The new Miata is very nice looking.  I'd wait for the next Alfa/Miata project to see how close they get to the 2000lb target.

Speaking of the Miata:

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/28/next-mazda-mx-5-miata-to-get-mini-like-levels-of-customization/

...It does look a touch smiley. But I love those Recaro seats in that car. I bet it's one heck of a fun drive.

What about the rx8?


By the way sold my 2001 corolla off and got me a 1996 subaru legacy outback 2.5l.
Definitely feel the car is heavier but overall i feel like i upgraded!

My friend got an RX8 brand new when they first came out. That thing ate tons of oil. He probably had to put in a quart every thousand miles or so. After two major issues with his engine that costed him probably over 8K total, he finally gave up on it and sold it. I'd recommend everyone stay away from the RX-8 just based off my friend's experience.

And congrats on the Subaru!

My friend has an RX-8 and when he first got it he had issues with the engine as well. I don't remember if it was eating oil though. They ended up replacing the engine completely and it's been fine ever since. I think it's one of those things where if it was first gen stay away, but they may have worked out the kinks later in the line.

I wouldn't be so sure about that. All RX-8s eat oil, it's how the rotors stay lubricated. Some just have more ravenous appetites than others. The prospect of 2nd and 3rd of these cars neglecting the engine raises all kinds of red flags for me. I've heard stories of RX-8s cutting out on test drives because dealers haven't remembered to keep pouring in that oil.

The RX-8 is like an older Boxster. As long as the engine is fine, you're good. If the engine goes, you're screwed.