2006 Mazda RX-8

flashy ride/high maintenance

By DP (WI) on Saturday, April 27, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 112,000

Pros: "corners like on rails. An absolute blast to drive"

Cons: "Everybody wants to race you at the stop lights"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 5

"I bought this car used with 30,000 miles on it. I have had it for 7 years and have over 112,000 miles on it. It is the funniest car that I have ever driven. It turns heads and I frequently get asked about it. That being said, it guzzles gas and oil. It is not the car for the person who wants to just jump in and go and forget about the maintenance on a car. It should also NEVER be driven on snow or ice. I can't begin to explain how bad it is on ice, even with snow tires. I have had no problems with any of the other frequent complaints I have read here. The air conditioner is still cold, it idles great even with the air running."

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Great car if you can maintain.

By Brock (CO) on Wednesday, April 17, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 67,000

Pros: "price, handling, interior styling,exterior styling"

Cons: "reliability"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Only con is reliability. But it's one of the most fun cars to drive. Very luxurious (GT model anyways) and perfect styling. I love this car and always will."

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Great and Practical Car!

By Adam (MO) on Monday, April 01, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 95,000

Pros: "great handling, fun to drive, quick"

Cons: "bad in snow, mpg"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"With the right tires (goodyear eagle gt's are what I have), this car is amazing with handling, speed, and despite other reviews, good in the rain. It probably won't beat anything else in a straight line, but take it down a mountain, and you'll beat the likes of the 350z and S2000. It even has back seats! It drives like it is on rails, and its so much fun."

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Do not buy ANY YEAR!!!

By Kino (DE) on Thursday, March 21, 2013

I owned and sold this car
Reason: engine - My approximate mileage is 11,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 2

"Ok so i bought the car used with 7000 miles... garage kept and everything. Loved the car until the engine blew. I put 5000 miles on it and the engine blows. This car would be perfect if they put a speed 3 engine in it but the rotatory engine just isn't reliable. If you are thinking of buying this car please reconsider."

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Great drive, Fantastic Handling

By california surf (CA) on Thursday, March 07, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 30,500

Pros: "Interior & Exterior."

Cons: "A bit uncomfortable for 4"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"This unique car has fantastic handling. Feels like a coupe/sports car and its unique rotary engine gives it that lightweight feel. Never run into any mechanical or electronic issues with the car. Its exterior is stylish and interiors have classic leather power seats."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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