What do you guys think of 05 Mazda RX8 6MT.?

I’m planing on buying an 05 or 04 perhaps mazda rx8. 6mt.

Any tips and advice would be usefull

It's a beautifully styled vehicle with a great interior. You can actually transport 4 people in comfort and the rear passengers don't require a chiropractor to straighten their spine after entering or exiting the vehicle..

Even though it's not a red-light racer it has good power and is plenty fast. It has phenomenal brakes and outstanding handling. It has a usable trunk…something it's competitors don't have.

On the downside, it doesn't get great gas mileage but the 17 mpg I get is about on par with its competitors. The rotary engine is an exotic and does require a knowledgeable owner to maintain it properly if you want it to last. Be sure to check out the forums at:

http://www.rx8club.com

to learn about the rotary and how to maintain it.

The '04 models, being the first production year, had the most problems. This is totally normal as all 1st model years seem to be like this. As long as you still have warranty you should be Ok. Check the service history to see what has been done and compare it to issues reported at RX8Club.

The '05's had far less major issues. The only problem I've had was moisture in the tail lights…replaced under warranty.

The motor warranty on all models has been extended to 8 years and about 100K miles. Before purchasing you may want to have the engine tested. Buying a used rotary-engined vehicle always carries the risk and assumption that the engine might need rebuilding/replacing since the previous owner may not have had the knowledge to maintain it correctly. It's not a piston engine and cannot be treated as one. Don't worry, though, you've got a lot of warranty left.

You might want the dealership to go through a de-carboning service while your there, too, to ensure you begin off with a clean motor.

No complaints.

I’ve driven one with manual and automatic.

Don’t get the vehicle if you don’t know how to drive and maintain rotary engine powered cars.