2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF

engine

I think it?s time that Mazda consider a turbo on that engine to offer 175-200hp and that car would be a blast to drive.

This is one of the most fun cars I've ever driven and it rides really well!

Most fun car I have ever owned.Tremendous value,Sorry to see it go.

The fun factor is on par with nothing else that returns up to 40 mpg on the highway.

A fun car for weekend adventures or a daily driver, and the gas mileage is unbelievable.

but most of all Sexy, Stylish, Fun, and "Attention grabbing !"

Excellent fun car that's affordable for the average person, sporty, fun, reliable.

Very exciting dream car .Reasonably priced and fun to drive  Very strong motor and 6 speed tranny   I love and enjoy the car .I am 74 years old  Sam

turn-handling

It is perfectly balanced, and carves curves like a sharp knife.

The handling and acceleration are excellent, which came in handy driving on highways with winding roads.

2) The sports car feel, exhilaration and handling was second to none and I?ve owned a number of sports cars including Porsche Caymans and Jaguar F-Types.

This car has got the best handling for a sub 40k$ car.

The handling is superb, the shifter is amazing, and feedback on the limits is apparent through feel.

sporty

This car is the best driving sports car at any price, and the Miata matches many high powered, 6 figure price sports cars in the power /weight ratio and driving experience.

Its got a pretty good ride quality inspite of being a sports car.

So it's basically the perfect sportscar: it's warm and quiet with the top up

Being a Miata, it is the quintessential sports car: light, nimble, and fun to drive.

fuel

They get great fuel mileage, cheap insurance and low maintenance cost.

It gets amazing miles per gallon: approx.

The MX5 drives like a race car and is getting 38.5 miles per gallon.

mileage

Mileage is decent at 30mpg for mixed and 35mpg for relaxed highway driving.

2011 Mazda RX-8

This car is definitely made for back road driving; the Recaro seats are form fitted to hold you in, it has super responsive steering and stiff suspension to hug the curves.

The "Performance" grade was based purely on handling.

Highly recommended - a true sports car, with plenty of pep and wonderful handling.

The RX8 R3 is a much more fun car to drive!

I got it for a huge discount, so it's an amazing value for the fun, easy to access (because of the rear-hinged "freestyle" doors) and surprisingly roomy rear seats, keyless access/start, xenons, Bose stereo, etc.

I have test driven quite a few different cars over the years, as it has become a fun weekend activity.

comfortable

I don't recommend this car for long trips as it's made to be fast, not comfortable. But.

Comfort is decent considering how flat it corners.

I eventually chose the Sport with Manual, because I wanted the more comfortable seats that it provides over the R3,

transmission

Plus, it has to be a manual transmission.

Do get the R3, and of course, only in a manual transmission -- which is perhaps the best manual shifter I have ever driven.

2010 Mazda RX-8

You'll see why its the best handling car in the world.

The car feels like a true sports car, very inspiring in the corners, begs to have a track, the rotary revs out great and sounds awesome.

Fabulous car, handles like a dream, more than enough power if you rev the engine the way a Wankel is supposed to be driven - like it was stolen!

The car was voted 3rd best handling car in America for under $100,000 by car and driver.

It handles smoothly, great on our hills and curves in Missouri.

Quick acceleration despite a low torque motor as compared to other cars in its class.

The pedals give excellent control, which complements the responsive engine.

but the horsepower to liter ratio is 188hp per liter, much more than any other car on the road, far more than even an M3.

The unique pistonless engine makes an awesome sound, as it happily revs up to 9k rpm.

You have got to make this car explode, this car was made to hit 9K RPM.

It has a 9,000 rpm reline too and loves to go there!

Our gas mileage has been surprisingly good.

acceleration

but acceleration from a stop is faster on a bicycle.

I love to watch peoples reaction when I pass, it will literally throw your head back while accelerating.

The manual transmission shifts as well as sports cars costing 2 to 3 times more (triple cone syncros help).

Excelllent interior equipment, sport tires and 19 inch wheels, stiffened suspension, great looking side strakes and spoiler.

2009 Mazda RX-8

Mine has the 6-speed auto transmission with manual OD.

However there are no changes to the engine or transmission on the new model.

Classic styling, powerful rotary engine, fun to drive, superior quality and dependability.

Great car, fun to drive, very stylish, and has the feeling of a much more powerful car due to its light weight and the aerodynamics

be ready for headaches.. the car is so fun to drive, i am 6'1 and it fits me like a glove, the gas mileage isnt great

Went from a Suburban to the Mazda, so enjoy the sporty feel and look.

The new steering wheel feels great and the car is overall very fun.

Now for the driving, this car really really handles like it's on rails.

