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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  Two years and going - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By dryer - November 29 - 2:40 pm

  Fun to drive, takes corners like it is glued to the road. Have to rev to get torque. Do not be afraid to wind it out. More power at higher speeds. Rides better than a Z.

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  what - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By mary beth - November 10 - 10:00 am

  breath taking so amazing so pretty not big and not to small so so cool

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  Fun on Four Wheels - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By RX-8 Lover - November 4 - 2:00 am

  Ergonomics are excellent.Smooth and more than adequate acceleration.The suspension and 50-50 weight distribution will have you searching for curves.Even though it is a sports car, it is quite comfortable for road trips for a family of four.The seats just seem to hug your body when you sit in them. There is adequate storage with the innovative use of the center console plus 4 cup holders. The trunk is very spacious for any car much less a sports car. The exterior of the car is awesome. It has beautiful lines with the flared fenders and rear spoiler. It never fails to turn heads wherever I go.

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  Perfect convenience/performance ratio. - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By SCD - November 4 - 2:00 am

  Driven for 4 months now as my daily driver. I am very happy with it so far, with exception to poor gas mileage.. I get 15-17 mpg (70% highway miles). Never got above 17mpg, regardless of how I drove it. EXTREMELY smooth power delivery. Very unique jet-like sounding engine, nothing like Ive ever heard. AWESOME. Radio is modular and has cool options like MP3 player or 6 disc changer swap, and a tape/MD add-on. Bose stereo system is decent, and can use more midrange and bass. Rear seats fit full size adults. Trunk space is surprisingly spacious, but lacks spare tire, but you get free 24- hr roadside assistance.

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  300 mile review - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By jimbotomy - November 4 - 2:00 am

  After 300 miles, this car is absolutely fantastic. It rides like a dream. The power available at all RPMs is amazing; I feel comfortable driving in fourth gear going from anywhere between 30 mph (at which the car can take all but the sharpest curves) and upwards of 70 mph (on back roads, making it hard to hit higher speeds). I have changed my route to work to the back roads because I enjoy the RX-8 so much. For those that think they may be too big for this car: Im 64", 285 lbs., and I fit comfortably in the drivers seat.

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  My Mazda - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By KrazieLette - October 29 - 2:00 am

  this car is awesome i want to get the same car in all colors, its easy to drive and fun to drive it runs smooth and easy to handle great sports edsition to 2004

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  AWSOME - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - September 28 - 10:00 am

  LOVE IT TO DEATH!!!!!!!!!

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  WOW - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By buffys boy - September 22 - 2:00 am

  Ive owned this car for almost 2 months and all I can say is WOW!!! The styling is incredible, the handling is great! Granted the automatic is not hot off the line, but the pratical side is this is a Great everyday car! The interior styling is far superior to the 350Z I tested! This car has way too many great things to mention!!! A car I would recommend!!!

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  Mazda RX8 Automatic - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Valerie Lindsey - September 22 - 2:00 am

  Ive only had it two weeks, but love the car. Fun to drive and draws attention with its sporty look.

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  Awesome - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By AshleyMarie - September 22 - 2:00 am

  BEST CAR EVER!!!!!The look is very nice and a lot of different types of people look good in it!