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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  Review of 6MT Mazda RX8 - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By ccasmoe20 - December 15 - 10:00 am

  Cars like it, NONE. This car is a dream for the price. Rotary Engine is great and silky smooth. Bose audio system is great. Interior and exterior are gorgeous! Handles like no other. When ever I drive it feels like the car and I are united as 1. Huge 9,000 RPM Redline!

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  jawbone - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By jawbone - November 19 - 2:00 am

  I love it. I just wish the gas mileage was better.

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  zoom zoom - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By jennysay - November 19 - 2:00 am

  The good news is, its a head-turner. The bad news is, its a head-turner. First two traffic tickets in the last 10 years came in the same week. (the cops didnt seem to notice me in a Tahoe) Love the car, yet disappointed with the gas mileage.

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  No regrets; no problems; all fun! - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Rod L. Richardson - November 13 - 7:30 am

  Aside from premium gas and modest mpg this has been a great car. I customized to a full Mazda Speed Version + others suspension/computer mods. Comared to a std/ RX8 a real head turner. No mechanical problems. Big Racing Heart tires/very low profile makes the agility of this vehicle striking. Floats well over 120mph; probably due 150+; Canadian computer adds about 50 horsepower. Red. Just went to the 2008 Auto show in KC, Mo. Nothing except Vettes/Viper to compare. Not for everyone. Takes an astute enthusiast to see the subtle wonders of this speedster. If you can afford to do the Mazda Speed Package it makes it a totally different car + racing wheels, suspension etc. Add $15,000. Std 6 speed.

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  Hot Ride - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By MartyH. - November 2 - 2:03 pm

  I got this car as used one w/ 33k on his back. But it was worth it. First impression wasnt that good about accelerations, but as I learned about rotary engine, that was pretty standard for auto/manual transmission. Which I choose for comfort and pedal shifters kinda looking like in most expensive sports cars. Fact is that fuel economy is that what you expect from sports car... you have to take the power somewhere if you have 1300cc in ultra light sexy looking racer with handling of formule1. I am looking forward for new RX9 in future, for now I may just get newer version w/ six speed transmission.

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  The only car like it - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By NOPI4U - October 16 - 7:36 am

  I purchased my 2004 RX-8 in February of 2007. The car had 25,000 miles on it and a decent price. I was already in love with the rotary engine before I invested in the car so, I already had a good idea what I was up against. Without a shadow of a doubt, the car performs well. Ive managed to squeeze out many 5 second 0-60 times and surpass all of my expectations with my MT. I have only had one quality issue with my RX-8. The clutch had scattered a few springs and thus, was not disengaging properly. This caused wear in the synchros that eventually led to the end of the transmission. After a new clutch and a new tranny (compliments of Mazda), the car is absolutely perfect.

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  Just get one! - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By RotoZoom - October 1 - 2:00 am

  Bought it for the Zoom Zoom factor and got a bonus. Normally when taking a long drive for a couple hours I get back pain, pain in the left hip and legs. This is due to some medical conditions that I cannot change. The second day I had the car, my son and I took it for a short spin in the country. After about 6 hours and 450 miles we returned. When I got out of the car, I felt like I had just gone around the corner, no pain! Get the GT package for the seats if nothing else. Seating is not bad in the back either. I had a couple of friends that are 61" in the back the other day with no complaints. More room than my RX4.

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  RX-8 - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By number1 - September 26 - 10:00 am

  This car is awesome and great.

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  Long-time driver review - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By cfmillette - September 20 - 3:13 am

  I am an original owner with now about 29,500 miles on the 2004. Bought with a MazdaSpeed extra stiffening suspension set-up in 2004. I love the car and drive it hard. Its cornering capability for the price can only be matched by a Honda 2000. However, the RX-8 rides SO much easier on your backside that this comparison becomes moot. Do not worry about the "need" for constant oil level monitoring. Just put in a quart every so often. I have had no problems here. Yes - some minor recalls - but everything handled VERY efficiently by local dealership. Gas mileage is not great, but this comes with the territory I think. Cannot beat a 350Z off the line, but get into the mid-range RPMs!

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  Best car ever - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By pittdp - August 14 - 10:00 am

  This car is very fun to drive, yet practical. This car makes me want to take the long way home.