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4.75 out of 5 stars

RX8 R3 Best car purchase yet!

LoveMyRX8, 06/15/2009
2009 Mazda RX-8 RX-8 R3 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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I love driving my RX8. True, it's not as potent as my Speed3, but it is much more fun to drive. I could never take turns and corners in my Speed3 like I do in my 8. I never got to drive an older model, but the R3 is so incredible at handling, I couldn't imagine a boring drive in any RX8. One thing is for sure, the RX8 is my new choice of car and cant wait to see what other improvements/new models that Mazda will release in the future. Judging by the R3 final product, I know Mazda is headed in the right direction. Let's hope they stay headed that same way.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Perfect Sports Car

james, 05/19/2010
2009 Mazda RX-8 Touring 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
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I love this car, wish it made more power, but handles great and puts a smile on my face everyday, People always comment on my car, great purchase

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Mazda RX8

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.

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5 out of 5 stars

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.

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4 out of 5 stars

Zoom Zoom Zoom

MDM, 05/30/2009
2009 Mazda RX-8 Sport 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6A)
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This is my third Mazda Rotary vehicle (following a 1988 RX-7 GXL, and a 1994 3rd Gen RX-7), and I have to say I am pretty happy with it. I hadn't planned on getting another car, but my 15 year old 3rd gen RX-7 was totaled almost a month ago :-(, And I KNEW the "8" couldn't match the 3rd gen's stellar performance since the "8" is 300-400 pounds heavier, about 110 less horsepower (I'd had some things done to my 3rd gen) and doesn't benefit from the 3rd gen's 50-some-odd better low end torque (compliments of that sequential twin turbo setup). But I knew these things off the bat. But the one thing that's still the same is the razor sharp cornering ability! And the smoothness of the rotary.

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