a bunch of issues with reliability...but its hella nice as a luxury car over the dc5r and it handles very nicely.

how bad are the reliability issues? mmm yeah thats why i am soo tempted cause i want a car that is sporty but with a somewhat luxury interior and the dc5 doesnt really offer the luxury interior where as the rx8 does as its a sports luxury =D

**Prince_James** · 03-09-2010 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by ekay1

Depends if your looking for a more sportier feel, i think that the DC5 will suit your needs, plus fuel economy would help during the daily driving needs. There is also a price different between the two, the DC5 being the cheaper alternative. However, the rx8 has that more luxurious feeling with leather seats and is almost impossible to seat at the back lol

i am looking for a sportier feel and i do believe the dc5 handles better ( correct me if i am wrong ) but if i get the dc5 i would lose the option of the luxury interior the leather seats are so tempting and to the me dash looks a hell of alot better than the dc5
i think the rx8 s back seats are more usable than the dc5 ( again correct if im wrong )

**Prince_James** · 03-09-2010 08:14 PM

i guess its a matter of
dc5 vs rx8
basic sporty interior vs luxury interior
good fuel economy vs bad fuel economy
fwd vs rwd
sporty vs luxury sport
hmmmm wished i could have the best of both worlds =(

**vvxtam** · 03-09-2010 08:34 PM

If your a P-Plater , you won't be able to drive the Mazda Rx8 has 1308cc which is over the "a rotary engine that has an engine capacity of more than 1146cc as per the manufacturer's specifications"