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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  Inexpensive and Fun to Drive - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By ze6492 - November 3 - 10:00 am

  Love the car - only complaints are its extremely noisy on the road - highway (tire) noise - and the radio volume increments need to be eliminated - either too quiet or too loud.

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  Amazingly Expensive - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By themare - September 24 - 11:32 am

  Bought it used at 76k miles, and had it until 86k miles for only one year. One of the most fun to drive cars, but also one of the most unreliable and expensive cars to own. Spent over 12k in one year in maintenance alone. PROs and CONs are listed in the full review.

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  Great new Car - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Poisonsu - September 21 - 10:00 am

  I have waited 6 months for the car. So far it is everything I expected. It really hugs the road and it is been alot of fun to drive. The lines on the car are beautiful. People look at the car all the time. I have had it 1 week. So far no problems!!!

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  AWSOME CAR!!!! - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By RX-8 kid - September 15 - 2:00 am

  Its fun to drive very good handleing

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  Pros and Cons - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Sunny C - September 9 - 2:00 am

  The car has amazing handling features on dry road and on rain but in snow it sucks horribly.My RX8 didnt even move in snow.Interior looks sweet and all the ladies want in and exterior is very sexy.I dont like how you cant turn ure engine off before 5 minutes or engine will flood.The heating is not that great either.My gears grind from 1 to 2 and from 2 to 3 but not a serious problem.A slight noise.This is a HIGH REVVING CAR.1k- 3k it has some power,but as soon as the car hits 3k everythin breaks loose.Controlling is superior,you can take mad corners at mad speeds.Car is fun to drive,attracts ladies,gets looks constantly,comfortable,and great to show off in.

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  My RX-8 wont start!!! - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Amber Gregory - September 9 - 2:00 am

  This car does a great job - if you can get it to start. I have had mine towed to the dealership twice because it wouldnt start because when I tried to start it the car flooded. This happens even though I have taken the steps to prevent this recommended by the service department. Great to drive, fun, sporty, turns heads - if you can get it out of the driveway. Also turns heads sitting on the back of a tow truck:<

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  Spirit - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Razzzzzzzz - August 29 - 10:00 am

  After the first day I brought it back to the dealer for the A/C. Then found out it was the enviromental design flaw. Needs more cooling capacity for the interior. Looks like when you have Red everyone wants to race you. Test drove the GTO,350z, G35 and the Acura TL 260. Best overall value for the money. Not Bouncy like my old 3000GT or the new 350z. Ah.. real fun to drive.

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  So Far so Good - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Timeout - August 29 - 10:00 am

  I have 1744 Miles on the RX-8 and it has just started to move in the last 300 miles.It needs to be turning over at least 3000 to get any performance and has no PUSH at low RPMS. The transmission is super in both automatic and manual and is fun to use. There have been absolutley no problems with the car mechnically!!! I had to learn to drive all over again after a 350HP TransAm but that is part of the fun and an very satisfied after driving it this far. The start stop is not a problem after you understand whats required.

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  sweet car - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By kevin morris - August 24 - 10:00 am

  great car..looks great fun to drive...only knock is needs a little more hp....love it though!

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  rx8 has superior handling /transmission - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By linda bednarski - July 28 - 2:00 am

  Felt the rx-8 handling and transmission were superb. the only car I have ever been in that handled the curves as good as the rx-8 was a (race car) triumph 25 years ago. Nothing beats it on the curves and the brakes are extremely good too. Thought it handled much better than the z350, g35 sport coup, and saleen s281 mustang.