Mazda RX-8 (231ps) 4d (2006/55) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
You will not buy a better car for £22K.
Costs
Fuel for a performance car is 22 Mpg but you don't buy a car like this for economy. It is acceptable. A lot has been made of the oil consumption. This is my second RX8 and in its life with me (30 months & 20K Miles) it consumed less than 5 litres.
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On the road
Driving
Fantastic experience - 9K+ RPM with power coming in anywhere beyond 5K. Gearbox precise and fast. Handling Neutral, rear wheel drive with LSD. Driving position is superb.
Performance
Simply Stunning for the price - you will have to get a TVR for more.
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Living with it
Reliability
Flooded my old one but Mazda mobile service (comes with warranty) got it going on the drive. New programming has reduced problem.
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Comfort
I'm overweight and 6` 2" and find it perfect. Check the headroom with a sunroof before ordering however as it knocks 60mm off.
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Security and Service
Security
Cat 1 Alarm - no worries.
Service
Much better than my Co Car!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes