We RX8ed

Advantages: Style, performance, handling, price
Disadvantages: Fuel consumption

...pleasingly light at low speeds, which makes parking relatively easy, or at least it would if it weren't for the poor visibility and sticky-out boot. Rear parking sensors would be a great option! On the Motorway the RX-8 is a revelation. 70mph in 6th gear is a breeze, although there's no cruise control. The steering at speed is firm but still responsive. The drivers position is high enough that you still get good visibility of the traffic ahead. The sound-proofing also does a good job, barely any noise from the tyres and at 3,500rpm, the engine is remarkably quiet.There's still enough power on tap to get you out of trouble though, drop down to 5th (or 4th if you're feeling racy) and it will pick up nicely to get you past potential tight-spots. It's a far calmer drive than the manic, all-or-nothing Civic Type-R - the power band is wider...

LegendaryMrDude 13.11.2005 · Read review
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Mazda RX-8 - An experience

Advantages: Spacious, speedy, stylish
Disadvantages: Fuel consumption - ouch!

...I love cars! I love something with a little 'poke' and something that's got fun factor. Looks are quite important too.......and the Mazda RX-8 ticks all of these boxes. I became the owner of a second-hand 2 year old 192bhp 4 door version a month ago and I like it. It sticks to the road like brown stuff to a blanket......you can do a good 80-90 mph round a sharp bend without losing control of your sphincter and feels very safe and controlled. Steering is quite stiff but very responsive and, again, gives you that feeling of control. It looks good too.....very sleek in profile and a bit of a beast from the front view. The interior is 'ok' but could be better. There's a lot of plastic but it's not too crringeworthy. The 6 CD multi-changer is a nice bonus and the Bose sound system is crisp and clear and does not distort...

rotty64 14.07.2008 · Read review
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Mazda RX8: the driver's advocate

Advantages: Affordable, impeccable handling, styling, standard features, power, fun factor, driveability, usability (a true everyday sports car)
Disadvantages: gas mileage, lack of low end torque, Mazda service

...9500 rpm limit. The torque could be more fantastic and to really get it going it takes a bit of revving, but with an engine this orgastically smooth revving is 50% of the fun. Not to mention the fact that the RX8 weighs in at a feathery 1309kg which means even with its diminutive torque, it's acceleration is swift with 0-62 mph coming up in approximately 6.0s. That other 50% of enjoyment lies in the perfect handling. With a weight distribution of 50/50, a stern chassis and incredibly communicative, light yet powerful steering this machine begs to be thrown into the corners. It glides through the bends as you shift down, accelerate through the apex of the corner and hurdle onto a straight where you fly on towards a top speed of 150mph. The sticky y-rated potenza tires help to keep the car on the road and even if all that grip gives out...

eweibmanm 25.12.2008 · Read review
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Epson RX600

Advantages: LCD screen, front USB socket, contact sheet function, standalone features
Disadvantages: flimsy front panel, bit slow

...Epson's RX600 combo combines a scanner, card reader and printer into an eye catching silver and dark grey package. Unlike many of its peers, the RX600 can be used without a PC and is in effect an all in one digital media mini-lab. Inside the Box The Epson RX600 bundles the unit itself along with a slide adaptor and a raft of software. Installation is straight forward although we thought it was odd that the front panel was supplied separately. This needed to be clipped on but felt flimsy and could easily be pulled off again. A strange design decision on an otherwise well built unit. Standalone The Epson RX600 can act like a colour (or B&W) photocopier. The device can print pictures from prints, negatives or any of the standard digital media cards. You can adjust the image's contrast, brightness saturation and sharpness as well...

ilaskey 07.02.2007 · Read review
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Mazda RX8 - Running and owning

Advantages: Handling, brakes and performance
Disadvantages: High fuel costs and massive dpreciation

...a front tyre puncture, no spare wheel and to cap it all the AA couldn't tow the car from the front, had to take the wheel to the tyre shop for a replacement. Dealer servicing is a must, but comes at a price. For instance at 36,000mile/3year service the sparkplugs require replacing. You guessed it...Mazda make their own special plugs for the RX8 and at £160 for a set of four they should be extra special. Personally if you are considering one of these, I would shop around for the best new price and get rid of the car before the warranty runs out, but be prepared for massive depreciation....

freshtracks 13.05.2008 (14.05.2008) · Read review
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Mazda RX8 230bhp

