Mazda RX-8 5 Speed 192ps

192ps not likely. More like 140 if you're lucky. Not as fast as a Mazda 3 and doesn't handle any better either. Fuel consumption is an abortion

I own a 2004 RX8 done little over 100.000k kilometers, no problems whats so ever. I have to say that this is probably the best car i have ever driven. That is because it manages to be fun, fast, good looking, comfortable ansd exiting at the same time. Many cars nowdays seem to be just designed to go from point a to b. Now while that is ofcourse a great thing, they lack that fun and good feeling of pure driving. Besides normal cars dont make you smile every time you sit in it and start the engine! I love it in every aspect. Only thing that is not so brilliant is really the fuel consumption, i get about 100km/10-11 litres. Also i have heard some people complaining about the oil consumption. It is really not that bad and it sure does not. Consume 1litre of oil / 1000km more like a few desilitres. Also it is a good habit to check the oil frequently to know that the engine really is in condition. Anyway you look at the car there will be more pros than cons. One thing i hate is people WHO complaing that rotaries broke up after certain mileage etc. Simplyy that is not true, usually the complainers are also the one's that dont drive a rotary powered car. also japanese quality for the win!

Be prepared when driving this car for the full range of human reactions.From the admiring, as I would be, to the envious, jealous and the just plain dangerous. My Local BMW. and Audio car owners ( apart from I think 2 ! )absolutely hate me.And it is, like a red rag to a bull, as opposed to the yellow car with this review, when they see in the rear view mirror, the Red flared wheel arches.I knew about the insane petrol and oil, so no beef about that.You have to drive it, it does chug at low revs. Mine, unlike some of your Reviewers, will start repeatedly.............you have to fully dip the clutch and leave the accelerator alone when you start.Not once has it flooded.The road holding is phenominal, an attempted hand-break turn at 100mph MIGHT turn it over......but i doubt even that.My last car was a "shed" waiting fir the scrap man, however in the distant past I did own a Probe, so I'm used to high speed. This cars acceleration however, negates the need to choose the right lan, in no matter how many lanes there are..............my son says.He like a few others, just want you to rev the engine.........a real geek!

My one very serious complaint surrounds the ......cigarette lighter. Large male fingers have to negotiate the really great gear lever, and slide round the lighter, by which time you have dislocated a few fingers and driven one-handed for a while...........which just winds the Audi and BMW drivers up even more.Forget the Bentleys.............especially with no rear insignia, but generally theres not much in my area to see this car of.

I'm intending to buy, 2 window Union Jacks, which I agree are naff, but imagine the French mens reaction to that car rolling down the champs Elysee !

Hi i buy a new car every 8 months the last few years i have had merc bmw audi tt and now the rx8 . the car is good if you look after it, they is a way of starting it and switching it of a bit of a chew on but ? the petrol is so so bad its wrong my merc was e class 5 lite my bmw was 330 and my tt 320 and the rx8 takes more petrol then all of them by far . this car would be very good if it had a v6 or a v8 in it. not a wangel engine ,, it chugs and chugs around the streets u can not just pop to the shops in it or it could flood . the oil is not as bad as people say if the rorty tip have worn it will go throw lots of oil if not your engine will be ok . would i buy one againe never never my merc was great just very dull my audi tt was great fun but i am back to a bmw 325 , the rx8 is not even a weekend car when stood to long they dont start very well if you take it to work every day petrol bill will not be good . the best thing about this car is it takes coners for fun it fells like its stuck on the roads far better than my audi tt , bmw and merc but i would not have one againe yet i have just got my wife a audi tt and got my self a new bmw would i have a merc agine ,, yes . so if you go for the rx8 good look

I have always loved the RX8 since it was launched. For me it is a beautiful car. I owned a TT and I get a lot more attention in the RX8. I love the handling this car offers. Mazda have always been renowned for their handling and reliability. I love the fact, in order to get the most out of this car you have to drive it in the correct gears. This is a real drivers car. I love the suicide doors. I like the fact you get a decent boot space.I decided on the 192ps model compared to the higher spec model as the 192ps churns out more torque than the 231ps model. I cannot express how much I love this car. This car comes standard with a great BOSE sound system. So far I have had this car nearly 3 months and done 5,000 miles. Not once, have I had a problem with the car. The only drawback with this great machine is that it drinks petrol at an astronomical rate. However, if you can look past that, then this is a practical everyday car for you and the family.

i recently purchased a 2004 rx8 in velocity pearl red, and im really happy with it having had a boxster and other sports cars in the past the rx8 has everything the looks are awesome from every angle and you just cant stop looking at it, the handling is superb,and the slick smooth engine and gear box work well together,the interior is quality and really comfortable for a sports car,the bose sound system is superb...you wont be disappointed..(: well done mazda...........

Bought my Mazda 192bhp RX8 4 months ago and have done 7000 business and holiday miles in it so far. Averages about 27 mpg and 1/2 litre oil every 1000 miles. Starts up on sunny or winter conditions no problem. No miss-fires, flooding etc. It has not let me down....touch wood. There is a lot said about it being a rotary engine but you would'nt notice....except the oil usage, but isnt it supposed to do that? I ran a few 2 stroke motorbikes as a teenager; so not big deal really; I just treat it like a big bike.

Great looks, fantastic handling, descent performance but wouldn't say mega fast.

Has any one else had this miss firing problem at low revs, if so what did you do about it?

I've had none of the reported engine flooding in my MAzda RX-8. Oil comsumption is not as bad as I was led to believe - needs about 2 litres every 3,000 miles. Fuel economy is what you expect from a car that revs to 9000! If your concerned about that, buy a family deisel. The spec leather upholstery is a class above for the money, throw in the performance and styling and you have one sexy motor car. If Carling made coupes for 4 then they would make this one! Need I say more.

Practical, and great boot size for a sports car, I have an 19 month old child and find it practical.