DC5 Type R vs RX8

[WATAJK]

you are aware of the difference between the type-r and type-s in australia arnt you?

the type-s actually has better cams and a better exhaust - and it has more comfortable suspension and a better interior
the aus Dc5R got the short end of the stick lol

for what you are describing i think you would love a type-s

Please don't start this argument.
This will become a shit fight.
Your telling me you'd prefer leather over recaro bucket's?? A heavier Chasis for a mere extra 7kws?? A Engine that needs a Harness for Kpro?? Type R also has LSD... Rather that package instead my friend..

But anywho, not going to argue that crap.
An RX-8 can be just as good as a DC5R/S provided that the history of it is that it's been maintained reguarly.. Quality parts are used when needed and it's serviced more then what it was needed too or serviced or time.
TBH dude... if you want a daily get a Type S, you'll find it alot less of a hassle then a Type R... my ITR is for weekends only really as bucket seats aren't exactly a daily sorta thing, trust me lol...

[ekay1]

Leather seats would just make you slide around when you drive dude, as WATAJK said, recaros > leather as they are made for "driving" unlike leather seats.

[Prince_James]

liar lol your name says your a prince asif your not loaded =P

lols no im not loaded and prince james was a nickname given to me from some basketball buddies xP

An RX-8 can be just as good as a DC5R/S provided that the history of it is that it's been maintained reguarly.. Quality parts are used when needed and it's serviced more then what it was needed too or serviced or time.
TBH dude... if you want a daily get a Type S, you'll find it alot less of a hassle then a Type R... my ITR is for weekends only really as bucket seats aren't exactly a daily sorta thing, trust me lol...

hmmm i just worried if i get the rx8 i may not mind the fuel consumption but if regular servicing cost 700 dollars and a engine rebuild costing 6k is required every year then count me out
as for the integra i just cant see myself getting a type s cause as u have said the type s cant be better than the type r i know some may argue that but to me the type r will always be better ( no offence intended to type s owners )


just a couple of things the dc5 type rs recaros wearing out puts me off alittle any way to fix this or prevent this ? besides just taking care getting in and out ?
also as a daily which one would be better the ep3 or dc5 both type r ?
and if i were to get a ep3 what would i do for insurance as it is a import and i cant find any online quotes for it =S ?
last but not least which one would have better fuel economy and passenger safety?

cheers guys =D

[WATAJK]

lols no im not loaded and prince james was a nickname given to me from some basketball buddies xP



hmmm i just worried if i get the rx8 i may not mind the fuel consumption but if regular servicing cost 700 dollars and a engine rebuild costing 6k is required every year then count me out
as for the integra i just cant see myself getting a type s cause as u have said the type s cant be better than the type r i know some may argue that but to me the type r will always be better ( no offence intended to type s owners )


just a couple of things the dc5 type rs recaros wearing out puts me off alittle any way to fix this or prevent this ? besides just taking care getting in and out ?
also as a daily which one would be better the ep3 or dc5 both type r ?
and if i were to get a ep3 what would i do for insurance as it is a import and i cant find any online quotes for it =S ?
last but not least which one would have better fuel economy and passenger safety?

cheers guys =D

Recaro's require care when you get in and out of them.. The bolsters can look brand new forever if you actually take care of them and don't squash them and shit...
Who the FK said a RX-8 requires a rebuild every year?? LOL WTF.....
Thats a new one... i think if you track it heavily then it might but not for daily driving lol...
TBH get a ITR dude...

[Vvvtec]

K20 DC2

Seriously though, I say choose the Type R. Reliability + fuel economy and Vtec. What more can you ask for!

[Prince_James]

Recaro's require care when you get in and out of them.. The bolsters can look brand new forever if you actually take care of them and don't squash them and shit...
Who the FK said a RX-8 requires a rebuild every year?? LOL WTF.....
Thats a new one... i think if you track it heavily then it might but not for daily driving lol...
TBH get a ITR dude...

SAMM928 said i dont want to be dealing with a rebuild at the end of the year costing 6000 dollars
and nam.qhc said that a simple service is 700 dollars or something
i know the rotary engine takes special care and attention and that they use up alot of petrol ( about 350-450 km/ 61 lt tank ) but i didnt think they were that unreliable
i mean if they were then mazda must have fked up REALLY badly could someone please confirm if these accusations are true?

K20 DC2

Seriously though, I say choose the Type R. Reliability + fuel economy and Vtec. What more can you ask for!

mmm true that i love it alot just would like a bit more sofistication and luxury to the interior but guess u cant get the best of everything xP

[Vvvtec]

You say it best yourself man. You can't have the best of everything unfortunately.

You just got to ask yourself: Economy/Reliability/Slightly less attractive interior OR Luxury/Looks/Less economy.

Answer those to yourself, honestly.

[Prince_James]

You say it best yourself man. You can't have the best of everything unfortunately.

You just got to ask yourself: Economy/Reliability/Slightly less attractive interior OR Luxury/Looks/Less economy.

Answer those to yourself, honestly.

yeah true hmm i guess right now i am sitting at economy reliability and slightly less attractive interior HOWEVER i will have to do more research into the rx8s reliability issues as i dont believe it should be that bad
just out of curiousily if a Dc5r or Ep3 r was properly taken care of how long will the engine generally last before needing rebuild ( lifespan ) ?

[EKVTIR-T]

Check out some rx8 owner forums for a reliable perpsective

[honda_zivic]

an rx8 does not costs 6g rebuild. cost 2.5g at most. they require rebuild approx 20,000 kms.

definitely not an everyday car, why?

eats petrol
say if u move ur car out of the driveway u must stay in there till its warm up then u can turn it off, otherwise it will flood.
must warm up at least quarter temp gauge b4 driving off, so therefore not recommend for daily drive.

u may see tons of people left stranded on d road because of rotary.

this was all told from people i know with rotary's. but anyways rx8 is more reliable then other rotary models.

[Prince_James]

an rx8 does not costs 6g rebuild. cost 2.5g at most. they require rebuild approx 20,000 .

Really serious ?? Engine rebuild every 20000km ?? Does that mean all those rx8s for sale on carsales all have had a few engine rebuilds ?
Doesnt add up cause if a engine rebuild costs 2.5k A rx8 with 100000 km would have had 5 engine rebuilds 12.5k. Doesnt seem right to me =S

[honda_zivic]

those rx8 on carsales gotta at least have been rebuild few times. contact em and ask.
like i said rx8 are more reliable then the other rotary. especially the rx7 FD will leave u stranded in d middle of d road, because of its being turbo as well
that car is like fragile, so beware.

thats wat my mates say. but depends on the rebuild u do, if u use some heavy duty parts out there it will last more than 20,000kms.

but in ur case out of the dc5 vs rx8.
i take the rx8 any day looks heappppsssssss better no offense to ozhonda people that own dc5.