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2009 Mazda RX-8 User Reviews

2009 Mazda RX-8 Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 8 reviews

  • Performance:4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars 4 / 5
  • Appearance:4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars 4.9 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 / 5
  • Overall:4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars 4.8 / 5

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PROS
"ride" 6 reviews
"handling" 4 reviews
"interior" 2 reviews
"power" 2 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 5 reviews
"power" 2 reviews

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Anthony writes:
2009 Mazda RX-8 Sport Review
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Handles like nothing else on the road. Up there with the Lotus Exige!

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Fuel mileage is a little lacking.

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If You Want A Gas Sipper, Buy A Civic. Want A Road Machine That Handles Like It's On Rails? Rx-8! — This car handles like it's on rails. It's predictable and accurate. The rotary engine has a power band from 4000-9000 rpms and is geared really low, so it accelerates briskly. The torque is a little lacking, but it's not a drag car, so it doesn't bother me. I rarely have to brake into a turn and will beat anything in the twisties....Honda, eat your heart out!

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

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Michael writes:
2009 Mazda RX-8 Touring Review
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It looks good!

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Gas mileage and performance lacxking

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It Has A Lot Of Whistles And Bells And It Feels Good But The Truth Is That It Is Beatable By A 92 Ec — We loved this cars looks from the time we saw it on the dealers lot. It was next to the commuter car we went to the dealership to look at (Mazda 3). It is NOT a fast, put you back in your seat car. The rotory engine is unique but it does not have the get up and go I was hoping for. Don't get me wrong----It is not a slow poke! The car is solid. Everything worksa as it should. We have leather interior and the seating will accomodate for regular adults. An improvemant over other four passenger sports cars. The mileage sucks but what do you expect when your foot is in it and the tank is small! The car is fun to drive and handles the corners great. Take off the traction control and the thing is very squirrelly!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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v1ctoria writes:
2009 Mazda RX-8 Sport Review
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fun to drive, rotary engine, four seats, rwd, true sport car

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premium fuel

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Goes To 9000 Rpm — . 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 hp more than automatic.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Flavia_194 writes:
2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 Review
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Looks bad ass

Cons

Gas mileage

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My 2009 Rx-8 R3 Review — 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 away from the fun. Handles INSANE!

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Mingyuan writes:
2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 Review
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Cool design

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Rear lights are need improve

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2009 Mazda Rx-8 R3 — I like this car! It is very cool... V6 turbo engine and Mazda GT professional breaks. The interior is black and red mixed. 19 inches wheels. The head lights are like eagle's eyes. I also like the shift stick, it is 6 speed manual transmation. This car is have more fun to drive!!

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Chad writes:
2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 Review
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Race car handling and 9000 rpm redline

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Bad gas milage

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Cool Car, More Fun To Drive Than My 2007 Yamaha R6 — The car feels like your part of a well made machine that is stuck to the road with glue . The rotory motor has a sound like no other, however my only complaint is it's lack of power . Overall this is one of the best cars I've driven, and being a mechanic I drive lots of different cars.

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Melby writes:
2009 Mazda RX-8 Sport Review
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Everything!

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sometimes people-jealous-face is be this negative sides

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Speed, Great Interior & Luxury Red — This car so fun to drive, got wonderful handling and braking, strong build quality makes mazda no need to be repairz, with gorgeous interior and exterior, especially red luxury colour, makes you more confident to drive, so I recommend you to drive 2009 Mazda RX-8 Sport, now!

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Robert writes:
2009 Mazda RX-8 Sport Review
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nice and sportu and really fast

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the sound syhstem is  not as powerful as i would have wanted

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Most Sporty Car I've Ever Had — this is a good overall car. its very sporty, and very fast. the 0-60 is just what i needed. the interior was great i loved the leather and the heated seats. and also the spoiler was nice on it. everythingonthe car really fits the car. I LOVE THIS CAR...................

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Cost $17,779 Average Instant Market Value $24,835 Average Instant Market Value $19,038 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 23 23 26
Horsepower 212 306 210
Crash Test Rating 4 5 5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 7.6 4.1 13.1
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.7 42.6 42.7

Reviews From Other Years

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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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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2006 Mazda RX-8 Reviews

Love The Body Styling By miryclay

Nice to drive in addition to nice looking! Awesome sound system, comfortable seats, quick, very responsive and very fast . Seems to hug the road and take corners well. Love to drive! Have too many... Read More

Fun, Original And Dares To Be Different! By Lance

The Mazda RX-8 has been on my bucket list since it was released. It's everything I expected and then some! What a blast to drive, it definitely makes you feel alive. And it doesn't juts do one thing w... Read More

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2005 Mazda RX-8 Reviews

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

Sporty By Callas2707

Great vehicle if you are looking for a fun and sporty ride. Not a lot of space though. The back seats are bucket seats and the rear doors make for easy access to the back. Sleek design and not a commo... Read More

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