Mazda RX-8 Reviews

Running a sports car is never cheap, but owners said the amount it costs to keep the rotary-engined Mazda on the road is just too high.

Plus, despite an extra pair of doors to help access, you reckoned the RX-8 is no more practical than a traditional two-door.

Why do people still love them? Because the handling is near perfect…

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NEW REVIEWS (2 results)
Mazda RX-8 Sharp driving dynamics and a distinctive rotary engine, the quirky Mazda RX-8 has always been one of our favourite coupes.	Nov 2008
Mazda RX-8	Dec 2006

FIRST DRIVES (6 results)
Mazda RX-8 R3 Revamped coupe is now even sharper to drive	Jul 2008
RX-8 Getting RX-treme	Nov 2004
A twist of 8	Sep 2003
Rotor show has us in a spin	Jul 2003
Mazda RX-8	Jan 2003
All hail Mazda's master of spin	Nov 2002

LONG TERM TESTS (3 results)
Mazda RX-8 Coupes are not practical cars - unless you own a Mazda RX-8. Our 228bhp Hi-Power model has provided a breath of fresh air on our long-term fleet for the past year, because not only can you fit four adults in, but the boot is a decent size, too.	Dec 2004
Mazda RX-8	Jul 2004
Mazda RX-8	Apr 2004

USED CAR TESTS (1 result)
Buyer’s guide: Mazda RX-8 What to look for on Mazda’s radical rotary-engined coupé.	Jun 2008

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