I had my Miata in the shop and got to see a couple of new RX-8's up close - I have to admit that I am impressed. The cars are much smaller in real life than what I expected them to be, and as such - look much better in person than in the pictures. (They look OK in the pictures, but real good, IMHO, in real life).
I am also impressed with the amount of space in the rear seat and the interior looks rather nice.
If this thing drives as nice as it seems - they have a winner here.
Ron.