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Run, 07/06/2006
2006 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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Don't think that this is a waste of money. This car has done a lot for me. I had a Honda and it broke down. So I decided to buy a Mazda; since the day I bought it my life driving a car has been great compared to drivina a Honda. It might be pricey but I can say it was worth it.
Not an RX7, probably a good thing!
DARKCANUCK, 08/04/2006
2006 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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I was feeling sentimental for my twin turbo RX7 when I bought this. There is a familiarity to it, but quite clearly not the same car. Like me I think it's a bit better behaved and more pleasant to live with day in and out now. I have had no mechanical complaints. Fuel economy and oil consumption are part of the "experience" of the rotary, but would have liked a larger fuel tank to compensate. I've also owned a TT and while the RX is not up to that in terms of fit finish and style, it's more fun to drive, has room for my kids and is a lot less money!
2006 Mazda RX-8 for sale near you
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- Manual CoupeMSRP: $7,999200 mi away
- Automatic CoupeMSRP: $15,911476 mi away
- Automatic CoupeMSRP: $8,999756 mi away
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Joyce, 12/21/2007
2006 Mazda RX-8 Automatic 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6A)
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I really love this car. It is so fun to drive and really turns heads, but I can't keep tires on it. Bought in July 06 I now have 13K on it & on 3rd set of tires. Dealer can't help me, Mazda can't help me. I cant afford to put tires on this car every 4 to 7K miles.I do not spin them or drive recklessly. I am going to have to sell it. I am just sick over it, I love everything about the car, but at $500/2 tires I dont know what else to do. The dealership doesnt know if this is the expected life for tires on this car or not?? I bought this car for my 40th B.d. I'm really going to miss it. If this problem is just with my car I wish they'd fix it for me!
RX-8 Delivers Maximum Smiles per Mile!!!
Froggy RX-8, 11/01/2009
2006 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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Test drove RX-8, fell in love at 9,000 rpm redline, bought on spot. Screams like a 4-seat F-1 car. This canyon carver runs down M-3s, 911s, and occasional Lambo on CA P.C.H. Hwy 1. Driven 36,000 miles so far, very reliable, comfy seats, compliant ride, good Bose stereo. Not lazy to drive like Chevy V-8. You MUST adapt your driving style to get max speed. Keep it from 5,000 to 9,000 rpm and rotary happily howls. Tiny low weight engine allows for mounting low and rearward in chassis for near mid-engine balance, low center of gravity. Rotary uses oil to lube its seals so top off oil at about five gas fill- ups. 17-20 MPG fine for fast car. If you need big mpg skip all sports cars.
The 8 is enough
late8, 05/30/2006
2006 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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I just purchased the RX-8 in mid-May and I have already logged over 1000 miles and the handling of this car gets better as each mile clicks away. I didn't buy this car for torque and the gas mileage so far is slightly below average but the trade offs are great. Smooth revving engine, high powerband and very unique lines for the body style. The car handles great on tight corners.