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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  A Blast To Drive! - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Stroup - June 12 - 10:00 am

  I fell in love with this car from first site, and finally broke down and purchased a black manual, with grand touring, rotary accents, body appearance, and spoiler. It is so fun to drive, and turns a lot of heads. Comfortable for long drives as well, and really does well on the highway as well as windy mountain roads. Hugs the road like a pancake, and the engine sounds great! Fitting two in the back seat is such a huge plus (although dont make them sit back there for too long).....I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a sporty, fun car to drive that is still practical. GHave fun, and see you on the road!

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  Light and Quick - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By James, Dallas - May 24 - 10:00 am

  As an Audi owner, I drove the TT Coupe prior to buying my RX-8, and I have to say the RX-8 blows away the TT. Hands down the RX-8 is lighter, more responsive, quicker, and more comfortable. In addition, the back seat is much roomier than the TT Coupe, in fact, adults can actually sit back there comfortably. The rotary engine purrs and demands to be driven between 4-5,000 RPMs. And with a red-line of 9,000, I have yet to use 6th gear. Cruising down the highway at 80 mph is easy on the engine in 5th gear. Since the car was just released, I dont have any maintenance history so I cant speak to that. But for the first 300 miles, this car cooks!

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  Ive never been happier with a purchase - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Kamen - May 11 - 2:00 am

  Great to drive and it gets more looks and compliments than a Porsche. Bad on gas.

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  RX-8 tally - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By James Akatyszewski - May 11 - 2:00 am

  It starts red lining at 9000 rpms. Its tourqe isnt as powerful and fast off the line but once it goes into a higher rpm it revs very quickly and possible to keep pace with 250hp. The 2 rotors spinning with no jerking motion gives the car a higher red line, higher rpm and helps the rpms rev faster to feel as a race car. Performace of the car with windy curves and almost pulling a G on the skid pad is great. It has rear wheel drive not good for winter if it snows. The lighter, smaller, and modern technology with the engine gives me faith in Mazda to produce a proficient motor.

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  The sports car fantasy - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By 18 Again - April 5 - 10:00 am

  Remember the cars we dreamed of owning when we were kids, the 65 Vette, the 67 XKE, well this baby is destined to be in this class of great cars. The styling of this car is stunning. People have come up to me to see the car close up and you can see it in thier eyes, Id love to own one of these. Thats the mark of a great sports car. When I get behind the wheel of this car, I feel like an 18 year old kid again.

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  Best Fun in the Front Seat of a Car - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By mkprincess - March 30 - 2:00 am

  Ive had my RX-8 for almost 3 months and absolutely LOVE IT!!! Ive got over 6000 miles and the only thing I can think to complain about it is the gas mileage - about 20 mpg. but everything else about the car makes the gas mileage easier to accept. Its a huge head-turner. One problem - most of the lookers are 20-year old guys and Im a 45-year old woman. Oh well - I love the car!! When I first drove it to work someone said it looked like a "spaceship"

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  Fun at last!!!!!! - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By gh - February 22 - 10:00 am

  On 10/1 I fell in love with my yellow rx8-GT with appearance package. It is a blast to drive and a real head turner. I couldnt be happier with the car but have been somewhat upset with Mazda. I ordered this car 17 weeks ago. Several ETAs came and went with no explanation from Mazda. The car is in a class by itself. I wish I could say that about Mazda Motor Co.

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  I love my car RX-8 - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Ideefixe - February 4 - 10:00 am

  A lot of fun to drive. 6 speed really cool. Rear wheel drive handling. Very good at cornering. Feels reliable and rides smooth. Engine revs up quickly and has a lot of power at around 4000rpm and up. Lovely style especially viewed from the front. Most important, all these goodies can be had at around $30k.

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  Driving in the Snow - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By lamourine - January 4 - 2:00 am

  Left work and had to drive 60 miles home in 2-4 inches of snow where noone else had driven and the car drove extremely well. The traction feature kicked in and got me safely home.