£8-9k sporty car with better fuel consumption than RX8?

Skeptic · 14 Mar 2010 at 21:49

As title, really.

Looking for a sports-type car like the RX8, but with better fuel. In the end I may still plump for the RX, but just wanted to know the alternatives.

The RX is beautiful though. Love the styling, so perhaps you can see what I'm going for...

Many thanks lovelies.

iaind · 14 Mar 2010 at 21:50

Probably the default answer around here, and a car I'm looking ot buy myself with a similar budget - 330ci

fonzee · 14 Mar 2010 at 21:51

S2K baby.

Morba · 14 Mar 2010 at 21:54

Since when is a 330 a sports car?

iaind · 14 Mar 2010 at 21:57

It's not a sports car, but it is "sporty" IMO

Clarkey · 14 Mar 2010 at 21:59

RX8 is properly poor on fuel so pretty much anything will fit the criteria.

S2000, 350Z, M3..

JediFragger · 14 Mar 2010 at 22:01

Love the RX8 looks? S2000 :cool:

Ev0 · 14 Mar 2010 at 22:02

Clarkey said:
RX8 is properly poor on fuel so pretty much anything will fit the criteria.

S2000, 350Z, M3..

This, pretty much anything is better on fuel than an RX8

[TW]Fox · 14 Mar 2010 at 22:02

Morba said:
Since when is a 330 a sports car?

Since the same time the RX8 is, really? Truthfully neither are sports cars.

jellybeard999 · 14 Mar 2010 at 22:06

"Sporty" to the masses is anything with an engine above a 1.4 with alloy wheels. Twin/dual exhausts means it goes even faster :cool:

RockLobster · 14 Mar 2010 at 22:08

S2000. You should pick up a fairly good one for 9k. Insurance is a bit silly mind.

ScarySquirrel · 14 Mar 2010 at 22:20

I'm in the market for an S2000 but I'm finding there aren't that many around for sale, unless I'm just being blind. I'm looking on Pistonheads, AutoTader, and local dealers, but I'm finding it hard to find one within budget (8-9k) and the colour I like which is a decent distance from where I live.

Morba · 14 Mar 2010 at 22:36

So the issue is distance, rather than cars for sale

get travelling, you might find a gem

Gib_Gib · 14 Mar 2010 at 22:37

In the same sort of idea as the RX8 in your price range are
not including the already listed
Audi TT, Alfa GT, Celica,

Saloon coupes (don't think these are what you are after)
BMW 330, Merc CLK, C230K, pug 407 coupe

or older cars such as the
Porsche 928, Jag XK8, Skyline R34

I was in the same position about a year ago and got scared off the RX8 by the high tax on some of the newer ones (Registered after March 06 will cost you over £400 for 12months on the 231bhp) and the risk of the rotors going pop.

Defcon5 · 14 Mar 2010 at 22:39

I noticed an RX8 in the AT for less than 5k, glad I didnt buy one new!

hurfdurf · 14 Mar 2010 at 22:39

[TW]Fox;16157095 said:
Since the same time the RX8 is, really? Truthfully neither are sports cars.

The RX8 handles damn close to a sports car, it is very much performance based in that department.

[TW]Fox · 14 Mar 2010 at 22:39

How is a Celica or an Audi TT different in terms of concept to a 330Ci?

Actually both a Celica and a TT are hatchbacks if you want to get fussy

[TW]Fox · 14 Mar 2010 at 22:40

hurfdurf said:
The RX8 handles damn close to a sports car, it is very much performance based in that department.

What a completely meaningless statement, given many sports cars don't handle at all :confused:

Skeptic · 14 Mar 2010 at 22:41

I'd have the RX in a heartbeat if it had better consumption. Love the engine and the styling, but I can't deal with high teens economy around town, which is what I do mostly. I did look at Focus RS's too, but was turned off them.

I like the S2k too, but it seems to be a lot less car, for more money. Am I wrong?

Loving the suggestions, thank you all.

[TW]Fox · 14 Mar 2010 at 22:43

fus said:
but I can't deal with high teens economy around town, which is what I do mostly.

This might sound daft but... why not? I mean I doubt you rack up 30k a year driving around your local town. If most of your driving is in town you probably dont do huge miles, therefore the difference in actual monthly fuel cost between 18mpg and 24mpg is probably not much?

Sounds like you need an RX8..