The Recaro racing seats hug you when you hit the sharp corners and there is little to no slippage while turning at high speeds.

a overall well designed sports car i got mines 2 months ago and i love it, handles like a true sports car should.

but that's why it has the fantastic handling that it has.

Corners well, has tight turning radius, can move fast when needed.

I loved my car for the time I had it and miss a lot of the handling characteristics,

The car has even better handling that before with more support.

This is one of the most understated and undervalued sports cars on the market right now, truly a tragedy for Mazda,

If you think you can live with its quirks, the Rx8 is the best sports car in this price range.

All sports cars tend to require compromises, and this one's is fuel economy.

The design is more sporty on the R3 than that of the previoud 8 models.

power

I could keep up with Porsches and BMWs with twice the horse power on winding mountainous roads.

This car is about streamlined power and top of the line maneuverability.

Because of these modifications being hidden (and not being power adding), and the superficial ones being overshadowing, even down to the new functional spoiler, no one really noticed the changes.

You are buying a sporty style car with GREAT handling and enough power to make you still feel like a man.

audio-system

The engine sounds way different from a piston car and its handles are amazing.

That sound is musical from 7500 to 9000 RPM!

The sound of the rotary engine and 6-9k RPM is like a rocket and make it more fun to drive at high RPM than other vehicles.

2008 Mazda RX-8

"The cons are the gas mileage, which is actually worse than advertised (high revving is suggested for the car, and that, in turn reduces the gas mileage) and checking (and filling if needed) the oil between every two or three fill-ups.

If you've read any other reviews, you know that the low-end torque isn't great, and the gas mileage is pretty poor.

It's only downsides are it's overall gas mileage and it's overall torque.. neither are all that terrible,

Downsides include a small opening to the trunk and bad mileage. What?

The rotary engine is smooth when it accelerate,

but in the end I was impressed enough by Mazda's decision to step up and extend (greatly) the engine warranty.

The rotary engines hum feels like you have a jet engine under your hood.

I thoroughly enjoy the laser-like handling and 'cornering on rails' precision when driving on twisty back roads.

During this time, I was looking for a fun car to own with a manual transmission car.

think of the RX-8 as a more of a sports enthusiast's hobby than your average transportation.

All in all, I'd recommend any sports car enthusiast to drive an RX-8.

This is a sports car, if you want space, buy an SUV.

family

My daughter was the person who bought this car, and was unable to keep.

but can't afford a dedicated car for it and still need something to get us to work and back, and occasionally haul the kids somewhere.

Great handling, good acceleration, good top end, good ride (on smooth pavement)

You can rev this car upto 9000 rpm, incredible acceleration and very good at slipping in and out of traffic.

2007 Mazda RX-8

but if you follow the guidelines, it can be a freaking incredible value, and the most fun you'll ever have for the money.

but right now I’m still having too much fun.

This car is a lot of fun and can be a daily driver and still be a sports car.

Fun, reliable, stylish, roomy enough for kid shuttling.

Nice looking car with high RPM performance in the rotary engine with a sun roof to enjoy the beautiful spring days!

All in all this is a very balanced sports car for people who enjoy spirited driving and good looks.

The exterior and interior look real nice, has a great sound system, keyless entry ,tinted windows, clean interior, really nice exterior look real great sports car

It’s a very sporty looking car using for work 
Very reliable and no issues at all .

It's a rwd sports car so you get what you would expect, terrible in the snow

It?s very sporty and has a lot of power for how light the car is.

Yes it sucks in the snow, its a RWD sports car, yet it has 4 doors and can seat 4 almost comfortably.

Ignore the comments about tight back seat space, this is a sports car and if there is space in the back it is a bonus!

The handling on dry roads is outstanding with its near perfect 50/50 weight distribution.

When you do drive it, it feels like a dream ride as far as handling and responsiveness.

A unique body style with a one of a kind look, it turns heads everywhere.

I love this car, it handles much better than the RX-7.

I live in a area where the roads have a lot of curves and it is performs better than any other car I have owned.

Road handling is very firm and precise as you would expect, and the 50/50 weight ratio really does show well cornering and on winding roads.

The sticky Bridgestone Potenza tires easily pull you trough amazing corners and the stability control allows you to enter a corner and just mash the gas and steer.

Would Avoid unless you plan on doing a engine swap.

Dont be scared by the reviews about engines blowing up, take care of it and PREMIX!

The special engine needs to be cared for.

Smooth running engine that could be super quiet if left stock or can scream with the right parts and tuning.

The rotary engine is silky smooth with no noticeable vibration through 8,500 rpm.

I think it looks more aggresive and the rotary engine is silky smooth right up to the redline.

Engine:  This 6-port rotary is fantastic.

reliable

It?s very reliable and not too expensive to maintain.

