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really fun to drive
shooz, 07/15/2010
2009 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
First new car I've ever owned, now 8k miles. I live in LA and it's terrific to get around town with some style, nimble on the freeways (although it has large blind-spots), and way too much fun in the canyons. Fine in rain but lousy in snow. Engine's quirky but really fun once you get used to it. Doesn't feel underpowered, but I know Mazda changed the gear ratios in 2009, I don't drive below 2800 RPM when in traffic, and I'd never consider this car as an automatic. Precise gearing/steering + sport suspension means your girlfriend probably can't do her make-up while riding shotgun. As designed it drinks oil, about 1 quart every 1k miles, no biggie. I'm 6' and have just enough headroom.
Fun car, great to be different.
Joe, 10/04/2019
updated 10/06/2021
2011 Mazda RX-8 Sport 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Everyone complains about gas mileage, it will get 24 mpg on the highway if you keep your speed under 70. Second it does not go through oil as much as everyone says. It will use a quart in about 2000 to 2500 miles on a 2009 and up Series 2 model. If you run it hard or track it you could use a quart in 1500 miles. It handles great, very light, get the manual to get the most out of it. If you are going to buy one get a compression check first from a Mazda dealer or buy one dirt cheap $1000.00 with a bad engine. A rebuilt one with cost you $3000.00 to $5000.00 depending how much work you do yourself or farm out.
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A Car to Care For
stan williams, 08/03/2018
updated 08/06/2019
2010 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The RX8 by Mazada is Not for everybody. This car requires particular care in the way it drives(very fast), best if the dealer does the servicing as you want familiarity in dealing with this car. Suggest following the ower's book guidelines. A great Fun automobile if properly cared for.
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EPA NUMBERS? BAH!
AVELECTRO, 06/14/2008
2009 Mazda RX-8 Touring 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is an excellent commuting and weekend fun vehicle. Mazda really knows how to use the Wankel to its best advantage. My mileage is way better than the EPA numbers: I am averaging 24 to 26 mpg in a 40/60 city/highway commute. Mine is an automatic 6-speed and I drive as if I enjoy the rotary experience. I sure do get tired of reviewers that claim this car is a gas guzzler only by looking at the lousy EPA numbers.
Great car, bad build quality.
Sad, 11/04/2010
2009 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought a brand new JDM import. The steering rack rattles incessantly. This has just 10,000 km on it. Sorry Mazda but this is just garbage to put it mildly. I am currently negotiating with the reluctant dealer to have the steering rack switched. Other than that the car is great. Great engine, great handling, great cabin, great looks. Comfortable too!