Renesis76 Neutral Newbie April 5, 2009 Share April 5, 2009 Don forget that Rx8 Drink engine oil too. Every 2 weeks gotta top up. Its the rotary engine common thing. that is not true, if service every 5000 km, still ok. i guess could be the type of engine oil used. i only use normal mineral oil ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird5011 3rd Gear April 6, 2009 Share April 6, 2009 this question is like asking do u think in singapore, it is bettter to eat chicken rice or eat hokkien mee better ? it is all up to the individual's preference. EAch has its own personality and quirks which would appeal to it's own fans. each car, if driven enthusicatically and mantained well , will reward both RX8 and WRX drivers with years of motoring pleasure True bro...TS should go for test drive for both cars and compare the performances and handling. If the heart wanted the RX8 and the head wanted a WRX ...man you have to decide money can buy... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic April 6, 2009 Share April 6, 2009 In terms of power delivery, I think the WRX is better, max torque you dun have to rev the nuts off the turbo 4pot. If you buy the RX8 from AD you only have the choice of 6sp auto. The rotary engine is also kinda "unique". It's an odd ball comparison. I think the more suitable candidate should be the Evo X which is also a turbo 4pot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Askyway Neutral Newbie April 6, 2009 Share April 6, 2009 (edited) I agree with what the bros above have said. Im driving a rx8 but honestly, if u compared it to a wrx 2.5 objectively. Power wise, its a no brainer. rx8 high spec jdm 250bhp is close to 105k and rex is 86k. Close to 20k of difference. The aftermkt support for rex is way heaps ahead of rx8. Futhermore, rx8 is a rotary engine, in which only a few garage in singapore are willing to even touch. Maintanance wise, i would say rx8 would be cheaper, coz even tho rx8 drinks petrol, wrx is nonetheless still a TC car, fc for both would be close to 6-8. Road tax for rx8 is considered under 1300cc, so u save a couple of hundreds over there. Looking aside power, handling wise, awd car will be theorically be faster than a rwd, but honestly, imo if u ask ard, awd cars take away the joy of driving. Everything will be taken care off by the car electronics, sometimes u will just wondered, am i gd or is the car gd, am i fast, or is the car fast. Image wise, i would say, majority of the ppl not all would prefer the rx8 bcoz its a coupe and sleeker than the sedan looking wrx. And there is a general sterotype regarding rex drivers being ricers. Reliability not a problem, they did a test on the renesis engine, did a 24 hrs endurance run in stock condition, no issues. So both engines are gd. Space wise, rx8 boot can put 2 golf bags in without any trouble, but still its a coupe, its alot lower and smaller. Maximun 4 seater, whereas rex is a sedan. If u are willing, the inbetween of these 2 cars will be the civic type r. If u need further info, just ask me. Edited April 6, 2009 by Askyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jascyt Neutral Newbie April 6, 2009 Share April 6, 2009 Both cars have their pros/cons. I was in your exact same shoes a year ago, deciding between the WRX and RX8. Rex = easily modifiable with more power to be juiced. 8 = only way to squeeze decent bhp is via FI, expensive and illegal. I guess in the end, the asthetics and image factor won me over outright power desires. The rotary engine is a very interesting bit of technology that requires an aquired taste to appreciate. Handling however is undisputedly one of the best in the market today. 50-50 weight distribution and RWD. Fun to drive around the twisties as well Go test both cars and decide from there. It boils down to what you want. Cheers :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaloryalor 5th Gear April 6, 2009 Share April 6, 2009 I think if you usually drive alone and dun ferry more than 2 adults or do not need to put baby seat then its nicer to choose the RX8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonata Neutral Newbie April 6, 2009 Author Share April 6, 2009 Tks to All bro ! I mush test drive ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renesis76 Neutral Newbie April 6, 2009 Share April 6, 2009 I agree with what the bros above have said. Im driving a rx8 but honestly, if u compared it to a wrx 2.5 objectively. Power wise, its a no brainer. rx8 high spec jdm 250bhp is close to 105k and rex is 86k. Close to 20k of difference. The aftermkt support for rex is way heaps ahead of rx8. Futhermore, rx8 is a rotary engine, in which only a few garage in singapore are willing to even touch. Maintanance wise, i would say rx8 would be cheaper, coz even tho rx8 drinks petrol, wrx is nonetheless still a TC car, fc for both would be close to 6-8. Road tax for rx8 is considered under 1300cc, so u save a couple of hundreds over there. Looking aside power, handling wise, awd car will be theorically be faster than a rwd, but honestly, imo if u ask ard, awd cars take away the joy of driving. Everything will be taken care off by the car electronics, sometimes u will just wondered, am i gd or is the car gd, am i fast, or is the car fast. Image wise, i would say, majority of the ppl not all would prefer the rx8 bcoz its a coupe and sleeker than the sedan looking wrx. And there is a general sterotype regarding rex drivers being ricers. Reliability not a problem, they did a test on the renesis engine, did a 24 hrs endurance run in stock condition, no issues. So both engines are gd. Space wise, rx8 boot can put 2 golf bags in without any trouble, but still its a coupe, its alot lower and smaller. Maximun 4 seater, whereas rex is a sedan. If u are willing, the inbetween of these 2 cars will be the civic type r. If u need further info, just ask me. agreed totally, 4 persons no prob... after driving the 8 for a few years , u will be looking for