Snapped a few pictures of the rents cars, thought you guys might like it.
Thread Starter
Mustang Sally
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 6,092
Likes: 0
From: Midwest
Snapped a few pictures of the rents cars, thought you guys might like it.
My mom drives the S2000, my dad the RX8, both 6 speed manuals. The S2000 is a 2002 the RX8 is a 2004. Kinda bad pictures but there was a request to take a picture of the RX8 engine 
Banned
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 10,768
Likes: 0
Re: Snapped a few pictures of the rents cars, thought you guys might like it. (92SIvic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92SIvic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">had any problems with the RX8 yet? theres massive recalls on those motors right now.</TD></TR></TABLE>
aren't rx8 owners getting money back or something too?
aren't rx8 owners getting money back or something too?
Thread Starter
Mustang Sally
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 6,092
Likes: 0
From: Midwest
Re: Snapped a few pictures of the rents cars, thought you guys might like it. (.jefs0ng)
So far no problems with the 8 yet... I'm watching out for antifreeze though because thats when it starts (starts leaving antifreeze on the floor, motor has to be replaced) and yeah, Mazda is offering to buy the car back or will give you $500 in Mazda stuff because the horsepower rating was off. But I think we bought it after they fixed that. The 8 only has 750 miles on it, got it two weeks ago.
As far as all the blue on the S2000, yeah, I agree... But I can live with it if I had to! 
, Wait... I do, the Explorers interior (my daily) is blue...
As far as all the blue on the S2000, yeah, I agree... But I can live with it if I had to!
, Wait... I do, the Explorers interior (my daily) is blue...
Trending Topics
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,232
Likes: 0
From: socal to norcal
Re: Snapped a few pictures of the rents cars, thought you guys might like it. (JDM CTR EK)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM CTR EK »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Your parents have some good taste! 
</TD></TR></TABLE>
true dat...the s2k is sweet...
</TD></TR></TABLE>true dat...the s2k is sweet...
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 790
Likes: 0
From: USA
Re: Snapped a few pictures of the rents cars, thought you guys might like it. (charminpnoyracer)
Now thats a pretty picture. You got some hip parents... id personally steal the s2k. You know what would add the perfect touch in there would be a 00-01 ITR or 99-00 Si... or a skyline 
Banned
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 10,768
Likes: 0
Re: Snapped a few pictures of the rents cars, thought you guys might like it. (KooK)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KooK »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So far no problems with the 8 yet... I'm watching out for antifreeze though because thats when it starts (starts leaving antifreeze on the floor, motor has to be replaced) and yeah, Mazda is offering to buy the car back or will give you $500 in Mazda stuff because the horsepower rating was off. But I think we bought it after they fixed that. The 8 only has 750 miles on it, got it two weeks ago.
As far as all the blue on the S2000, yeah, I agree... But I can live with it if I had to! , Wait... I do, the Explorers interior (my daily) is blue...</TD></TR></TABLE>
so your dad's car REALLY does have all the horsepower? or are they just rating them lower now..
As far as all the blue on the S2000, yeah, I agree... But I can live with it if I had to!
, Wait... I do, the Explorers interior (my daily) is blue...</TD></TR></TABLE>so your dad's car REALLY does have all the horsepower? or are they just rating them lower now..
Thread Starter
Mustang Sally
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 6,092
Likes: 0
From: Midwest
Re: Snapped a few pictures of the rents cars, thought you guys might like it. (Fishbulb)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .jefs0ng »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
so your dad's car REALLY does have all the horsepower? or are they just rating them lower now..</TD></TR></TABLE>
I think they're rating them lower, I don't see why they wouldn't after they sent out letters stating the mistake.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Fishbulb »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I take it you have driven both of them. What are your impressions?</TD></TR></TABLE>
They're both very nice and tight feeling cars, they both corner on a dime. The RX8 has more power down low but up high the S2000 is all over it. As daily driverableness (Making up words here) its really close but I have to give it to the RX8 simply because the engine just feels so smooth and the car just feels well engineered, so well built.
The S2000 feels like more of the race car between the two, what got me though is the fact it didn't pull you back in your seat as much as I was expecting but it was gaining speed better than what I thought it would. It just feels weird to have the speed there but not the torque.
If I had to choose between the cars though I think I'd sport the S2000 simply because its an easier engine for me to work on, so many modification, well built, speedy little head turner that runs high 13s out of the box. But if I wasn't all into racing and modifying my cars I would without a doubt hit the RX8 because its such a nice car to just take out, pop in a CD and just cruise with. The power is there when you need it, nobody really has one around here and its just a smooth smooth car.
so your dad's car REALLY does have all the horsepower? or are they just rating them lower now..</TD></TR></TABLE>
I think they're rating them lower, I don't see why they wouldn't after they sent out letters stating the mistake.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Fishbulb »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I take it you have driven both of them. What are your impressions?</TD></TR></TABLE>
They're both very nice and tight feeling cars, they both corner on a dime. The RX8 has more power down low but up high the S2000 is all over it. As daily driverableness (Making up words here) its really close but I have to give it to the RX8 simply because the engine just feels so smooth and the car just feels well engineered, so well built.
The S2000 feels like more of the race car between the two, what got me though is the fact it didn't pull you back in your seat as much as I was expecting but it was gaining speed better than what I thought it would. It just feels weird to have the speed there but not the torque.
If I had to choose between the cars though I think I'd sport the S2000 simply because its an easier engine for me to work on, so many modification, well built, speedy little head turner that runs high 13s out of the box. But if I wasn't all into racing and modifying my cars I would without a doubt hit the RX8 because its such a nice car to just take out, pop in a CD and just cruise with. The power is there when you need it, nobody really has one around here and its just a smooth smooth car.
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 6,618
Likes: 0
From: Bee Em Double You, ///M3, USA
Re: Snapped a few pictures of the rents cars, thought you guys might like it. (Slow-R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Slow-R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Now thats a pretty picture. You got some hip parents... id personally steal the s2k. You know what would add the perfect touch in there would be a 00-01 ITR or 99-00 Si... or a skyline </TD></TR></TABLE>
haha.. a skyline would be more than a "touch"
</TD></TR></TABLE>haha.. a skyline would be more than a "touch"
