Mazda RX-8 (2003 - 2010) (231ps) 4d (2004/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
My friends have knick named it the Bat mobile which is fine with me!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, Fun to drive, comfortable, great looks, and for the money...can't be beaten
What are you likely to buy next?
I've seen a couple pics of the New RX7/8 mazda are going to be releasing so probably get one of those when it comes out
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
June 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes,the RX8 had been traded in for a new Range Rover and the dealer wanted to get rid of it as they only stocked 4x4.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Looks, Power, equipment
What was the dealer like?
Very friendly
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
POWERFULL... when you are just driving around town its really smooth and quite, however when you put your foot down, The sound that comes out makes the hairs stand up on the back of your neck. My friend recently bought a Z4 for alot more than i spent on my RX8 and i have same amount of gadgets and am faster. Farther in-law drives a 350Z and can keep up with him as well
What's it like to park?
Easy as has parking sensors
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nope, not as yet. Am a bit worried about flooding the engine which is quite common on the RX8. But as long as you stick to the recomended start/stop procedure should be fine
What's most practical about your car?
Suicide doors, Plenty of room for full grown adults in the back.. good size boot as well
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Sat Nav, Heated seats, Killer Bose sound System and or course the Suicide doors
