2003 Mazda RX8 review from North America
"A nice looking, undependable, frustrating auto"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My motor had to be replaced at 642 miles.
My air conditioning unit had to be replaced at 2,000 miles.
My driver side sun visor had to be replaced at 2,500 miles.
General comments?
This car has been at the dealership more than in my garage.
The sporty look of this car is not worth the hassle of wondering what is going to go wrong next.
Do not expect Mazda to go out of their way to satisfy a customer.
You will be much better off with a Toyota, Honda, or Mitsubishi. I have owned them all.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | rotary Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 2600 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi 3000GT |
| Date of Entry | 22nd July, 2004 |