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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  Awesome - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Saverio - May 20 - 10:00 am

  Exhilerating performance, outstanding, smart, awesome, fast, efficient, hot, affordable, nice. a car like no other

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  A Great Buy - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By SlakkerJJ - May 7 - 2:00 am

  Did a lot of research before purchasing this car. The only negative things people were saying was gas mileage. I work about 15 miles from my house so that doesnt bother me but I could see how people would complain about it. But it is a performance vehicle and it does kick some serious butt.I love it and thought it was a smart buy.

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  Looks Great! - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By keithr - May 1 - 9:46 pm

  The RX-8 is a great looking car. I dont know that Ive ever had a car that got as many compliments! The ride is very tight and you feel the road a bit too much but the overall driving experience makes up for it. The only disappointment has been the fuel economy - 17 city & 21 hwy. For premium gas it should be considerably higher but I guess thats the price for performance.

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  Nothing but problems - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By MBates1969 - April 28 - 4:36 pm

  Everything from not wanting to start on days at 50 degrees to starter problems. Cd player crapped out, brake sensors, air bag sensors, you name it. My girlfriends is currently sitting in the driveway with a failed starter. I guess the way you have to crank these cars to get them started really takes it toll on the part. When it drives, its great, but it just has way too many problems. Not worth the aggravation, in my humble opinion.

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  The Mazda RX-8 - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By WeskiNJ - March 26 - 2:00 am

  What many will consider as a replacement to the infamous RX7 is actually a stand alone design. The 2004 Mazda RX8 has 238 rear wheel HP. It also has the unique rotary engine. This isnt the same engine that powered the RX7, the 8s engine is based on the Wankel. Though it has 238 HP, it acts like it has 260, the rotary is much lighter than an inline or flat engine. Different from the 7, it has four doors. Stats are impressive, 3 10ths of a second off a Nissan 350Z or Porsche Boster, 2 seaters, .89 G on the skidpad,1 g more than a 350 & limted 144 mile per hour top-speed. Hope my review on "R-car" was helpful.

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  BAD NEWS DO NOT BUY - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Sarah - March 22 - 9:10 pm

  Bought this gorgeous car new. At 20,000 miles it had been in the shop over 30x. At 30,000 miles and a new engine later they still could not resolve the problems going on with it. Yes it is a beautiful car and until this day I still think that there isnt another car looks as sharp but unless you dont care to pay out big bucks and never drive it I wouldnt recommend it. I do drive my cars I buy them to drive them not keep in the garage but I would still think at 30,000 miles a car should still have a lot of good usage left. Needless to say 20 grand in the whole I had to get rid of it because I need a dependable car.

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  Unlocking the RX8s lost power!!!! WOW! - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Emailists - March 19 - 2:00 am

  The only 2 real criticisms are it could have more power and its poor gas milage. BOTH of those can now be easily remedied. To meet EPA requirements that new car catalytic converters last 100,000 miles, Mazda had to richen up the fuel curve, which lowered gas milage and brought the horespower down. A number of companies now offer piggyback computers that easily attach and adds almost 25 horespower, giving a huge rush in power at 5000 RPM. The first unit to market is by canzoomer and early testing seems to indicate the RX8 is now as fast as the 350Z and Boxtser S

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  Love it..... - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By DJamison - March 19 - 2:00 am

  Just purchased the RX8, and I am enamored by this car. I find more and more i like about it each time it is driven.

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  My RX-8 comments - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Richxf - March 19 - 2:00 am

  So far the RX-8 has been an excellent driving experience. The interior is very comfortable with everything laid out very wll. I have the grand touring package with the navigation system. The navgation system can be a bit clumpsy to input the destination, but once past that, it works well in routing you to your destination. The engine is smooth, and accelerates very well, the transmission is a 6 speed short throw that is also extremely smooth in its shifting, the combination of these two makes driving a real pleasure.

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  Fun to drive - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By I Own One - March 19 - 2:00 am

  I love it. It really moves. I get lots of looks from passers by. It handles great. Very little wind noise. Hugs the road. Feel safe it in. Back seat for children fine but adults will be cramped. Trunk space adequate. Fuel is really bad. I dont do jackrabbit starts and I can actually see the gas tank level go down while driving. I use premium gas as instructed but would like to use midgrade since prices are less. Love my car. Zoom Zoom Zoom was meant for this car.