ThaiPauly Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I have seen a brand new one of thes for sale..looks great Has anyone any experiences with these cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terdsak_12 Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Great looking cars, not to sure about the Wankel engines if Thai mechanics will be able to maintain it properly, bit pricey mind, 2++ million used 2003/4 million Baht. Personally for the same money I'd look at the Nissan 350Z. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartecosse Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 "played" with one as the company car early last year when back in the UK. looks lovely, novelty doors, not as raw as the rx 7 was though so not quite as much fun. sti's etc much more fun but then you get the "boy racer" label Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dan Sai Kid Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Great looking cars, not to sure about the Wankel engines if Thai mechanics will be able to maintain it properly, bit pricey mind, 2++ million used 2003/4 million Baht.Personally for the same money I'd look at the Nissan 350Z. The Nissan also doesn't have a Wankel engine - no way would I pay 2 million baht for a car with an engine name like that, "Yeah, it's Wankel-powered!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorin Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I have seen a brand new one of thes for sale..looks greatHas anyone any experiences with these cars? Great looking car, talked with Mazda dealers last time I been to Lumpini branch. The only problem is ###### expensive compared to other countries...3750000 baht for the new car, I think in EU or US this car never goes over 40K USD. The good thing they can break it for 6 years downpayment, so in the end you paying something like 60K baht per month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terdsak_12 Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I have seen a brand new one of thes for sale..looks great Has anyone any experiences with these cars? Great looking car, talked with Mazda dealers last time I been to Lumpini branch. The only problem is ###### expensive compared to other countries...3750000 baht for the new car, I think in EU or US this car never goes over 40K USD. The good thing they can break it for 6 years downpayment, so in the end you paying something like 60K baht per month. Bargain!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dan Sai Kid Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I have seen a brand new one of thes for sale..looks great Has anyone any experiences with these cars? Great looking car, talked with Mazda dealers last time I been to Lumpini branch. The only problem is ###### expensive compared to other countries...3750000 baht for the new car, I think in EU or US this car never goes over 40K USD. The good thing they can break it for 6 years downpayment, so in the end you paying something like 60K baht per month. Bargain!!!! Isn't the RX-8 one of those cars that has a really small engine - it's different configuration means it has something like a 1.8 litre engine, or am I thinking of some other Mazda? If it does have a smaller engine, wouldn't that affect the tax? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonoi Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I have seen a brand new one of thes for sale..looks great Has anyone any experiences with these cars? Great looking car, talked with Mazda dealers last time I been to Lumpini branch. The only problem is ###### expensive compared to other countries...3750000 baht for the new car, I think in EU or US this car never goes over 40K USD. The good thing they can break it for 6 years downpayment, so in the end you paying something like 60K baht per month. Bargain!!!! Isn't the RX-8 one of those cars that has a really small engine - it's different configuration means it has something like a 1.8 litre engine, or am I thinking of some other Mazda? If it does have a smaller engine, wouldn't that affect the tax? Yep its a Rotary engine works out at about 1.2 Litres I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dan Sai Kid Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I have seen a brand new one of thes for sale..looks great Has anyone any experiences with these cars? Great looking car, talked with Mazda dealers last time I been to Lumpini branch. The only problem is ###### expensive compared to other countries...3750000 baht for the new car, I think in EU or US this car never goes over 40K USD. The good thing they can break it for 6 years downpayment, so in the end you paying something like 60K baht per month. Bargain!!!! Isn't the RX-8 one of those cars that has a really small engine - it's different configuration means it has something like a 1.8 litre engine, or am I thinking of some other Mazda? If it does have a smaller engine, wouldn't that affect the tax? Yep its a Rotary engine works out at about 1.2 Litres I think Shouldn't that make it a lot cheaper than a 350z? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonoi Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I have seen a brand new one of thes for sale..looks great Has anyone any experiences with these cars? Great looking car, talked with Mazda dealers last time I been to Lumpini branch. The only problem is ###### expensive compared to other countries...3750000 baht for the new car, I think in EU or US this car never goes over 40K USD. The good thing they can break it for 6 years downpayment, so in the end you paying something like 60K baht per month. Bargain!!!! Isn't the RX-8 one of those cars that has a really small engine - it's different configuration means it has something like a 1.8 litre engine, or am I thinking of some other Mazda? If it does have a smaller engine, wouldn't that affect the tax? Yep its a Rotary engine works out at about 1.2 Litres I think Shouldn't that make it a lot cheaper than a 350z? Nope, as its produces over 220bhp (250bhp)...this puts it in the highest tax bracket for engines (they're taxed on power and/or engine size) The RX-8 has new fancy twin rotor design too that apparantly won it the "Engine of the year award" in 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dan Sai Kid Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I have seen a brand new one of thes for sale..looks great Has anyone any experiences with these cars? Great looking car, talked with Mazda dealers last time I been to Lumpini branch. The only problem is ###### expensive compared to other countries...3750000 baht for the new car, I think in EU or US this car never goes over 40K USD. The good thing they can break it for 6 years downpayment, so in the end you paying something like 60K baht per month. Bargain!!!! Isn't the RX-8 one of those cars that has a really small engine - it's different configuration means it has something like a 1.8 litre engine, or am I thinking of some other Mazda? If it does have a smaller engine, wouldn't that affect the tax? Yep its a Rotary engine works out at about 1.2 Litres I think Shouldn't that make it a lot cheaper than a 350z? Nope, as its produces over 220bhp (250bhp)...this puts it in the highest tax bracket for engines (they're taxed on power and/or engine size) The RX-8 has new fancy twin rotor design too that apparantly won it the "Engine of the year award" in 2003 You have to love that Wankel guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardJohnson Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 And the rotary engine is a gas guzzler. Something to bear in mind in these days of ever increasing fuel prices........