Well depending on how tall ur driver is u may get some more leg room in back seat of the rx 8 just sayin. for example im about 5'9-5'10 and my current 626 i got some pretty good leg room in the back, And the reason the stick is small is because its called "short throw shiftng"
a good friend of mine has one of these, and i like the design but not much power, but i guess im use to my srt4 that is pretty modded out. now dont get me wrong, id really like to have one of these just for a summer toy. i bet they really can get down the road once you mod it out pretty good.
@damnlogin Yeah what the hell. They smoothed all the features that stuck out before and added that retarded looking smiley face on the front. I hate that Mazda 3 for that, lol.
@MikaOwns You are right, I don't know what part of the world you are in but here in B.C. in the Vancouver area there are 46 RX8's for sale and that's just on one website.
Man did I get lucky, I sold mine a couple of months ago, right now we are just over $ 1.50 a litre for premium gas and at the best I was getting 15 m.p.g..
But it was a Hell of a car I really enjoyed the 18 months that I had it, I talked to a buddy that works at the local Mazda dealership, they can't give them away at all !!
@jeanmunn Makes sense. Here in Los Angeles, there are 36 RX8s for sale with prices ranging from $6-10k depending on year. That's very cheap considering the age of these cars. It's a good car, but i'd rather have an S2000 or 350z.
you can have an E36 M3 for that money of an audi B5 S4 both cars wreck it on paper and in real world applications its sad or hell for cheaper the 2011 V6 mustang cheaper better MPG better everything not to mention it sounds horrid it has one of the most annoying sounding engines ever made and its numbers are embarrassing cars from 1990 and even the 80s out pace it
Civic SI is a much better deal while providing 90% of the performance of the RX8. The SI also averages about 27mpg as a daily driver in 50/50 city/highway commutes. They are both driver's cars though but the Mazda really takes a leap of love to purchase over something with more value and performance like an SI or a MS3.
this car is nice. i used to have one just like it but mine was blue and had the 8 cylinder engine. my car had upgraded tubeing and a new wing so it was a lot faster than this car.
@MsMinecraftsucks 8 cylinder version?! lmao sure it did.. "upgraded tubing and a wing so its faster??" WTF!?!? your clueless when it comes to vehicles arent you
@MaximusRelaximus You are missing the point, Asians and Europeans would like this car because their roads commonly have curves unlike Americans who might not enjoy the RX-8 because there are very few curved roads in America.
@sergsrt8 Then race them on the corners and watch the big bulky Camaro SS from the RX8's rear-view mirror. The Camaro cannot stand up to any Mazda sports car in the twisties.
@EagleHANtsi Did you actually just post that a FWD car is beating a RWD car in performance??? Unless the only time you car ever performs is on the drag track i would recommend you take another look.
@MRvTNT Well if you're looking for a mazda that goes around a road course and handles well? By all means the RX-8 is for you. But if you're looking for some stop light excitement on your way to work like myself? I would go for the speed3. Face it. It's a little quicker to 60 mp/h than th RX-8. Our argument is over.
0-60, and other metrics are not everything that makes up a car. This car has “soul". Before bashing on the acceleration try and drive one on a twisty road: standing start is not where this engine’s strength is, because the car is not slow once you get it going over 5K RPM. The torque is flat and the horsepower is as linear of a graph as you will see on a engine. Also, this is not a 7 second car, my 2008 MT stock was at least 6 seconds.
@WhoAteMySoup i guess you could consider its high-revving motor, good road feel, and unique looks "soulful" in a way, but that's still the exception from japanese cars. and i'll still take the old rx-7 any day...especially if it came with the elf chick.
It's a driver's car, it's weak point is in a straight line, but on a course, where you're keeping it where you make power, it's a great performer. A Mustang, well, it's a boat in the corners COMPARATIVELY, but does have the better torque for acceleration. In the end, it comes back to the differences between a Japanese sports car, versus an Americal Muscle car, which is, by no means, a sports car either, if the Rx8 isn't.
Though, I do wish the Rx8 would be knocked down to 26k or so..
all who got issues with the rotry push it out and stick a options are 2jz,h22,350z preferably the zee cuz the other two r old which will cost more time and money to overhaul and then u got ur self a bad ass machine that looks great and flys even greater
That girl has got to be small as can be. The rx8 isn't a big car at all and seeing her stand next to it, reassures my guess of her size. I never said it was a bad thing though ;)
thats like my dad's truck! except the truck is more useful =P and a lot more fun offroad, but i luv this car's guts... uh, sry, engine... uh... bleh! u know wat i mean =P
every time i drive it people ask about the car becouse may not be the most beautiful car but nice & unique style make people turn heads & 95 % of people that turn heads don't know about the handling & unique rotary engine . I know some people love pistons & i respect that .I drove & had sport ,sedans, trucks & never was that happy till I got my rx8 but that doesn't make other cars crap. check my car pics "rx8 mx5 my sport cars"
rx8 needs extra care if you don't like check oil & want economic car rx8 definitly is not for you. I know some cars had problem in 04 & 05 but remember the warranty on rotary engines go to 100k . & mine is automatic for wife & kid trips to vegas. & is fast enough to get 2 speed tickets in 8 months. once again rotary's are for people that know a bout the car & can afford to have one is not reliable & gas saver like corollas . but the unique handing & ride make fall in love with car.