2006 Mazda RX-8

small-size

The engine is actually smaller than the auto transmission!

Don't buy this car for the fuel mileage - buy it because you want a special car that never seems to get out of control and yet is very spunky.

It's a rotary engine and needs to reach a certain temperature to burn off fuel or the engine will flood.

While the rev limiter cuts you off before then you still must remeber that these high revs (while cool sounding) cost you more on gas leaving the RX-8 with about 17 MPG for the sporty drivers and about 21 MPG if you dive with gas prices in mind (City).

He still enjoyed the ride because it was sporty and modified though.

It is quite roomy for a sports car and the suicide rear doors make it easy to transport boxes.

If you are young or old and want a sports car to fly around in, this is for you.

The RX-8 is a pure sportscar, and those who claim it is overly tame are most likely dolts who think that a sportscar and a muscle car are one in the same.

Overall great driving experience-perfect balance between sporty and comfort for my tastes.

It's certainly among the best sports cars available for less than $30,000, and deserving of any consideration you give it.

All around this is the perfect sports car for most.

Great sports car handling, beautiful interior and exterior with a lot of attention to detail, great sound system, steering wheel mounted controls are a big bonus, air conditioning & heat respond right away no matter how extreme the weather

the speed combined with its elegant, yet sporty look is a perfect combination.

Really fun car to drive when is manual and the sound of his rotary engine is awesome!, the handling is perfect, those back suicide door are so cool and is a neck breaker wherever you go.

but in return you have a car that turns heads and is still a blast to drive.

A sports car glides through corners at speed, hugging the road with a certain calm control that almost makes you wonder why every car doesn't go to the trouble of doing so.

but when you rev that Rotary up to 9k heads turn!

Exceptional Power and Excellent Handling make this car most forgiving in under/over steer.

If you want a really good looking car that is fast and fun with Suicide doors , this is it.

This car is extremely fun to drive and will last a long time as long as its maintained properly.

It is quite the car that stands out and is fun to drive.

When I came back I wanted a nice, fun, sexy, manual.

sexy

super sexy styling that gets looks everyday - fun to see a brand new Audi driver staring you down.

Fun, fun and more fun to go along with the sexy appearance.

If you have a family and want trunk space.

The Mazda RX-8 is the perfect sports car weather your a single person or a family person.

2005 Mazda RX-8

tank

Also, after every refuel (me I just go full tank all the time), drive it as hard as you can.

but they put the gas tank in the trunk which is due to their Australian lineage and also limits storage space.

backseat

The front seats have enough space for a taller person, while the backseat has bucket seats with a cup holder divider.

We don't have kids-so I could care less about functionality with the whole "small" back seat, for me the car is very comfortable.

It's comfortable for a sports car and it is so much fun to drive.

So I enjoy my rx8s and they just keep xxxxxxxx!!! !

Have fun while you can in the mobile man-cave!

The fun part about this car is the really high redline.

This is a fun, beautiful car with a bad engine that I wish I'd never laid eyes on.

It?s a beautiful car,  pretty interior, loaded for a sports car.

I have experienced driving British sports car and related upkeep for 40 years.

Its also super practical as "sports cars" go.

I got a beautiful, sexy, well handling, and fun to drive sports car for about $17000. Gas mileage is what I expected (fun to drive usually does not equal big savings at the gas pump!)

but if you expect sports car performance you can afford a little more gas.

It is fast, sporty, and very comfortable.

Every sports car enthusiast I have let drive it feel the same, some are at a loss for words,

One of the most well balanced and best handling cars out there to drive.

The seats do keep you in place when taking high speed turns.

But aside from all that, this car is really good at corners, sharp turns, unique design, and the redline is 9000 rpm.

Considering the excellent handling, the ride is smooth and precise.

The performance and handling is unbelieveable for a car in this price range.

Being involved with the tuner crowd, I've spent much more to modify the car and increase it's performance and handling.

but with the high R's it can out run many over the distance It handles remarkably well and very balanced.

Very comfortable ride and handles like an Indy car.

I used to commute 75miles one way for work, and never thought twice about the comfort.

ride

In the end,  what you will get it is a great car that wants to be red-lined, and all-in-all, cheaper to own than some of the sportier rides out there!

but it was a smooth ride for a highway driver.

The style is in its own right a stand-out amongst other vehicles in its class this is a "Drivers Car" and the look of it says "Take me for the ride of your life"!

2004 Mazda RX-8

noise

The engine noise at redline is simply intoxicating, and with exhaust work, it sounds like an old F1 car screaming down the road.

Handling is 1st rate, internal noise could be a little better

lights

Reliable all the way up to 90k miles when the radiator went out shortly after a check engine light came on.

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