View Poll Results: What is your overall level of satisfaction with the RX8?
Highly Satisfied
2,880
71.93%
Somewhat Satisfied
710
17.73%
Neutral
157
3.92%
Somewhat Dissatisfied
130
3.25%
Highly Dissatisfied
127
3.17%
Voters: 4004. You may not vote on this poll
Satisfaction Survey with your RX-8
11-22-2003, 01:25 PM
#26
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: GA
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Whenever I am in my RX8 I have a big smile on my face! Can't say that is the case when driving my Jeep.
It is a very fun car to drive. Had an RX7 and the '8 beats it in fun to drive.
I LOVE IT! Highly Satisified
It is a very fun car to drive. Had an RX7 and the '8 beats it in fun to drive.
I LOVE IT! Highly Satisified
11-22-2003, 10:16 PM
#27
Forum Vendor
OK, take back anything negative I said yesterday.
Got my car back today after the engine was replaced.
Drove it back 170km to home.
I did not realize just how much i missed her..
How smooth it is on the highway.
I was breaking in the new engine, so took it pretty easy.
People kept pulling up to pass, then slowing down as they got next to it so they could look.
Next time it goes in for service they will have to put up with me sitting in it reading a book while they work.
I will not abandon it to strangers again.. {sniff}
Got my car back today after the engine was replaced.
Drove it back 170km to home.
I did not realize just how much i missed her..
How smooth it is on the highway.
I was breaking in the new engine, so took it pretty easy.
People kept pulling up to pass, then slowing down as they got next to it so they could look.
Next time it goes in for service they will have to put up with me sitting in it reading a book while they work.
I will not abandon it to strangers again.. {sniff}
11-22-2003, 10:25 PM
#29
VW coulda had it...
Very happy with the car. However, (always gotta be a couple) Yeah, mileage could be better, ~18 mpg, (and could be worse, according to what I've read here!) and oil consumption could be lower. (~2200 mi./qt)
11-22-2003, 11:35 PM
#30
Not so Super right now
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Beyond that there swamp.
Posts: 1,493
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I was out of town for all of 3 days. In that time I thought of my woman, then my car, then my cats (they are pretty worthless, dont worry. They dont mind), then stuff.
I am highly satisfied with it. Every chance to drive is a good one. If I dont do 100 miles a day I feel unsatisfied :D
I am highly satisfied with it. Every chance to drive is a good one. If I dont do 100 miles a day I feel unsatisfied :D
11-23-2003, 12:25 AM
#31
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: NE Ohio
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I feel somewhat ashamed that I'm being so hard on my RX-8 since I voted "somewhat dissatisfied". It's probably because my CEL is on after a power loss (possible misfire) @ 6000rpm, oil light problem, gas mileage subpar, and flooding caused my RX-8 to be extremely hard to start once.
To be fair, I've got an appointment with my dealer next week and it'll be my first visit. If the dealer fixes these problems, then I'll be a happy camper. I do love my RX-8 but I won't be happy until these problems are fixed. The $500 cash card and free maintenance for 4 yrs aren't enough to overcome the obvious problems the RX-8 rotary engine has. I feel all these problems are fixable. The oil light problem, which I learned about in this forum, requires a new oil pan (which I'm hoping my dealer already knows about), and I'm guessing the other problems may actually be symptoms of a single root cause (i.e. bad ECU programming as others have theorized).
I have personal interest in Mazda (and actually visted the Hiroshima plant several years ago) and hold them to a high standard. If I was a Mazda Rx-8 engineer, I'd be embarrassed to release a product with such obvious problems. It's unfortunate to have initial quality problems but it isn't uncommon, and I'm expecting Mazda to take responsibility for these problems and correct them.