Advantages: Very quick, good looking car, 4-seater sports car, comfortable on short and long journeys
Disadvantages: uses fair amount of oil, poor reversing vision, road holding on snow and ice poor

...I bought my Mazda RX8 230bhp two years ago as an ex demonstrator (2000 miles on clock) It has most of the extras you can imagine - 6 CD multi changer in dash, sat nav, heated seats, etc The car is a real pleasure to drive, very quick off the mark. The high revving rotary engine takes some getting use to and you tend to change gear too early and not get the full benefit out of the engine at the higher revs, as it is designed to do. Once you get use to it, it is a flying machine! The car turns heads wherever you go and is extremeley comfortable on both short and long journeys. We took ours to France last year and it was a pleasure to drive, and the sat nav was a godsend!! The boot space is surprisingly spacious for a sports car and we managed to get all of our luggage for a fortnight in France in it. Boot space is saved by...

Woodsa12 24.09.2006 · Read review
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RX$ scenic - why?

Advantages: looks nice
Disadvantages: see below - mpg etc

...A Renault Scenic, same engine, propshaft and permanent four wheel drive added. Raise the ride height and its gonna be a winner, right? Oh but no... A shiny two tone green 1.9 fiji rx4 beckoned to me from the forecourt. Leather interior, loads of gadgets, not quite as anti-greenpeace as a jeep - how could i refuse. Bought the beast and drove it home marvelling at the way it wallowed into corners and lacked any acceleration - small things to pay when you have such a unique looking car. Passed a petrol station on the way home and i can honestly say thats the last one ive drove past without popping in - here we have a 1.9 diesel that even on the handbook only manages 35mpg and thats a new perfect one - mine does late twenties and thats driven easily - no mean feat considering how slow it is. Has all the charming olde worldy...

colcheddar 08.08.2008 · Read review
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R new X-cellent jack of all trades

Advantages: Reasonably quick scanner, excellent photo prints, easy operation, scans negatives
Disadvantages: black and white photos have a greenish hue, more expensive to run than most Epsons

...In today's heavily cabled offices and ever increasing desk sizes there is something to be said for having everything under one roof. Or in a single device, come to that. Reduces desk space and the amount of cabling behind your desk in one swift stroke. But multifunctions such as the new Epson RX500 had never been my thing. They tended to be ugly monstrosities (take a look at the Canon MFPs to see what I mean) and not something I'd like to be buried with. So I wasn't even in the market for one ... I had been trying to persuade my girlfriend to let me have a photo printer for some time. "Why do we need another printer for?" she'd ask. "We already have two and the one you're using now is good enough for photos." Ah. Dear, sweet Maurita. Forever the naive one. True, the Epson C62 I use for everyday use is surprisingly good...

Tickled_Pink 18.04.2004 · Read review
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Halfway Between RX and Pharmaceutical

Advantages: An excellent album blending Ska and Pop Punk to perfection.
Disadvantages: Better RX Bandits albums have been released than this.

...Originally released in 1998 with the band named The Pharmaceutical Bandits, 'Halfway Between Here and There' was re-released in 1999 under the bands then new name of RX Bandits. The track list was reordered for the re-release, and I must say that the second choice of ordering was far superior to the first. 'Halfway Between Here and There' was the second studio album released by the band RX Bandits, since then a further three albums have been recorded and released however. A new album tends to emerge every two or three years from RX Bandits, and given that the last studio album '...And The Battle Begun' was released back in 2006 it would seem that it shouldn't be too long until the next emerges. Kicking off with 'What If', this is a strong album from the band blending a mixture of ska, punk rock, and even pop punk also. It clocks in...

RazzaLazza 26.03.2008 · Read review
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Motorhispania RX50

Advantages: Not popular so it gets more attention
Disadvantages: parts take a couple of weeks to arrive

...three new 50cc bikes in. A crosser style bike which wasn?t my type of bike and there were two Motorhispania RX50?s. One was blue and silver and the other bike was yellow and black. The choice for me was so simple, the yellow and black because it stood out more. I went to the idea with my dad and he didn?t say yes or no, to be honest he said save your money. I looked into what was needed and came up with a list. I had all of the necessary safety equipment from going out on the back of my dad?s bike, so I saved some money in that department. All together I needed insurance, tax, and to do a C.B.T test and most notably the bike. I looked into the C.B.T and found out some information about it. C.B.T stands for Compulsory Basic Training. This involves spending a day with a qualified instructor and doing basic tasks. First off you start in...

Sirus619 05.11.2002 · Read review
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