RX7 as a daily driver?

[Big Stu]

Originally posted by Bill Carr
Some more good advice here, thanks chaps

Was taken out for a drive in a RX8 today... the dealer wouldn\'t let me drive it because I\'m 24 and their insurance wouldn\'t cover me - wtf?! Anyway, it was the 190 bhp version, and it was impressively quick! The salesman caned it a bit, and we were going pretty quickly - and this is a car that\'s 2 seconds slower to 60 than a RX7!! Was a nice car though, left me with a smile on my face. They\'re going to try and find a way for me to have a drive next week.

IMO the 7 is a much bettter car. I have been looking for one for a while now because of the rareness and the power.

I took a RX8 190 out this morning for a test drive. It does have plenty of pull once you get to 4000 RPM or so. But to be honest everyone seems tp have one nowadays. The Dealer i saw had over 15 on the forecout all sold.

Then I met up with another member of the MRC who took me out in his car. ( He knows How he is and it was much appreciated). The 7 feels totally different, scarily fast, and it will piss on almost on the road.

Anyway IMO buy one their Great.

[Bill Carr]

Well, today I drove a BMW Z4 3.0. Me like Very very nice car, stupidly fast - I think I managed to scare the salesman, although it didn\'t feel very fast! Impressive levels of grip, and very smooth engine. Nice inside too. The hood is hugely impressive. I\'m so tempted, as much as it saddens me (if I buy a beemer I\'m sure everyone will think I\'m a knob). But it was a very nice vehicle indeed.

I think I might pass on the RX now

[johnf]

The Z4 may have impressed you but reading back through the posts.....................................

Have you DRIVEN a 7 yet???

It\'ll be love at first drive or forget it.

John

[johnf]

And I see your 24................insurance \'ouch\' on whatever car from your list.

John

[Shark]

Originally posted by Bill Carr
Well, today I drove a BMW Z4 3.0. Me like Very very nice car, stupidly fast - I think I managed to scare the salesman, although it didn\'t feel very fast! Impressive levels of grip, and very smooth engine. Nice inside too. The hood is hugely impressive. I\'m so tempted, as much as it saddens me (if I buy a beemer I\'m sure everyone will think I\'m a knob). But it was a very nice vehicle indeed.

I think I might pass on the RX now

Having been in both you defo have to get a drive in an RX7 now.

Compared to the Z4, the 7 is quicker, more involving to drive and feels both lighter and faster.  You also don\'t have any traction control nonsense stopping power getting to the road in the 7
It is smooth, I grant that, and a very nice car.  I would urge you to drive a 7 before spending though cos at least then you have made the comaprison.

[TonyBlair]

Bill, you know what will happen if you don\'t try an RX-7 before you buy the Z4... you\'ll be on the motorway one day and some mysterious looking car will pull out behind you and overtake you with ease - then you\'ll always have this nagging thought in the back of your mind; "would I have preferred an RX-7??"...

Could be worth finding out when a mini-meet is going on in your local area and trotting down to have a look, maybe someone there that will let you go out for a spin in there pride and joy?

There\'s a local mini-meet for Z3/4 owners every day where I live... at the local golf club :rollin :rollin :rollin

Cheers
Jon

[Sean]

Originally posted by davefrith
For daily driivng I\'d say no to be honest, the cost of fuel etc

short journeys aren\'t good for it

buy a shitter and drive that, will save you a fortune

That is sooo true, I drive mine everyday (FC), t loves the longer journeys, but the shorter ones do more harm than good!

But it is very expensive on fuel (I must go through about £80-90/week:eek: )

Plus, being in Milton keynes, you\'ll love the extra power on all those roundabouts:D

I recommend the one at Kingston ( opposite Monkston and beside the Bakery;) )

[SouthendRX7]

Bill, mine\'s a daily driver and yes, it\'s not cheap on the old petrol, especially as I only use Optimax, but you will not get anywhere near as many looks in the Z3 as you would in an RX7......mines for sale and you\'re welcome for a test drive, and I promise you that you\'ll dump the BM straight away.......

Martin
mchapman1976@aol.com

[leggysrx7]

...I use mine as a daily drive, and yes it\'s expensive to run, but the thrill of people eyeing up the car is well worth it...

...ive loved the Rx7 3rd gen since i was 15!!!i wouldnt choose another car!!

Marc

[Iain C]

I was thinking of getting 1 and using it as a daily drive but i think id rather get another car 2 use as a work horse. That way i can save the rex for weekend/fun use only.
Also my cup does 35mpg and the shock of the rex maybe to much!