Mileage--First tank was 18.6 mpg, second 19.1. Almost all in town.

 

Awesome car... love it. Even as it sits stored in my garage.

Can't wait for winter to end...

 

i agree with this post.

 

Totally satisfied!!! I can't think of another vehicle I would like to drive!

 

The car is exactly what I expected in many regards, and exceeds expectations in many others. If only this was true of most purchases!

I smile when I get in it, I smile when I see it in the garage, and look for excuses to drive.

First car I've waxed since I was 18!

Oh yeah - hello everybody!

 

I have given most of my co-workers a ride in my car and everyone loves it. It has some small issues but what car doesn’t. Overall I feel it was well worth the money and I am glad I waited and didn’t go for the 350z.
-Ron

 

yeah, I am highly satisfy with my car. So far so good. Yesterday I filled up for the fist time. I had a notch just below 1/4 tank. I drove 240 miles ( mostly on highway) and it gave me 19.5 mpg. Not bad considering that my old 280 Z was giving me 20 mpg. I am guessing that I could have gone up to 260~270 miles before getting the low fuel light.

 

Highly Satisfied - I LOVE MINE!

 

Yes, I followed the dealers instructions. It was only 6 days after the first time it flooded and I REALLY didn't want waste another day dealing with this. On the second flood, the car was fully warmed up when I shut it down and it still wouldn't start approximately 20-30 minutes later. The dealer replaced all four spark plugs when I took it in (per service bulletin, I guess).

Anyway, I'm still paranoid about the car starting, so I'm sticking with "Somewhat dissatisfied" until MAZDA comes up with a good fix.

 

This car just blows me away. So far Very satisfied!

 

I got the Rx8 the first week it came out. I am happy with the car's performance and look. But to be honest it has been a bit of a lemon.

Got it with a cracked headlight lens. They replaced the lens, but then the headlight would not work. Had to get and entire new unit.

Then I get the famous check engine a few times. Oil pan finally replaced.

Tire pressure Monitor has been reset twice now, and it is on again today!

Finally, I got a flooded engine the first of the year. Tow truck the whole bit. They had to replace the plugs.

The Good news is that I have not paid One Penny so far. Between Roadside, warranty, and free scheduled maintenance, I have had no costs. I got a free loaner everytime, and everytime the service was completed in 30hrs or less.

In short, it is not so bad since Mazda has taken care of me, but it is a bit tough to RELY on the car as I am as our everyday family commuter.

I will give you more info as I approach 7500 miles.

The biggest disappointment is the shop trips and the gas mileage. The performance is really good, the looks are great. Navi and radio are awesome. The red leather is heaven. Love the rims and brakes -- still plenty of tread on the tires.

 

Three points for me:

1. I polled "highly satisfied" before my flood, when I thought the Emergency Start Procedure would resolve the problem and when I believed Mazda was fixing flooded cars for RX-8 buyers under the 4-year warranty. After waiting 6 days for a repair, losing a day of work and being told that flooding repairs are not covered and that I "didn't really want the new plugs because they are so expensive," I'm reserving judgment until I get something official from Mazda explaining what their policy will be in the future. I mailed my letter last week... I think we're all entitled to know what the protocol is so we can judge what kind of a problem it is for each of us... particularly those who have not yet bought and plan on relying on this car as a daily ride.

2. Anyone that actually owns an RX-8 is entitled to have an opinion in a satisfaction poll, regardless of his age. Fuel consumption and reliability are "issues" as much as "missing HP." I too love the car, but it and Mazda are not above criticism.

3. Someone should fix the title of this poll:
"What is your overall level of stisfaction with the RX8?" and
"Statisfaction Survey with your RX-8"

 

SOMEWHAT SATISFIED- Great dry weather driver, fun in the wet, but when it snows it sucks. Don't care about gas mileage, my other car is a Denali 10 mpg. Traction control needs improvement, doesn't start working for a few minutes after you start the car. Needless to say, I have fishtailed and lite up the tires going out of parking lots more than a few times. Not that this is a bad thing. But my Boxster's TCS is flawless, no bumping on hard take offs, and is so smooth, you forget it's there. Also the stick vibrates way too much at idle. GPS is great, climate control should be better, including the heated seats. Silver/red 6spd.

 

Not with snow tires, it doesn't.

 

I don't know what you are talking about. My traction control works right away.

 

Right now, I'd say "Highly Satisfied". Though, I have only had my 8 for a week and finished engine break in on Wednesday. I'm taking it in to the dealer today for the "after engine break in" oil change.

My 8 is everything I expected it to be. But, I had the benefit of reading this forum for 2 months before I bought. That may have tempered my expectations.

Most importantly, after a 52 mile commute home, I'm smiling instead of frowning. Every day this week!

 

Highly Satisfied! I've had it two months now. In a perfect world the 8 would get 60 mpg and Mazda would have given it to me free - but hey, this ain't that world. I haven't enjoyed washing and waxing a car since I was in high school (1964). I can't justify a 911, so I am in heaven with my 8. I note the comments about gas mileage - certainly no one bought an 8 in hopes of getting exceptional gas mileage! If so, you should have gotten a Civic or Prius.

 

Highly satisfied. Haven't had this much fun since my Alfa. Great combination of handling and ride. Only complaint being a bit of wind and road noise from the back seat area.

 

Stuff that leaves me a lil' less than a happy camper:
1. The gas mileages is horrible. I've yet to get over 19mpg (and suspect that I could only get Mazda's claim of "24 mpg highway" by steady highway driving at 55 mph.
2. Oil consumption: 1/2 quart at 2,500 miles.
3. Black oil residue at the bottoms of the tail pipes.
4. Very poor roll-on acceleration unless I am in the spot on gear in high rpm.

 

I just bought a red rx8 grand tour pkg. I pick it up today. I test drove it last week and the dealer let me take it home over night. I was so impressed with the handling,smooth power delivery and luxury that I just had to have it. I paid $28550. It is a demo with 2300 miles on it. I am very pleased so far with the entire rx8 experience and hope to enjoy the car for a long time.

I'm installing a snow/wheel pkg from Tire Rack so I can drive it all year round. We get our share of snow here.

 

Your killin' me!!!

I paid $32,600 for my GT (only option) back in July. Some people in the area paid $33,600. Even prorating the price of the 2,300 miles, you definitely have a good deal on a fine car .

 

Sportscars are'nt selling well in the midwest right now. It's winter and snow here in Wisconsin. I'm sure that affected price and that's part of the reason I bought an rx8 now this time of year.

 

Highly Satisfied. The car is awesome! Yes it has some things on it that are anoying, like poor mileage or no auto AC and other little things. But overal the car is great! If anyone can name the perfect car in any price I will buy it for you!!

 

A highly satisifed Australian, with nearly 6 mths/20,000k (=12,000m) ownership. No coathooks (I'm a suit :p ) no easy cellular install, and the cruise control 'surges' (see other posts). But I love it!

 

the reason I put somewhat satisfied is the continual worry that the car won't start. After 3 weeks of driving pleasure(had a 2003 maxima) i'm still concerned about this one issue. Otherwise I love this car!!!!!!....Markiev