2005 Mazda RX8 231ps Sat Nav review from UK and Ireland

Needed a new cat converter, probably down to the very low mileage and the car previously not being driven properly.

Front brake disc warped and creaky drivers seat when cornering.

Not as reliable as other Mazdas, but still better than most.

Truly fantastic handling, pinpoint razor sharp steering with great weight, no body roll, good grip even in the wet, nice engine note. Unique in its class and like nothing else.

Sure it's thirsty, but it doesn't get through much oil, probably 1 litre every 3,500 miles, so why does every one complain? It may seem like more to some, but the oil sump is very small.

Mine has sat nav and the joystick is a little fiddly, and the unit isn't very quick.

Heating could be more effective, but nothing will touch it round corners.

Strato blue paintwork looks fantastic and the comfort is great, you can really use it as an everyday car. Lovely detailing, great dash, ooozes style all over.

Forget the dated S2000 which is £8k more and depreciates just as much, more reliable than the TT and less MX-5 like than the Z3!