2004 Mazda RX8 review from North America

Replaced headlights because cloudy inside.

Replaced left taillight because scratches.

Replaced warped piece above glove box.

Replaced black door strips between front and back doors both side because scratched and dents.

Replaced complete wipers. Faded out.

Fixed dents and scratches that were there when purchased but was told car in perfect condition.

Alignment bad when received. Fixed alignment.

First time used air conditioner burning smell. Burnt compressor replaced.

Gas Tank Recall.

Manual shift paddles would stick and not shift up. Worked intermittently. Replaced springs and contacts.

Not shifting down into first when in manual when came to stop. Replaced some trans switches.

Goes into 4th gear at 29mph when in automatic. They say that is good???

How can it be good to lug engine. Manually would be in 2nd or 3rd.

Makes 12 mpg!

When a company puts a sticker on a window stating 18 round town 24 freeway, that is what it should make. My old car a Mustang GT 2002 stated 16 around town and that it what it made or better.

I bought car for 3 reason.

1.Automatic (drove stick for 20 yrs)

2.To get better gas mileage.

3.Style and look of car.

I drive more in manual to see if can make better mileage, but this doesn't happen. Bought car for automatic.

BAD, BAD, BAD GAS MILEAGE. RIDICULOUS!

I have gotten 10.91mpg on a tank and once almost 15mpg. I was thrilled with the 15mpg, but that hasn't happened again. One long distance trip I got 19. Drive mostly around town. The average for this car is 12-12.5mpg.. This is unacceptable!!