Originally Posted by WMichaels
In my opinion (Having driven the Crossfire) That Brit from Top Gear doesn't know a Steering wheel from a brake peddle. The Automatic tranny is absolutely awesome!!! I've also driven the RX8 and it rides like a buckboard. And don't even think about leaving the line quick with the RX unless you rev the crap out of it.
If you drive both cars you won't have any problem picking the one that serves your purpose and style the best.
But whatever you do... Don't let the so called "Experts" tell you which one is best. Only you can determin what is the best fit for you.
"That Brit from Top Gear" has been a motoring jounalist for the last 20 years and is pretty well respected, although he can be a smug **** sometimes. The other two guys on the show (also motoring journalists) wholeheartedly agreed about the auto box being utterly terrible. Like I said I'm only going on others peoples opinions.
What the hell is a buckboard? Is it something that goes round corners like its on rails. The RX8 handles beautifully, even compared to my old MX5 (miata), both at speed (I'm tlaking about tight UK A and B roads, not USinterstates) and when cruising through town.
These 2 web reviews give the crossfire a decent enough review, but both complain about the interior, which is interesting considering where it comes from. They love the engine and exterior styling though.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/?news/a...y.php?id=42553
http://www.channel4.com/apps26/4car/...2&reviewid=789