RX-8 Family Survey!
 

Hey guys just a few questions...
Where are you from?
What year and trim is your RX-8?
Average Gas Mileage?
Any Problems?
Loves about your RX-8?
Hates? <-i hope not!
Mods?

Previous car?

*Seattle Washington
*6speed Grand Turning package, Steel Gray Metallic
*19mpg 80% city
*Heater knob not working properly and when red line and shift to second, gear grind till engine is below 6k rpm
*Everything, the body, engine, interior.
*A low point would be gas mileage, the position of the freakin rear view mirror (creates a blind spot) , trunk opening space, driver door door wont stay open and hits me when i turn around and open the the rear, OUCH! Last but not least, cigarette lighter wont stay on on storage outlet when car is off!
*All stock.

*Which one. LOL. 95 Bmw 318ti, 88 honda prelude SI, 00 dodge durango 4.7 SLT, 03 honda s2000, 95 Bmw 325is, 01 Bmw 330i . YEP! I'm a BMW trader!

Okay, I'll play.

Where are you from? - Sydney, Australia - born and bred.

What year and trim is your RX-8? - 2004 6M Leather Pack (not sure what it is called there).

Average Gas Mileage? - Don't know and don't care - when it's empty I put more in.

Any Problems? - Some trim and seat rattles (fixed under warranty) and replacement of battery, plugs and starter motor (also under warranty). Oh, and the recalls.

Loves about your RX-8? - handling, braking, looks, uniqueness, practicality, redlining the rotary. :cool:

Hates? - I wouldn't put it as strong as a hate but it could use FI to improve low end torque.

Mods? - RP short shifter, Whiteline adjustable sways, Hymee catback, Enkei RP03's 18x8.5, Michelin Pilot Sport 2's 235/40R18, EDC red stuff ceramic brake pads (fronts) and assorted bling like crests, strakes, alloy fuel lid, sill covers, pillar covers, xenon globes for parkers, fogs and reverse lights, 3rd brake light mod, Auto-Exe titanium shift knob.

Previous car? - None of them worth mentioning.

Where are you from? - A lot of places.

What year and trim is your RX-8? - 2004 6speed Velocity Red GT, spoiler

Average Gas Mileage? - 17mpg, that's with about 90% hard city driving

Any Problems? - Besides the recalls...brake squeal, a couple rattles, still getting that weird engine pinging at 7500 rpms, that's about it

Loves about your RX-8? - I love being the only 8 around, a blast to drive, rotary makes me smile as well as the attention. Seats three more to along with the fun. Good motivation to get me to school/work.

Hates? - Um...it's got me addicted. I find myself going out to drive for practically nothing.

Mods? - Clear Corners, strakes and I expect to get a new catback soon. Mods don't really do much for the car, so I'm waiting on FI.

Previous car? - pshaww

Where are you from? Taxachusetts, but I'm moving to Seattle soon.
What year and trim is your RX-8? 2005 Shinka 6MT
Average Gas Mileage? Deliberately never measured. I could care less.
Any Problems? None.
Loves about your RX-8? So much fun to drive!
Hates? <-i hope not! The tiny trunk opening, and the ventilation controls.
Mods? No thank you.

Previous car? '95 MX-6

Where are you from? Ontario, California (so. cali)
What year and trim is your RX-8? 2004 Brillian Black, 6MT, sport
Average Gas Mileage? dunno, but i average 260 miles a tank. i do about 50/50 city-highway driving
Any Problems? some of the recalls, some rattling (from my driverside mirror, steering wheel [fixed], and somewhere by the passenger side rear door there's rattling. i've taken it in for that one, but they can't find it), engine light has come on a couple times...usually because i don't tighten up the gas cap well enough, needed to get a new set of rear tires at 17k....that's about all that i can think of really.
Loves about your RX-8? my gf likes it :). kids (usually high schoolers) are like "OMFG what is that?! it's a tight ride!" :rofl:. hitting redline, driving through canyons w/my DSC turned of :p:.
Hates? <-i hope not! gas being so damned expensive :rofl:
Mods? 19in. Axis Hiros 245/35/19 - 275/30/19, billite grill, chrome gas cap, custom leather, system

Previous car? (in order): 1984 Mercury Cougar v6, 2001 Chevy s-10 4cyl (had the Xtreme package.....not so extreme really since all it was, was a factory body kit and a 2.5in. drop :hahano: )

