The cars and bikes thread!

[crownpuller]

Bumpety bump! I gather that the mazda rx8 isn't very reliable when used a lot but they're so cheap!! You can get a 5 year old model with 9k miles on the clock for £4500. So what if I ride a Honda cbr bike most of the time, and the mazda only when I need - reckon that would work? I'd prefer a golf gti but they're twice the price, and I need budget for a bike too.

If you've not driven a rotary engined car before, I strongly advise you try before you buy - The flat torque band doesn't suit everyone . Took me by surprise the first time I drove one. Oh, and don't expect to be able to carry much in one !
But, if you want a 'point & shoot' car, you could do a lot worse for £4500

[watchdaddy1]

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[geoffbot]

Bumpety bump! I gather that the mazda rx8 isn't very reliable when used a lot but they're so cheap!! You can get a 5 year old model with 9k miles on the clock for £4500. So what if I ride a Honda cbr bike most of the time, and the mazda only when I need - reckon that would work? I'd prefer a golf gti but they're twice the price, and I need budget for a bike too.

I caved, and went for a sensible VW polo 1.2 tsi r line 2012. 104bhp and small and light so pretty nippy. And 40mpg. I could've got 2 rx8s for the £11k, but this has a warranty, free servicing for 3 years, whereas the rotary engine would likely have exploded. Loads of gear, nice inside, 3 doors.

And yes, it's white.

[Jeannie]

Congrats, Geoff! Your first car, right?

Jeannie

[geoffbot]

Congrats, Geoff! Your first car, right?

Jeannie

Thanks! Actually yes - it is

[Raza]

Bumpety bump! I gather that the mazda rx8 isn't very reliable when used a lot but they're so cheap!! You can get a 5 year old model with 9k miles on the clock for £4500. So what if I ride a Honda cbr bike most of the time, and the mazda only when I need - reckon that would work? I'd prefer a golf gti but they're twice the price, and I need budget for a bike too.

The RX-8 is a cheap used buy and not that bad in reliability if treated right. Great to drive too.

But....they get terrible gas mileage.

[Raza]

I caved, and went for a sensible VW polo 1.2 tsi r line 2012. 104bhp and small and light so pretty nippy. And 40mpg. I could've got 2 rx8s for the £11k, but this has a warranty, free servicing for 3 years, whereas the rotary engine would likely have exploded. Loads of gear, nice inside, 3 doors.

And yes, it's white.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

I love the Polo, I wish they sold them here.

Stick or DSG?

[geoffbot]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

I love the Polo, I wish they sold them here.

Stick or DSG?

Thank bruvva! Stick.

[muddy250]

I've just been drooling over this and wondering how to get my sticky paws on one. Not road legal but good God what a beast. I'd love to try this out on a track day. :-)

[geoffbot]

No, Chris - no bikes for me for a while.