RX8 is a beautiful car to look at and also a pleasure to drive had one, every1 know its a car which ask alot from u also to drive it with care otherwise trips to the mechanic is frequent wherever u are. I was hopping to hear a swap would be an answer to keep one if u dont want to head of to the workshop alot after reading to all posts says one thing to me. Ditch the idea and go for a vtec which best option.