2009 Mazda RX-8 - Q&A
how do mazda rx-8 do at high mileage? i know hondas are good at 200k miles...?
i found a rx-8 for sale but with 73k on it....is it gonna shut down on me in a few years?? Read More
- please read! yes, the rx8 renisis rotary engine is a technological marvel, however with all rotary engines, the design causes them to need major engine work depending on a few factors. the rx8 engine should last about 100k but thats about all she wrote before you have... Read More
- depends on how you mantain it how old it is but mazdas are good and fast so if you dont mantain it you will get some problems Reference:my brother
- that is actually pretty low miles especially for a mazda, after doing a prebuy check out at your local shop i would buy it.
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I have done more research and realize there is an 8 year 100,000 mile warrenty on the engine. Is this warrenty still useable if i were to buy one used at a toyota dealer where it will not be...
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Im wondering if it would be safe to install my Esmeril Turbo Kit on my rx8 and run the pre-tuned map from esmeril on my interceptor-x ems for the 500mile break in period at the recommended 2psi...
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Hi guys, I am wanting to replace my headlight bulb in RX8. How do you get to it and is it a big pain in the arse job?
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We just bought one but I'd like to hear the good,bad and ugly about it, especially the rotary engine and the hydraulic clutch.
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Specs: Select a Trim
| 4dr Coupe (7) | MSRP | Invoice | MPG City | MPG Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Coupe Man Sport Specs | $26,435 | $24,470 | 16 | 22 |
| 4dr Coupe Auto Sport Specs | $26,435 | $24,470 | 16 | 23 |
| 4dr Coupe Man Touring Specs | $27,860 | $25,785 | 16 | 22 |
| 4dr Coupe Auto Touring Specs | $28,560 | $26,430 | 16 | 23 |
| 4dr Coupe Man Grand Touring Specs | $31,000 | $28,681 | 16 | 22 |
| 4dr Coupe Auto Grand Touring Specs | $31,700 | $29,326 | 16 | 23 |
| 4dr Coupe Man R3 Specs | $31,930 | $29,538 | 16 | 22 |
Why should I also consider these?
If you're looking for alternatives to the RX-8, you won't find any other models that provide the same combination of responsiveness, backseat space, and an affordable price.
The BMW M Coupe and Porsche Cayman are sportscars that provide very impressive performance, but neither of them quite has the sharp, connected go-kart-like handling of the RX-8; however, both the BMW and the Porsche have torquey, powerful six-cylinder engines that are easier to live with.
The edgy Honda R2000 roadster has a feel on the road that's comparable in some ways to that of the Mazda RX-8, with crisp handling and a peaky, high-revving engine, but the RX-8 has a quiet enough cabin for occasional road trips—and a backseat for occasional extra passengers.