To be fair, I've got an appointment with my dealer next week and it'll be my first visit. If the dealer fixes these problems, then I'll be a happy camper. I do love my RX-8 but I won't be happy until these problems are fixed. The $500 cash card and free maintenance for 4 yrs aren't enough to overcome the obvious problems the RX-8 rotary engine has. I feel all these problems are fixable. The oil light problem, which I learned about in this forum, requires a new oil pan (which I'm hoping my dealer already knows about), and I'm guessing the other problems may actually be symptoms of a single root cause (i.e. bad ECU programming as others have theorized).
I have personal interest in Mazda (and actually visted the Hiroshima plant several years ago) and hold them to a high standard. If I was a Mazda Rx-8 engineer, I'd be embarrassed to release a product with such obvious problems. It's unfortunate to have initial quality problems but it isn't uncommon, and I'm expecting Mazda to take responsibility for these problems and correct them.
11-23-2003, 12:30 AM
#32
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Goleta, CA
Posts: 253
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by l_doggy
I feel somewhat ashamed that I'm being so hard on my RX-8 since I voted "somewhat dissatisfied". It's probably because my CEL is on after a power loss (possible misfire) @ 6000rpm, oil light problem, gas mileage subpar, and flooding caused my RX-8 to be extremely hard to start once.
To be fair, I've got an appointment with my dealer next week and it'll be my first visit. If the dealer fixes these problems, then I'll be a happy camper. I do love my RX-8 but I won't be happy until these problems are fixed. The $500 cash card and free maintenance for 4 yrs aren't enough to overcome the obvious problems the RX-8 rotary engine has. I feel all these problems are fixable. The oil light problem, which I learned about in this forum, requires a new oil pan (which I'm hoping my dealer already knows about), and I'm guessing the other problems may actually be symptoms of a single root cause (i.e. bad ECU programming as others have theorized).
I have personal interest in Mazda (and actually visted the Hiroshima plant several years ago) and hold them to a high standard. If I was a Mazda Rx-8 engineer, I'd be embarrassed to release a product with such obvious problems. It's unfortunate to have initial quality problems but it isn't uncommon, and I'm expecting Mazda to take responsibility for these problems and correct them.
I feel somewhat ashamed that I'm being so hard on my RX-8 since I voted "somewhat dissatisfied". It's probably because my CEL is on after a power loss (possible misfire) @ 6000rpm, oil light problem, gas mileage subpar, and flooding caused my RX-8 to be extremely hard to start once.
To be fair, I've got an appointment with my dealer next week and it'll be my first visit. If the dealer fixes these problems, then I'll be a happy camper. I do love my RX-8 but I won't be happy until these problems are fixed. The $500 cash card and free maintenance for 4 yrs aren't enough to overcome the obvious problems the RX-8 rotary engine has. I feel all these problems are fixable. The oil light problem, which I learned about in this forum, requires a new oil pan (which I'm hoping my dealer already knows about), and I'm guessing the other problems may actually be symptoms of a single root cause (i.e. bad ECU programming as others have theorized).
I have personal interest in Mazda (and actually visted the Hiroshima plant several years ago) and hold them to a high standard. If I was a Mazda Rx-8 engineer, I'd be embarrassed to release a product with such obvious problems. It's unfortunate to have initial quality problems but it isn't uncommon, and I'm expecting Mazda to take responsibility for these problems and correct them.
11-23-2003, 01:03 AM
#33
Coming thru in waves...
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Somewhere between Yesterday and Tomorrow.
Posts: 1,488
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I really think that a few required fixes on a new car must really be expected. It's a $30k +/- car. This thing is a whole lotta stuff wrapped up into one neat & compact & very complicated package, that behaves very well as a car. Quite a marvel.
A few glitch fixes must be considered the norm here. I think that goes for whatever car you buy.
I once bought a Dodge mini-ram conversion van (custom caravan). It had a Sony stereo & it didn't work right. They must have come from reject pile somewhere, cuz I kept getting rejects over and over again. Finally the dealer said to go to Circuit City & get one like it or similar to it, at their cost & they'll put it in. That's what finally worked. And that was not the only thing with it, not by a long shot! I thought I would NEVER be free of that service department! It was all free, but MAN! WHAT a PAIN!!!
