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2008 Mazda RX-8 - Expert Reviews

MSRP: $26,435 - $32,070 See Local Classifieds
 
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Edmunds
2008 mazda rx-8 Professional Edmunds Review

...Pros: Bargain starting price, nimble handling with a comfortable ride, smooth and thrilling rotary engine, can carry four adults in relative comfort. Cons:...

CarGurus
2008 Mazda RX-8 Overview

...The RX-8 with manual transmission will speed from 0 to 60 mph in seven seconds and turn the quarter-mile in 15.4 seconds. Fuel economy is estmated at 16/22 mpg...

Cars.com
2008 Mazda RX-8 Professional Cars.com Review

...Horsepower still matters more than handling prowess for many sports car buyers, but even the Z doesn't give up a lot to the RX-8 in the handling department...

Cars.com
2008 Mazda RX-8 Professional Cars.com Review

...Acceleration is exuberant with the easy-shifting six-speed manual, but it doesn't top the pack. Other than some tire noise, the RX-8 is quiet...

Cars.com
2008 Mazda RX-8 Professional Cars.com Review

...They were unimpressed by Mazda's "sports car for four" marketing; and they were not all that taken with the notion that the car was equipped with great winter...

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Among rear-drive coupes with 200 to 300 horsepower, the competition for the Mazda RX-8 is largely made up of musclecars.

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The Dodge Challenger is new for 2008, and in 2009, a V-6 version will become available.

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