Used 2005 Mazda RX-8 Manual Shinka Special Edition 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Great Bang for the Buck
mstrongin, 09/20/2005
Mazda RX-8 Manual Shinka Special Edition 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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Went to buy an '05 Miata (great deals - $5K to $6K off of MSRP) for me and my wife as an extra car. Wife was dead set against any of the two seaters without side airbags (which left out the Miata and S2000 - my other choice). I hadn't even thought of the RX8, but she like the look so we test drove it. Loved the ride & the practicality of the back seat. Also really liked the Black Cherry/Tan leather combo of the Shinka (in SoCal, tan interior makes more sense). Dealer had one with no add ons (exactly what I wanted) and sold it for under invoice. Great bang for the buck. A buddy bought a Porsche 911 S. Yes its cooler, faster & more exciting -- but it's close to $100K and back seats are useless.
Mazda in Waco, TX
Greta Texas, 11/15/2006
Mazda RX-8 Manual Shinka Special Edition 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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I just bought my dream car. Never thought I'd own a sports car and now I do. The RX-8 is sporty yet is also has a backseat, four doors, and a trunk to hold groceries. I love it!
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Love the car
shinka lover, 08/19/2007
Mazda RX-8 Manual Shinka Special Edition 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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This is an outstanding sports car. If you know how to handle a rotary engine, it should last you a life time. Read the owners manual carefully and follow its instructions on warm-up and down. It doesn't take that much time for either. My wife and I have taken it on a few road trips and were pleased with the overall comfort. It has an incredible stereo system. The shifting (manual) is very smooth. The seat heaters can burn your fanny off if you are not careful!
20000 mile update
Stenn, 04/14/2008
Mazda RX-8 Manual Shinka Special Edition 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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When I bought it, I wrote here that it was an exercise in engineering theory and perfection, but not practical due to low fuel efficiency vs. high fuel costs. Well, 20K miles later, I'm still infatuated with it, wouldn't think of driving anything else, and have gotten used to its MPG after an '05 Mustang driver told me he gets the same 15 mpg I do. I'd MUCH rather have this than a Mustang!! I admit that 15 mph is around town and short highway runs, usually doing 100 mph+ to and from work, so of course it's going to suck the gas. But the handling of this thing !! :) And the sound system can't be beat. And it's still the most gorgeous thing on the road if you ask me.
Oh Shinka!
SK, 08/01/2007
Mazda RX-8 Manual Shinka Special Edition 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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My Shinka is hot! Been on numerous tri-state road trips and the fun quotient cannot be matched. Unique looks of the Shinka garner a lot of admiration even from fellow RX-8 owners. Has passed all recall tests with flying colors. Similar bugs already mentioned but overall an awesome, sexy yet functional car. Only cons - light colored leather and the gas mileage.