The Mazda rx-8 is a very comfortable car I goes really fast and can be very reliable. Only bad thing is the gas and mileage since my car is a 2004. The older the car the more issues it will have but mine is hanging on strong and is by far my favorite car. The roof has a automatic window and it has spoilers. Of course these were added on but the thing is this car looks good with everything it's also very fast. I can honestly say I'm very proud of this purchase.
Nate K
on March 6, 2021
It's good if you want a older car you can fix yourself
Nothing much other than a broken door handle and some scratches and dents on the left hand door and the ac dont work
Felicia K
on February 25, 2021
Has a rotary engine, with a race car feel and seats that hug your body as you drive.
Love the sunroof that gives a openness while driving, very reliable car to get you to point a to point b. Much more roomy than when your just looking at it. The 6th speed is fun fun to drive.
Al W
on February 19, 2021
Handles great on windy roads and fun and easy to drive
Good looking, fun to drive, sticks to road like velcro
Alex M
on January 6, 2021
It's sleek and eye drawing
The Mazda Rx8 is a great car in many aspects but some flaws are. The starter is rough and the power steering has problems but some of the good things are that it is a attractive and enjoyable car to drive. I like the car but I just wish that the parts were more affordable and easier to install yourself.
Helen S
on December 3, 2020
It's a stick shift with 6 gears.
I like the style of the car and the interior, but it is a rotary engine and a hassle to maintain so it has a short life span so to speak.
Christian N
on December 2, 2020
It's but fun, but not fast, but it can been a mustang in curvy roads.
It's not very reliable, but it's a really fun car do try on curvy roads with a catback installed. If the car is well maintained has it's regular oil change and check up it should last you for a while mine is at 117,000 miles with original engine. Hope this helps someone buy this underrated car.
Colby L
on November 12, 2020
The affordable sports car.
It is the greatest car I've ever had the privilege to drive, has a lot of get up and go plus the rotary engine is sweet sauce. Make sure to let Mazda get the recalls done for you it helps performance tremendously grips to the road good and turns on a dime.
Tanner C
on October 21, 2020
The vehicle does not have a scratch on it and runs like a charm.
The vehicle is very fun, and runs like a charm right now. However, it isn't the most reliable vehicle.
Samuel H
on September 27, 2020
If you're looking for a low maintenance car, look elsewhere.
It was a Winkle engine, which does not operate the same was as a standard piston engine in most cars. It is fickle and requires a lot of preventive maintenance. If you want a car you can just drive and not think to much about, look elsewhere. If that doesn't discourage you, then it is a fun car to drive! You'll probably never drive another car that makes you feel more like a race car driver then this one.
C Ross
on July 12, 2020
2004 RX8 MAZDA
Very hot s**y car, if the battery dies you gotta reset it or many problems can occurs, the mechanics were the envious trouble makers, the car is very sporty cute fast roomy low maintenance C. Ross
Zion S
on May 31, 2020
Wallet Burner; Street Performer
Very comfortable riding experience, however maintenance and upkeep gets very expensive very fast. Fuel and oil must be mixed and the engine is notoriously known for apex seal breakage. It has leather interior with a cool digital speedometer. The backseat is very small and should not have been included but the suicide doors are a neat addition and makes the car that much more beautiful. Trunk space is decent and the handling of this car is super, I live in a canyon/hill area and it zooms through the terrain with relative ease! Overall score: 7/10 Maintainability and overall expense is what loses the automobile three points.
Jeanne E
on April 18, 2020
Rotary engine!!! Once you drive one you will not want to go back to your pistons.
Love the rotary engine - it's very reliable. I've been driving rotary-engine cars since 1972. It's a sports car, very fun to drive and quick to go fast. Only complaint is that I wish it got better gas mileage.
Rebekah B
on April 6, 2020
It's very fast, drives really smooth, and looks awesome! It's a high maintenance car, that's my only complaint.
It definitely turns heads! Everywhere I drive, people stare at the car because it's so unique looking.
Noah P
on February 16, 2020
Always do tune-ups to keep car healthy.
