# Mazda Rx8 **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [October 24, 2010, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-rx8/161882 "2010-10-24T20:52:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jp9120](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e0b2c6/32.png) [@jp9120](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jp9120)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2010, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-rx8/161882/1 "2010-10-24T20:52:11Z")
So next summer i am thinking about buying a rx8. looking for postive and negative feedback thanks. ---
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2010, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-rx8/161882/2 "2010-10-24T21:05:28Z")
i drove one. cool looking, super smooth engine. only had good power for a very short burst at high revs, and for me that made it a dissapointment to drive. From what I read they are a bit of a gas hog for their power. Don’t know jack about their aftermarket because I scratched it off my car buying list quickly after i drove one. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2010, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-rx8/161882/3 "2010-10-24T21:20:15Z")
Needs more LS1 ---
**Author:** ![jp9120](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e0b2c6/32.png) [@jp9120](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jp9120)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2010, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-rx8/161882/4 "2010-10-24T21:21:00Z")
I like how some of the after market body parts make them look but the power does make me lean in not getting it it but with a 12000 budget what else is out there? ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2010, 9:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-rx8/161882/5 "2010-10-24T21:26:57Z")
an evo ---
**Author:** ![klug](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/klug/32/5222_2.png) [@klug](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/klug)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2010, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-rx8/161882/6 "2010-10-24T21:27:17Z")
> [@jp9120](#): > > but with a 12000 budget what else is out there? umm… a lot. Seriously though, 12k can fetch an awesome car. Why settle on the rx8? ---
**Author:** ![jp9120](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e0b2c6/32.png) [@jp9120](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jp9120)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2010, 9:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-rx8/161882/7 "2010-10-24T21:49:46Z")
Thats true the only reason i liked the rx8 beacuse for around $10,000-12,000 i can get atleast a 04-06 with about 50,000 miles on one thats like the average. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2010, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-rx8/161882/8 "2010-10-24T22:23:05Z")
for that price id rather have a GTO. Already has the LS1 that this needs. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-rx8/161882/9 "2010-10-25T05:45:24Z")
I like them, but for the money I’d likely get an Evo/STi…but maybe not… ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-rx8/161882/10 "2010-10-25T06:21:31Z")
350z \> rx-8 ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 6:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-rx8/161882/11 "2010-10-25T06:39:00Z")
There was an engine recall on RX8s… That’s all you really need to know about these cars, lol: > [RotaryNews.com](http://RotaryNews.com) has confirmed that there will be a recall on the 2004, 2005 and some 2006 Mazda RX-8s. Not every RX-8 will need a new engine, only those that fail a series of tests, including a new vacuum test. The replacement engines will correct for issues ranging from flooding, hard starting, complete loss of compression, and use of Synthetic Oil in hot climates. For those that do not require an engine replacement, the ECU will be reflashed to provide for more lubrication (an already released Flash). Recall notice letters will be sent out to owners on a staggered schedule. At this point some dealers do not know about the recall, as the bulletin has not been sent. > Jeremy Barnes from Mazda Public Relations stated: “We will not walk away from any Mazda owner.” Jeremy also pointed out that other issues that have escaped on the Internet as of late were only part of the story. He hopes the recall action by Mazda will show owners that Mazda is doing the right thing after all. ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 7:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-rx8/161882/12 "2010-10-25T07:59:40Z")
If you want rotary, get an FD. Otherwise I’m with 91MR2, Evo or STi could be had in that range. ---
**Author:** ![Tunerfreak](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tunerfreak/32/7427_2.png) [@Tunerfreak](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tunerfreak)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 8:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-rx8/161882/13 "2010-10-25T08:19:37Z")
> [@jp9120](#): > > Thats true the only reason i liked the rx8 beacuse for around $10,000-12,000 i can get atleast a 04-06 with about 50,000 miles on one thats like the average. uhhh i bought a 06 WRX with 26k miles on it for 15k…its only a little bit more than what you are looking for right now ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 8:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-rx8/161882/14 "2010-10-25T08:30:24Z")
EEEEEEEEEEEEEH NOT MY TYPE JUST SAYING ---
**Author:** ![jeffthespasm](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeffthespasm/32/3153_2.png) [@jeffthespasm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jeffthespasm)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-rx8/161882/15 "2010-10-25T08:37:28Z")
I like the RX-8’s but in all honesty, if I were going to have a RWD Mazda for a DD it would be a turbo Miata, hands down. You could build one of those for \< $12k pretty easily and it would outperform the RX-8 for sure. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-rx8/161882/16 "2010-10-25T08:38:28Z")
> [@jeffthespasm](#): > > I like the RX-8’s but in all honesty, if I were going to have a RWD Mazda for a DD it would be a turbo Miata, hands down. You could build one of those for \< $12k pretty easily and it would outperform the RX-8 for sure. You have to deal with that whole super faggy and the size of a micro machine thing though ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-rx8/161882/17 "2010-10-25T08:42:05Z")
What I love about the RX-8 is the 4 door/4 seat functionality, yet it’s still a sports car, the rotary itself is an awesome engine and revs to the heavens, albiet pretty shitty for a DD as far as fuel consumption, and as much as I love EVO’s and STi’s, they carry a boy racer stigma that can be annoying, where-as the RX-8 is just a modern day sports car. ---
**Author:** ![jeffthespasm](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeffthespasm/32/3153_2.png) [@jeffthespasm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jeffthespasm)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-rx8/161882/18 "2010-10-25T08:44:56Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > You have to deal with that whole super faggy and looks like a micro machine thing though Worth it. I think a hardtop would help too. ---
**Author:** ![m0ar-b00st](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/49beb7/32.png) [@m0ar-b00st](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/m0ar-b00st)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2010, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-rx8/161882/19 "2010-10-25T13:35:55Z")
Pros- looks good, smooth tranny, shifts nice, decent track car, good power for tiny engine Cons- High maintenance, decently expensive performance aftermarket, would NOT suggest for winter ---
**Author:** ![aaa666000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e47c2d/32.png) [@aaa666000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/aaa666000)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2010, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-rx8/161882/20 "2010-11-20T08:40:41Z")
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