Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Apr 25 '04
Pros: Transmission, Price, Interior, Handling.
Cons: Could use a bit more power.
Summary: I was never a fan of the naturally aspirated versions of the Mazda RX-7 back in the 1980s and early '90s, so when I heard that the all new Mazda RX-8 would be turboless I was not exactly thrilled about the news. The all new RX-8 is definitely eye ... read more
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Feb 14 '08
Pros: Insanely fun to drive, bang for the buck!
Cons: It could use a turbocharger.
Summary: When I decided to buy a new car I had some fairly specific criteria in mind. I'm single and rarely need to haul people or cargo, so I don't need a large vehicle. That means I may as well have something I can enjoy driving. I've always been a sports car ... read more
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Feb 02 '07
Pros: Good looks, handling, braking
Cons: Reliability, poor quality materials, annoying rear half-doors
Summary: The RX-8 can be very entertaining to drive under ideal conditions (winding road, with no traffic). The car is perfectly balanced, handles flawlessly, and brakes with authority. However, its lack of torque requires you to "rev it like you hate it" in ... read more
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Jul 19 '05
Pros: -2 power ports
-reach back
-double doors
Cons: -gas mileage
-interior covers
Summary: Not only is the Mazda RX-8 the coolest car currently made, it is not just a sports car, but really useful, too. With the suicide doors, there's no divider in between the front and back doors. This means you can fit large items in that you couldn't in a ... read more
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Jan 02 '05
Pros: Back seat and rear doors, powertrain, ride, and Bose stereo system
Cons: Have to warmup engine, gas mileage and people always wanting to race.
Summary: I bought this car in October 2004, and I have to say that this is the best car I have ever purchased. Mind you, I did have to take my car in for some recalls that had not been performed by the dealer before I purchased, which is illegal. But, that is ... read more
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Aug 07 '04
Pros: Extremely Quick, Roomy, _Very_ Agile, No blind spots
Cons: Stereo replacement difficult, Engine burns oil, difficult/low availability
Summary: Overview: I recently purchased my RX-8 at a local dealership. I purchased the manual with the Touring Package. The car is very sexy, and quite well built (already been all through the engine & underneath). The seat's are comfortable and the rest of ... read more
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Jun 24 '04
Pros: Zippy, fun to drive, great looks, smooth handling, lots of nice touches!
Cons: Oil Consumption, Gas mileage could be better, lack of overall interior space
Summary: If you are looking for that fun little sports car that makes you feel like throwing all caution to the wind and pretending like you're a teenager again, then this is the car for you! I purchased the 6-speed manual transmission model with the Grand ... read more
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Jun 23 '04
Pros: Handling, power, stability, ride, price. Incredible performance that you can live with & afford.
Cons: Lousy gas mileage, interior fit & finish quality.
Summary: Mazda had a reputation in the past for building fun, sporty cars. I used to own a 1989 626 and it was a great little car, pretty clearly the best car I ever owned. Inexpensive to buy, rock solid and maintenance-free, and fun to drive. Think a more ... read more
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Jun 22 '04
Pros: Amazing high-rpm engine, perfect transmission, beautiful body-styling, fairly practical, comfortable, and 100% FUN!
Cons: Poor gas mileage, mediocre air conditioning, impossible to drive speed limit, requires radar detector!
Summary: This is without a doubt the most amazing car I've ever driven. I test drove a Nissan 350Z and a Chrysler Crossfire and neither can compare with the RX-8. Sure the 350Z is faster but its not nearly as much fun to drive. Everything about the RX-8 is ... read more
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Jun 06 '04
Pros: Rotary engine, front seat comfort and support, aggressively good exterior looks, superior brakes, practicality, value.
Cons: Base sound system very average, poor fuel economy, could use more low-end torque.
Summary: Since I was a kid, I have always wanted to own a sports car... There is something to be said about being able to zip from lane to lane at will and go around corners at speed with ease. That said, I never considered buying one due to practicality ... read more
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Jun 01 '04
Pros: Stunning looks, great handling, daily-driver practicallity, good performance, a constant smile
Cons: Poor gas mileage, could use a few more HP, way to easy to speed
Summary: Mazda certainly does know how to live up their "zoom-zoom" slogan. From the moment I sat in the drivers seat of the RX-8 I knew this car was the car I wanted. Exterior: They exterior styling is a pretty much love it or hate design, but one ... read more
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Feb 23 '04
Pros: Utter uniqueness, sharp and responsive handling, sweet steering and shifter, surprising practicality.
Cons: Acceleration less forceful than expected, rotary engine's different maintenance schedule requires commitment from owners
Summary: Background Has anyone ever tried to knock your car with the phrase, "there's no replacement for displacement?" Did you struggle for a comeback to this old hot-rodder's adage? Well, now Mazda offers all the evidence you need to refute this ... read more
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Feb 05 '04
Pros: Be the First!, Unique, Comfortable 4 Seat-Sports Car, Motorized NAV Pop-up, Excellent Handling
Cons: Gas Mileage Major Culprit, Mostly Minor Cons As Mentioned In Review.
Summary: Pretend I'm Just Talking To You About It This car is fun! It seats 4 adults comfortably and man does it grab attention. Freestyle doors come in handy, the audio system (GT Package) is very easy to tune and use. Navigation becomes fairly easy ... read more
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Jan 06 '04
Pros: Incredible power, great handling, unique identity, unbeatable value
Cons: Horsepower issues, clutch, rear-seat room, digital speedometer
Summary: Mazda has been on a campaign to attract a new market of owners for itself. For a while, especially after the disappearance of the RX-7 rotary coupe and the MX-6 coupe, the words "Mazda" and "sport" were nowhere near synonymous. Except for the Miata ... read more
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Dec 23 '03
Pros: Well built. Tight. Fast. Responsive. Affordable. Fast. Corners Well. Fast. 4-seater.
Cons: Can flood when cold. Low gas mileage. First model-year.
Summary: I've owned my "8" for two weeks now. I spent 3 weeks prior to purchase reading everything I could find about the car's advantage and disadvantages on the Internet and working on local dealers to lower my cost. I can tell you up front that most owners ... read more
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