New type R-GT vs Mazda RX8 (230)

SHADEMASTER · 4th July 2007, 21:22

I currently own a Mazda Rx8 (230) trading it in for a type R GT (delivery for type R was suposed to be first week in August)
Has any one else owned both these cars,
if so how do they compare!

w.car · 4th July 2007, 23:42

not sure been in a rx8 of my friends is fast but, is hard to beat the fun of vtec I love my type r. Civic better fun.

insanojackson · 6th July 2007, 19:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by w.car

not sure been in a rx8 of my friends is fast but, is hard to beat the fun of vtec I love my type r. Civic better fun.

never driven a rex but i would imagine the rwd front engine combo is more fun than the ctr, the also have a very revvy engine too!

Type S Bournemouth · 6th July 2007, 19:44

that RX8 is a great and quick car. It beat the M3 round the track on the top gear test.

Civic far nicer to look at though IMO

illegalhunter · 6th July 2007, 20:23

RX8 is so thirsty , looks the muts but

Type S Bournemouth · 6th July 2007, 20:35

yeah they said how thirsty it was on top gear. The only downside though

Essexboy · 6th July 2007, 21:01

Guy at work has an RX8 but it absolutely drinks oil.....

Type S Bournemouth · 6th July 2007, 23:48

bit like the civic then

simrjor · 7th July 2007, 20:38

I had a 230 for 3 1/2 years. I seem to drive the R faster than I did the 8.

I'm getting around 28-30MPG with the R, alot better than the 8 and I've not had to put a drop on oil in it yet!

I do prefer the ride of the 8 to R's at times bumpy ride.

SHADEMASTER · 7th July 2007, 21:00

simrjor
what handles better 8 or R?

can the R match the handling of the 8 on corners? (i just love
letting the back end go coming out of a tight bend)

thanks mate for any answers!

SHADEMASTER · 13th July 2007, 12:33

Could someone tell me how fast a type R will do in 2nd gear.

(I dont get mine till August)

Mr JP · 13th July 2007, 12:39

ive definatly hit 50mph in my r-gt in second, cant remember if this was right round to rev limiter or not but i know i will be trying tonight on my way home from work!

SHADEMASTER · 13th July 2007, 12:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr JP

ive definatly hit 50mph in my r-gt in second, cant remember if this was right round to rev limiter or not but i know i will be trying tonight on my way home from work!

50mph thats a bit disappointing!!

My RX8 howls its way to 70mph in second, I was hoping for at least 60mph from the R.

moony2345 · 13th July 2007, 12:56

50mph? Thats awful, my 1.6 megane does 48!

Mr JP · 13th July 2007, 16:43

alright, alright, i just got 62 on my way home so dunno what i was thinking of before!

sorry fellas

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w.car Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 11th June 2007 Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	not sure been in a rx8 of my friends is fast but, is hard to beat the fun of vtec I love my type r. Civic better fun.

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Type S Bournemouth Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd October 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 977 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	that RX8 is a great and quick car. It beat the M3 round the track on the top gear test. Civic far nicer to look at though IMO

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illegalhunter HACKIN & SLAYIN Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,900 Thanks: 6 Thanked 35 Times in 34 Posts iTrader: (0)	RX8 is so thirsty , looks the muts but

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Type S Bournemouth Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd October 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 977 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	yeah they said how thirsty it was on top gear. The only downside though

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Essexboy Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 9th June 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 182 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Guy at work has an RX8 but it absolutely drinks oil.....

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Type S Bournemouth Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd October 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 977 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	bit like the civic then

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simrjor Valve Cap Join Date: 3rd March 2007 Location: Nr Southampton Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I had a 230 for 3 1/2 years. I seem to drive the R faster than I did the 8. I'm getting around 28-30MPG with the R, alot better than the 8 and I've not had to put a drop on oil in it yet! I do prefer the ride of the 8 to R's at times bumpy ride.

7th July 2007, 21:00	#10 (permalink)
SHADEMASTER Type R GT (R-8065) Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 4th July 2007 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 425 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	simrjor what handles better 8 or R? can the R match the handling of the 8 on corners? (i just love letting the back end go coming out of a tight bend) thanks mate for any answers!

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SHADEMASTER Type R GT (R-8065) Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 4th July 2007 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 425 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Could someone tell me how fast a type R will do in 2nd gear. (I dont get mine till August)

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Mr JP Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 885 Thanks: 5 Thanked 30 Times in 30 Posts iTrader: (0)	ive definatly hit 50mph in my r-gt in second, cant remember if this was right round to rev limiter or not but i know i will be trying tonight on my way home from work!

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moony2345 Valve Cap Join Date: 16th May 2006 Location: Spalding [From Belfast] Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	50mph? Thats awful, my 1.6 megane does 48!

13th July 2007, 16:43	#15 (permalink)
Mr JP Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 885 Thanks: 5 Thanked 30 Times in 30 Posts iTrader: (0)	alright, alright, i just got 62 on my way home so dunno what i was thinking of before! sorry fellas