Used 2005 Mazda RX-8 Coupe Consumer Reviews
Used RX-8 for sale
vroom is for real
george mouzakis, 02/20/2005
2005 Mazda RX-8 Automatic Shinka Special Edition 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 4A)
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Have just had a month. No problems. The tranny lets me take turns being a teenager and a sedate 60 year old. Air and heat could be a little more powerful, and fuel economy is zilch -- but you know this when you buy it. Everything else is awesome - my gut gives out long before the car does in cloverleafs. Just hearing the solid sound and the way the door closes reassures you of the quality. And driving at night with the red/blue dash lights allows me to believe I'm captaining the space shuttle. Go for it if you can!
Cool Car!
jesse, 02/20/2005
2005 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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Since I bought my RX-8, I've gotten lots of comments. Too bad I'm not still single otherwise I would be able to give more rides. Smooth as silk drive, except in snow and ice with the stock tires. Extremely treacherous --- do not attempt winter driving with these tires. I bought Pirelli Wintersports and have no problem now. Wide range on each gear. Excellent pickup at the 5000-6000 rpm range.
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Great Car -- but watch out for snow
patrick haugh, 02/22/2005
2005 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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Superb car for the money. Interior fit and finish streets ahead of the 350Z. Smoothest acceleration you'll ever experience. Handles wonderfully in dry and wet conditions. BUT the OEM tires (Bridgestone Potenzas) are useless with any amount of snow. If you drive anywhere where it snows, either get a set of all weather/snow tires or garage it. The combination of a tiny gas tank and high fuel consumption mean you'll be refilling about every 260 miles.
Mazda RX 8
a.stein, 03/09/2005
2005 Mazda RX-8 Automatic 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 4A)
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A fun car to drive, gets looks everywhere you go. Great handling, responsive and quick, but not for the snow.
da kid
nick gusman, 03/13/2005
2005 Mazda RX-8 Automatic 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 4A)
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i love the speed of this vehicle as i cruise the parkaway i hit about 80 in the 5th gear
Living with a rotor...
Will Dover, 03/14/2005
2005 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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A wonderful car - for a 2nd car. Fun to drive and reasonably practical (fits 2 kids in the back without complaining). Gas mileage a real nuisance, though.
RX8 value is the best
bsilly, 04/06/2005
2005 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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I purchased my RX8 in December after doing extensive research. The RX8 is the best value in the coupe category. It is the most distinctive car on the road and performs admirably. The true cost to own is better than the new Ford Mustang and I feel the RX8 is flat out more reliable than the Nissan 350Z. Plus it comfortably accommodates 4 people (unlike the new Mustang which has virtually unusable rear seating). Unless you want to reduce to a 2 seater and pay $20,000 more for similar coupe styling that the new Corvette offers, the RX8 is the best option. $20K in price difference can buy me this RX8 and a new Mazda 3s for my wife! The only real cometitor is the Infiniti G35,
RX 8 is fun for moms
Sue C, 04/07/2005
2005 Mazda RX-8 Automatic 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 4A)
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Love the attitude of the car -- handles like a dream! City and Highway driving are a thrill!
Best in class
bsillaman, 04/24/2005
2005 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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After researching G35 coupe, and 350Z, I chose the RX8. Functional for my family of 4, but sporty. By far the best value for the money in the group. I rated the gas mileage an 8 because compared to other cars with similar performance it still gets good gas mileage. It is unfair to give it poor marks by comparing it to a compact car's gas mileage. This car is fun to drive but you really need to get the upper end of the rpm's to attain a level of satisfaction. If 0 to 60 is what you are looking for, then this is not the car for you. It is a true great sports car when taking into account the incredible and I mean incredible handling and feel. The manual trans. is a pleasure to drive.
Turning Heads
Kevin, 05/05/2005
2005 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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Amazing. Took a while, but I finally tracked down a Titanium Grey with Red/Black interior. As far as I know, this was the only one for sale in Texas at the time. Means I get a unique vehicle. Have had many comment on how sharp it looks. Living in the Hill Country (Windy roads up and down hills is the norm), I truly believe this car was built just for my area. You have read it all, performance, comfort, everything. I can't think of a single thing I don't like. Well, here is my biggest complaint. Would be nice if the 6 disk CD changer played random accross all disks, not just 1. So there you have it. :-).