So, put everything in perspective on this matter. Get it fixed & good luck when you do. Everybody, just PLEASE don't come here & gripe about having to get some little glitch fixed for free. Please!
A few glitch fixes must be considered the norm here. I think that goes for whatever car you buy.
I once bought a Dodge mini-ram conversion van (custom caravan). It had a Sony stereo & it didn't work right. They must have come from reject pile somewhere, cuz I kept getting rejects over and over again. Finally the dealer said to go to Circuit City & get one like it or similar to it, at their cost & they'll put it in. That's what finally worked. And that was not the only thing with it, not by a long shot! I thought I would NEVER be free of that service department! It was all free, but MAN! WHAT a PAIN!!!
So, put everything in perspective on this matter. Get it fixed & good luck when you do. Everybody, just PLEASE don't come here & gripe about having to get some little glitch fixed for free. Please!
11-23-2003, 08:36 PM
#35
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'm neutral. Cant help wondering what I missed out on with the STI performance level. Hard to find dealer that will let you test drive both! Mileage isnt a factor. Love the syle and handling.
11-24-2003, 09:56 AM
#36
Senior Geek
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Richardson, TX
Posts: 1,005
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
** BUMP **
One more time: Look like we are still missing a 'few' owners probably. Regardless, nobody should feel ashamed of voting dissatisfied in any way. Things happen, and maybe the car is not living upto your expectations. There is no fault at that (except that you might have to live with something you don't really like that much.)
In my case, I voted highly satisfied. Reasons: no other car (maybe Miata & S2K) are so much of a hoot to drive 'round. Practicality level, and features packaged together...have been seen on premium badged-cars until now.
Have had no problems so far, except (yes, I am one more) my mileage seems to be getting worse: 15~16 mpg mostly city driving. Went down from 17~18 mpg. That's my only gripe for now.
One more time: Look like we are still missing a 'few' owners probably. Regardless, nobody should feel ashamed of voting dissatisfied in any way. Things happen, and maybe the car is not living upto your expectations. There is no fault at that (except that you might have to live with something you don't really like that much.)
In my case, I voted highly satisfied. Reasons: no other car (maybe Miata & S2K) are so much of a hoot to drive 'round. Practicality level, and features packaged together...have been seen on premium badged-cars until now.
Have had no problems so far, except (yes, I am one more) my mileage seems to be getting worse: 15~16 mpg mostly city driving. Went down from 17~18 mpg. That's my only gripe for now.
11-24-2003, 05:26 PM
#40
Senior Geek
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Richardson, TX
Posts: 1,005
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
So far (164 Total Votes) 21% of owners are less than Highly Satisfied with their 8s. This is, of course, based on the honesty and accuracy of the voters.
How many members go through the site everyday on average?
How many members go through the site everyday on average?
11-25-2003, 04:41 PM
#42
Senior Geek
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Richardson, TX
Posts: 1,005
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
**BUMP** If this thread doesn't stay on top, quite some people will overlook it. Is there any chance to make it a sticky for 30 or so days. After that time any additional voting will become pretty much irrelevant.
11-26-2003, 10:52 AM
#44
abcdefghwakeupneostuvwxyz
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Mosman, Sydney, Australia
Posts: 414
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
so happy I could **** myself!
here's proof:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...threadid=14557
++dez;
here's proof:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...threadid=14557
++dez;
11-27-2003, 05:45 AM
#46
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Downtown LA
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'm kinda tossed up. Love the look of the car. Every where I go everyone is starting and pointing. Milage could be better but not a big issue. My main gripes are not enough torque and handling is kinda of crappy when I hit around 85-90mph. Don't know why? Everyone so far has told me they have great handling on their car but for some reason I feel it sways alot. A friend mentioned it could be the alignment. I heard of people going 100-155 but no complaints with the handling. Any comments??? Going to take it to the dealer to see what they say. Otherwise, I love the car.
