2005 Mazda RX-8 Reviews
| “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 / most powerful car in it's class. Build quality is good, though it has been back 3 times for product recall issues (all things that the owner wouldn't have been aware of). It's a really fun car to drive, the rotary engine sits low giving perfect 50:50 weight distribution, along with rear wheel drive it is a joy to throw about on country lanes. Fuel consumption atrocious though (about 18mpg), and the rotary engine gets through about 5 litres of oil a year.
Pros —
Looks, great fun to drive
Cons —
Fuel consumption of 18mpg is nowehere near the 24mpg quoted by Mazda
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| “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 top ups, front suspension parts wear and its thirsty on fuel. Its still great fun but lacks the performance to match its looks. I love it to bits and would buy another for all its faults.
Pros —
great looks and handling, internal styling is fantastic, well speced car
Cons —
poor mpg, very expensive tyres, needs regular oil top ups, needs a supercharger to make go!
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| “Rx8 Monster” Reviewing:
2005 Used Mazda RX-8 6-Speed
The RX8 is the most fun out of all the cars I have owned and I am very sad to be without it. It could kick ass in a race, it had a bad 9 speaker BOSE system which shook the windows and let the general public hear the sweet sounds of Hip Hop and Reggae and regualy hit 9thousand revs. It looked sick with the suicide doors and the exceleration was raw.
Pros —
9:10
Cons —
Fule consumption was killing
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| “My 2005 Mazda Rx-8” Reviewing:
2005 Used Mazda RX-8 6-Speed Shinka
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 anywhere. The performance and handling is great. The acceleration is great for stock. And so is the speed. I have raced 4 Carreas(non turbo) and beat them all. Becauase of the rotary engine, when the Carrea is shifting to 3rd gear I am still in 2nd gear at about 6000 RPMs. I have had it as fast as 137mph. The mileage is ok. I thought it would be better but with the rotary engine it tends to guzzle. I do get decent mileage on the highway and if I am not going 100 mph. The price for the Shinkaedition was a little bit higher but I think it was worth it because the special edition paint(black chery) makes it unique. If I could make any changes/upgrades/modifications it would be exhaust/brakes/turbo kit or supercharger/ and ecu. I would change the brakes to Brembo brakes. The complete kit(calipers and rotors). I would change the exhaust to HKS Legamax catback system with 65mm piping and 100 mm tips. My second choice would be a Borla exhuast system The turbo kit would be the SFR bolt on turbo kit or the Greddy and my 2nd choice. For a Supercharger I would pick the Pettit SuperCharger or the Blitz kit. Personally I would prefer the supercharger over the turbo because of turbo lag. Of course with either kit I would change the fuel injectors to 1100-1300. As for the ECU I would get the Greddy E-manage unit.
Pros —
The whole package
Cons —
Gas Mileage
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| “My Beginning” Reviewing:
2005 Used Mazda RX-8 Sport AT
This was my first car. got it when i was 16.
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GORGEOUS, fun to drive, awesome acceleration
Cons —
base modle not worth getting.
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| “Lal Mirch” Reviewing:
2005 Used Mazda RX-8 6-Speed Shinka
Good things indeed do come in small packages. A sports car which goes like a bomb, along with my luggage & family, in style. I not that into speed, however, when its required, there's plenty of it around to thrash boyracers & any Merc or Bimmer ! I've had it for some time now, but still always find ways to go for a drive !!
Pros —
Excellent packaging
Cons —
A little heavy on fuel, but aren't all sport cars ?
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| “Mazda Rx8- Rotary Revolution”
This car is a complete blast! It looks incredibly
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High revs, handles like a dream, comfortable, seats 4, great noise, looks amazing
Cons —
Low torque, drinks gas and oil, automatic transmission models have lower power
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| “Only Mazda Worth Buying” Reviewing:
2005 Used Mazda RX-8 6-Speed
Good: Performance, handling, braking, fun to drive.
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Performance, handling, braking, fun to drive
Cons —
Bad on gas... Interior could be much better... Mazda dealerships are terrible.
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| “Fab!” Reviewing:
2005 Used Mazda RX-8 6-Speed
This is one of the best cars ive owned. Its cheap to buy and fast! The down side is it drinks petrol for fun and it is in quite a high insurance group! It is fun to drive!
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Gorgeous and fast!
Cons —
Drinks petrol!
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| “Rx-8er” Reviewing:
2005 Used Mazda RX-8 6-Speed
Don't like how much Fuel it uses. Other than that I love it.
Pros —
Everything but 1
Cons —
Fuel useage
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