O/T - What were they thinking?

[SubaSteevo]

I think I remember reading somewhere that Mazda is/was planning to make a 2-door version of the RX-8 as well. By the way, I'd rather have a 350Z

i would have to agree there, i think the 350z is real nice

[SVXphile]

I sat in a 350Z in the showroom....I love the way the shifter feels. Very nice car, but if I was spending that amount I would go with the Infinity G-35 coupe. One of the most stunning body designs to come from Japan in quite awhile. Don

http://www.infiniti.com/discover/Mod...,23920,00.html

[svxistentialist]

Originally posted by Beav



The RX8 is just a typical Japanese hodge-podge styling rip-off and a poorly proportioned one at that. My opinion is that those responsible need to return to designing toasters, frying pans and can openers, they certainly have a lack of originality. I wonder why they didn't feel the need to include something from a Pinto and maybe a duck with a floppy hat on the hood.

Beav,

why don't you come out straight and say you don't like the RX8??

Joe

[LarryIII]

About 2 weeks ago I parked my 92 SVX next to the new 350Z in a garage. I walked around both cars. The new Z is too heavy looking, too chunky. I found the front and rear lines too abrupt. I like the lighter look of older designs. It may be that the new designs look heavier because they have to meet more stringent crash safety codes.

I havent seen an RX-8 yet. But so far, I don't like it from it's photos.

[SVXphile]

<The new Z is too heavy looking, too chunky. I found the front and rear lines too abrupt. >

Click on that Infinity site I posted earlier Larry, and give me your opinion of the G-35 coupe.

Don

[sfsvx]

Originally posted by svxistentialist


Beav,

why don't you come out straight and say you don't like the RX8??

Joe

I think that's how this whole thread started

[LarryIII]

Originally posted by sfsvx


I think that's how this whole thread started

Don,

Ok, you asked for it. I am basing my opinions (they are only my opinions) only on the photos from the site. I have not seen the GS-35 in person.

I don't like the rectangular headlight covers. The "squareness" of these headlLight covers clashes with the curves of the grill and fenders.
Also, the front bumper assembly is too heavy for my my tastes. They could hav put a few more horizontal lines it it to break up it's massive vertical appearance.
Next, The windhield post is thicker at the bottom than at the top. I think it should be all one width.
The side of the of the door is too tall in relation to the window height . It looks like a ZZ-Top chopped hot rod.

I can't tell about the back of the car. I did not see any photos of it.

Sorry that I did not like some aspects of the styling. I guess I am an old opinionated (Sicilian heritage) SOB.

[solarsvx]

umm i dont like the 3 door or 4door things the mazda rx has always been true sports cars so this is the down sides


no twin turbos ???
4 doors???


ohh well also any one read the hp specs

260 hp or something with only like 170 torque.

didnt rember exactly but should be close