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Old 02-09-2003 | 09:07 AM
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The G35C does not represent a sports car to me at all. The RX-8 does, despite the seating and door configuration.
Old 02-09-2003 | 10:36 AM
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Originally posted by MrFatBooty
The G35C does not represent a sports car to me at all. The RX-8 does, despite the seating and door configuration.
It's not a sports car, but it is much more appealing IMO. Unless you're going to be autocrossing weekly.
Old 02-09-2003 | 05:09 PM
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Originally posted by MrFatBooty
Whatever you do, don't get the automatic.

A 2-door/2-seater would probably be called the RX-7.
Nope. Mazda said they'd introduce a 2-door version of the RX-8 to supplement it's sales. The RX-7 will be an entirely different beast.
Old 02-09-2003 | 05:22 PM
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Originally posted by AcuraFanatic
Nope. Mazda said they'd introduce a 2-door version of the RX-8 to supplement it's sales. The RX-7 will be an entirely different beast.
From what I understand, if RX-8 does well, the 2-door RX-7 will follow.
Old 02-09-2003 | 05:34 PM
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Originally posted by 98CoupeV6
You like the styling of the RX-8 better?
I meant on paper specs. I think G35C looks millions times better.

Originally posted by AcuraFanatic
Nope. Mazda said they'd introduce a 2-door version of the RX-8 to supplement it's sales. The RX-7 will be an entirely different beast.
From what I understand, if RX-8 does well, the 2-door RX-7 will follow.
Old 02-09-2003 | 06:50 PM
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Originally posted by AcuraFanatic
Nope. Mazda said they'd introduce a 2-door version of the RX-8 to supplement it's sales. The RX-7 will be an entirely different beast.
I believe they said they were looking to make a 2-seater based on the RX-8 platform, not that the ensuing product would be badged an RX-8. Meh, it's semantics.

As for the G35C looking better on paper, I see this:

G35 Coupe 6 spd - 3,435 lbs
RX-8 6 spd - 3000-3050 lbs (estimated)

nuff sed.
Old 02-09-2003 | 08:20 PM
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Originally posted by MrFatBooty
I believe they said they were looking to make a 2-seater based on the RX-8 platform, not that the ensuing product would be badged an RX-8. Meh, it's semantics.

As for the G35C looking better on paper, I see this:

G35 Coupe 6 spd - 3,435 lbs
RX-8 6 spd - 3000-3050 lbs (estimated)

nuff sed.
Lets see what I said..

"On paper, I like the G35C more. The only thing I like about the RX-8 is its lower weight."

Hmm mike, wtf does that sound like to you. sounds to me that i really liked the RX-8's lower weight, but otherwise I liked the G35 Coupe's specs. I dont mind the 30hp and like 100 extra lbs/ft of torque. Or the Infiniti name/serivice. Or a few other things. Mainly I think the RX-8 is ugly and the G35 Coupe is anything but.
Old 02-10-2003 | 03:35 AM
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Originally posted by MrFatBooty
G35 Coupe 6 spd - 3,435 lbs
RX-8 6 spd - 3000-3050 lbs (estimated)
the estimates i read was 2,800lbs for the 6spd manual...where'd you get that number?
Old 02-10-2003 | 09:02 AM
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Numbers are from Car & Driver because Mazda's site didn't have anything.




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