Where are you from? Currently live in Levittown, PA originally from Ewing, NJ.
What year and trim is your RX-8? 2005 Shinka MT
Average Gas Mileage? 18mpg....and improving (still breaking it in!)
Any Problems? None so far! :fingersx:
Loves about your RX-8? Color, style, hum, handling......the fact that it can put a smile on my face at the end of a long day....
Hates? <-i hope not! Can't think of any....um I hate the fact that I haven't Zaino'd it yet??
Mods? None

Previous car? 1996 Dodge Neon Sport Sedan (still have)

Where are you from? PA
What year and trim is your RX-8? 2004 GT TiT Gray with Nav and Appearance Package
Average Gas Mileage? never really tested it
Any Problems? no
Loves about your RX-8? The way it drives, the comfort, the features
Hates? <-i hope not!
Mods? Umnitza intake, led's
Previous Car: 2005 Mazda 3 SP23

Where are you from? Miami, Florida
What year and trim is your RX-8? 2005 TiGray GT with rotary accent package
Average gas mileage? 17-18 mpg 90% spirited city driving, although with gas being so much now, I dont like to keep track.
Any problems? Squeeky brakes, rusting disks, and the A/C just isnt cold enough for Miami
Loves? Every single commute in it.
Hates? Not being able to fully mod it till warrenttee is over.
Mods? Pearl Satin fuel door, fender strakes, soon to have RB exhaust with resonated catless-mid and RB REVi intake, and Im peacing together the apperance package... counting the miles untill FI.

Where are you from? - Chicago area
What year and trim is your RX-8? 2004, Manual transmission GT, Appearance pack, rear wing, rotary accent pack. Lightning Yellow
Average Gas Mileage? My psychiatrist advised me to stop tracking this as it was a root cause of my depression. Seriously, rough guess is about 13~14 MPG. 80% urban driving which kills gas mileage.
Any Problems? Incessantly creaking driver's seat, and the cargo net keeps pulling out of the trunk wall.
Loves about your RX-8? It's a blast to drive in the summertime. I'm ready to trade it come February, and then come spring, I'm back in love.
Hates? Not the most comfortable car to drive or live with as a daily runner. Getting a little sick of "putting it on" rather than "getting in" when you go to drive it.
Mods? Other than over-width tires (245/40s), none. It's a lease.
Previous car? 2001 Acura TL

Where are you from: Chicago, IL
What year and trim is your RX-8? 08/05 - GT
Average Gas Mileage? 12mpg 100% city - Sucks
Any Problems? Gas Mileage!!! AC come on randomly below 20 degrees
Loves about your RX-8? Looks, handling, build quality,
Hates? <-i hope not! Gas Mileage, could use a little more torque, GAS MILAGE!
Mods? MS Cat back Exhaust system, Avon Ultra Performance all season tires 245/40/18, Rotary accent only - I hate a bunch of crap hung on the car, ruins its good looks.

Previous car? Probe GT

Where are you from? Allover Georgia
What year and trim is your RX-8? 04 Touring 6spd
Average Gas Mileage? average anywhere from 13-22 (have gotten 9mpg before)
Any Problems? Nope, just recalls
Loves about your RX-8? Everything! Words can't describe how much fun it is to drive, it's uniqueness, looks, rotary, high redline, and confortable ride
Hates? None, quite satisfied with everything. Can't gripe out the mileage bc I still bought the car.
Mods? check siggy
Previous car? 03 Eclipse GTS, before that: 01 Dodge Stratus 2door coupe 5spd, before that an 01 Chevy Blazer

Hey guys just a few questions...
Where are you from?So CA
What year and trim is your RX-8?'04 GT MT Yellow
Average Gas Mileage?~20mpg
Any Problems?Only broken part was hvac knob so far... oh, and oil pan baffle thingy way back.
Loves about your RX-8?Driving it. It always puts me in a good mood. I love the look, I love the automatic heater on chilly days too.
Hates? <-i hope not!Automatic heater on warm days
Mods?RB exhaust, MS body kit
Previous car?3000GT

Where are you from? All over (military family)
What year and trim is your RX-8? 2005 Gray GT
Average Gas Mileage? 17.5 / 23
Any Problems? 25,000 miles, 1 CEL
Loves about your RX-8? Your screen isn't big enough :)
Hates? None
Mods? See sig
Previous car? Toyota Celica GT

Where are you from? Massachusetts
What year and trim is your RX-8? 2005 touring - appearance package - spoiler
Average Gas Mileage? 18 - 19
Any Problems? dead battery
Loves about your RX-8? looks, handling, 4 doors
Hates? <-i hope not! paint :tear:
Mods? custom painted engine covers, rotery accents, piano black door bezels, red OEM shifter, (soon) carbon/kevlar vents, Tien hood dampers, clear corners, red OEM brake handle, BIM Driftmaster wheels, front mud guards, rear rebadging.

