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Used 2004 Mazda RX-8 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Wow!

Michael Stevers, 10/04/2003
2004 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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The only thing I can say is, if you haven't driven a Mazda RX-8 yet, you are missing out on the car experience of your life...come on, go out and test drive one now, I dare you not to like it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

An Amazing Little car

LovingtheRotary, 01/06/2005
2004 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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Plain and simple - this is a car for those that LIKE being involved in driving. If you want things bank-vault quiet, and don't like hearing the rippp! of the buttery smooth rotary engine; if feedback from the tires and steering bothers you; if you're more concerned with saving gas than enjoying the irresistible urge to use the 9,000 RPMs worth of power - get an Accord or a Hybrid econobox. Oh and by the way, if you DON'T want to be noticed, this is NOT your car! Otherwise this machine is an deliriously addicting combination of engineering refinement, race car design suspension, sweet high revving engine, comfortable high class interior, and drop dead looks, and affordable to boot!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Mini Van...Who Needs One

BV04RX8, 05/04/2009
2004 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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Lots of choices out there to haul your family but not many that gives you the fun and accessibility of the RX8. I have tried putting a baby seat in Audi TT's, RSX's, BMW 330 coupe's and none seem to work as well and as easy as the RX8. The trunk is a bit small for a stroller but it works. Plus, you can get several golf bags back there. The drive is really comfortable. It takes on bumps really well and can really hug the curves. If you see one used and you are thinking about buying it, check out the MazdaSpeed body kit as a add on. Makes a huge difference in the presence of your car and stands out among other cars. Really sharp. The only thing I would say is get one with low miles.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

What a car!

RodmaninFL, 07/22/2003
2004 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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The car is great. It is agile and the back seat is useable for adults. We have learned the back seat sequence of steps - open doors, front seat forward, person in seat back. Once in it is comfortable. I have discovered storage bins in several places and there is a pass-thru even though some reviews say not. I am still disoriented by the radio controls but the rest of it is great. The nighttime interior lighting is gorgeous - neon blue, red and dome spotlight. A VERY well designed car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car yet

boowana, 08/14/2003
2004 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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I bought this car over the Internet sight unseen several months ago. After I picked it up, I realized that it exceeded all of my expectations. The only minor gripe I have is gas mileage but it is a psorts car and I tend to drive it a little more aggresively so i guess that's to be expected. People stop me on the street just to look at it. It is like a piece of art.

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