Used 2011 Mazda RX-8 Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2011 RX-8, so we've included reviews for other years of the RX-8 since its last redesign.
Outstanding sport/family car!!!
Popeye, 07/10/2009
2009 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for my wife after her Stratus got totalled in a 7-car pile-up. All other cars we looked at were all the same. Line any brand, make or model up on a football field, and they're all the same 'boxy' car. I bought this one for her because of style, then engine, then performance. GAS MILEAGE? You've got to understand this engine. Due to its rotary nature, it all boils down to a 6- cylinder, 2-stroke engine. Typically, 2-stroke engines have never had much power until you reach a speed above city street speed, and fuel consumption matches. You can drive this car at 80 MPH in 3rd gear (yes, auto also) all day with no problems. Never slides, squeals or tilts much on turns.
Pure Driving Machine
Oleboy, 02/20/2010
2009 Mazda RX-8 RX-8 R3 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car is excellent for people familiar with rotory engines. Knowing up front that the car needs the oil checked every fillup and let it run for at least five minutes before you turn it off. That is really the only obligations you have from regular cars,that I am aware of. This is no problem for me. The sound and unique. The car is not lightening quick but is very fast once to speed. Handling is a dream,at any speed. Nice leather seats and all the stuff that comes in a loaded vehicle. It has a great warranty and the redesigned rotory eliminates the problems (internal leaks) from 04 to 06. It drives great. Get brocure from dealure and test drive one,thats the best way to decide on any car.
The 4-seat Miata
mejazz, 04/25/2012
2011 Mazda RX-8 Sport 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I am a Miata fan - had 3 of them in the past but had to let go due to having 3 kids. The RX-8 provides similar driving thrills but with the ability to seat 4 peoples so i can use it to pick/drop kids from school and still have fun driving. Everybody talks about rotary engine issues but Mazda offers 100K miles warranty on engine so don't see much point. Yes it requires topping off oil every 2nd or 3rd fillup but that's not a big deal at all. Infact, you will enjoy it - you will feel more involved with your car. I do miss the convertible part of Miata. Hoping they will build a rotary Miata someday.
A nimble athlete
mark, 10/24/2010
2010 Mazda RX-8 Sport 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car is more rare and more fun to drive than a mustang gt. The mustang has more horsepower but it is not quite as nimble as the rx8 is and this car is even more agile on winding roads than a corvette.This car is almost like a speed bike in its performance and the way it sounds when it accelerates and really gets going.Its a major fun machine to drive everyday.
R3 is Brilliant!
sm108, 11/11/2011
2011 Mazda RX-8 R3 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
If you are a true enthusiast, the RX-8 R3 is for you; I drove the usual suspects- 370Z, G37s, 335i, all are great cars However, the way this car comes together, the hand-in-glove feel you get, the intoxicating sound, and the perfect steering and shifter, and firm yet comfortable suspension tuning make this car truly special. You have to know how to drive to let this car's brilliance shine through- there is nothing like it. Drove it through the Tail of the Dragon (US 129) and the car is made for it; StIs couldn't keep up, it is sheer brilliance when driven hard.
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