In all honesty I love my car because it's one of my dream cars! I love the fact that it's a rotary so it's different from most cars. I like the third suicide doors it comes with to have a look of a sports car but still has easy access to the rear seats. I do not like the fact that you need to do maintenance twice as much as most cars. The fact that they changed the engine set up from the previous rx cars has me dying inside because to me it should've been all ported.
Beck C
on December 18, 2019
Novel Rotary Engine: Fun to Drive But Has Some Quirks
I personally have a lot of fun driving my car. It's actually the second RX-8 I have owned. A main problem with the engine is that the seals tend to blow out at about 100k miles, though I believe with proper care of the car, the engine should have more life. I have to say the most novel thing about the RX-8 is that the engine is a rotary engine. One other drawback about the model is that the ac tend to have difficulties in the heat due to the hair having to run over the hot engine. Other than that, however, it is definitely a fun car to drive and is an enjoyable daily driver.
Jennifer S
on November 29, 2019
It has a unique rotary engine as well as two settings for the Bose stereo system. One makes the stereo play louder the faster you go & one quiets the sound when it detects conversation in the car.
I love this car! It's standard, making it fun to drive and is very sharp looking. I only wish it wasn't getting so old.
Don Kemp
on November 13, 2019
My RX8 has been trouble free & now has 106632 miles on it & running good.
I've had my 2004 RX8 since 2008 & it now has 106632 miles on it. Other than brake, tires, & oil changes & now the third set of spark plugs since it was new. It has been a very good car. I don't recommend driving on snow covered roads, nor icy conditions.
Faith K
on November 2, 2019
Quick car for being a cheap car, nice sport look, reliable if taken care of.
The vehicle has a beautiful sport look, but a lot of care is needed if you own one. If you do not care for it there will be many problems in the long run. Keep up on the mechanics. It's a very touchy car when working on it. The back seat is not very roomy at all, but the performance of the car is excellent!
Robert G
on September 22, 2019
Mazda rx-8. Great car minus onboard computer issues.
My 2004 Mazda rx-8 has been a great car. I am the second owner, and my father was the first. The car has been very reliable for what most people consider a sports car. The car has had problems consistent with other similar types of cars. I will admit that replacing the onboard computer was a major hassle, and cost way more than it should for a 14 year old car. The process of getting the car to accept the new onboard computer was the biggest hassle of the whole ordeal. I essentially purchased the new computer through my auto mechanic, who in turn ordered the part directly from Mazda. Nothing out of the ordinary yet. So once the new computer was installed, it basically wouldn't accept the new vehicle, and was saying it was corrupted. Eventually my mechanic had to call Mazda, who ended sending their own technician to help fix the issue. This took three additional days on top of the 9 days it took for Mazda to ship the part and my mechanic to put the new part in. So in short, that was my only major complain about owning the car. Other than that, it has been a great car to own and drive.
Holly S
on June 15, 2019
The rx8 is a great car but some of the downsides are at the rotary engine.
Some of the problems we have had are all related to the rotary engine. We have had issues with it flooding and also with the battery dying due to a manufacturing issue. Many places do not work on rotary engine so it gets more expensive to have it serviced. Also it takes conventional oil and a lot of the quick oil places are going to a conventional synthetic blend.
Lindsey B
on March 8, 2019
It's so perfect for loading or unloading a manual wheelchair because of the doors.
Rear opening doors. Great for manual wheelchairs. Cute and fun to drive. Too small.
Lori F
on January 31, 2019
It is a very fun car to drive that seats four people comfortably.
Beautiful,sleek, love the way the doors open and that it seats 4. Love driving it
collin W
on January 18, 2019
They should know that it is actually a 4 door even though it looks like a 2 door.
I like the look to my vehicle, the speed it has to get up and go, and I also like the fact that it is stick. I dislike that It's needs some work on the outside and has had many recalls on it so far.
Jamie W
on December 16, 2018
It's a high maintenance vehicle and isn't really an everyday vehicle.
I love the look of the car, also the fact that it is sporty and still has 4 doors. I do not like the fact that it is a rotary motor, it's cool that it's different but it's also not the best motor. I'm also not crazy about the fact that it takes premium grade gas. But I do enjoy my car.