Previous car? To many - others I have now, Toyota Tundra Limited 4 door, Dodge grand caravan sport AWD (5 kids)

Where are you from? San Diego
What year and trim is your RX-8? 2005 base MT Brilliant Black w/ rotary accent package, aero package, navigation
Average Gas Mileage? ~20mpg
Any Problems? They replaced my battery and did some fuel-tank recall service, and I'm trying to get the foggy headlights & taillights replaced.
Loves about your RX-8? Driving it. Love the look of it, love the handling. :)
Hates? <-i hope not! Placement of the stupid cup holders.
Mods? Clear corners, bronze powdercoated rims
Previous car? 2005 Scion tC, 1993 Honda Civic Si

Where are you from? Born in Melbourne Aus. Living Limassol, Cyprus
What year and trim is your RX-8? 2003 JDM Spec Type S (6- speed 247bhp)
Average Gas Mileage? 15-19 l/100km
Any Problems? A few rattles, squeeky seat, squeeky brakes and damn rough idle!
Loves about your RX-8? Sound of the engine, handling, pulling power, looks, just simply the feeling you get when you drive it! :yelrotflm
Hates? <-i hope not! Potenza stock tyres and rough idle and suspension a little too firm for Cyprus roads
Mods? Grand touring package, rotary crests, stainless steel strakes, DVD player, LED stop lights, rear spoiler, front mud guards, two way alarm.

Previous cars? 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante (which I still have), 1994 Honda Del Sol, Ford Fairlane, 1992 Mitsubishi Galant and also curently drive a 2002 Toyota Corolla (Company car)

I hope all of you have identity theft protection....http://www.mazdanow.com/temp/laughing-smiley-007.gif

Where are you from? Currently live in Central Kansas, Originally from Greenfield, Mass.
What year and trim is your RX-8? 2004 Silver GT
Average Gas Mileage? 10mpg.... (my Silver Curse)
Any Problems? Motor Mounts, Head Light Film, Sucky Gas Milage, Trunk Lighting
Loves about your RX-8? Unique Styling and Rotary History
Hates? Underpowered, AT (my fault), did I mention my poor MPG?
Mods? Cosmetic Only
Clear Corners
3rd Brake Light
Foglight Mod
Red Cabin Lights
One-Touch Windows
Frt/Rear Rotary Lights
OEM Strakes
OEM Aluminum Fuel Door
Rotary Radio Knob
Previous car(s)?
91 Supra Turbo
93 RX-7 TT
95 Firebird
97 Cobra
99 GMC 4x4
02 Gran Prix GT
04 RX-8 GT

The way things are going lately, they can HAVE my identity! :banghead:

Where are you from? Tacoma, WA
What year and trim is your RX-8? 2004 sport + apperance package
Average Gas Mileage? 17 city/19 hwy
Any Problems? Yeah, seperated from my wife right now, but it's looking positive. I'm 20lbs over weight, and I wish i had blue eyes.
Loves about your RX-8?Downhill Corner, hitting the Apex, standing on the gas pedal, and having the car push me back into the seat.
Hates? Rattles. Poor economy. Iffy Reliability.
Mods? RB Intake/Catback, MS Flywheel
Previous car? Yes. Several. 93 Miata LE, 93 Probe GT, 95 Altima, 91 Civic, 81? Fiat 126, 84 Jetta, 87 626 Coupe, 87 Integra, 80? rabbit, 77 Scout II...off the top of my head.

Where are you from? Florida

What year and trim is your RX-8? 2005 GT 6MT.

Average Gas Mileage? from 18 to 24

Any Problems? None

Loves about your RX-8? Design. Balence. Response. Comfort. Renesis wide power band and smoothness. The 9k "beep". Slick gearbox.

Hates? Brake rotor rust.

Mods? MazdaSpeed aero parts: front bumper, side skirts, under spoiler, and adjustable wing.

Previous car? 2002 Accord V6 coupe. Still owner of G35 6MT.