a beemer soon...no doubt good driving dynamics plus a more solid chasis for the German car. The 8 engine is reliable, normally other things will fail rather than the engine, which is a matter of probability for all cars. now with 6-spped auto, i guess the transmission will be smoother. u know the choice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_z 1st Gear April 6, 2009 Share April 6, 2009 Any Bro konw which is better ? Looks is subjective, as it depends on individual's perception. Power is formulated, therefore not subjective. So if power is not a big need, then u are left with looks. If you think the 8 look better, get the 8. If u think the WRX look better, get the Rex. All else are comparable. WRX can magnet the WRX gals, RX8 can magnet the RX8 gals. Running cost will also be about the same, due to difference in Road Tax, Insurance, Maintenance, Consumption, and mods. So all these factors can be eliminated. As for engine oil top up. Every 2 mths when I see the dipstick almost low, I am due for servicing. whoever needs to top up engine oil, I guess must be leaking, or they using expensive oil that promise 8k mileage per service. I use cheapo mineral oil that requires changing every 5k. BTW, I realize the car is a lot smoother and consumption is better after servicing; 420km vs 380km when car almost due for servicing, so servicing cost is absorbed by consumption savings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson598 Clutched April 8, 2009 Share April 8, 2009 wrx better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcng Neutral Newbie April 8, 2009 Share April 8, 2009 RX8 will be my choice...perforamce can improve to be as good as rex or even better.... But the looks for a sedan can never change to a coupe looks... Dun flame me i dun drive neither a rex or a 8... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyke Supercharged April 8, 2009 Share April 8, 2009 RX8 will be my choice...perforamce can improve to be as good as rex or even better.... not without lupping an illegal turbo... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcng Neutral Newbie April 8, 2009 Share April 8, 2009 not without lupping an illegal turbo... Do u think those rex with higher bhp are legal as well..or still using a small td04... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rliewky 1st Gear April 8, 2009 Share April 8, 2009 Looks is subjective, as it depends on individual's perception. Power is formulated, therefore not subjective. So if power is not a big need, then u are left with looks. If you think the 8 look better, get the 8. If u think the WRX look better, get the Rex. All else are comparable. WRX can magnet the WRX gals, RX8 can magnet the RX8 gals. Running cost will also be about the same, due to difference in Road Tax, Insurance, Maintenance, Consumption, and mods. So all these factors can be eliminated. As for engine oil top up. Every 2 mths when I see the dipstick almost low, I am due for servicing. whoever needs to top up engine oil, I guess must be leaking, or they using expensive oil that promise 8k mileage per service. I use cheapo mineral oil that requires changing every 5k. BTW, I realize the car is a lot smoother and consumption is better after servicing; 420km vs 380km when car almost due for servicing, so servicing cost is absorbed by consumption savings. bro, what is the typically FC like for the RX8? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Neutral Newbie April 8, 2009 Share April 8, 2009 bro, what is the typically FC like for the RX8? mine is between 7.5km/l to 8.0km/l/ 70% highway i am light footed generally but there will be occassional reving... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maffie Neutral Newbie April 8, 2009 Share April 8, 2009 (edited) Both cars have their pros/cons. I was in your exact same shoes a year ago, deciding between the WRX and RX8. Rex = easily modifiable with more power to be juiced. 8 = only way to squeeze decent bhp is via FI, expensive and illegal. I guess in the end, the asthetics and image factor won me over outright power desires. The rotary engine is a very interesting bit of technology that requires an aquired taste to appreciate. Handling however is undisputedly one of the best in the market today. 50-50 weight distribution and RWD. Fun to drive around the twisties as well Go test both cars and decide from there. It boils down to what you want. Cheers :) The rx-8 in your DP is your car? I saw your car at LSTA about 2 months back... must say it's damn chio! I'm in the blue colour STI... getting my alignment done. To TS, I was in your shoes awhile back. In terms of reliability, it's going to be subaru hands down. The general consensus is that Subaru is more reliable and it ranks quite high even in reliability tests and surveys (way above mitsubishi and mazda, just 1 slot above toyota). The thing that sealed the reliability deal w/ me is that my friend with a 03 STI, moderately modded, whack and track VERY regularly... and yet the only thing that he has to change besides the fluids involved in regularly servicing, is a power steering pump (common problem with rexes) and it's STILL going fine. If you are talking about looks and chick magnet, RX8 hands down... but depends on whether you need the help of a sweet car to pick up chicks or not. It's torqueless as well... does not have kickback feeling. Edit: I'm getting between 7.5(minimum) to 8.9Km/l Edited April 8, 2009 by Maffie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
So_nice 6th Gear April 8, 2009 Share April 8, 2009 hmmm..i prefer a rex. the hatchback sti looks great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rliewky 1st Gear April 8, 2009 Share April 8, 2009 mine is between 7.5km/l to 8.0km/l/ 70% highway i am light footed generally but there will be occassional reving... look like the FC of a 2500cc car ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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