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Originally Posted by jsimon7777
I need to scrape my eyes out and cut off my ears. Those are the worst couple of Clarkson wannabes I've ever seen. Drone. Drone. Drone.
If the RX-8 didn't get horrible fuel economy, burn oil like an Iraqi well, and break down at the bark of a seal, I'd be driving one today. Hell of a car. I'd certainly not be driving one of the modified versions, though. The stock setup is sublime.
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Fuel economy sure but your other issues are more of a perceived issue than a real one.
I added half a quart of oil every 1,000 miles between changes.
I never flooded any of my 8's or had any issues. They never saw a mechanic.
FYI I owned an 07 auto and traded it in for an 09 R3. Lost that in a divorce and bought a 09 GT a year later.
The R3 was the best car I've ever driven and the most fun. The BRZ is a very close 2nd but its not as easy to drive at high speeds nor does it have the amazing whir at 9,000 rpms. I also found the transmission of the 8 to be a little more forgiving and I was never afraid of clutch dumps.
The fuel economy of the BRZ keeps it in the game as a real DD.