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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  A True (4dr) Sports Car - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By jsh1120 - June 12 - 5:43 pm

  A great car. Wanted a true sports car but needed a back seat occasionally. The RX-8 is like a 4 wheel sportbike. Unbelievably smooth. Handling is unparalleled. My mileage through about 12 tanks hovers between 17.5 and 19 mpg, about what I expected with 60% of my time in city driving and 40% on highways and freeways. There appear to be some 04s with much worse mileage that cant be accounted for by driver behavior. Some drivers have problems with flooding, cold starting. Appears to be a problem with only some cars.

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  I JUST LUV IT - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By RONNIE - June 11 - 10:00 am

  I HAVE BEEN DRIVING CAR FOR A WEEK AND JUST LUV IT ... ITS A HEAD TURNER FOR SURE

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  Great Car - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By big sam - May 29 - 2:00 am

  Performance as advertised. Great compromise. Handles like a sports car. Room like a small sedan.

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  RX-8 Performance - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By E.Lizcano - May 27 - 6:00 am

  Youll love the way this car handles, especially on turns. It may not be as fast off the line as "sports" cars, but it can still hold its head up high while handling better than many sport edition vehicles.

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  best car - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By alex1972 - May 24 - 10:00 am

  reallyfun to drive and a good looking car turn a lot of heads

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  Best Sports Car Ive Had - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By RotaryLover - May 24 - 10:00 am

  Wow...AM I IMPRESSED! Of all sports cars Ive previously owned, S2000, Boxter, 300zx, Eclipse, and we cant forget my favorite previous vehicle, RX7. Price is excellent on this car too; Best bang for the buck on sports cars to date. This car is by far my favorite. The salesman,Chris Kimbel from Bell Road Automall, had the best knowledge toward my car as far as any other Mazda Salesman that Ive heard from. Thank you Chris and Thank You Bell Road Mazda.

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  most underpriced car in america - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By boobalo - April 23 - 10:00 am

  i had a 2000 honda s2000 and loved how it performed. i thought nothing was better when it came to handling but im taller than 5 foot so i found it to be a little confining to put it nicely. as soon as i found out about the rx8 i went to the closest mazda dealership, traded in my s2g and picked up a mazda rx8 with the grand touring package and i dont regret it for one second. it performs just as well, handles better and is oodle loads more comfortable. with the grand touring package it comes with leather trim, 9 speaker bose stereo, heated and power seats, and just everything you could really want in a car.absolutely orgasmic.

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  Best zoom-zoom on the planet - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By eastexburt - April 13 - 1:20 am

  This is a road-car, not a dragster. You dont rev your rotary engine at a stop light next to a Corvette. Accelleration is good, but not spectacular. Plenty of horsepower; moderate torque. The car is spectacular on the highway: on a winding road or an interstate. With six speeds (manual) you can accomodate any situation and have a blast all the way there and back. Handling is amazing with the electonic stability gadgetry; interior is comfortable and controls/gauges are intuitive. The basic sound system is great. The trunk is smallish (Hey, its a sports car), but you have a full-size back seat. I cant understand why everybody hasnt ordered one. There is nothing like it near $30K.

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  How fun it is!!! - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By The Juan - April 11 - 4:53 pm

  All I had to do is look at this car and I was in love. Then I drove the car and realized I was in heaven taking corners with ease.

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  Rx8 Rox - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Joshua Beers - April 10 - 2:00 am

  FUN, FUN, FUN and more FUN!!! The rx8 although pretty pricy when at the gas station is well worth the fill up. You will find yourself filling the car up all the time because its so fun to drive. If you have the $$$ or even if you dont you should def. get yourself into one of these. Take it for some turn and hear that rotary rev. (even w/ 4 heads in the car) Awesome ride, awesome design & a great all around car. RX8 OWNER