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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300 mile review - 2004 Mazda RX-8
By jimbotomy - November 4 - 2:00 amAfter 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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Fun little car, not too Reliable - 2004 Mazda RX-8
By Brazuka - October 29 - 3:33 amI purchased this car in 2006 with only 11K miles on it. It is loaded including navigation. Overall I love the car, the way it looks, and particularly the way it handles. Throughout its life I noticed a steady decrease in power, and in gas mileage. Complaint about it several times to Mazda with no fix. The doors also rattle quite a bit after you have it for about 40k. The car now has 67K miles, it is at the dealership for a new engine; and somehow I am still responsible for the "bad" O2 sensor which probably was damaged by the overwhelm amount of gas going thru the cat converter. I also had to replace the clutch at 62k.
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My Mazda - 2004 Mazda RX-8
By KrazieLette - October 29 - 2:00 amthis 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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Practical for a sports car... - 2004 Mazda RX-8
By crickett - October 19 - 10:00 amZzzippy! More fun to drive than the 350 Z, however I assumed the mileage would be as great as my Rx-7 in high school and didnt check before I bought. Big mistake! I average 16 mpg. Small tank too [15 gallons] But I love the aesthetics! Interior is nicety! Back seat is perfect for a baby seat when my sister comes to visit with my niece, also you can crumple up drunk people and stuff them back there when you dont want them on the road. [not an option in my former 93 Vette] My boyfriend says its a girls car yet always has a creative excuse to run errands in my car.
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AWSOME - 2004 Mazda RX-8
By AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - September 28 - 10:00 amLOVE IT TO DEATH!!!!!!!!!
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WOW - 2004 Mazda RX-8
By buffys boy - September 22 - 2:00 amIve 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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good so far - 2004 Mazda RX-8
By john d conlan - September 22 - 2:00 amhandles well, looks great, pickup average,gas mileage stinks
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Mazda RX8 Automatic - 2004 Mazda RX-8
By Valerie Lindsey - September 22 - 2:00 amIve 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 amBEST CAR EVER!!!!!The look is very nice and a lot of different types of people look good in it!
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automatic - poor low end accelleration - 2004 Mazda RX-8
By rralicki - September 22 - 2:00 amI whish you would put the HP vs the cu. in.. The Mazda automatic is 40 hp lower that the standard transmition and you can fell the difference. Popular Science states that they had to de-tune the engine to save the torque converter. It is fun to drive and I like the shifter on the steering wheel, but you must be at 2500 rpm or better to zoom, zoom,zoom.
