2005 Mazda RX8 review from UK and Ireland
"Lacking in torque"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing.. yet.
General comments?
I really liked the look of this car, both from the outside and inside.
The interior is really nice, very flashy and not the usual cheap Japanese plastic.
Although little has gone wrong with the car, my biggest disappointment is simply this car has no torque. It feels gutless, but when you look at the speedo it's really moving.. then it beeps at you as you've redlined it (again).
Also the dash seems to crack and rattle at high revs, and with the K&N I installed to replace the standard air filter, it made SO MUCH noise from the front was basically stupid. I put the original back. Not pleased overall.
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| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 39400 miles |
| Most recent distance | 53000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Prelude |
| Date of Entry | 27th May, 2009 |