2004 Mazda RX8 review from North America
"The RX8 offers real sports car performance, beautiful design inside and out, truly a great value"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Check engine light came on the first week. Issue was promptly corrected by the dealer with "flash" firmware update.
General comments?
Handles like a dream, stops on a dime, and begs to go faster!!
I usually give in…
This car turns heads everywhere I go. The oil consumption is by design and to be expected. The fuel consumption is higher than expected, but I don’t mind because I love the car so much. I would buy it over in a second, it handles better that anything I’ve ever driven.
When I go on vacation… I miss my car!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | rotary Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 17 miles |
| Most recent distance | 3060 miles |
| Previous car | Honda CRX |
| Date of Entry | 29th June, 2005 |