2004 Mazda RX8 6 speed 1.3 Rotory
Summary:
Great car I would recommend
Faults:
The left rear tail light had to be replaced due to moisture getting inside. It was covered by warranty.
General Comments:
The car handles better than anything I have driven, including my brother's BMW's.
It could use an inch or two more legroom and have the steering wheel a bit closer. Otherwise, it is the perfect car. A blast on the back roads, but great as a daily driver.
Everyone complaining about the gas mileage (I average around 19-20mpg with mixed driving) and the tire wear needs to buy a Honda or Buick. It is a sports car and there are some higher mileage tire alternatives available. You don't have to replace them with what came on it (140 tread ware!!! 300 to 280 tread ware tires are available).
Also, I have a job where I have to move my car out everyday. I start it up, move it about 50 feet and turn it off. It starts up every time. I have not experianced the problem that some mention.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 19th November, 2005
1st Nov 2005, 08:50
So let's resume: you bought an automatic, rotary-engined high performance (capable of at 8500 rpm) RX 8 to mainly use it in the city and save on gas?!