 I have seen many posts by men. I'm assuming younger than me that have mentioned "this is not your grandma's car", or "not your girlfriend's car". Well, for all you men out there......... I am a 54 yr.  Old  grandma of seven. I own the rx 8, not my husband. I red-line it and drive it like it should be driven. My husband complains because  I take corners fast. I lovr my car. It is the best handling car I've  owned. It has had some issues. Having this car is worth it though. So quit being chauvinists when it comes to sports cars. I have even put some men in there place who wanted to take me on!