I know I dont know you guys to well so i hope i dont offend anyone, but here is my advice. As far as rotarys go the FD is Michael Jordan, the FC is Steve Kerr and the RX8 is a little retarded kid that wears a helmet and blows snot bubbles. I would trade an FC and an RX8 in for a FD in a heart beat. An FD is one of those cars that pictures don't do it justice. They are just absolutely gorgeous and catch everyones eye as they pass by. I use to keep a collection of phone numbers in my ash tray that girls would leave on my windshield without ever seeing me. FCs are a good car, i had two in high school and college but they aren't in the same league as the 3rd gens and as far as an RX8, if you have an RX8 go to the first person you see and beg them to punch you in the throat.
Just joking around RX8 owners and Chad. Oh if you do go the FD route make sure you have another car as a DD. Anyway thats my 2 cents, I am looking forward to meeting you guys at one of the get togethers.