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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  Rotor head; GT 6mt - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By timqua - August 9 - 1:43 am

  I bought this car January 2005, getting a 2004 model which saved me 1k. It is a joy to drive based on shifting, cornering, speed at mid to high range RPMs, responsiveness and agility. Gas mileage is poor and range is sad. I filled the 15 gallon tank about every 1.5 weeks, until I parked it and use it only for joyrides. I replace about 1/8 quart of oil every other tank fill-up. Engine flashes were all performed without difficulty, I experience rough idling and occasionally idles to a stop if not allowed to warm well before driving. A rear taillight was replaced for condensation. Ive had zero mechanical or engine problems in 4 years. Truly a joy to drive.

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  RX-8: Get one - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Stercus - August 5 - 9:46 pm

  Owning rotary requires some minor effort on the owners part, but the pay-off is worth it. This car drives like it is on rails. It does lack torque, but the top end performance is there once you wind it up. The rev limiter doesnt kick in until 9.5k so there is plenty of room to do just that.

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  A standout in a crowd of same old... - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Island RX-8 - July 14 - 2:00 am

  Ive owned this car since August 03. Having owned all sorts of sports cars coupes, e.g., BMW(2), MB(5) and a few others, I can, without hesitation, say this is one of the best Ive ever owned. It is smooth, well-equipped even without options, quick (but there are faster straight-line cars) and it handles like a dream. Only my Miata has quicker turn-in. The big plus is seating for four adults in a pinch; or plenty of room for two with exceptional luggage space. I can work very well as a daily driver and give breat fun on curvy roads or at an autocross.

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  Great but with problems - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Hatmandew - July 8 - 2:00 am

  Major problem with flooding. Once this car floods, it will have to be towed to the dealership. Other than that, I love this car.

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  Ilove this car!! - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Octavio - June 27 - 10:00 am

  Great Car I cant stop loving it

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  Lemon - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By GJT - June 27 - 10:00 am

  We bought our RX8 the week the first ones rolled into town. Loved everything about it except the weak AC. When the car idles at a stop light, the AC gets warm. However, the big issue is when temperatures get around 100 degrees, the car starts shaking and dies. Its been in the dealership for 2 months now and Mazda cannot fix it. They are doing a buyback of RX8s with this problem. Evidently it only affects automatics when they get very hot. We cannot even trade into another RX8 because they cannot tell with automatics will have this same problem. We will miss the car.

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  Fair review for the last Rotary - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By zero11534 - June 9 - 6:33 am

  The RX8 is a true 4 door 4 seat sports cars, what it lacks in low end torque it makes up for in handling. Rotary motor propels the 3100lb RX8 to 60 in 6.0 sec. and a ¼ mile in 14.9. Fuel consumption for the RX8 was Avg for when it first came out, 17city/24 Hwy. The cars light weight stiff chassis and electronic steering makes this a point and drive sports car allowing even the novice of sports car owners the ability to get behind the wheel and take the turns like a pro. This car does come at a price requiring you to add oil about ever 4 fill up’s. This is a good daily driver for hwy only commuters

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  RX-8 Rocks!!! - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By RacerX8 - June 7 - 10:00 am

  Got 2500miles so far and this RX-8 rocks big time!!! Paid $30300 for the sunlight silver GT package. Acceleration is good (not great) but driving is fun with that 9k RPM limit in second gear getting me to 60+mpg in just over 6seconds. Handling is great. Fits 4 adults. Slim 6 footers can sit in back and enter/exit with relative ease for shorter trips. Best combo of sportiness, civility, and practicality that $30k can buy IMHO.

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  Great Car - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By little man - May 21 - 10:00 am

  You cant go anywhere without someone approaching you and asking about the car. I feel like a salesman for Mazda. While passing everyone on the highway people try to catch you to see what kind of car just went by.

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  best ride - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By hotmazzie - May 2 - 10:00 am

  hot and spunky....not a ford donkey.