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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  RX8 - Wow - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By dlwoolums - August 18 - 2:00 am

  The rotary engine feels like it is directly connected to the gas pedal. When you decide to go, it JUMPS at the chance.

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  Zoom Zoom with lots of room - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By GaylordMays - August 13 - 1:46 pm

  The RX-8 wont go 0-60 with blinding speed. Its only 1.8 liters, but if you want to rip through a winding roads like sports cars are meant to do, you cant beat it for the price. Its worst feature is gas mileage. I love the interior layout. All the gauges are clearly visible and the huge 10K tach with the digital speedometer is way cool even though I dont look at it much; I shift by sound. If I get to wound up in the post 8000 rpm whine the audible alarm that goes off as I pass through 95K mark reminds me to shift. I havent experienced any maintenance problems (mines a 6 speed manual). My biggest thrill comes from the G-force engaging the limited slip differential in the curves.

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  great car - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By rudy18s - August 12 - 2:00 am

  the car is really fun to drive. i love to go everywhere, its addicting

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  Pimpn sports Car - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Pedro21 - August 12 - 2:00 am

  well im only 17, dont know much bout cars, but my rx-8 the best..it attracts so much attention..the only i thing i worry bout is the mileage but the beauty of the interior and exterior is so appealing to the eye..too bad i didnt get leather..but the car is nice without it

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  A CAR TO DRIVE - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By YUNUS SAHIN - August 2 - 10:00 am

  THE car is beatiful forget all the things it has just the exterior look of the car draws the attention. interior with two diffrent colors is another nice piece of a rx8. not to talk to much this car is a car to drive

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  Reliable Fun - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Irfan - July 6 - 8:16 am

  I had this car for a 4 year lease and didnt have any major issues with it. It was pretty rock solid, I didnt have a major issue with anything really. It did have its quirks and things that irritated me but nothing that left me stranded. I wish it had more power, but on the twisties it was outstanding. The interior styling won it over for me over the g35 at the time. The g35 had more power but just felt bulky and heavy compared to the lightweight agility the RX-8 offered. I always felt I could toss it around and maintain full control. Most of issues I had have been fixed for the 09 year as listed below. Mazda must have really listened because nearly EVERY quirk has been addressed.

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  Super fine and super fun - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By aquab1 - July 5 - 1:20 am

  I think 2004 was the only year for "mellow yellow" love the color. The exterior design is sleek, confident, gorgeous. The interior fits perfectly--Im 510", much taller wouldnt work. The gas mileage isnt THAT bad--I average 18 and get 22 on the highway. Driving something thats this much fun. I actually think, "This car is awesome" almost every time I drive it--is worth a few extra mpg. Flooded it once, my bad. No significant repairs in 5 years. Everything original 2004 except tires and breaks. The rotary engine sings like a jet engine all the way up to 8500 rpm. The RX-8 is super fine and super fun. Handling in rain is bad and in snow is downright hazardous.

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  Awesome Car - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By rx8z - June 30 - 2:00 am

  Drove the Z, G35 coupe, S2000, this was the best in the class. Minor flaws though, gas is not that great but no sport cars really are. Rattle in doors, but easily fixed by dealership. Alot of room, great speed, not much torque but the car is feather light, you wouldnt notice the difference. Ive owned a Supra TT, and though the 8 is not as fast, its definitely a fun car to drive ! I recommend it highly to anyone who wants a nice 30k sports car

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  Its what I wanted! - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Color Black - June 28 - 2:03 am

  I researched this car for 3/4 months prior to my purchase. It was hard, but I finally got the price I wanted. The car is great! You have know idea how fast you are actually driving till you look at the odometer-45-60-90-108 mph all feels the same. Be ready for the looks you will get in this car.

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  Car Wroth Owning - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Maverick_x - June 26 - 10:00 am

  For a 1.3 liter vechicle, its got some mad power. Although it could have a little more torque, its not a bad car. The interior of the car is pretty nice. The exterior of the vechicle isnt that bad. If you buy it with the rotary kit, then it doesnt look as bad. I personally like the cars overall performace. It might not have the most hp in its class, nor torque, but it has good reliability and performance. It might not be as fast, but its a car that is funn to drive daily.