before talk people needs to learn & get educated about sport cars . is not only about hp. in 2007 "driver & car" comp. rx8 beats shelby, 350,& tt. & 2009 the same DRIVER & CAR" compare handling in car that cost less tha 100.000 & rx8 was 3rd.only lotus & posrche cayman bet it. rx8 is known couse of handling & unique smooth ride. & the beauty of car is room for 4. suicide door looks. & when you drive it you under stand why rx8 owners love the car & don't car the poor gas
@Phofox actually it has great power across the rev band and pretty stable acceleration, unlike most sports cars which are either turbo which means u have to punch it to get up the revs before u can fly off, or they have massive engines. just try getting 200+ hp out of a 1300cc engine without a turbo
@OB1KXB Sorry to say that is not true. Most of the power is at the top of the power band waaaaayyyy up at 9k RPMS this makes for a rather lazy take off. My friend had one of these till he crashed it :( i raced him with my vq30dek maxima and i beat him.. They have no torque at all! sorry to say. But yes 230HP out of a 1.3L is impressive, but the Torque is on par with a regular 1.3L .......
@clarda1 i'm afraid we differ in opinion. see, i have one too and it gets great power and torque so either ur friend can't drive or his car was having trouble before he crashed it.
Car needs to be redesigned already, getting long in the tooth, and 7 secs to 60?? wow slow in todays market for that much money. I like the black on her though, id like to have her on me too:) Curls are hott, hate her long hair normally!
Car needs to be redesigned already, getting long in the tooth, and 7 secs to 60?? wow slow in todays market for that much money. I like the black on her though, id like to have her on me too:) Curls are hott, hate her long hair normally!
All in all, I have to agree with the critics of this car. A sports car that does 0-60 in 7 seconds and gets 17mpg is basically a piece of crap. The engine is also prone to flooding too
@set2light it's prone to flooding if u dont know how to look after ur car. the manual as well as the dealer will say how to avoid flooding. it's a brilliant car. anyone who says differently just hasnt driven one yet
the girl is pretty hot but, when it comes to advertising shes bad in the whole vedio her hands are on her pockets no hand movement at all until she gets to the steering wheel
@shred5 I'm assuming your proof is just from what you've heard? It's generally not a good idea to talk out your ass without some real evidence to back it up. The renesis had very few problems once they did a recall and made some revisions. Most of the failed engines for the 8 were early 2004 models. Beyond that, there have been failures but nothing to be overly concerned about.
The rotary has also made some of the most successful race cars. It's useful to actually know what you're talking about
@CCLemone, my proof is the RX-8 and the great number of them that died before the car even reached 50k, if one could have been so lucky. I would highly suggest you spend five minutes and educate yourself with this car and engine or talk to a mechanic so you at least have the slightest idea of what you're talking about rather than disagreeing because you think it's a cool car or whatever.
@shred5 I researched my car for a year before I bought it 5 years ago. I own an 04 and know very well that they were the worst year because the recall was in 2006. It's very obvious I know more about this than you. The statistics show that 2004 was the problem year and that they have been fairly reliable since then. I've looked at the numbers and you clearly have not. There was a high failure rate early on and it was fixed. It wasn't a problem with the rotary. It was a tuning problem.
@shred5 Ran out of space... just wanted to point out that, again, you were talking out your ass. You've probably heard from friends or the internet that the rotary is unreliable, but the renesis (rotary engine in the rx-8) was overall a reliable engine once the tuning was fixed. They also made a couple changes in the series 2 which made it more reliable. When you can explain what actually caused failures, I will recognize that you aren't completely talking out your ass.
@CCLemone, once again, humor me. Instead of pretending to be some know it all, do a google search. You should be able to find a video, or website that will explain in terms that you can actually understand how and why the engines ground themselves down to nothing. Additionally, using 5W20 oil (as Mazda suggests for US models) shortens the lifespan even more, where the rest of the world is told to use 5W30. But honestly, no matter which one you use it really doesn't matter all that much.
@shred5 I'm not a know it all, and willing to admit it. I know more about this matter than you do, and it's clear. I'm surprised you knew anything, honestly. The 2004 is the only year that had major issues. The magic number is closer to 100k miles and many have made it beyond that by quite a bit. 2004's had 2 or 3 times the amount of failures of 05's. 06+ barely had any. The couple problem years don't mean the engine was a failure. It is lasting rather well since the recall. Explain that.
@shred5 I've done plenty of research. I've actually owned one and been an active member on forums for 6 years. I'm guessing I know more than you. You're the one clearly basing it off of stuff you've heard. Look at the numbers. Numbers don't lie. The 2004 is the problem year. The renesis rotary engine was not a failure. You can keep saying the same shit over and over again. Look at the facts. Not what a bunch of people tell you.
@shred5 What have you been telling me that I refuse to learn? I'm talking about facts... I mean actual hard evidence, not stuff you've heard or read on some forum or internet discussion. Actual numbers. Reality. I don't know how much clearer I can be. The 2004 was the ONLY year with a reliability issue. They changed absolutely nothing physically on the engine, just tuning, and suddenly it's as reliable as any other engine. How is that rotary a failure? Pretty much all of the failures were 2004.
@shred5 It takes way too much space to make it apparent how wrong you are and the fact that you're not willing to admit it. Just to prove a point: You were right on the oil. The change mazda made, which made the engine significantly more reliable wasn't a change in oil type, but the amount used. Even on 5W20, there's a significant improvement in reliability to the point where you shouldn't be worried. Oil injection was the problem. Oil type is a small factor that helps a little in comparison.
@CCLemone, you know each further comment perfectly describes your own ignorance. And a "significant improvement" means shit for a design that is just outright flawed. Go take some engineering courses, and if you still tell me I'm wrong you're the dumbest human being on the planet.
