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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  Most vain car ever made - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By brandon - June 8 - 7:26 am

  Ok so I bought this car fresh after becoming single and this car was the vainest purchase I have ever made in my life. The car IS sexy, but that is it. It is not cheap, HORRIBLE ON GAS, and EXTREMELY HIGH maintenance!!! You have to check the oil a lot, it has to be run everyday or it wont turn over. Please learn from my mistake and buy a reliable and practical car.

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  Mazda Speed Custom - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By R. Richardson - January 13 - 4:33 pm

  Other than premium fuel/20MPG average, this is a tight, agile, eye catching rocket that seats two like a glove. Lower torque on the low end is offset by electric motor-like acceleration at high rpms. No problems so far. I have the Mazda speed customization, plus stiffer suspension, custom exhaust and 19" 245/35/19 93Y tires.

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  A fun car if you know how to drive it. - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By tw_direwolf - January 4 - 4:34 am

  Ive had my 2005 RX8 Grand Touring for just over a year. The worst ive had to do put it in the shop for was because someone (previous owner) bypassed a fuse and shorted a brake light out. Have already been informed of some problems i currently have and know how to fix them. Even with the known problems the car still runs great, gets decent fuel economy ,16-21 mpg, and is extremely fun to drive. I wouldnt trade it for anything. Do plan on doing an RX7 FD Twin Turbo engine swap to it when i get to around 110k miles and rebuild its stock engine (miatas are fun with rotary engines too.)

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  Mazda RX-8 lot of flash, bad on gas - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By lugnutz - November 13 - 12:46 am

  The Mazda RX-8 is a great sports coupe. In terms of performance the RX-8 competes well with the Porsche Boxster and BMW M4. It has a broad rpm range, true 9000 rpm redline, has a shifting sweet spot around 7500-8000 which is absolute music to the ears. The Zoom Zoom is in the curves. Its .88 Gs in slalom testing by Motor Trend magazine puts the RX-8 in a class with true exotic sports supercars. This is an ideal sports car for the family guy. With seating for four, you can take drop the kids off at soccer, ballet, and lacrosse practice. Its exterior design is flowing and graceful, but definitely exudes its sports car nature. The drivers cockpit very stylish, but all business.

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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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  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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  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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  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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  love this car - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By SweetCJ - December 16 - 8:43 pm

  this is a great handling car, fun to drive, gas mileage isnt all that good, but you do have fun driving the RX8

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  ultimate sports car - 2005 Mazda RX-8
  By bob - November 11 - 12:40 am

  i love the car. it very fun to drive. the fuel efficiency is bad for a 1.3 but it is a sports car and the horses and being able to turn 9 grand make up for it.constantly checking the oil gets kind of annoying after a while