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Used 2005 Mazda RX-8 Consumer Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Vehicle

louiseandbob, 12/13/2004
2005 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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The Mazda Rx8 is a deceivingly large car. This really is a no compromise sports car. The car is just as tall, long and wide as most other sedans on the road but that doesn't take away from its sportiness. The car is quick, handles well, and actually has a decent ride.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

my RX-8

Chad Foster, 04/10/2005
2005 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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Being a proud owner of my RX-8, I made the decision over the winter to store my car for 4 months until the weather improved. Since beginning to drive it again as of March 20th, 2005 (I remember the date because of my brother's birthday), I have had my RX-8 picked up by roadside assistance on 3 different occasions. It is fast becoming the most unreliable vehicle I have ever purchased in my life.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

MidLifeCrisis

Brad Hornsby, 12/14/2004
2005 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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Great car for a mid-life crisis. Sporty, yet the children can also ride with you. And any teenagers will love to be seen with their "old man" in this car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Enjoying it every Second

Jay, 12/15/2004
2005 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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It took me long time to choose what my next car was going to be. My choices were TSX, Volvo S40, and RX-8. I almost went for TSX due to its reliability and low maintenance costs; the s40 was too pricy after all the options and RX-8 was over $30k. I really didn't wanted to go over $30k, however when I finish the final deal with TSX it was just $1,700 under RX- 8. Then my good conscience kicked in, "I want RX-8"!!! So I dropped the deal and went on to buy RX-8. I am enjoying it every second there after. I would have regretted it immensely if I would have gone for TSX.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Mid life cure

CarpeForem, 12/21/2004
2005 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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Fun to drive. Great handling. Top end more than I could have ever expected.

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