@shred5 You've not provided any information to support your arguments than "talk to mechanics". At least reference some proven facts. This discussion wasn't about what an engineering class will tell you is possible. We're talking about real world execution. After 2004, the renesis rotary engine was a fairly reliable, small, light weight, high revving engine with good power output with it's main flaw being gas mileage. Debate that, not what a class says is best in theory. Actual execution matters
@shred5 I've actually provided specific counter arguments to your points while you just either say the same thing over and over again or change the topic. We were never talking about what would be the best design in a perfect world. I never argued that it's amazing at volumetric efficiency or anything like that. I said it was reliable, and as a production engine it was not a failure. Tell me why, beyond the early years, it was a failure. You still have not said anything. You're avoiding it.
@shred5 You can't even provide actual reasons behind what you're saying. Until you address the fact that almost all of the engine failures were 2004, you're just avoiding actual facts. Your original argument is that the rotary engine is a failure but I've provided reasons why it is reliable and its racing history is self evident of performance. List actual reasons instead of "ask a mechanic". Say something definitive and factual to prove the rotary is a bad (real world) engine.
@CCLemone I have read lots of reviews for this particular car and it seems they have done a good job using the rotary engine. My question is if rotary engines are so good ( as its the case with this one) why it hasn't been picked up by other major car Manufacturers?
@DyarKoie It was being researched by quite a few companies back in the 70's I think it was. One of the drawbacks/difficulties with the rotary is fuel efficiency. At the time when the companies were developing the engine, there was a spike in fuel costs so fuel efficiency became an issue when people were looking at buying a car. The other companies dropped development but mazda continued. You can find information on a rotary powered corvette concept from around that time that got dropped.
@shred5 I just read our whole conversation. Every reason you have listed I have addressed. Your one attempt at saying something factual was still slightly incorrect (oil type was not the problem). The current rotary is now as reliable as comparable piston counterparts. As I said before, state facts. Not "I know it's a bad engine". Or "search google". You have yet to list one actual reason why it's a bad engine. Just one. Reliability has been addressed. You need another argument now.
@CCLemone Like you said, the rotary is a comparable engine to a piston engine. The wankel design wchich the Renesis motor is based on actually fared better in stress tests versus the standard 4 cylinder piston engines fielded by similar type vehicle such as the mistubishi eclipse and lancer, honda accord, and even 4 cylinder motors made by both mazda and ford. i own a 2009 RX8 and compared to the prior engine type used, the Renesis is more efficient and durable.
The engine is rather inefficient. A 505 HP Corvette Z06 gets 24 MPG highway; this gets 22 MPG. That's without mentioning that the Corvette has more than twice the power, too.
"The stick is pretty small" haha...ok, ok enough with the jokes lol
For 33 Large i can think of a number of cars that offer alittle more bang for the buck, for instance the brand new Mustang GT 5.0L throwing out over 400hp+ and managing slightly better MPG. The C55 AMG with 365HP and of course the M3 (04-06) I absolutely love the RX8 but this is a car that has a certain crowd, the rotary is IFy with me, but id love to try and own one soon.
love the RX8 the rotory engine is what truly makes it great. the funnest car on curves it looks great feels great just flat out fun you control the car.
ps she prob didn't raise the seat for her height it looked like it was all the way down.
Can you give a quick comparison here on what the 0-60 is on the old vs the new, weight old vs new, and why the weight is heavier on the new? I know some things like the front strut brace but there is still an extra 200 lbs unaccounted for that I don't know where it comes from. Which is interesting because I thought the new seats were lighter. Mazda's biggest mistake on the rx8 was to make an over weight sports car powered b a torque deficient engine. Weight is key with a rotary.
Nice review Jessi. I just a 2010 RX8 and I absolutely LOVE it!! Your review helped in that purchase. And EVERYTHING you said was right on the money! Keep the good job!!
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Well depending on how tall ur driver is u may get some more leg room in back seat of the rx 8 just sayin. for example im about 5'9-5'10 and my current 626 i got some pretty good leg room in the back, And the reason the stick is small is because its called "short throw shiftng"
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italiankilla58 1 week ago
0:43 the stick is pretty small huh? how big you want it, biatch
casp3rization 3 weeks ago
a good friend of mine has one of these, and i like the design but not much power, but i guess im use to my srt4 that is pretty modded out. now dont get me wrong, id really like to have one of these just for a summer toy. i bet they really can get down the road once you mod it out pretty good.
ezzak01 1 month ago
the stick is really small, pause
lmao
skjusbrokeuma 4 months ago 2
The original RX8 looks better imo. This looks too much like a Speed 6
damnlogin 4 months ago
@damnlogin Yeah what the hell. They smoothed all the features that stuck out before and added that retarded looking smiley face on the front. I hate that Mazda 3 for that, lol.
iSOBigD 3 months ago
After hearing you speakin 'bout this car spec's, I think I love you.
omaldonado502 4 months ago
She likes little sticks
jdmproducer 4 months ago
7 seconds? i have a feeling she didn't launch it right or shifted to late.
Holmes1MN 4 months ago 5
@Holmes1MN 7 seconds is more than I would have lasted.
