Mazda RX-8 (2003 - 2010) (192ps) 4d (2004/04) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I am a young, thrill seeking boy who loves the Rotary way of life. Zoom-Zoom
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
EVERY single member of family, friends and neighbours that have spoken to me loves it and 2 friends are considering buying one.
Would you buy this car again and why?
All day long. WHY? because I gotta....
What are you likely to buy next?
Mazda RX8 R3, Nissan 350Z or Porsche when I get my CIMA qualification
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£4,500
When did you buy the car?
June 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
The car was advertised at £5000 but I got it for £4500 through hard bargaining!
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I first saw the car at the british motor show 2008 and instantly fell in love!
What was the dealer like?
Very friendly and helpful and gave me 7 days free insurance.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
AMAZING. The driving position is so good: the steering wheel, gear stick, hand-brake and peddles are exactly where they should be. Putting my REX into 2nd gear and accelerating and hearing the 'beep' at 8000rpm keeps me going back for me.
What's it like to park?
Not great as the turning circle is a tad too big and my rather large Pug 307 easily fit into spaces that take 2+ attempts in the rex.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Not as yet
What's most practical about your car?
Well considering iv'e had 3 small powerless cars and a PUG 307 this was a massive step up having bought the car at 22. However there is ample boot space, my 6ft 2inch friend easily sat in the back seats comfortably, there are many little compartments for sunglasses/change/cup holders etc. What is most practical though is it got me from A to B quicker than the speed of sound.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
BOSE CD system. However the sunglasses holder, central console in general, stubby gear stick, sunroof and petrol cap holder all make me smile.
