I've been wanting RX8's but I saw a 3 sedan yesterday with them on it and it really sort of killed it for me a little bit. They look great and the extra width lets you run a bit more rubber but I see your point. They are pretty ubiquitous, but not so much where I live. I like five spoke rims and have yet to find a pair I like as much as the RX8 on this car. Some of the Volk are cool but too pricey for me. There is a Kosei that I like OK but not overly so.
To the OP:
The first set of rims is hella gay, and the second set is mediocre at best.
If you want cheap, good looking rims, might as well go with some Rotas from wheeldude.
Wish more companies put more emphasis into lighter weight, good looking rims, instead of all the big, heavy, ugly, overly chromed, overly flashy, riveted, notched, busy, ghetto style rims on the market today.