123gwf 1 month ago
They didn't drive it right if they got that lame 0-60 time. In the test you can hear she is driving it way to low rpm like it's a v8 sports car.
vashguud 5 months ago
I NEED HELP! what should i get first the mazda rx8 or... the yamaha r6 plz help
kmgpc 5 months ago
1:43 - That was she said xD
soliderboy956 6 months ago 7
@soliderboy956 uhhh... bud thats not a good thing if she said that to you...
megadeth512 4 months ago
ya'll here that, the stick is pretty small but its really fun to ride! is this a buy one get one free deal? buy car get chick free?
krazycrarie 7 months ago
Who the hell let this chick out of my bedroom and kitchen!!???
p4horror 7 months ago
is this car really huge or is that chick very small ?
oswaldnyc 8 months ago
wat is the background music song? jessi rocks!
xxnissansilviaxx 8 months ago
with gas prices about to hit $5, i bet you could pick a used one up for cheap.
MikaOwns 9 months ago
@MikaOwns You are right, I don't know what part of the world you are in but here in B.C. in the Vancouver area there are 46 RX8's for sale and that's just on one website.
Man did I get lucky, I sold mine a couple of months ago, right now we are just over $ 1.50 a litre for premium gas and at the best I was getting 15 m.p.g..
But it was a Hell of a car I really enjoyed the 18 months that I had it, I talked to a buddy that works at the local Mazda dealership, they can't give them away at all !!
jeanmunn 8 months ago
@jeanmunn Makes sense. Here in Los Angeles, there are 36 RX8s for sale with prices ranging from $6-10k depending on year. That's very cheap considering the age of these cars. It's a good car, but i'd rather have an S2000 or 350z.
MikaOwns 8 months ago
My Former Girlfriend drove a Mazda Protege. She crashed her car and bought a BMW instead.
heartlessvietboy 6 months ago
@heartlessvietboy My former girlfriend drove a Mazda Protege. She sold her car and bought an oven instead.
rrrcorvesco 5 months ago
"and like most sports cars, the stick is pretty small." haha wow xD
horncomposer 9 months ago
you can have an E36 M3 for that money of an audi B5 S4 both cars wreck it on paper and in real world applications its sad or hell for cheaper the 2011 V6 mustang cheaper better MPG better everything not to mention it sounds horrid it has one of the most annoying sounding engines ever made and its numbers are embarrassing cars from 1990 and even the 80s out pace it
Domethiusloch 9 months ago
love the half-door at the rear! really cool addition to coupe vehicles for sure!
Reichsgrahf 9 months ago
Civic SI is a much better deal while providing 90% of the performance of the RX8. The SI also averages about 27mpg as a daily driver in 50/50 city/highway commutes. They are both driver's cars though but the Mazda really takes a leap of love to purchase over something with more value and performance like an SI or a MS3.
escrotumus 9 months ago
@escrotumus civic is fucken ugly
bludika 7 months ago
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ljoch88 9 months ago
@ljoch88 meh all it need is a turbo and your good
g8blocker 9 months ago
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who cares about the car, she's adorable.
nugunooch 9 months ago
who cares abouit the car, she's adorable.
nugunooch 9 months ago
this car is nice. i used to have one just like it but mine was blue and had the 8 cylinder engine. my car had upgraded tubeing and a new wing so it was a lot faster than this car.
MsMinecraftsucks 10 months ago
@MsMinecraftsucks The RX8 doesn't come with an 8 cylinder engine...lol
aMaCHiNe234 9 months ago
@MsMinecraftsucks The RX8 doesn't come with an 8 cylinder engine....unless you swapped it.
aMaCHiNe234 9 months ago
@MsMinecraftsucks 8 cylinder version?! lmao sure it did.. "upgraded tubing and a wing so its faster??" WTF!?!? your clueless when it comes to vehicles arent you
comandercool101 9 months ago
It's a great drivers car, the only regret I have ( and I hate to say it ) I don't have shares in an oil company.
Gas mileage is absolutely brutal, I don't drive the Hell out of my RX8, but I don't baby it either.
You have to use the highest octane gas and if you get 15-18 MPG your doing well.
It's no wonder there are so many used ones for sale,,,nobody wants a small sports car with such awful gas mileage.
It's a fun machine no doubt but who the fuck wants one if you can't afford to run it ?
jeanmunn 10 months ago
definitely not worth 33k
anteeboy 10 months ago
16 mpg in city??!?!?! THATS AWFUL!!! the Civic Type R FD2 can do better than this!! omg i expected this car to do at least 20 mpg....
DKRaFiQ 10 months ago
Not everybody watching this video is a stupid American. As you probably already know, Mazda is not exactly an American company.
JacoPastorius99 10 months ago
@JacoPastorius99 No, I'm sure there are quite a few stupid Europeans and Asians watching as well.
MaximusRelaximus 10 months ago
@MaximusRelaximus You are missing the point, Asians and Europeans would like this car because their roads commonly have curves unlike Americans who might not enjoy the RX-8 because there are very few curved roads in America.
JacoPastorius99 10 months ago
Blondy in a car = crash
MegaTuputamadre 11 months ago
$33,000 for that shit ill by a camaro ss and do 0-60 in 4.6 seconds lol
sergsrt8 11 months ago
@sergsrt8 Then race them on the corners and watch the big bulky Camaro SS from the RX8's rear-view mirror. The Camaro cannot stand up to any Mazda sports car in the twisties.
JacoPastorius99 10 months ago
@JacoPastorius99 this is america, we go in straight lines buddy. All i care about is street light ot street light
sergsrt8 10 months ago
this girl is v hot thn rx8
zameeer9211 11 months ago
12 people do not appriciate passion for engine types!
