Comments on: Mazda RX-8 Reviews and Buying tips

By: TicoRico

TicoRico — Sat, 16 May 2009 09:10:47 +0000

I have to say this is my first RX8 “Mazda RX-8 Sport 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6A)” I have ever owned/driven. I love the car, it feels, sounds and drives so well. It has a very smooth engine. I agree with other sites that the car doesn't have a lot of torque, but it picks up very well. The car is designed to handle, not for pure brute speed. 4 door 4 seater sports car, very sleek looking. I couldn't have gotten anything better for my first sports car at this price range. My advise to anyone interested in the car, test drive it. Actions speak louder than words.

By: redleg65

redleg65 — Sat, 16 May 2009 09:09:49 +0000

Ok, I purchased a 09 with 503 miles on 2009 Mazda RX-8 Sport 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6A): Used. I guess a guy bought it for a month and traded it, so I ended up with great deal for 19k out the door. Besides price the car is basically a Mazda 3 with a very nice body style. Having owned a Mustang GT, Pontiac Grand Prix GXP, Maxima, G35 in recent years, this vehicle tops bang for the buck. Style is key since laser radar is everywhere now a days, but cruising in this is awesome. Smooth and you get plenty of looks, just don't race anyone unless you buy the higher end model. Interior is tight, drives on rails: reminds me of my G35. Reliability seems to be good, 95% of it is made in Japan.

By: Lynnwood

Lynnwood — Thu, 14 May 2009 06:31:42 +0000

I absolutely love my RX-8. I've had it for about 3-months now. Its a 2005, 6-speed stick that had just over 11,000 miles on it.

I get stares everywhere. people ask about it all of the time. It's the most beautiful car I've ever owned. It's a show car when clean, which I do happily, everyday.

It handles so incredibly with it's quiet rotary engine. It sounds like Kit from the old knightrider television series.

The fuel economy is average, but that's to be expected from a sports car. It runs oil, so you should check it every 3-4 fill ups. You also have to run the engine at 4,000 rpm for about ten seconds before shuting the veh off. other than that, no worries.

By: Dedi

Dedi — Thu, 14 May 2009 06:31:16 +0000

Good seat, good power, good toyy, good value, bad effeciency,all in a good car.
It is not the best 0-60 time, nor the best cornering action, but if you want good and well balanced sport car in around 30K, this is the best package that you should get.

By: Cece

Cece — Thu, 14 May 2009 06:30:49 +0000

I traded my Rx-8 almost 2 years ago. It was a 2005 and I had nothing but problems with it. I loved the RX-8 though because it was a nice car and everyone liked it. The only downfall was about a year after I bought it, it started having problems. I had to put oil in it about every two weeks or else it didnt run right. I had to have it towed at least 4 times even once when I was in school because it did not turn over so I didnt have a way home. Maybe I just had a “lemon” but I would not recommend this car if you are looking for a reliable sports car after my experience with it. If you were interested in buying a RX-8 definitely read up on the rotary engine because it can be troublesome and expensive when it comes to repair.