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Used 2004 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M) Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Fast, Practical, and Dignified

daniel, 09/24/2010
Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful

I've owned BMW's Audi's, VWs and other exiting cars, and this is one of THE BEST. A coupe with all the practicalities of a sedan without the drawbacks. If you have passion for exciting cars, this is the right for You.

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1.88 out of 5 stars

Never again

never again, 10/20/2009
Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I, like others, purchased this car because of its sleek look. It started with problems with the engine which the dealership wanted to replace. Unfortunately Mazda, the corporation ,decided it was my fault that the engine was faulty and declined all repairs. Even though, I have had all maintenance repairs(oil change, tune ups, etc) done at the mazda service center ever since I purchased the vehicle. The sad part is that the car is still under warranty and they would not honor the warranty. I even got a call from thier rep. who told me they would not honor the warranty. When asked if he could put this in writing he declined. To anyone who is thinking about buying this car..One word..DON'T.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

For anyone who has one

Jbern, 02/19/2010
Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

The rotary engines are not made for light footed people. Your engines break down because there is not enough tension on the engine. I needs to be pushed, not pulled. Press the gas more and you'll be saving hella money on repairs, though not in gas, but it makes up for it. Beats replacing the engine twice a year. Bottom line, this car isn't just made to look cool, its also meant to be driven hard.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Worst car ever

Seriouscoin, 01/07/2010
Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Not a fan! The only thing I liked was the look, and getting on the gas around 5k RPM. Tons of problems later!!

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2.5 out of 5 stars

BAD NEWS DO NOT BUY

Sarah, 09/17/2008
Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful

Bought this gorgeous car new. At 20,000 miles it had been in the shop over 30x. At 30,000 miles and a new engine later they still could not resolve the problems going on with it. Yes it is a beautiful car and until this day I still think that there isn't another car looks as sharp but unless you don't care to pay out big bucks and never drive it I wouldn't recommend it. I do drive my cars I buy them to drive them not keep in the garage but I would still think at 30,000 miles a car should still have a lot of good usage left. Needless to say 20 grand in the whole I had to get rid of it because I need a dependable car.

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