Although renown for poor reliability, if properly looked after the RX8 are very reliable cars. MPG poor but car doesnt get used much. Spare parts cheap off ebay. Engine replaced at 14k, new starter motor and new alternator needed at other times. Petrol and oil costs are astronomical for a car in this performance bracket.
Tyres ain't cheap or long lived either. Only ever had a problem with the Battery - a new one solved any problem. It is a thirsty car but we still love it. It's not a cheap car to run, but for a car in this catergory that offers the driving that it does it is excellent. Great if looked after and must be service more often than manufacturer recommends. Mazda service schedule is not good enough to maintain a rotary engine.
Expensive to run if used as a daily driver car. Running costs are high, but could be worse. Gearbox rebuilt twice and maybe going again. Expensive but worth it for the driving experience. Version bhp, 2. Looks great, strong performance, awesome handling, dreadful fuel consumption! Fantastic handling.
Unique engine. Great design. Let down by useless dealers. Version 6 speed, 1. The rx8 fills a hole in the market. Where else? Fantastic car, so much fun to drive and one of the most practical sports cars on the market. Best car ever if you know how to look after them, shame about the low mpg.
Great all round car but rotary flooding is an issue. The practical sports car, unique in every way! Absolute pleasure to drive. Real head turner due to looks and sound.
Extremely quick for a 1. Highly recommend to anyone and everyone i meet. Does everything i expected and is a nice place to be! Version 50th anniversary edition, 1.
Great car to get into after a bad day at the office for the smile it gives you. Handles well, sounds great, isn't that economical- but hey it's a sports car! I would prefer a car with a full size spare wheel, and problem of rotary engine for very short trips limits usability.
Fuel consumption is high, but i expected that - a larger fuel tank would help. Best value performance car money can buy! Unreliable, build quality iffy but totally amazing to drive, rotary engine drinks fuel but no more than any other car that offers the same performance, handling is insanely good. Due to having to buy a new engine at 32k miles i will never buy a mazda ever again. RX-8 RX-8 coupe Cars.
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Tips and advice 29 Sep Average speed cameras: how do they work? Tips and advice 23 Jul Best cars. Basically, the rev-happy nature of the engine tends to make the apex seals, which are located on the edges of the rotors and make contact with the rotor housing, wear down quickly.
When these seals wear out, they need to be replaced, which calls for an engine rebuild. However, there are measures that can be taken for more longevity. Basically, you add a little bit of 2-stroke motor oil to your fuel tank when you fill up so that seals in the engine are better lubricated resulting in less oil consumption.
Since this technique is so popular, there are even pre-mixing kits to help you get started. Car Finder:. Mazda RX8. Active filters:. About Us. Contact Us. Automotive journalist job. Top Gear Team. Skip 18 photos in the image carousel and continue reading. Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. But buy one with care Good stuff Special to look at, deft handling, sweet gear change.
Bad stuff It feels slow nowadays. Overview What is it? Advertisement - Page continues below. But anyone acquainted with modern turbo cars ought to enter with caution.
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