Mazda RX-8 (231ps) 4d (2004/53) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
The car is very good value for money, but i have the exterior fins refitted 3 times now due to corrosion problems
Costs
Service cots are very low at £ 109 for the 1st service, but checking the oil is a real pain
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On the road
Driving
When pushed hard the back end tends to wander
Performance
I've had faster cars, but certainly not in this price range. Do not under any circumstances fold the engine. I took 3 hours and a very good mechanic to get us running after it was mis-started by valet parking
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Living with it
Reliability
21,000 miles so far and no real problems.
Image
She still turns heads
Comfort
I'm 6'1"" and i have no problems and i've not had any complaints from my passengers
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Security and Service
Security
It does the job, no break-ins, yet
Service
The Mazda dealers have a lot to learn about customer service
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Thirsty at 20mph on average and the continuos checking and filling of oil is tedious. Mazda could have used a bigger oilbox!
Other
The rust in and around the wheel hubs is a real downer when you look at the car. Mazda head office that this is normal!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No