Used 2009 Mazda RX-8 Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 RX-8, so we've included reviews for other years of the RX-8 since its last redesign.
2 years review
robrc51, 06/22/2010
2008 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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I have owned my RX8 now for 2 years. Overall the car is not a bad car. As a sports car I would rate the car, average. It does handle great on curvy roads but the rotary engine lacks torque. In order to accelerate you really have to rev the engine into high RPMs. The rotary engine also is terrible in gas mileage. It get between 15-19mpg .even my old V8 Corvette and Mustang got better gas mileage then the Rotary engine. In addition the rotary engine burns lots of oil. I generally fill between ½ to 1 quart each tank fill. The interior is outdated and could use a face lift.
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Steve, 07/06/2008
2008 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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I have now owned this vehicle about a month. The handling is one of the best features of this vehicle. The acceleration and tracking in corners is way above what I expected. I am currently getting around 18 MPG city driving. I am a 49 year old adult and would highly recommend this vehicle
2009 Mazda RX-8 for sale near you
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- Sport CoupeMSRP: $7,25022 mi away
- Grand Touring CoupeMSRP: $11,995881 mi away
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TicoRico, 07/30/2008
2009 Mazda RX-8 Sport 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6A)
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I have to say this is my first RX8 I have ever owned/driven. I love the car, it feels, sounds and drives so well. It has a very smooth engine. I agree with other sites that the car doesn't have a lot of torque, but it picks up very well. The car is designed to handle, not for pure brute speed. 4 door 4 seater sports car, very sleek looking. I couldn't have gotten anything better for my first sports car at this price range. My advise to anyone interested in the car, test drive it. Actions speak louder than words.
Great Ride!
Brian Bogardus, 10/25/2008
2009 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6A)
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What can you say except wow. Just a sweet looking car that is super fun to drive. We receive compliments everywhere we travel, from the tires and rims to the well appointed interior space.
Taking it all in
OCDaddy1958, 02/11/2009
2008 Mazda RX-8 Sport 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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To be sure there are many vehicles out there that can provide exhilaration, but perhaps none at this price. I guess I dare not even put out there what I paid for this base model, but let's just say my 401K is still in tact. Something important here about the RX-8: The engine in the base unit is identical to leather upholstered top end unit, and without the constraints of a traction control system. This is sheer joy as you corner like a thoroughbred, for a pony-ride price. I bought this as gas was going through the roof, and made a steal, and now that gas is reasonable, I'm having WAY to much fun for my age, but I try to control my enthusiasm when the wife and kids are on board.