Which of these sounds better?

2010-09-09 00:40:40

#1

devilhammer: Member; +16|6592|San Marcos, Texas

I'm stuck, I recently came into a bit of money and can't decide which of these two vehicles I want to buy.

The Corvette is $13900 and has 122K miles on it. It's has a targa top and has been well maintained.

The RX8 is $7500 and has 91K miles on it. It's got a few things replaced, such as the stereo, rims, and interior seats.

I really can't come to a decision about this so I figure I will see what bf2s has to say about it.

Thanks

2010-09-09 00:47:51

#2

13urnzz: Banned; +5,830|6495

first thing i'd do? sit in both, test drive if you could. i've never owned a Vette, but everyone i know who's had one has been happy with them.

except the guy that wrapped his around a pole.

2010-09-09 01:04:41

#3

DonFck: Hibernator; +3,227|6629|Finland

The Vettes engine, I'd believe, is more durable, but the Mazda has lower gas mileage and a rotator engine is pretty sweet (and revs over 9000!).

So in terms of which sounds better, the RX8 does when going full throttle (that's a matter of opinion). Which sounds better in terms of which is the more sensible purchase, the Vette will probably have lower parts costs when you inevitably take it too to the shop for repairs.

I myself would buy a hot hatch instead, because the maintenance costs, as fuel costs are definitely lower.

I need around tree fiddy.

2010-09-09 01:13:21

#4

Dilbert_X: The X stands for; +1,810|6104|eXtreme to the maX

devilhammer wrote:
I'm stuck, I recently came into a bit of money and can't decide which of these two vehicles I want to buy.

The Corvette is $13900 and has 122K miles on it. It's has a targa top and has been well maintained.

The RX8 is $7500 and has 91K miles on it. It's got a few things replaced, such as the stereo, rims, and interior seats.

I really can't come to a decision about this so I figure I will see what bf2s has to say about it.

Thanks

What are your priorities in a car?
Speed?
Handling?
Reliability?
Looks?
Running costs?

If you need to pull a horsebox I'd say neither.

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2010-09-09 01:17:30

#5

Reciprocity: Member; +721|6578|the dank(super) side of Oregon

is the vette an automatic or manual? ah, you said it's a zo6. 6spd manual. Hows the clutch? 122k is a lot of miles for an '02. How are the tires? good replacements are expensive.

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2010-09-09 01:18:42

#6

DonFck: Hibernator; +3,227|6629|Finland

Out of those two, I would probably take the Mazda.

I need around tree fiddy.

2010-09-09 01:22:39

#7

Cybargs: Moderated; +2,285|6714

rx8s are sexy

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2010-09-09 01:32:40

#8

KuSTaV: noice; +947|6509|Gold Coast

I'd probably go with the Corvette. I've heard of some problems of the RX8's rotary engine, and if its already had things replaced then my guess would be that the engine is in worse condition than the 'vette, because previous owner could've thrashed it. Plus its rotary.

On the other hand, the mileage for the 'vette is still quite high.

Idunno, you may have problems with either car for various reasons. But then again, you might not have any problems whatsoever.
Cheapest RX8 that I can find is $21,900AU, which is ~$20250US, dont ask about the Corvette.

noice

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2010-09-09 01:32:57

#9

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|6808|Nårvei

Z06 is a cool car but the mileage is high, if you go for this one you better check it's maintenance history ... if no history is available stay clear of that car ... if you haven't driven a Z06 or any other Corvette you will be surprised how bad its handling are, it takes skill to control such a car.

The RX8 is way easier to drive, maintenance is cheaper ... needs a history check also ...

Both models are okay but those two cars I would pass on tbh, to high mileage on both ...

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2010-09-09 01:43:27

#10

DonFck: Hibernator; +3,227|6629|Finland

The cheapest RX8 I could find in Finland is € 17 490 = $ 22 000 with 100 000 km in it. You lucky sods in the US.

I need around tree fiddy.

2010-09-09 02:04:00

#11

Superior Mind: (not macbeth); +1,755|6690

Rx8

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2010-09-09 04:28:41

#12

jsnipy: ...; +3,276|6520|...

I was about to say the vette until i read the op. The vette is certainly a faster and arguably a better handling car. However if this were my primary car and not just something for fun you are buying then I would say the rx8. Less miles, newer and I don't think the rx8's are as unreliable as the rx7's were.

2010-09-09 05:44:22

#13

SamTheMan: +341|5139|Stoke, England

the engine sound or saying the car makes out loud?

2010-09-09 05:53:02

#14

Engineer_Fox: Has a horse outside; +48|5181|Hague City Firm - Holland

With recent gasprices, I'd say the Mazda.

2010-09-09 06:37:53

#15

eleven bravo: Member; +1,399|5257|foggy bottom

the vette gets em wet

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2010-09-09 06:40:26

#16

DrunkFace: Germans did 911; +427|6679|Disaster Free Zone

The rx8 cause its not a fagvertable.

2010-09-09 06:40:28

#17

DonFck: Hibernator; +3,227|6629|Finland

Over 9000!

I need around tree fiddy.

2010-09-09 06:45:52

#18

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|6619|London, England

Both of those cars have huge mileage for the amount of money you're willing to drop on a new car. You should be able to get something better. Maybe not with the same 'Wow' factor, but certainly better, much newer and much less mileage. Save yourself the hassle further down the line, and the resale value of those cars probably isn't much either.

2002 Corvette Z06	31%	31% - 5
2004 Mazda RX8	68%	68% - 11
Total: 16

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