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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  Zoom Zoom - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By Brad - August 29 - 3:10 am

  Great for daily driver or long distance trips. Excellent seats, plenty of storage space, even the trunk has more room than you think. Went on a week long vacation and had plenty of room for luggage and items purchased using the trunk and rear seats. Looked at the 350Z but found that you get a lot more options with the RX8 for the money. Loaded with safety equipment and drives like a go cart. Not the fastest or most powerful car out there but can you really use all that power and speed in the real world and still obey the laws? This car is not for everyone. Rotary engine takes a little more attention than a piston engine. Heard all of the downsides of the rotary but have not had any problems.

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  Best in class - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By bsillaman - July 14 - 5:00 pm

  After researching G35 coupe, and 350Z, I chose the RX8. Functional for my family of 4, but sporty. By far the best value for the money in the group. I rated the gas mileage an 8 because compared to other cars with similar performance it still gets good gas mileage. It is unfair to give it poor marks by comparing it to a compact cars gas mileage. This car is fun to drive but you really need to get the upper end of the rpms to attain a level of satisfaction. If 0 to 60 is what you are looking for, then this is not the car for you. It is a true great sports car when taking into account the incredible and I mean incredible handling and feel. The manual trans. is a pleasure to drive.

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  Dream come true! - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By Drek4 - July 12 - 4:13 am

  Just purchased this awesome machine a little over a month ago. This car is real fun to drive and really stands out by it`s looks and rotary motor. Only thing I don`t really like about it is its fuel consumption but other than that it`s a sheer pleasure to drive. I read a lot of people need to add oil, but have done 2500 mi without needing to add a drop. The best place for it is on the highway, mind you curving roads are fine if you don`t mind the bumps. Suspension a little firm on this car. The Bose sound system is just fine and has a great surround effect and the front seats are very comfortable for 2 hour + rides.

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  I love my RX8 - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By Maria - June 24 - 11:30 pm

  The best thing about my RX8 is that it is soooo much fun to drive. I love the feeling of being pinned back in my seat when I step on the gas. Everywhere I go people stare and wonder, "what kind of car is that?". I love my car! The body of the car is perfect. Ive never seen anything like it. Anybody can have a Mustang, and a lot of people do, but you dont see the RX8 everywhere. The only thing I wish is that it had better fuel economy. With the premium gas thats recommended, it can add up. But, you dont buy this car to worry about how much money you have to put in the gas tank. The car hugs you in. I feel like Im in a person size capsule when I drive. Its perfect!

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  Rotary Lives - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By RotaryRocket - June 5 - 4:33 pm

  I have owned 2 Mazda RX-7 FC3s and One FD3s and I love these rotary rockets. Since Ive learned of them I switched over from pistons. Yes, people have their preferences, but i enjoy driving a different engine. I love it to death. Sure it has lower torque than a 350z and eats up a bit more gas but its a risk I take and dont even question cause I enjoy the pure driving experience I get from driving it. Its great on twisties and city driving in NYC. I love the car, dont get me wrong I like 350z, G35, Vettes and Mustang but the rotary is so nimble and agile. Its styling took me a while to get used to it but its unique and has been compared to Italian cars design by Road and Track.

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  Great Car lots of Fun - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By Tigster - May 15 - 5:36 am

  The car is very fun to drive, I use it as a daily driver it is very comfortable with a stiff ride. The fuel economy is not good for a bit after about 2500 - 3500 miles there is a big difference and the milage gets better.

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  2005 Mazda RX8 Shinka - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By JASHNKA05 - May 8 - 4:56 pm

  I bought my 05 Mazda RX8 Shinka April 11, 2005 after selling my 2001 SVT Mustang Cobra in March. The Shinka does not have enough torque like the Cobra did but holds the road substantially better than the Cobra. Its an all around fun car & I would recommend it to all age groups.

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  Great Car - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By Fun to Drive by Bob - April 10 - 9:16 pm

  This car is so much fun to drive. We did a test drive 6 months before we bought and fell in love with the car. It handles like a dream and is too fast for local streets. The car takes every corner with no problems and puts you back in the seat with each gear. I love it. Gas mileage is what is expected from a sports car. Did I tell you it goes really really fast. WOW!

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  Fun RX-8 with room for my little girl - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By Jenna - April 8 - 9:00 pm

  I love this car. I wanted a fun car that loves to drive as much as I do and I found it! I have one daughter who has plenty of room in the back with her own storage. She is thrilled about that. It handles beautifully especially once it kicks in. It was a little hard to get used to the feel of the rotary engine. it felt different to me. I love the small rear doors, which lends to easy access without the confines of a four door sedan. The only thing I would change in the center console which extends form the front all the way to the back, making exiting form the back difficult if not impossible if you open the opposite door. Overall- a definite 9.9! :)

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  RX-8 a new breed of greatness - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By Jon - April 7 - 7:20 pm

  I have been a sports car lover for some time.I looked at purchasing a 350z, but after I put both these cars to the test the RX-8 blew it out of the water.This car handles like a dream and after 4000 RPMs on the Tachometer feels like you are in a dream as well. The low end torque is nothing to brag about, but you are only in these low RPMs for a very short time. Anything above 4,000 rpms you are flying. There is nothing on the road that I cant compete with (or at least I feel like that) All in all this is a great sports car, that has been doubled as usefull. That in its own right cant be beaten.