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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  fun for the money - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By vince - January 10 - 7:20 pm

  A performance vehicle that is also practical is hard to find in todays market. With its good looks, performance and practicality, the RX8 owns this market. Pros: Unique appearance Easy ingress, egress with "freestyle" doors Go Kart like road holding Good ergonomics Good acceleration if revs are kept up Cons: Somewhat harsh ride over rought roads but an acceptable for the handeling (it is a sportscar!) Small gas tank (limited range) OK sized trunk but small opening Pedals are slightly offset to the right. Built quality seems good. Renesis motor seems strong in my car and I have not had the flooding problem experienced by others. Its fun to wave at the other 8s you see

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  No problems, great on twisties - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By allston - December 30 - 11:26 am

  Im now at 30k miles, and the only maintenance work Ive had has been the recommended maintenance work. The fuel mileage seems to have improved a little from when I first purchased it, and the oil consumption is also down even though Ive been driving it harder. The car excels in the turns, and its fantastic at the track.

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  RX-8 is unbelievable ride - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By rboyle6978 - December 23 - 10:00 am

  The car is unbelievable. I dont have a bad thing to say about it. It is so much fun to drive and the performance is stellar.

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  Cute design and fun to drive - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By no name - December 17 - 2:00 am

  Difficult to see blind spot on drivers side, but awesome car to drive.

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  WE LOVE OUR BABY! - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By KDJC81 - December 11 - 2:00 am

  Absolutely love this car. Continue to get compliments from people passing by. Very fun and comfortable to drive.

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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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  discouraged and disappointed - 2004 Mazda RX-8
  By Baker - November 14 - 12:43 am

  Issues from the start - car has fuel flooded about 9 times. 3 times acts like security or something will not let engine start, let set 30 minutes, no problem. If you were stupid you would think you forgot to push the clutch in. Back brakes have made noise since purchase even after replaced. Mazda normally insults your intelligence about how to operate their sports car. My response - no problems operating a Z3, or Corvette. One of those love/hate cars. Most of the time fun, part of the time frustrating. Going back to a Corvette.

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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.