donack456

What year do you think Madza got it right, on the RX-8? Obviously the 04 RX-8 is probably the best deal price wise, it was the cars 1st year but like most cars during there 1st year they had some problems. Which of the RX-8s are the less problem proned, weighs the less has the strongest engine in it, or has the best trim package.

When did Mazda get it right so far? 05, 06 or 07, didn't it get heavier in 2007 is that a step in the right direction, if you are looking at the smoother ride, as a sales picht??

KhanMotorsport

personally i like the shinka's the best...interior wise. all things considered my RX8's have been pretty problemless..there isn't much to split the models appart except for a few changes here and there (i think the rotary crests on the front and rear bumpers are included now arn't they?)

VRZOOMZOOM

I say 07,,,,,,,considering 04-06 there was still a bunch of TSB for the RX-8......and where did you get the info that 2007 RX-8 weigh more??? Anyways i would expect an 07 not to have many issues that previous years had. Should be up to date with everything. Also i think for 07, touring pkgs get std 6 disc cd changers. I think 07s they might be including a few things extra that were previously options.

DailyDriver2k5

I think Mazda hit it right from day one, every car is going to have its refresh,upgrade in options ,colors, etc. But as a whole i think Mazda hit it on the head... funny i was thinking to myself , you don't see many Rx-8 on the road, but you sure see them at track events, road racing, autocross, etc.

Its like Mazda made this car not for the masses but for track enthusiast.

stormyblu8

No, the Rotary Accent Pkg is still an option.

Roaddemon

The 04 is the same car as the 07. Just make sure the tsbs and recalls are taken care of if you get a 04. 07s should already have it done from the factory.

filterban

One thing to check out - Mazda's web site, when you build an RX-8, it says that the MT Sport version comes with 16" wheels.

If you look at the spec sheet, it says the MT comes with 18" wheels.

What gives?

MazdaMonkey

Yeah that is incorrect; all MTs come with the PP standard now (18", LSD, Sport Suspension)

2009 will be the best model year for sure

mysql101

by late 2003, mazda had fixed most of the issues the early cars had reported in production (we're talking about crap like too much grease on the defrost button). Then it's just a matter of a few TSBs and misc changes like clear washer fluid bottle and slightly different intake design.

saying a 2007 is better than 2005 is erroneous, they're essentially the same.

DarkBrew

Oh the 2007 MUST be the best because it has a seat belt beeper and an idiot light to tell you the washer fluid is low.
No sports car should ever be without those features...:

Astral

seat belt beeper is on all rx-8s, isn't it?

i'd like that idiot light tho

NoTears316

Madza will never get it right... but perhaps Mazda will.

gribblet

I have an 04 GT, MT and it has been problemless, It only has 17m but has been the perfect car so far. Have had all of the TSB's done and even have had great service from the dealer as they sem to have a pretty good rotary mech. We had a 94 FD before and they really couldn't work on it.

TimzSI

the 07 PP's do not come with 19" wheels, so I think you must have mistyped 18". The Shinka's do seem to have the different finish on the wheels, which looks really nice. My 07 is great so far, and I'm anticipating no problems with a 12/06 build date

CarAndDriver

TBD

delhi

The year when you buy it.

Fritz the Cat

An idiot light for washer fluid. I have that on my 2004.

Icemark

06 and later models have the revisions that fixed some of the bigger issues as well as made some tweaks to the SRS and other systems.

I would not consider getting a earlier than '06 model. Even simple things like the oil neck breather and sheilds for the radiator/ac units didn't come until 06.

And don't forget the major changes that fixed many issues with the pre-06 auto tranny models.

Phade2

I say the 06 too because it was the last year they had the 60k power train warranty.

limepro

i say '05 shinka because they only came out with 1 color instead of the multitude of colors in MY 06 including colors that could be purchased on any other model of the 8.

filterban

Nope, '06 was the last year they did a four year bumper-to-bumper warranty. The '07 still has a 60k powertrain warranty.

MazdaMonkey

You are right, I mistyped. I edited it. Thanks for the help

brillo

All the cars weigh the same in 2007 as they did in 2004. The difference is that the mag's first tested the base models and now seem to be using the grand touring models with all the lux items.

A brand new 2007 is no better than a 2003 with all the recalls updates. . The haven't changed anything about the fundemental engine design, only the PCM software and sparkplugs.

sharkman

in my expirience, i just traded an 05 for an 07, and i can feel the difference performance wise its smoother, faster, the ride is way less bumpy in my 07 than in the 05, maybe cause the suspention is better ( i traded a 05 touring for an 07 GT) i actually don't feel the road as much as in the 05.

DoubleS69

id say '04 was definitely the best.

although, i'm quite partial