Re: Why Are Some Men Obsessed With Cars And Engines?

See, the RX-8 is great for getting from A to B, but a bit risky getting back from B to A.

Re: Why Are Some Men Obsessed With Cars And Engines?

I call the RX-8 the death car, Number 1. It has suicide doors, Number 2. Your wallet commits Hari Kari.

Re: Why Are Some Men Obsessed With Cars And Engines?

Tipin, Is a RX-8 a bit like a Ford Cosworth?
A friend of mine, years ago, had a Cosworth but it was stolen from outside his workplace!
Cosworths were always being stolen in those days!

Re: Why Are Some Men Obsessed With Cars And Engines?

Touch wood, mine isn't showing any signs(yet)of the hot/cold starting problems and the compression test shows very good figures.

I am, however, in the realms(50-80,000 miles)of engine rebuilds, it having covered 53,000mls.

It took me 18 months plus to find an exceptional one...with a bit of luck.....

Re: Why Are Some Men Obsessed With Cars And Engines?

In what way.....as in a target for thieves, looks or performance?

Cosworths came in various models...Sierra(Whale Tail)Escort and Saphire.

Re: Why Are Some Men Obsessed With Cars And Engines?

There are many cars, which are great to own from new, great concepts, great performance etc, by the time they get to forth ownership, or so, they are trouble, respect if you took the time (and paid the price) to seek out a good example.

Re: Why Are Some Men Obsessed With Cars And Engines?

Christ sake. A Rover 75 beats all.

Re: Why Are Some Men Obsessed With Cars And Engines?

It was a car I'd always wanted since its introduction in 03.

Back then I couldn't justify the running costs.

Now, as I don't do that many miles it's a little more acceptable though still very costly..

Re: Why Are Some Men Obsessed With Cars And Engines?

I meant in Performance, similar engines and sought after in their time.

Re: Why Are Some Men Obsessed With Cars And Engines?

If you say it enough times you'll believe it.

Joking apart, they're a lot of car for little money.