sports car · japan · RWD · coupe

Mazda RX-8

SE3P · Only gen (Renesis)2003–2012Current

Four doors, four rotors of fuel. Rotary's last stand.

Reviewer consensus · across 2 reviewers

Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on value.

Performancestrong consensus
it is a really you know rev happppy engine it revs all the way to 9,000 with no hesitation 8:18 Zygrene
the power holds his car back a little bit... but man I'm loving this engine more than I thought I would 17:59 Jubbal & Cars
Handlingstrong consensus
it feels really Nimble it has a lot a lot of grip with these uh RS3 tires 7:51 Zygrene
the feedback on this car steering is substantially better than both the S2000 and the BRZ 13:38 Jubbal & Cars
Fun to drivestrong consensus
this car is really really fun to drive I'm not surprised 7:24 Zygrene
it's still quite strong especially when you compare it to modern vehicles 19:16 Jubbal & Cars
Daily drivabilitystrong consensus
you're getting a lot of practicality you're getting four seats 18:55 Jubbal & Cars
overall it's a pretty comfortable car so far even with these olens 5:35 Zygrene
Valuesplit
you have to be willing to deal with the more intensive maintenance that you get with a rotary 12:42 Zygrene
you'll have some money left over with the RX-8 5:00 Jubbal & Cars
Where reviewers split · Value
1 say · liveableyou'll have some money left over with the RX-8Jubbal & Cars
1 say · criticalyou have to be willing to deal with the more intensive maintenance that you get with a rotaryZygrene
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