Rich Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 I want an RX8 but mpg is rubbish!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipercar93 Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 I want an RX8 but mpg is rubbish!!!! Â And maintenance =( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Although better than the RX7, the RX8 engine has a short lifespan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 I want an RX8 but mpg is rubbish!!!! Â It's better than your Corrolla:) Â The rx8 engine is fine mostly myths about them few minor issues but nothing major Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Not from what I've read, high teens if you'relucky, plus the mpg on mine seems to be improving now by quite alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipercar93 Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Not from what I've read, high teens if you'relucky, plus the mpg on mine seems to be improving now by quite alot  Yep, sounds about right. I have a person at work with one they ended up selling because they couldn't keep it fueled, they were lucky to get 20mpg. Major maintenance is usually needed a lot sooner than piston engines too. I'm sure how it was driven makes a difference, but it's still not good considering. They are really good for wear supposedly if you are religious with the warm up and cool down cycles and keep fresh oil in it. But I don't know many people that would do this, especially the warm-ups and cool-downs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 2000 miles max is oil and filter or the blades will die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 2000 miles max is oil and filter or the blades will die.  That's rubbish mate I know someone with 60k on one , oil change every 10k and its cheap mineral oil unlike pretty much anything with a turbo which is expensive synthetic and 3-5k intervals  They are thirsty and use oil but cheaper to run than your last two cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Only going by the comments made from the owners in the RX8 owners club, some of which i met in person due to the cancelled meet at MK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Downside.... Auto> http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/toyota/supra/94-toyota-supra-aerotop-n-a-red/735772 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipercar93 Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 I do like the Supra's. Never liked the insurance rates, but that shouldn't be a problem for you =) I nearly bought a TT before I settled on the SRT. You looking to be 'unique' or just a fun driving experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Monaro is about the only 'Musclecar' you can get that is RHD. After driving LHD though for the last 5 years it's not hard, but the bigger the car the harder it is to see if you feel the need to pass. Â My V8 is RHD and 0.3 seconds quicker than even the Supercharged VXR to 62 mph (VXR 500 0-60mph in 4.9 secs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipercar93 Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Monaro is about the only 'Musclecar' you can get that is RHD. After driving LHD though for the last 5 years it's not hard, but the bigger the car the harder it is to see if you feel the need to pass. Â My V8 is RHD and 0.3 seconds quicker than even the Supercharged VXR to 62 mph (VXR 500 0-60mph in 4.9 secs). Â Just 'cause' it's a V8 doesn't mean it's a musclecar =P Â What do you have? Â Here you go Tony, these could be fun! http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/toyota/gt-86/toyota-gt86-gt1-d-4s-2012/807464 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Just 'cause' it's a V8 doesn't mean it's a musclecar =P Â What do you have? Â Wikipedia defines a 'Muscle Car' as " a product of the American car industry adhering to the hot rodder's philosophy of taking a small car and putting a large-displacement engine in it". It further asserts that the muscle car "was designed for straight-line speed, and did not have the "sophisticated chassis", "engineering integrity", or "lithe appearance" of European high-performance cars". Â So I guess you're right, as my 5 litre IS-F doesn't fall into any of those categories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipercar93 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Just 'cause' it's a V8 doesn't mean it's a musclecar =P  What do you have?  Wikipedia defines a 'Muscle Car' as " a product of the American car industry adhering to the hot rodder's philosophy of taking a small car and putting a large-displacement engine in it". It further asserts that the muscle car "was designed for straight-line speed, and did not have the "sophisticated chassis", "engineering integrity", or "lithe appearance" of European high-performance cars".  So I guess you're right, as my 5 litre IS-F doesn't fall into any of those categories  =) I wouldn't consider the IS-F a musclecar a good sport tourer =) Though the 'musclecars' today ride pretty good and have fully independent suspension. Buddy back stateside has a 2006 SRT8 Charger. For it's weight it turns pretty good, not as good as a lighter car, but still. On the other hand my Cousins 99 Z28 is like trying to decide when the you are going to get the best drift score! Same with my other cousins 79 Firebird with the 400BB, though at least she has no illusions that her car drives like a boat =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GamithUK Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 My scenic is still not for sale - sorry. Â What about a Caterham? Subaru? Â I suppose the main question is what are you after? track day car? posing? drive to work & shopping but in a powerful car? 4 wheel drive? just you and passenger or will you need 5 seats? Â Any idea yet or are you waiting for the spark to ignite your interest? Â ttfn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Monaro is about the only 'Musclecar' you can get that is RHD. After driving LHD though for the last 5 years it's not hard, but the bigger the car the harder it is to see if you feel the need to pass. Â My V8 is RHD and 0.3 seconds quicker than even the Supercharged VXR to 62 mph (VXR 500 0-60mph in 4.9 secs). Â Just 'cause' it's a V8 doesn't mean it's a musclecar =P Â What do you have? Â Here you go Tony, these could be fun! http://classifieds.p...-4s-2012/807464 Â It would need to be fun for that money ...... I think i want something that's twin turbo or supercharged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-O Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Tut tut tone - i am surprised this one hasn't come up : Supercharged MX5 i would say Mk1 but perhaps a Mk3 might be something for a bit more of a modern big car feel? I know going by your last 2 choices you would like something slightly bigger but i could see this being of use commercially as well as personally. People would look to what you are running and come to you to have the same perhaps? Â outside of the obvious a Mk4 supra is a good choice...HOWEVER - If you want something unique (and prepared to go a bit off the beaten track) the Jap import Mk3 is a twin turbo (1JZ) so has the performance and the looks which are kind of similar to the lotus. These are quite rare however are great cars if you are into that thing. I had a turbo Mk3 and i always lusted after the 1JZ version - much better engine. Â Do you want something a bit different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 I would say the IS-F does sort of fit the muscle car bill - it doesn't have great handling and isn't particularly precise but the engine is immense and sounds absolutely insane! Â Â Could you fit in a lotus exige? That would be fairly awesome if it's purely a "fun" car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 I think i want something different...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-O Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Delorean? Â Corvette? you can supercharge those for over 500BHP. Wont turn though but i couldn't think of a better person to tackle that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Corvette would be LHD, i couldn't cope with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-O Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 i thought you could get right hookers on the more modern ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Do you want something that is visually insane? (in a good way, similar to the countach?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Something like this> http://www.speedhunters.com/2012/07/mini-quattro/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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