Hey Restiller,
Funny you should have that deer warning on the tach ( I love it ) When I was on my first Rx8 test drive the only thing that was able to wipe the ear to ear grin off my face was the deer. Yeah a deer jumped out in front of us as we zipped down a country road. Fortunately the 8 is superb at E stops...the deer was spared....and aside from the salesman's skid marks ( not the 8's) all was well.

 

^^thanks. just trying to give my avatar a more "holiday" theme.

What got me grinning on my first test drive was making a right turn at 35mph. Specifically, when the car STUCK like it was on rails, that was when I grinned and fell for the 8. I still remember warning the saleslady "Just to let you know, I'm going to take this corner a little hot."

The test drive will give you the answers you need.

 

I have owned a 2004 RX8 for almost two years, and I still love the sound of the engine and the feel of the handling of this car. No regrets.

 

To buy or not to buy: That is the question.
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous gas milage,
Or to take arms against a sea of pistons,
And by opposing end them?

Buy an 8.

 

I just got an '07 in the summer so only 4-5 months with it. Everything is perfect. Only one mazda dealership in my town and I drop by almost every week to talk, bring them coffee, and sometimes to get this or that installed. Created a really good relationship with them all and feel totally confident that if I ever need anything, they'll treat me good. But I have no fear and would have completely regretted not getting the rx-8. I think if you get an '07 or '08 you won't have any problems that can't be easily fixed.

 

Buy it. It will be the most unforgettable and rewarding car you ever owned. Mine is an 04 MT. Never had problem in 4 yrs and 26k miles. Oh what fun it is to ride in a 4 seat rx8.

 

Bravo! Bravo!
Socket7 Sir
Shakespear would be most impressed, as was I...........ah....therefore!

 

I sold my BMW Z3 Coupe 2001 to get my 2005 RX8. RX8 win hands down... handling, ride comfort, shifter, clutch, sound of the motor, repair costs etc.

I sold the Z3 because it had just gone out of warranty and small things were costing big $$. I've had good luck with my Mazdas... 2 x 2007 MX5 (son and myself) and a family '05 Mazda 6. All been very good.

The only thing the Z3 had over the RX8 is a little better gas mileage and more torque.

My Z3 didn't have the subframe cracking... but that problem in Z3 and 3 series models probably happens more than the engine problems that occurs on '04 RX8 prior to their fixes.

Bottom line: I made the right choice and enjoy driving the 8 much more than the Z3.
Go for it!

 

RX8's suck.

go buy a Tiburon.

 

An angel loses its wings.