TheRealFobican 11 months ago
@TheRealFobican 12 people drive Civics
KIMBOSLICE66666 11 months ago
0-60 in 7 seconds? wtf more like 6 seconds..
packerdmohar1 11 months ago
HA she said cock
taranrogers77 1 year ago
is she a midget? That car looks huge next to her, and its a small car!
dialn911 1 year ago
@dialn911 she's tight
Shuffle3956 10 months ago
if a piston engine is design to eat THAT much gas and oil, it would be way faster than this shitty wankle engine.
mr3ggroll 1 year ago
@mr3ggroll some 250bhp for 1.3 lts? If that's not efficient I don't know what is.
therookie93 11 months ago
"Jessi can I git yo numbahh?" - "I can pick u up in my Red 2004 RX8 6 speed?"
randoff32 1 year ago
@randoff32 You might have a better shot if you didn't talk like a three-year-old.
MaximusRelaximus 10 months ago
@MaximusRelaximus Hahahaha (In my BEST Eddie Murphy laugh). And it's "type like a three year old" She hasn't heard me talk Max!!
randoff32 10 months ago
DID I JUST SEE A WOMEN IN A CAR!?!?!?!?!?
JesseFed96 1 year ago
I kinda like this car. But sadly the speed3 is killing it in performance :(
EagleHANtsi 1 year ago
@EagleHANtsi Did you actually just post that a FWD car is beating a RWD car in performance??? Unless the only time you car ever performs is on the drag track i would recommend you take another look.
MRvTNT 1 year ago
@MRvTNT Well if you're looking for a mazda that goes around a road course and handles well? By all means the RX-8 is for you. But if you're looking for some stop light excitement on your way to work like myself? I would go for the speed3. Face it. It's a little quicker to 60 mp/h than th RX-8. Our argument is over.
EagleHANtsi 1 year ago
@EagleHANtsi actually the speed 3 is just as fast around a track as the rx. it just goes by what you want.
wtfyourafuckindoosh 1 year ago
@MRvTNT the speed 3 IS as fast around a track as the rx8.
wtfyourafuckindoosh 1 year ago
@wtfyourafuckindoosh true. cept when the rx8 has a turbo like the speed3 does.
therookie93 11 months ago
girls that can drive manual know a lot of cars.
VanGalo90 1 year ago
Now heres a girl that knows what shes talking about, keep it up Jessi
GSXraja 1 year ago
i heard the rx-8 isnt doing so well due to the engines breaking down and stuff like that and LOL SMALL STICK GIRL U SHOULD TRY MY STICK ITS BIGGER
MrSpartan117fan 1 year ago
i heard this car isnt doing so good and the engines would break easily
MrSpartan117fan 1 year ago
she could move her arms a little
WorkHard91 1 year ago
232HP on a smooth 1.3 liter engine
redlines at 9000rpm
emforty2 1 year ago
0-60, and other metrics are not everything that makes up a car. This car has “soul". Before bashing on the acceleration try and drive one on a twisty road: standing start is not where this engine’s strength is, because the car is not slow once you get it going over 5K RPM. The torque is flat and the horsepower is as linear of a graph as you will see on a engine. Also, this is not a 7 second car, my 2008 MT stock was at least 6 seconds.
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TrickyTolles64 1 year ago
@WhoAteMySoup i guess you could consider its high-revving motor, good road feel, and unique looks "soulful" in a way, but that's still the exception from japanese cars. and i'll still take the old rx-7 any day...especially if it came with the elf chick.
MaximusRelaximus 10 months ago
It's a driver's car, it's weak point is in a straight line, but on a course, where you're keeping it where you make power, it's a great performer. A Mustang, well, it's a boat in the corners COMPARATIVELY, but does have the better torque for acceleration. In the end, it comes back to the differences between a Japanese sports car, versus an Americal Muscle car, which is, by no means, a sports car either, if the Rx8 isn't.
Though, I do wish the Rx8 would be knocked down to 26k or so..
xlxViperxlx 1 year ago 4
Mazda should give up on this car. It's slow and expensive. I'll take my 33k elsewhere.
This car can't touch a Ford Mustang GT , same price, 180 more HP!
The only people I see driving these cars are older women.
HighCardWins 1 year ago
That's a small car, but it looks huge compared to her. She must be tiny.
HighCardWins 1 year ago
all who got issues with the rotry push it out and stick a options are 2jz,h22,350z preferably the zee cuz the other two r old which will cost more time and money to overhaul and then u got ur self a bad ass machine that looks great and flys even greater
pakistansportslk 1 year ago
how can you call a 7 sec vehicle "sports car"??
default1337 1 year ago
33k for a car that sucks???
TheJsHep 1 year ago
Love the looks of that car, how it has "suicide doors", and how it is renouwed for amazing handling.
Hate how the rotary engine is astoundingly unreliable, how it gets horrible gas milage, and how it has uninspiring tourque.
SmallHouseProduction 1 year ago
That girl has got to be small as can be. The rx8 isn't a big car at all and seeing her stand next to it, reassures my guess of her size. I never said it was a bad thing though ;)
Very nice car though, wish I could afford it
Deetroiter 1 year ago
man no torque :(
DevPack 1 year ago 2
16mpg city... 22mpg highway... hmmm
thats like my dad's truck! except the truck is more useful =P and a lot more fun offroad, but i luv this car's guts... uh, sry, engine... uh... bleh! u know wat i mean =P
pkg911 1 year ago
very pretty
batangtondo 1 year ago
her name is 2010 rx8? thats kinda sexy
NUGNESS123 1 year ago 2
@NUGNESS123 LOL!
