Originally posted by 02RSXTYPES
Hey BB6, welcome to the forum. Glad to have you 
I'm sure some of our better tech guys like jaje or viggen (or whatever the hell his name is now) can answer better, but here goes...
I'm confused about your question. The RX-8 (rotary) and Protege (I4) have no turbos. If your question is of small pocket rockets in general, I can tell you right now that the materials needed to produce them are only going to get cheaper as inflation rises. Many synthetic materials, such as high end plastics, are getting easier to produce. Cars are getting the same way as production efficiency rises. That is why the 2003 accord is basically the same price as the 2002, even with added goodies. The problem, again, is inflation. As idiots raise the minimum wage to please the poor people, EVERYTHING else goes up. People doesn't seem to understand that a boost in wages means a boost in consumer good prices.
You know how Ferraris used to be under 30 grand? It equates to about just as much as they are now. But they had no techno marvels, you say. That is true, but production used to cost a LOT more back then.
I think I kinda answerred your question...it all has to do with the economy. Are you asking whether they will be 30 grand? They will not be. Or are you asking if they will be semi-affordable? IMO, they will be.
Sorry, but the 2003 Protege will have turbo edition from mazda-speed avaible at the dealer, and the RX-8 won't have a turbo for a couple of years but it is specualated to hit the market around 2006