Rotary engines are really cool. They like high revs and automatics aren't conducive to that. If you drive them around at low engine speeds and on short trips they tend to carbon up the apex seals. (rotary version of piston rings) Because of this people that drive them like minivans have the most problems with them. They need to be run hard at 5,000 rpm or more occasionally to keep them happy. I'm surprised Kai hasn't jumped into this thread yet.

Heres a little article comparing the 350z and the RX-8
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2004/mazd...ticleId=102387

238hp from 1.3L = DAMN!!!!