AccidentallyFunny 1 year ago
its hard to get one these days NO mpg !!!! this car is gonna get les and les popular !
i always loved this car !
grgfourtinas 1 year ago
I'll choose the Car over the woman. =P
RWIron 1 year ago
every time i drive it people ask about the car becouse may not be the most beautiful car but nice & unique style make people turn heads & 95 % of people that turn heads don't know about the handling & unique rotary engine . I know some people love pistons & i respect that .I drove & had sport ,sedans, trucks & never was that happy till I got my rx8 but that doesn't make other cars crap. check my car pics "rx8 mx5 my sport cars"
alfredomnzn 1 year ago
rx8 needs extra care if you don't like check oil & want economic car rx8 definitly is not for you. I know some cars had problem in 04 & 05 but remember the warranty on rotary engines go to 100k . & mine is automatic for wife & kid trips to vegas. & is fast enough to get 2 speed tickets in 8 months. once again rotary's are for people that know a bout the car & can afford to have one is not reliable & gas saver like corollas . but the unique handing & ride make fall in love with car.
alfredomnzn 1 year ago
before talk people needs to learn & get educated about sport cars . is not only about hp. in 2007 "driver & car" comp. rx8 beats shelby, 350,& tt. & 2009 the same DRIVER & CAR" compare handling in car that cost less tha 100.000 & rx8 was 3rd.only lotus & posrche cayman bet it. rx8 is known couse of handling & unique smooth ride. & the beauty of car is room for 4. suicide door looks. & when you drive it you under stand why rx8 owners love the car & don't car the poor gas
milage .......
alfredomnzn 1 year ago
if i bought that car does jessi lang come with it?
kuhndog52 1 year ago
they just need to drop the rotary seriously this car would do great if it actually had some power to it
Phofox 1 year ago
@Phofox actually it has great power across the rev band and pretty stable acceleration, unlike most sports cars which are either turbo which means u have to punch it to get up the revs before u can fly off, or they have massive engines. just try getting 200+ hp out of a 1300cc engine without a turbo
OB1KXB 1 year ago
@OB1KXB Sorry to say that is not true. Most of the power is at the top of the power band waaaaayyyy up at 9k RPMS this makes for a rather lazy take off. My friend had one of these till he crashed it :( i raced him with my vq30dek maxima and i beat him.. They have no torque at all! sorry to say. But yes 230HP out of a 1.3L is impressive, but the Torque is on par with a regular 1.3L .......
clarda1 1 year ago
@clarda1 i'm afraid we differ in opinion. see, i have one too and it gets great power and torque so either ur friend can't drive or his car was having trouble before he crashed it.
OB1KXB 1 year ago
@clarda1 does that evenmake sense
pakistansportslk 1 year ago
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Car needs to be redesigned already, getting long in the tooth, and 7 secs to 60?? wow slow in todays market for that much money. I like the black on her though, id like to have her on me too:) Curls are hott, hate her long hair normally!
Niche79 1 year ago
Car needs to be redesigned already, getting long in the tooth, and 7 secs to 60?? wow slow in todays market for that much money. I like the black on her though, id like to have her on me too:) Curls are hott, hate her long hair normally!
Niche79 1 year ago
All in all, I have to agree with the critics of this car. A sports car that does 0-60 in 7 seconds and gets 17mpg is basically a piece of crap. The engine is also prone to flooding too
set2light 1 year ago
@set2light it's prone to flooding if u dont know how to look after ur car. the manual as well as the dealer will say how to avoid flooding. it's a brilliant car. anyone who says differently just hasnt driven one yet
OB1KXB 1 year ago 2
MAZDA RX 8 SPEED RACING!!!
www41WorldUSAcom 1 year ago 2
great car miss jessi
MrDealers12 1 year ago
Hot girl who knows about cars and can even drive manual...*drool*
NippleFock 1 year ago
man this chick is off the hook!!!!
samdefender15 1 year ago
They should have made a wagon version. With front wheel drive.
jet79637 1 year ago
@jet79637
lol good one.
I hope that was sarcasm haha
imablakmann 1 year ago
The rx8 is just a bad ass car whatever way you look at it. Yeah it may lack on HP and definitely on torque, but it is an awesome handling machine
ArielLiz10 1 year ago
Thank the Germans for the invention of the Rotary, and Thank the Japanese for refining it.
IndefinateOutcomes 1 year ago
I don't want the car I want THIS SEXY GIRL she's so beautiful and I love da way she talk
sunnyindianboy 1 year ago
the girl is pretty hot but, when it comes to advertising shes bad in the whole vedio her hands are on her pockets no hand movement at all until she gets to the steering wheel
wereallclowns 1 year ago 2
"As with most sports cars, the stick is small"
Same could be said about the owners XD
jk
100littlecurses 1 year ago 2
beautiful girl talking teh rotars = secks!
OverlyExcitedNewJack 1 year ago
Rotary engines are proven failures, yet Mazda won't give up on them.
shred5 1 year ago
@shred5 I'm assuming your proof is just from what you've heard? It's generally not a good idea to talk out your ass without some real evidence to back it up. The renesis had very few problems once they did a recall and made some revisions. Most of the failed engines for the 8 were early 2004 models. Beyond that, there have been failures but nothing to be overly concerned about.
The rotary has also made some of the most successful race cars. It's useful to actually know what you're talking about
CCLemone 1 year ago
@CCLemone, my proof is the RX-8 and the great number of them that died before the car even reached 50k, if one could have been so lucky. I would highly suggest you spend five minutes and educate yourself with this car and engine or talk to a mechanic so you at least have the slightest idea of what you're talking about rather than disagreeing because you think it's a cool car or whatever.
shred5 1 year ago
@shred5 I researched my car for a year before I bought it 5 years ago. I own an 04 and know very well that they were the worst year because the recall was in 2006. It's very obvious I know more about this than you. The statistics show that 2004 was the problem year and that they have been fairly reliable since then. I've looked at the numbers and you clearly have not. There was a high failure rate early on and it was fixed. It wasn't a problem with the rotary. It was a tuning problem.
