2005 Mazda RX-8
| MSRP: | $32,470 |
| Invoice: | $30,005 |
| Total: | 54 reviews |
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| Excellent | 39 reviews | |
| Very Good | 12 reviews | |
| Average | 2 reviews | |
| Poor | 1 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
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For the 2005 model year, Mazda added a Shinka edition to the RX-8 lineup. It was equipped with leather seats, a power sunroof, multi-adjustable power seats, heated front seats, traction control, stability control, and a CD changer, among other features.
Like the base RX-8 model, it was powered by a 1.3-liter Renesis rotary engine that produced 238 horsepower when equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, and 197 horsepower when equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission.
Standard features for the base RX-8 included air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, dual front and side airbags, anti-lock brakes, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with a tilt steering column, steering-wheel-mounted controls, a tire pressure monitor, and an AM/FM stereo system with a CD player.
The RX-8's performance and acceleration, responsive handling, styling, interior, and roominess (for a sports coupe) were among the positive points cited by drivers. On the downside, drivers noted that gas mileage could have been better.
Reviews you can trust
| Excellent | 39 reviews | |
| Very Good | 12 reviews | |
| Average | 2 reviews | |
| Poor | 1 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
“My First Test Drive Of An Rx-8”
Okay so I'm going to be straight forwards with this, the gas mileage kinda sucks. It's not as bad as an SUV, but it's getting there. Although, for the way it's driven and the way it performs, it se... More
“Perfect For Experienced Drivers”
PERFECT ALL AROUND!! great handling its a 50/50 weight car. tops out around 156 at least thats how fast i've gone so far. Looks slick, curves bring out the best. Gas mileage not so great but not horri... More
“Mazda Rx-8”
Main reason for purchaseing was the looks, just love the shape and styling. Reasonable performance is a bonus (this is the 192bhp version with 5 speed gearbox), though it is by no means the quickest ... More
“Rx8 2005 190ps”
I love this car although its not without issues! Had new alloys and fins under warranty as originals had corroded, the clutch packed in at 23,000 miles, tyres are very expensive, needs regular oil to... More
“My 2005 Mazda Rx-8”
I loce driving my car. I have had it for3.5 years and it feels like I just bought it yesterday. I used to count the seconds until I could get out of work and just drive. I frequently drive nowhere and... More
“Mazda Rx8- Rotary Revolution”
This car is a complete blast! It looks incredibly beautiful for starters, but then it corners so hard it'll snap your neck, out-brakes a Lamborghini, and revs to 10,000 rpm with four doors and four... More
“Only Mazda Worth Buying”
Good: Performance, handling, braking, fun to drive. Bad things: Bad on gas... Interior could be much better... Mazda dealerships are terrible - I actually think that they put defective parts every tim... More
“Mazda Rx8 - Go Test Dtive One”
One of the best drivers cars on the market. Very good performance and excellent handling. Always putting a smile on your face as you go past 5,000 revs all the way to 9,000! AWESOME More
“Rx8”
Best darn handling sedan/coupe on the market. Room for the race tires in the back seat. Also easy to put the baby seat back there also. No torque, but it revs to 9K. Bad gas mileage. More
“If You Think Your Car Handles Well, Drive One Of These. And Remember, The Mazda Is Stock... ”
To start, the design is unique and really encompasses the unique Rotary engine through the exterior and interior of the vehicle. Drive this car if you want to know how a car is supposed to handle. Reg... More
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2005 Mazda RX-8 Articles from Around the Web
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