2009 Mazda RX-8 Consumer Reviews

Excellent Deal

Written by: redleg65 on 12/30/2008

Vehicle

2009 Mazda RX-8 Sport 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6A)

Review

Ok, I purchased a 09 with 503 miles on it: Used. I guess a guy bought it for a month and traded it, so I ended up with great deal for 19k out the door. Besides price the car is basically a Mazda 3 with a very nice body style. Having owned a Mustang GT, Pontiac Grand Prix GXP, Maxima, G35 in recent years, this vehicle tops bang for the buck. Style is key since laser radar is everywhere now a days, but cruising in this is awesome. Smooth and you get plenty of looks, just don't race anyone unless you buy the higher end model. Interior is tight, drives on rails: reminds me of my G35. Reliability seems to be good, 95% of it is made in Japan.

Favorite Features

Styling, handling, fit/finish, styling

Suggested Improvements

Slighly more horsepower for the base and better center console. Eliminate the ugly paddles for shifting/stupid looking on a very nice dash.

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Great Ride!

Written by: Brian Bogardus on 10/25/2008

Vehicle

2009 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6A)

Review

What can you say except wow. Just a sweet looking car that is super fun to drive. We receive compliments everywhere we travel, from the tires and rims to the well appointed interior space.

Favorite Features

The handling is superb and the stereo system is killer. The seats literally hug your body. The exterior stance is wide and low, it simply is a great looking car.

Suggested Improvements

NONE.

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Mazda RX8

Written by: TicoRico on 07/29/2008

Vehicle

2009 Mazda RX-8 Sport 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6A)

Review

I have to say this is my first RX8 I have ever owned/driven. I love the car, it feels, sounds and drives so well. It has a very smooth engine. I agree with other sites that the car doesn't have a lot of torque, but it picks up very well. The car is designed to handle, not for pure brute speed. 4 door 4 seater sports car, very sleek looking. I couldn't have gotten anything better for my first sports car at this price range. My advise to anyone interested in the car, test drive it. Actions speak louder than words.

Favorite Features

Engine, smooth ride, sounds great, picks up fast too.

Suggested Improvements

Better gas mileage only because of prices, and maybe more torque.

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EPA NUMBERS? BAH!

Written by: AVELECTRO on 06/13/2008

Vehicle

2009 Mazda RX-8 Touring 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6A)

Review

This is an excellent commuting and weekend fun vehicle. Mazda really knows how to use the Wankel to its best advantage. My mileage is way better than the EPA numbers: I am averaging 24 to 26 mpg in a 40/60 city/highway commute. Mine is an automatic 6-speed and I drive as if I enjoy the rotary experience. I sure do get tired of reviewers that claim this car is a gas guzzler only by looking at the lousy EPA numbers.

Favorite Features

Superior engine and transmission, great sound system and the ability to haul along the in-laws. :>)

Suggested Improvements

Fans for the oil coolers, with an oil temp guage.

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