Time for a new car. What would you get?

Ok, so I\'m gonna have to sell the FTO pretty soonish cause its getting old and I\'m in need of a new car anyways. Im looking at either;

Nissan 350z Touring (Track outta my budget) OR
Mazda RX8

Both second hand of course but both will still have at least some kind of retained warranty. So, what would you get? Anyone have any experience with either of these cars?

Im heavily leaning towards the 350, but its only got two seats (so does the FTO but at least the FTO had that little rear seat thingo which could squeeze a small child into). The RX8 is cheaper but not as fast, and doesnt look as hot. Im also alittle paranoid about rotary.

Choices choices.

[CHIZZY]

If I were you, I\'d get a Mazda Miata. They\'re kinda sporty and look super cute with their little top down.

You mean an MX5?

no.

For something very practical yet sporty I\'d look at the new Mazdaspeed 3.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=116119

Only $21k, less expensive and more powerful than the Civic SI.

A Z will turn more heads but it\'s a dog.  As much as I love Nissan a 3,300 lb. sports car with an N/A V6 won\'t cut it for me.  My co-worker just bought one and although it looks great, I wouldn\'t drop $30k for it.

The RX-8 burns too much gas to be slower than a 350z or GTO.

[CHIZZY]

aww, c\'mon! I think you get a sweater vest and free Cher CD with purchase.

[Living-In-Clip]

Mazda RX8

The Mazda RX-8 would be a mistake.  They are underpowered, particularly for a car that is heavy and almost sedan-like.  Last I heard, evidence indicated that the car did not make even the meager official horsepower specs, so Mazda probably overrated it.  Also as THX mentioned, this engine burns way too much fuel for such low power output.
 
The Z is not a bad car, but I guess it\'s a matter of personal taste.  I disliked them from the beginning, and now I have to look at them everywhere.  The Japanese Mustang.  Certainly you can say with certainty that the build quality is not up to the standard of other competitive manufacturers, including Honda & Toyota.
 
Why don\'t you consider a used Subaru Impreza or a Civic Si?

american

[videoholic]

COnvertible jetta.

COnvertible jetta.

Ouch

[Titan]

Convertible Beetle.

Why would you want to \'squeeze\' a small child into your car... I thought the cops told you to stay away from playgrounds.

Anyway, I like both cars. But the Z takes the cake.

[clips]

whelp bein the fact that my 1st two cars were nissans, i gotta roll with the Z...it\'s faster and looks a wee bit better than the rx-8.

Ive also been looking at Chrysler Crossfires, but I dunno, too many choices. I like Chryslers, dads got a 300C which he\'s pimped up but I dunno, the Crossfire is just an old as SLK and apparently the transmission is like a dog.

GTO\'s are everywhere here (Monaro), too big for my liking and they certainly like a drink.

[§ôµÏG®ïñD]

1978 Ford GT XC Cobra 351 Cleveland.    Get it, love it.





or just get another rice burner.