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Used 2004 Mazda RX-8 Consumer Reviews

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4.13 out of 5 stars

RX-8 Rocks!!!

RacerX8, 09/15/2003
2004 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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Got 2500miles so far and this RX-8 rocks big time!!! Paid $30300 for the sunlight silver GT package. Acceleration is good (not great) but driving is fun with that 9k RPM limit in second gear getting me to 60+mpg in just over 6seconds. Handling is great. Fits 4 adults. Slim 6 footers can sit in back and enter/exit with relative ease for shorter trips. Best combo of sportiness, civility, and practicality that $30k can buy IMHO.

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5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Car!

carliker, 07/31/2003
2004 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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Like another person who rated this vehicle, I had to wait four months before I got my car. The wait was worth it! You get tremendous bang for the buck with this vehicle. Usually when I get a car or anything expensive, I have a few moments of buyer's remorse. However, I haven't experienced one second of it since I bought this car! That makes me so happy!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Zoom Zoom

janway3, 09/17/2003
2004 Mazda RX-8 Automatic 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 4A)
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My wife talked me into test driving it while I was preparing to buy a Mazda 6. Well that was all it took. A lot of car for the price. will make you feel young again at any age. And talk about drawing attention, the stylig is great.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Fun little car, not too Reliable

Brazuka, 09/16/2008
2004 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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I purchased this car in 2006 with only 11K miles on it. It is loaded including navigation. Overall I love the car, the way it looks, and particularly the way it handles. Throughout its life I noticed a steady decrease in power, and in gas mileage. Complaint about it several times to Mazda with no fix. The doors also rattle quite a bit after you have it for about 40k. The car now has 67K miles, it is at the dealership for a new engine; and somehow I am still responsible for the "bad" O2 sensor which probably was damaged by the overwhelm amount of gas going thru the cat converter. I also had to replace the clutch at 62k.

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5 out of 5 stars

Hard to Believe

George, 07/20/2003
2004 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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The experience of driving the RX-8 cannot be described: Smooth, quiet, FAST, precision steering, comfortable, easy handeling and lots of interior room. Drivers seat with power can be adjusted to the shortest or tallest. You must start the engine to appreciate the power and sound of this new rotary engine. Mazda has a real winner in this vehicle. You must drive one to experience the excitement and thrill of this new machine.

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