2007 Mazda RX-8 User Reviews

Rx-8 — overall - it's a nice car 2 front seats and 2 rear seats build - not really much on repairs, do need to check oil at every fill up appearance - it has aradical lines and bumps which make it unique cost - mild, premium gas not much on maintenance, quart of oil here and there fun - this car is kinda slow of the line but once you hit about 3rd gear is where the car really comes in to play and the suspension is how they say track tuned (no idea if it is) but hey i can say its fun going fast in turns it can handle itself

Consider Bmw Or Infiniti/nissan — very light car that handles very well but has very low low-end torque. the transmission is also too close so expect to cruise in top gear revving at 4k going 70mph. i would love to drive a turbo version of this car. as for maintenance it gradually uses up the oil as you drive so make sure to top off every thousand miles or less. build quality seems fine at first but after a car accident the car never felt the same. it was more of an annoyance than a pleasure to drive like it used to be. also the synchro mesh on 2nd gear started to show signs of wear while shifting in high rpms after only about 8000 miles. good thing theres a 4 year warranty for this though i have yet to take it in. this is a very pretty car and i often get compliments on it though i do think the rear taillights are a bit too crazy looking. i think this car is great in appearance even stock though there are alot of potential for modifications. the interior is decent with leather but the back seats are a pain to sit inside if you're any taller than 5 foot 6. and the lack of an ipod connection annoyed me when they are so common in every vehicle. this car is A GAS GUZZLER. a 1.3L rotary gets LESS mpg than 3.5L V6 from nissan. taking only premium and consuming engine oil, be ready to empty your wallet everytime at the pumps. casting the negatives aside, driving fast in this car is so easy when the car does everything you want without fighting back. the car just grips and doesnt lose traction unless you really try to but when the back swings out its quite difficult to control. all in all i think this is the car for people who are educated in rotary engines as it is a hassle to maintain, but fit for any type of driver.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

Beautiful And Quick What Is Better? — 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 important.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Outstanding Value In Terms Of The Amount Of Entertainment For The Price — Don't know why folks complain about performance, this is NOT a slow car, under 6.5 secs to 60 is pretty good. However it doesn't feel, sound or behave like a piston engine, so you have to reprogram your brain to drive in the appropriate way for a rotary. The cornering is amazing. Fuel economy is terrible, but you buy it for fun not economy.

Primary Use: Utility (towing boats, transporting cargo, etc.)

A Sports=car That You And The Family Can Live With — It has room for 2 adults and 2 kids a decent sized trunk. it has a smooth, high winding engine, a nice 6-speed and limited slip rear wheel drive. And it handles like a race car. Its lots of fun to drive and easy to live with

Primary Use: Family transportation