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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.
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Fun to drive, but not enough power
NRutkowski, 04/12/2007
2006 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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The car handles well and is fun to drive around corners. The problem is the lack of real power. Be prepared to downshift several gears to get any usable power. Gas mileage is another big concern. I am getting an average of 18-20 MPG, and I drive mostly on the highway. Everything inside the car in positioned well and within reach (though the digital speedo does take some getting used to). Overall, it is a great car with the lack of passing power and fuel consumption being the only real concerns.
not bad, if you can spend the money
chris, 06/14/2008
2006 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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First off this car is a blast to drive. Handles very well. I average around 18 mpg in mine and it is on premium fuel. I personally haven't had any reliability issues, but I go easy on the rotary. Plenty of aftermarket parts available for it and turns heads everywhere. Overall a great car if you're willing to spend a little more on gas and maintanance.
FUN - FUN ZOOM - ZOOM
??, 05/06/2006
2006 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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I have owned my RX-8 for exactly one month. I know, not enough time to have a unbiased opinion yet...but I will say that this car is the most fun vehicle I have ever driven. The interior is very sharp and all the controls and design are very well put together.