DannyJames Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Hi there, I currently own a Crystal White Pearlescent R3 that's only got 20k on the clock. It was my first ever car and I bought it knowing full well about it's poor fuel consumption and high tax costs. The reason I still went for it was because it was the only fast(ish) car that I could get insured on as a first car. All I can say about it is, what a dream first car for anybody. I've loved every second of driving it but it's still disheartening knowing how much I'm spending on fuel every month. Because I'm mainly city driving to and from work I'm averaging around 16mpg and it costs £90 to fill the tank (with v-power.) I am considering moving over to a 350z for the slightly better fuel consumption, but how much better is it? I see sellers saying they average up to 28mpg but I'd love an honest answer from someone not trying to sell me a car. My outgoings on the RX8 are as follows: Monthly fuel costs: £180 5Litres of Dexelia 5w30 every quarter: £40 Tax per year paid every 6months: £522.50 Insurance Monthly: £135.00 Total per year: £4462.50 (this isn't including servicing, mot and tyres.) Will the savings in fuel, oil and tax outweigh the £80 per month rise in insurance to move over to a 350z? Also there is the temptation of the extra cash I'd have in my hand from selling the RX8 as it's current worth is around the £10,500 mark. Kind Regards Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 it's a big tank in the Zed (80litres) so expect to pay more than £90 to fill it from emptyish, I don't city drive in my Zed but I would hope you would see 19/20 mpg, I'm sure someone who knows better will be along soon. Good luck with your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanted Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I city drive in mine, the trip computer says i'm averaging 21mph. Don't know how accurate it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) All depends on your driving style. You can get 22 in town or 16 but average about 19. As Mr G says (glrnet) £90+ for a tank. On the line with no light was £88 for me te other day. You'll be saving on oil as long as you skip the 2006 facelift and go for a HR 213 or pre revup 276. If you can stretch to a HR go for it. If not go pre facelift personaly (and I own a 2006 facelift). Tax on the 2006 onward is like £480 or something and pre is like £2## not sure as I don't own one Either way any of the 350's are great no matter which model. Oh and since you'll be watching your fuel comsumption it won't last trust me because the V6 is very addictive :drive: Edited December 12, 2012 by Wasso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Welcome to the club. Good luck with your decision. Sports cars are inherently more expensive to run, all part of the fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 20mpg for town, 30 for long motorway driving. Smile on your face when you hear that v6... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diab2005 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I average 24mpg and put in £40 a week of v power doing about 140 miles each week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) Edited December 12, 2012 by rtbiscuit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theheff Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I had a 231 rx8 and really enjoye owning it. Always wanted an r3 but couldnt afford it. I ended up selling mine as 16 mpg was killing me financially. When i bought the zed i also looked at rx8 prodrive edition but it was more to insure. The ze though is a better car on every front imo. The back seats in the 8 were handy though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1 HNK Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 To be brutally honest I wouldn't sell your RX8 for a 350z for better economy. It will be better than the mazda but realistically 16mpg vs 20mpg wont work out as much money, especially when you factor in deprecation. Those RX8s have plummeted which is a shame as the R3 looks fantastic in my opinion and running costs aside are a great car. You will love the 350z, I use mine everyday and have a fairly relaxed 11 mile commute, however I drive I average 26mpg which isn't bad but thats with no city driving. What age Zed are you looking at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Welcome to the forum... :smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I agree, wouldn't sell JUST because of fuel economy, if its really killing you don't buy a sports car and get a 320D or something. The differences you will see will be minimal, my commute in the Zed got me about 20mpg which was a mix of motorway and city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 24mpg (calculated) most town driving The 276 DE model is only £270 a year to tax so that could save you a fair bit to start with. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Dont forget that you have to use Super Unleaded in the zed. Have you factored that into your calculations. Also... +£80 per month for your insurance... thats bonkers. I'd be driving a cheap run about until your insurance comes down, it's not worth throwing your money away. You'll get sub-20pmg if all you're doing is city driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stuarty Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 If your spending that much every month to run your car, IMO your better having the car that you want. Irrespective of wither you save a few quid each month. My brother had an RX8, it was a nice car but i think you will really enjoy the torque from the V6. Also its bullet proof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyg Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) how much for taxing a Rx8!!! i get 230 miles to a tank driving to and from work, with the odd rant there and then i did manage to get 400 miles to a tank when i took it to Monaco which was all motorway driving and that was with Aircon, radio and satnav plugged in with a load of luggage in the back and a passenger, not sure what my mpg was as its an import so its in miler per litre get a zed they sound much better, cant beat the sound of a V6 had a FTO 2.0 V6 before and i pay less on my zed than i did on my FTO for insurance Edited December 12, 2012 by Dannyg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Welcome along :smile: . Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyranchers Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Ive never seen higher than 21 mpg town driving , the zed is the better car I've had both Handling wise I preferred the Rex as it felt the lighter car , had more confidence with the rex in the twistys That's not to say the zed doesn't handle it does just feels heavy and manly ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Don't think you would save much but enjoy whatever you drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brumjohn Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 £215 /month insurance quote i'd work on getting that down and then do your comparison Never had or driven an RX8 but we all pay a bit of a premium (insurance, fuel, RFL etc) for driving a car that gives us something to be passionate about. You've just got to decide how much of a premium that's worth to you. Try a zed and see if the big :smile: it hopefully gives you makes it worthwhile. What's your budget?, Not really looked into it but guess a similar age and mileage zed is going to come in a bit more than the rx8 aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 As said don't do it to save money......do it because you want a thumping V6 engine with an amazing sound (after a few breathing mods). If you like revtastic cars then I'd just keep the 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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