Toyota 86 and Mazda RX8 Have Attractive Used Prices, Which To Choose?
Otoloka.id — Owning a sports car is the dream of some petrolheads. Being able to speed up a car that is designed for speeding will certainly bring its own sensation. With high performance, it is not surprising that in general, cars like this have relatively expensive prices. However, it turns out that there are also several sports cars that have relatively friendly prices in the pockets of the majority of Indonesians, for example the Toyota 86 and Mazda RX8. In the used car market, the prices are not much different from the new Toyota Innova. Both the Toyota 86 and Mazda RX 8 certainly have their advantages and disadvantages. Consumers can choose them based on their characteristics or tastes.
Exterior of Toyota 86 and Mazda RX8
The exterior of the Mazda RX8 has a characteristic rear door that opens in the opposite direction from the front door. In the automotive world this kind of door model is known as a suicide door. Suicide door itself has a long history in the automotive world. Another manufacturer that also uses it is Rolls Royce. In addition to being luxurious, this kind of door is also claimed to offer easier access to get in and out of the car. Unlike the Mazda RX8 which is equipped with four doors, the Toyota 86 only has two doors. The sporty impression is more pronounced on the car that is the twin of this Subaru BRZ. Overall the design of the Toyota 86 also looks more sleek and modern than the Mazda RX8.
Interiors of Toyota 86 and Mazda RX8
In fact, both cars have two rows of passenger seats. At first glance, the Mazda RX8 looks more accommodating with more space in the second row. The rear seats are also close to ideal size. One thing to be aware of is that the center console of this car stretches from front to back. Maybe the intention is to bring a sporty driving sensation to the rear passengers, but the victim is the trimmed cabin space. What about the Toyota 86? This car is more suitable for consumers who do not think about accommodation at all. That’s because the back seat is really narrow. In addition, the available space is very limited.
Toyota 86 and Mazda RX8 . engines
Both the Toyota 86 and Mazda RX8 fall into the sports car category. Automatic sector performance becomes a very important aspect. For this reason, both cars offer different characteristics from the type of engine used. On the one hand, the Mazda RX8 uses a rotary engine with a fairly small capacity, which is 1,300 cc. Depending on the type of transmission, the highest power varies between 212 hp to 232 hp. In fact, this car is Mazda’s last product to be equipped with the Felix Wankel engine. The use of a rotary engine is also the reason why consumers choose the Mazda RX8. With its high revving character, this car has a very evocative sound to drive. Unfortunately, durability and fuel efficiency are the victims. The Toyota 86 engine is also unique with a 4-cylinder boxer configuration. The engine has a capacity of 2,000 cc with the highest power of 205 hp. The main advantage of this machine is its low and balanced center of gravity. Logically this will make the car more stable driving. As for the drawbacks, the machine has large dimensions and is more troublesome for maintenance matters.
Conclusion
At the beginning of 2021, the Toyota 86 is still being sold in new condition at a price of Rp. 828,800,000. But for the Mazda RX8 consumers can only get it in the used car market. It was observed that the prices for early models, such as the years 2004 to 2006 were around Rp. 190 million to Rp. 250 million. Meanwhile, the price for the model is nearing the end of its production period, for example from 2010 to 2012 it is around Rp. 300 million to Rp. 350 million.
For used prices, Toyota 86 is observed to be higher. Several sellers on the car listing website offer the 2012 model at a price of Rp. 450 million. Younger units, for example the 2018 output, of course have a more expensive price, which is around Rp. 600 million.