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonoi Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 And the rotary engine is a gas guzzler.Something to bear in mind in these days of ever increasing fuel prices........ I suspect that if you can afford to buy a car such as this, then fuel consumption isn't something your going to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBWG Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 And the rotary engine is a gas guzzler.Something to bear in mind in these days of ever increasing fuel prices........ Have to agree its a real gas guzzler for such a small capacity engine. TBWG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartecosse Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 yeah but thats due in part to the power output achieved from the engine size not just because it a wankel engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaiyapoon Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Mazda RX8,my favourite reasonably priced sportscar.Had a test drive 18 months ago was impressed. Great handling,fuel economy around 25mpg,and lively engine even in the under 200bp version.Good value in UK at around 22k.Has won sportscar of the year now several times.BUT buy one in Thailand and its going to cost you around 53K so I'll have to do without! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRIDER Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Hi There I had a RX7 years ago, very nice, powerfull its 1.3 liter but it is 3.000 cc if you compare to normal engine. it is very silent you cant hear the engine inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted August 24, 2006 Author Share Posted August 24, 2006 I have seen a fe here brand new from specialist showrooms , ie the one at the top of Thong Lo, for around 3m ,yet the Mazda website states they start at 3.75 m. I wanted to test drive it and they said I could for a deposit of 100k! I said OK but when I return it I get the 100k back then? Oh No was the reply, you can put it towards another car!.OK so if I test drive another car then I can do that without paying any more....Oh no, 100k per car, so u can end up having 5 test drives for half a million baht..you gotta buy something!!! I walked away Wankels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorin Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I have seen a fe here brand new from specialist showrooms , ie the one at the top of Thong Lo, for around 3m ,yet the Mazda website states they start at 3.75 m.I wanted to test drive it and they said I could for a deposit of 100k! I said OK but when I return it I get the 100k back then? Oh No was the reply, you can put it towards another car!.OK so if I test drive another car then I can do that without paying any more....Oh no, 100k per car, so u can end up having 5 test drives for half a million baht..you gotta buy something!!! I walked away Wankels It cost 3750000 at Mazda Lumpini, I visited there few weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiboxer Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Rortary engines supposedly last longer than regular piston engines due to their design. If a piston engine becomes worn, you can simply re-ring the pistons and seal off the cylinders but if you wear out a point or two on the triangular rotor, the exhaust/intake air will be mixed resulting in poor performance...not sure how easily that problem could be corrected. Hard to believe how expensive they are over here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigtail Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 3-5 kilometers per liter of 95 octane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ta22 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 IF i were you . I would forget the RX8 I would BUy a RX7 for 500-800k and then a CLK COUPE a well MOD RX& is more common and is seriously the best ride then RX8 ( waste of time car ) i get two car and Turn more eyes . All under 3.5 million for both car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikster Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 It cost 3750000 at Mazda Lumpini, I visited there few weeks ago. The RX8 is lovely, and the wankel engine supposed to be very nice. The showstopper for me is that I get a Porsche 911 for that price in the US. A nice one at that. Price matters! I can get the RX8 for $25K or roughly BHT 1 million in the U.S. Ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackArtemis Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 It's under powered and has been recalled how many times now? As stated, I wouldn't trust a thai mechanic with a rotory... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorin Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 (edited) It cost 3750000 at Mazda Lumpini, I visited there few weeks ago. The RX8 is lovely, and the wankel engine supposed to be very nice. The showstopper for me is that I get a Porsche 911 for that price in the US. A nice one at that. Price matters! I can get the RX8 for $25K or roughly BHT 1 million in the U.S. Ugh. The price is sux, I agree completely...but then we are in Thailand and have no choice...:-( I bought Mazda 3 for $25K here... Edited August 26, 2006 by Lorin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdrokit Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 My old girlfriend has one. It spends more time in the shop then on the road. Many suspension problems. I drove the car many times, it is gutless, it needs a turbo to make it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabe Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 The RX8 is lovely, and the wankel engine supposed to be very nice.The showstopper for me is that I get a Porsche 911 for that price in the US. A nice one at that. Price matters! I can get the RX8 for $25K or roughly BHT 1 million in the U.S. Ugh. Yep, you can expect to get taken to the cleaners if purchasing a vehicle in thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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