Not sure why anyone would get the GS, but nevertheless ...

http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/pw/04rx8.htm

He lists some familiar issues (digital speedo, lack of low-end tourque, fuel economy, etc.) but overall this is a pretty good review. A couple of notable excerpts:

"What else is different? It’s rear-wheel drive. Most everything else on the market is front-drive, four-door, V6, yadda-yadda."

"And while you’re enjoying yourself, people look at you (well, they’ll look at the car, not you). They pull up beside it, drop back behind it, get beside it again to look inside. Its appeal is magnetic because the styling, literally, is outside the box."

"Maybe it’s not the most rational purchase, not what you’d call mainstream, but you’ll have to pay twice as much to get the kind of exclusivity that Mazda’s offering with this car."

 

5 speed automatic - thats a good one.

Unless in canada RX8's are more unique.

 

while I disagree with the **** issue, he seems right on the money with this review......And the photos sure look good!

Maybe it is just me, but I like the rear of the car...