CCLemone 1 year ago
@shred5 Ran out of space... just wanted to point out that, again, you were talking out your ass. You've probably heard from friends or the internet that the rotary is unreliable, but the renesis (rotary engine in the rx-8) was overall a reliable engine once the tuning was fixed. They also made a couple changes in the series 2 which made it more reliable. When you can explain what actually caused failures, I will recognize that you aren't completely talking out your ass.
CCLemone 1 year ago
@CCLemone, once again, humor me. Instead of pretending to be some know it all, do a google search. You should be able to find a video, or website that will explain in terms that you can actually understand how and why the engines ground themselves down to nothing. Additionally, using 5W20 oil (as Mazda suggests for US models) shortens the lifespan even more, where the rest of the world is told to use 5W30. But honestly, no matter which one you use it really doesn't matter all that much.
shred5 1 year ago
@shred5 I'm not a know it all, and willing to admit it. I know more about this matter than you do, and it's clear. I'm surprised you knew anything, honestly. The 2004 is the only year that had major issues. The magic number is closer to 100k miles and many have made it beyond that by quite a bit. 2004's had 2 or 3 times the amount of failures of 05's. 06+ barely had any. The couple problem years don't mean the engine was a failure. It is lasting rather well since the recall. Explain that.
CCLemone 1 year ago
@CCLemone, do some research. You know jack shit.
shred5 1 year ago
@shred5 I've done plenty of research. I've actually owned one and been an active member on forums for 6 years. I'm guessing I know more than you. You're the one clearly basing it off of stuff you've heard. Look at the numbers. Numbers don't lie. The 2004 is the problem year. The renesis rotary engine was not a failure. You can keep saying the same shit over and over again. Look at the facts. Not what a bunch of people tell you.
CCLemone 1 year ago
@CCLemone, that's exactly what I've been telling you, omg you'll never learn because you don't want to.
shred5 1 year ago
@shred5 What have you been telling me that I refuse to learn? I'm talking about facts... I mean actual hard evidence, not stuff you've heard or read on some forum or internet discussion. Actual numbers. Reality. I don't know how much clearer I can be. The 2004 was the ONLY year with a reliability issue. They changed absolutely nothing physically on the engine, just tuning, and suddenly it's as reliable as any other engine. How is that rotary a failure? Pretty much all of the failures were 2004.
CCLemone 1 year ago
@shred5 It takes way too much space to make it apparent how wrong you are and the fact that you're not willing to admit it. Just to prove a point: You were right on the oil. The change mazda made, which made the engine significantly more reliable wasn't a change in oil type, but the amount used. Even on 5W20, there's a significant improvement in reliability to the point where you shouldn't be worried. Oil injection was the problem. Oil type is a small factor that helps a little in comparison.
CCLemone 1 year ago
@CCLemone, you know each further comment perfectly describes your own ignorance. And a "significant improvement" means shit for a design that is just outright flawed. Go take some engineering courses, and if you still tell me I'm wrong you're the dumbest human being on the planet.
shred5 1 year ago
@shred5 You've not provided any information to support your arguments than "talk to mechanics". At least reference some proven facts. This discussion wasn't about what an engineering class will tell you is possible. We're talking about real world execution. After 2004, the renesis rotary engine was a fairly reliable, small, light weight, high revving engine with good power output with it's main flaw being gas mileage. Debate that, not what a class says is best in theory. Actual execution matters
CCLemone 1 year ago
@shred5 I've actually provided specific counter arguments to your points while you just either say the same thing over and over again or change the topic. We were never talking about what would be the best design in a perfect world. I never argued that it's amazing at volumetric efficiency or anything like that. I said it was reliable, and as a production engine it was not a failure. Tell me why, beyond the early years, it was a failure. You still have not said anything. You're avoiding it.
CCLemone 1 year ago
@CCLemone, you've done no such thing. You haven't read a single comment, done any research or anything... remain uneducated
shred5 1 year ago
@shred5 You can't even provide actual reasons behind what you're saying. Until you address the fact that almost all of the engine failures were 2004, you're just avoiding actual facts. Your original argument is that the rotary engine is a failure but I've provided reasons why it is reliable and its racing history is self evident of performance. List actual reasons instead of "ask a mechanic". Say something definitive and factual to prove the rotary is a bad (real world) engine.
CCLemone 1 year ago
@CCLemone I have read lots of reviews for this particular car and it seems they have done a good job using the rotary engine. My question is if rotary engines are so good ( as its the case with this one) why it hasn't been picked up by other major car Manufacturers?
DyarKoie 1 year ago
@DyarKoie It was being researched by quite a few companies back in the 70's I think it was. One of the drawbacks/difficulties with the rotary is fuel efficiency. At the time when the companies were developing the engine, there was a spike in fuel costs so fuel efficiency became an issue when people were looking at buying a car. The other companies dropped development but mazda continued. You can find information on a rotary powered corvette concept from around that time that got dropped.
CCLemone 1 year ago
@shred5 I just read our whole conversation. Every reason you have listed I have addressed. Your one attempt at saying something factual was still slightly incorrect (oil type was not the problem). The current rotary is now as reliable as comparable piston counterparts. As I said before, state facts. Not "I know it's a bad engine". Or "search google". You have yet to list one actual reason why it's a bad engine. Just one. Reliability has been addressed. You need another argument now.
