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over a year ago
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I found it a bit "buzzy" ended up a 2 hour drive with tingling fingers. As a 6' 1" bloke it was also a bit tight in the foot well. Take one for a longish test drive taking in motorway, A and B roads to see what you think. Handles well though. |
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"I found it a bit "buzzy" ended up a 2 hour drive with tingling fingers. As a 6' 1" bloke it was also a bit tight in the foot well. Take one for a longish test drive taking in motorway, A and B roads to see what you think. Handles well though."
cheers martin thanks |
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By *waymanMan
over a year ago
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"Thinking of buying used RX8 but have heard good and bad things...its a car i know nothing about ..has any1 got 1 or have owned 1 .. all views much appreciated"
Drinks petrol.
Garages see RX8 owners, assume owner has more money than sense and double the labour time... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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They're a bit thirsty, but you need to run them, not good for short journeys and with rotary's its good to red line them regularly to prevent carbon build up. Not a help for the fuel economy.
My mate had one, loved it, but found it a bit thirsty. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Test drove one and didn't really get on with it, felt a bit too cramped for me but the driving experience was fantastic and is definitely worth considering but as an earlier post said, take it for a decent test drive and don't buy the first one you see as loads around.
In the end I decided on a Porsche 911 (996) as stupidly cheap at the moment, £18k buys a minter  and can get 28mpg; not bad for a 3.6! |
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By *umpkinMan
over a year ago
near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack! |
"Whats wrong with buying a Skoda ??
you still get there...
.Eventually...  "
Or a T20 TED Runs with at least 33% kerosene mixed in with the petrol and mine`s a mere 60 years old!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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think they also fall into the highest category of road tax at £460 a year
i looked at them a couple of years back and seem to remember it was that + the fuel consumption reviews that put me off |
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By *un_JuiceCouple
over a year ago
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Just got rid of the Scirocco. Now that is a nice motor. Plenty of room too suprisingly for it's class.
A lovely ride and great on fuel. It was only the 2.0 TDi 143 Bhp/Ps
Got a new Golf now. Sounds lovely on the door closing action.  |
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By *un_JuiceCouple
over a year ago
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"was your scirocco just like a golf?"
You may not know that Audi,Skoda,Vw and Seat use the same engines ? So it must be to an extent. The cabin is far more luxurious though, funky dash and infotainment blaa blaa. Nice wrap round seats and loads of headroom. I,m 6'2.
It handles better than the Golf and i'd say slightly better on economy.
It looked loads better having debadged it on the rear. I wanted white, got black. The Golf is white though but not a sporty model. Still a lovely motor. Time to get a new one soon. March.
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By *averiMan
over a year ago
Swindon to bristol |
"Thinking of buying used RX8 but have heard good and bad things...its a car i know nothing about ..has any1 got 1 or have owned 1 .. all views much appreciated"
Its a good car if your a hair dresser! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Its a lemon thats why they are relatively cheep. High tax, fuel bills, servicing, always need oil topping up make it expensive to run. There are better alternatives like the Honda S2000 Nissan 350Z or if you have the money a Nissan Skyline. |
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By *teborahCouple
over a year ago
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Make a big cup of coffee then sit down and google RX8 problems. they are plagued with them and would take a very brave person to buy a used model without a bomb proof warranty. Which is a shame as when they are running they a a decent car. Had an RX7 turbo a good few years ago. It used to hate driving past petrol stations!! got rid as soon as it started playing up on cold starts. If you want a good car stick with the Germans. |
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"Make a big cup of coffee then sit down and google RX8 problems. they are plagued with them and would take a very brave person to buy a used model without a bomb proof warranty. Which is a shame as when they are running they a a decent car. Had an RX7 turbo a good few years ago. It used to hate driving past petrol stations!! got rid as soon as it started playing up on cold starts. If you want a good car stick with the Germans. "
Not German cars! They are as exciting as a pair of granny knickers. |
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By *teborahCouple
over a year ago
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"Make a big cup of coffee then sit down and google RX8 problems. they are plagued with them and would take a very brave person to buy a used model without a bomb proof warranty. Which is a shame as when they are running they a a decent car. Had an RX7 turbo a good few years ago. It used to hate driving past petrol stations!! got rid as soon as it started playing up on cold starts. If you want a good car stick with the Germans.
Not German cars! They are as exciting as a pair of granny knickers. "
AMG Mercedes. M5 BMW Audi RS5 .....etc etc etc Not exciting????? prey tell me what excites you?? |
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