euro lux or rx-8 ?!?

[euromandeluxe]

hey guys,

i'm in dilemma. i'm going to upgrade my '98 accord, and up until now i've been deadset on:

early 2006 euro lux
6MT
perfect colour (arctic blue)
low km's (27000)
a few years of warranty outstanding.
a few little interior extras like the dc5r gearknob, extra brush chrome trim etc.
$28500 (RACV check pending)

however whilst browing on carsales tonight i stumbled across the mazda rx-8 and was a little bit surprised at the used prices it was going for. for example:

2003 RX-8 leather
6MT
silver
68000km
$30000

i'm in complete dilemma now. i thought i was deadset on the cl9 but this rx8 looks perfect. i'm after a sportier car i guess, but i'm not sure if a 5 year old car is really worth the same as a 2 year old. sure, the rx8 would have been 55k brand new vs. the euro's ~44k, but i cant decide which is better value for money. and another thing that worries me is the mazda's thirst. scary compared to the euro's economy.

any opinions? i really need help!

cheers

[aaronng]

Both are different cars. Test both and see how you like them. I'd be basing my purchase on fuel consumption though, seeing how silly fuel prices have become.

[panda[cRx]]

remember that prices for the current euro will (theoretically) go down a chunk when the new model comes out soon

[euromandeluxe]

how about running costs ? fuel + servicing + parts. im thinking the euro would win hands down, but in terms of parts and servicing, does anyone know just how 'difficult' the rotary would be? financially speaking :P

i dont want to get an rx-8 to find im paying through my nose to keep it running, and i could imagine neither would anyone else

[Euro08Jaz]

apparently the rotors need to be replaced every 10-15k also a friend of mine complains that it go through oil quickly. not to sure what he means by that.

[damienm]

i usually spend 70-80 buks on petrol a week n my cousin who owns an rx8 drives just as much as i do spends 120-140 a week on petrol so when u look at it this way your actually gonna spend alot more than that 30grand price tag just to keep the rx8 on the road

[aaronng]

apparently the rotors need to be replaced every 10-15k also a friend of mine complains that it go through oil quickly. not to sure what he means by that.

No, the rotors are not changed that often. The old RX-7 rotary had to have the apex seals changed every 80 or 90k, but not for the RX-8 because it has side ports.

Rotaries consume oil, because they require lots of lubrication in the combustion chamber. So you have to check the level and top up if necessary with every fuel fillup.

[tony1234]

I've heard that fuel consumption on the RX8 is a bit scary.

[BiLL|z0r]

Also need to consider the space inside both cars. Although the RX8 is technically a 4 seater, I beleive you need to be 6yo or less to fit in the back. Also boot space required would be a thing for consideration.

[Nepolian]

Go for the one you always wanted to get. I your case it'd be the Euro. Cause if you get the RX, you'll sit there and wished you'd bought the Euro

Unles you have really fallen for the RX8.

As for fuel, I believe that If you really like the car you should buy it. End of the day, its your right foot which really determines usage. If I can recall the RX8 has a reasonably fuel consumption when driven normal!

My2c.....GOOD LUCK!

[tron07]

one is a 2006 car, another is a 2003.

If you dont mind the older car, higher maintenance cost, higher fuel consumption, go for the RX8.

If you need to ferry people all the time, family members, relatives, then RX8 cant do much. Cramp back seats, only seats 4 and a small boot compare to Euro.

Lot of people say RX8 got high fuel consumption, thats cause they rev up to 8-9k rpm all the time... drive slowly and shift gear around 4k, should be quite okay. But then at 4k its doesnt make much power :P

If I were to choose, I would choose a new euro.... or a new RX8 if budget allows it.

[Crapdaz]

if you a looking to carry passengers then the euro.
RX8 is a 4seater but damn its squishy in the back.

In the end you'll be paying more for oil and fuel for the rx8 for better performance.

but stating by the requirements, you said you only wanted a sportier car so RX8 but my opinion price/fuel/maintenance on euro would be cheaper.

My 2c