Overview & Reviews

Mazda's four-door sports car was all new in 2004, and is back for 2005 with no changes except for the addition of a satellite radio-compatible head unit.

• Low base price, agile handling yet still comfortable enough for daily use, smooth rotary engine fun to wind out on the open road, room for four in a pinch.

• Option packages add considerable expense, iffy interior ergonomics, poor gas mileage.

User Reviews:

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  3rd rotary ownership - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By rich russo - August 29 - 1:16 am

  great exterior design, excellent road handling. pickup is somewhat lacking with the automatic, gas mileage fair. real looker!

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  Oh Shinka! - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By SK - August 26 - 3:50 pm

  My Shinka is hot! Been on numerous tri-state road trips and the fun quotient cannot be matched. Unique looks of the Shinka garner a lot of admiration even from fellow RX-8 owners. Has passed all recall tests with flying colors. Similar bugs already mentioned but overall an awesome, sexy yet functional car. Only cons - light colored leather and the gas mileage.

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  Fun car, but scared of snow flakes - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By Jwill - August 22 - 9:53 pm

  Great ride. A little slow off the line but rips above 5000 RPMs. Handling is amazing. The brakes are less than high-performance--very squeeky. (Ive gone through 2 sets of rotors with only 26k). As far as snow goes, this thing starts slipping and sliding about 2 secs after the first flake hits the ground---garage it.

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  Best RX Yet - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By Zoom Zoom - August 14 - 6:00 am

  Ive owned two earlier editions of the RX7. The RX8 has to win the title of the "Most Fun to Drive." There is no car Ive driven at less than twice the price thats so agile. Its like a four wheeled motorcycle. Somehow Mazda developed a suspension that is comfortable for cruising yet delivers real "seat of the pants" handling and road feel. Its like nothing else on the road. Only negatives: surprisingly poor gas mileage and trunk which is really an auxilliary glove compartment. (Throw your luggage in the back seat.)

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  More problems than its worth - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By Ron - August 7 - 3:56 am

  I have tried to like this car. Looks great. However have had many problems. Replaced both headlight assembly and taillight assembly for moisture problems. Front end, exhaust, brakes have been worked on. Replaced motor mounts, spark plugs, and now transmission. Still have a tapping noise in the engine when in gear. Lots of road noise. Tired of taking it to the dealership. Had a 1993 Mustang that gave me less trouble.

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  awesome vehicle - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By eric buzaglo - July 28 - 8:13 am

  this car is exceptional. the mazda rx-8 is both beautiful inside and out. its 17 inch wheels are magnificent. very unique car. i hope mazda keeps up the good work. bravo!

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  Great Car - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By RX8 - July 18 - 10:10 pm

  Great all round car! Recommend for anyone who wants a good car that handles and looks great or as a second vehicle for the family man/woman. Very fun to drive. Only wish it had better gas mileage ( I get 17 city and 20.5 hwy) and even though it is quick, just a bit more torque would be needed if you like to have low 0-60 times.

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  Mazda in Waco, TX - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By Greta Texas - May 22 - 10:20 am

  I just bought my dream car. Never thought Id own a sports car and now I do. The RX-8 is sporty yet is also has a backseat, four doors, and a trunk to hold groceries. I love it!

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  RX8 value is the best - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By bsilly - May 8 - 6:00 pm

  I purchased my RX8 in December after doing extensive research. The RX8 is the best value in the coupe category. It is the most distinctive car on the road and performs admirably. The true cost to own is better than the new Ford Mustang and I feel the RX8 is flat out more reliable than the Nissan 350Z. Plus it comfortably accommodates 4 people (unlike the new Mustang which has virtually unusable rear seating). Unless you want to reduce to a 2 seater and pay $20,000 more for similar coupe styling that the new Corvette offers, the RX8 is the best option. $20K in price difference can buy me this RX8 and a new Mazda 3s for my wife! The only real cometitor is the Infiniti G35,

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  rx8 review - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By tbird - February 21 - 3:10 am

  Great car, fun to drive. Never owned a rotary engine. Been impressed