CCLemone 1 year ago
@CCLemone, no you haven't read it. I never said oil was the problem, only that was the only improvement they made. Go look it up.
shred5 1 year ago
@CCLemone Like you said, the rotary is a comparable engine to a piston engine. The wankel design wchich the Renesis motor is based on actually fared better in stress tests versus the standard 4 cylinder piston engines fielded by similar type vehicle such as the mistubishi eclipse and lancer, honda accord, and even 4 cylinder motors made by both mazda and ford. i own a 2009 RX8 and compared to the prior engine type used, the Renesis is more efficient and durable.
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sgntslaugh73r 1 year ago
the stick is ''pretty small'' haha
abcdefgab08 1 year ago 19
the 80's called they want their shirt back
MrSteveco81 1 year ago
Great review =) ...Jessi when are you going to review G37s convertible?
allen350z 1 year ago
Very nice refresh on the design...is a mazda speed turbo rotary engine too much to ask for?
jonsimcoe 1 year ago
The engine is rather inefficient. A 505 HP Corvette Z06 gets 24 MPG highway; this gets 22 MPG. That's without mentioning that the Corvette has more than twice the power, too.
Atheismrulez 1 year ago
JUNK. Hey Mazda... Make me a sports car that does 0-60 in 7 seconds and gets 17 mpg. What a piece of crap.
mjd240 1 year ago
a girl who likes car... how about that??
neuspeed79 1 year ago
She makes that car look huge.
fattyboy123456 1 year ago 2
i love this car!!!!!!!
sponge713 1 year ago
i love this car..
Yanickmenchaca 1 year ago
I'll buy the car for one condition, if the girl comes with it;)
XxREAPER3024xX 1 year ago 70
put a real engine in this car mazda! what's wrong with the 2.3L turbocharged motor from the speed3? Or the 3.7L V6 that they use in the Mustang?
wideopen704 1 year ago
damn those bellbottoms are SO 2006-7 lmao
siredline09 1 year ago
This Used To Be My Favorite Car
AlexHalfcab 1 year ago
this car sucks, but the chick is def. hot
drippinblood28 1 year ago
dang that car is soooo sexy!!!!!!
TheBob0416 1 year ago 3
A pretty girl that can actually drive...now that's hot.
Soldier0117 1 year ago 24
"The stick is pretty small" haha...ok, ok enough with the jokes lol
For 33 Large i can think of a number of cars that offer alittle more bang for the buck, for instance the brand new Mustang GT 5.0L throwing out over 400hp+ and managing slightly better MPG. The C55 AMG with 365HP and of course the M3 (04-06) I absolutely love the RX8 but this is a car that has a certain crowd, the rotary is IFy with me, but id love to try and own one soon.
6UNLEASHED 1 year ago
Chick is hot, rotary is BS
TheArfdog 1 year ago 2
wow jessi lang is beautiful beyond mad hot!
1128br1128 1 year ago
I'd take the chick
godanselmo 1 year ago 4
How do I get the red and black interior?
monkey5045 1 year ago
@monkey5045 i think that is only in the 2004 model i have one the 2004 ones are just as good as this.
jvfmasterchief 1 year ago
shes gorgeous and the rx8 is hot, ...nice
ryuwvd 1 year ago 4
the beauty of rx8s is the unique sound & smooth drive of rotary engine.
I love the first generation .check mine 2006:
'rx8 mx5 my sport cars'
alfredomnzn 1 year ago
love the RX8 the rotory engine is what truly makes it great. the funnest car on curves it looks great feels great just flat out fun you control the car.
ps she prob didn't raise the seat for her height it looked like it was all the way down.
moderie25 1 year ago
they should put a subaru flat-4 boxer engine into that thing :)
sdijnfpo0jaisf 1 year ago
I wish this car was offered with a normal 4-cyl engine...
Jabronie0 1 year ago
@Jabronie0 they should put the mazdaspeed 3 engine in it. or even a v6 like the Z
360mmspider 1 year ago
i got to drive one of these stick shift for my 16th birthday :)
1980andres 1 year ago
@TheZimzamzom STi FTW!!!
WishMaster2020 1 year ago
Can you give a quick comparison here on what the 0-60 is on the old vs the new, weight old vs new, and why the weight is heavier on the new? I know some things like the front strut brace but there is still an extra 200 lbs unaccounted for that I don't know where it comes from. Which is interesting because I thought the new seats were lighter. Mazda's biggest mistake on the rx8 was to make an over weight sports car powered b a torque deficient engine. Weight is key with a rotary.
AkinaGod 1 year ago
NIce review, thank you
Deigs007 1 year ago
Nice review Jessi. I just a 2010 RX8 and I absolutely LOVE it!! Your review helped in that purchase. And EVERYTHING you said was right on the money! Keep the good job!!
Zoom-Zoom!!
TrickyTolles64 1 year ago
great i want that car realy realy bad.
reviajbmx 1 year ago
Look at the bloody camera when you are talking!
perpelle 1 year ago
@perpelle She was driving lol... eyes on the road!!
WishMaster2020 1 year ago
I wonder why her last name is Lang. Is she half - asian? she doesn't look asian to me. Genetics are wierd.
DualofChaos 1 year ago
@DualofChaos
No, I'm not Asian. Lang is actually a Hungarian name...though I'm not Hungarian either. Go figure ;-)
jessilang2008 1 year ago