Overview & Reviews

The RX-8 is an all-new car for 2004. Its arrival marks the return of Mazda's rotary engine to the U.S. market. Priced less than Nissan's 350Z, the RX-8 also offers four doors and a usable backseat.

• Low base price, agile handling yet still comfortable enough for daily use, room for four in a pinch.

• Option packages can get expensive, iffy interior ergonomics.

User Reviews:

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  almost 100 out of 100 - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By bergs - April 28 - 2:00 am

  Drives great and handles exceptionally well. The car moves when you move, great spring/summer/fall car. Down fall is the 0-60 speed, esp when compared to previous RX-7s. Cant wait for the Mazdaspeed version!

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  Mazda RX-8 - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By James J. Smith - April 28 - 2:00 am

  Great style, great handling, poor low end torque, poor horsepower, needs a turbo.

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  Most Fun Car I Have Ever Driven. - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Chukurbaaz143 - April 28 - 2:00 am

  Fun to Drive and to look at! Great handling and superb design.

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  Great - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By SpeedDemon - April 28 - 2:00 am

  this is a great car overall great speed also

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  New RX 8 - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By DaveHansen - April 28 - 2:00 am

  Ive had my new RX 8 for a month. Fuel milage is 18 mgp for the first 1000 miles. The 8 is fun to drive and seems to be extremely well built. The body fit inside and out is perfect. The transmission is stiff and hard to find 5th and 6th gear. This is my forth Mazda, 1987 RX 7, 1989 929, 1992 Miata. Dave Hansen

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  Not as good as the RX-7 - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By docnycdc - April 28 - 2:00 am

  Although I enjoy driving this vehicle, I must say that it is slightly disappointing when compared to the 1994 twin turbo RX-7. I realize that with any introductory vehicle there are "kinks" to work out but after waiting 3 years for this car I had hoped for slightly more speed.

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  This Beast is a great car - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Extreme Street Racer - April 28 - 2:00 am

  I just bought one and i tricked it out and its a beast. 0-60 in 4.3 seconds. Its the best car ive ever owned except for my RX-7.

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  I love this car - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By RotaryDave - April 17 - 10:00 am

  I love this car. The engine is magnificent, silky smooth and powerfull. Its agile and convenient. I do regular weekend road trips with my wife and infant son, our luggage and all the required baby gear, with no problems. All this in a car with razor sharp handling. Incredible.

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  Fire Hazard - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By desjes - April 10 - 8:56 am

  Given the beauty/uniqueness of this car I was willing to overlook the constant need to add oil, the engine flooding, the poor gas mileage, the manufacturer recalls ... that was until my car burst into flames in the parking lot at work due to faulty wiring. The entire front end is incinerated and unrepairable. According to Mazda mine is the first ... hopefully its the last.

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  RX8 - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By nuss - April 3 - 10:00 am

  All Around great car