2006 Mazda RX-8 User Reviews

Average Ratings from 24 reviews

Performance: 4.5 / 5
Appearance: 4.9 / 5
Build Quality: 4.3 / 5
Overall: 4.8 / 5

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PROS

"power" 14 reviews

"handling" 13 reviews

"ride" 7 reviews

"beautiful exterior" 4 reviews

"speed" 3 reviews

CONS

"fuel economy" 9 reviews

"power" 7 reviews

"small power" 2 reviews

"high maintenance" 2 reviews

"interior" 2 reviews

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Juan writes:

2006 Mazda RX-8 6-speed Review

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Its one of a kind

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You can't leave it anywhere

Rx-8 Turbo — Great power, great handling and it makes you look good!

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David writes:

2006 Mazda RX-8 6-speed Review

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Pure Rotary-Engine Power

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Cramped

Aggressive Looking Car With Strong Performance From Classic Rotary Engine — Test drive this beast at a local Mazda dealership with absolutely no intention of purchasing it. You can feel the raw power of the rotary engine. Proper throttle control is a must on sharp turns as it tends to oversteer a bit.

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Rafael writes:

2006 Mazda RX-8 6-speed Review

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Power engine technology

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Overheat below main console below the gear shift

Japanese Have Their Miths — The unique street car with a rotative engine. Excellent handling, acceleration and braking but the different technology not neccesarily is the beste one for the fuel economy.

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Samantha writes:

2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport AT Review

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looks and drives great

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Liable to engine flooding

Great To Drive And Loks Gorgeous — The interior and exterior are gorgeous cant knock anything about the way it looks. Great handling and drives great.

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	2006 Mazda RX-8	2006 Nissan 350Z	2006 Ford Mustang

Cost	$13,217 Average Instant Market Value	$16,975 Average Instant Market Value	$15,199 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway)	23	23	26
Horsepower	212	300	210
Crash Test Rating	4	8	5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)	7.6	6.8	13.1
Front Leg Room (inches)	42.7	42.6	42.7

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2010 Mazda RX-8 Reviews

I Wish I Was In It Right Now And Never Had To Get Out By Kyle

Looks awesome and fast just sitting there. Super unique as Mazda hasn't sold many RX-8s this year. Haven't put any gas in it yet. Total blast to drive, hugs the road like glue. I got this car becau... Read More

Great Car By Travis

The quality of this car is great Coudos to mazda. It preforms well and should be considered a luxury sedan not just a tuner. the cost of ownership is pretty low considering it doesnt use much gas, gre... Read More

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2009 Mazda RX-8 Reviews

Goes To 9000 Rpm By v1ctoria

. Top Gear and other car magazines had sung a few praises on this car for it fun driving and superb handling, plus, it's RWD coupe with four seats. The car has a manual transmission which provides 20... Read More

My 2009 Rx-8 R3 Review By Flavia_194

The cars terrible on gas... TERRIBLE! Its not very fast. It runs on a rotary motor which doesnt last nearly as long as standard motors. Its fun to drive but the fact the mileage sucks kind of takes aw... Read More

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2008 Mazda RX-8 Reviews

One Of The Top Three Sports Cars, 4 Door No Less, That Are Under $60,000. By KRM

The 2008 40th Anniversary Edition combines the Shinka edition with the grand touring model and comes with Sport suspension no less! This car gets 100 looks per mile as it is unique. The interior is q... Read More

Excellent Car. By KRM

Only minor issue is the space saver tire in trunk takes up room. Top Gear review called it one of the three best handling cars driven! The rotary engine has 200% fewer moving parts and runs silk/ turb... Read More

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2007 Mazda RX-8 Reviews

Beautiful And Quick What Is Better? By williewills22

The car handeled like a champion. The ride was so smooth sometimes you would forget you where even in a sports car. I treated this car like it was my baby. Really hate to let it go. But family is more... Read More

Not An Everyday Driver. By Dro

This package has a lack in acceleration because the fact that is a 4 port. braking is nicely done handling is amazing probably the best one out there if you compare this car to a mustang you'll know w... Read More

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2005 Mazda RX-8 Reviews

A Great And Fun Car But Not Too Reliable. By Diego

this car has many things that will make you fall in love with it. the looks. its handling, the rotary engine sound. this is a great sports car not the the best for a daily drive but its lots of fun... Read More

Fun, Sporty, Unreliable Gas Guzzler By CalebDeibel

I really liked the style of the car and how they fit the back seats in. I also loved the smoothness of the engine, but unless you kept it in the top 7000 revs then it didn't really get on it like I wa... Read More

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2010 Mazda RX-8 Reviews

I Wish I Was In It Right Now And Never Had To Get Out By Kyle

Great Car By Travis

2009 Mazda RX-8 Reviews

Goes To 9000 Rpm By v1ctoria

My 2009 Rx-8 R3 Review By Flavia_194

2008 Mazda RX-8 Reviews

One Of The Top Three Sports Cars, 4 Door No Less, That Are Under $60,000. By KRM

Excellent Car. By KRM

2007 Mazda RX-8 Reviews

Beautiful And Quick What Is Better? By williewills22

Not An Everyday Driver. By Dro

2005 Mazda RX-8 Reviews

A Great And Fun Car But Not Too Reliable. By Diego

Fun, Sporty, Unreliable Gas Guzzler By CalebDeibel