Mine is less than a month old so I'd have to be a pretty poor car shopper to say no. :D

I bought the car for exactly what it is and I'm loving it. As far as I'm concerned the positives are right off the scale and I can live with a few minor annoyances for a car that is so good at what it is.

 

I'd buy it again without a second of hesitation.

 

i like the car, but have had numerous problems, I know I know, first model year, but 41 days in the shop in 1 year has been a pain in the butt, so I would have to say no.

 

I love the 8 but I know Mazdas. I have bought 7 rotarys and know how the engine reacts to the gas pedal. The MPG and Torque are not the same type of a surprise as to others. I wanted a non-turbo rotary this time and the power and mileage are better then I expected, every new rotary has a little different feel and I like this new engine even if it's in its infancy its not real complex. Three moving parts,simple...

 

I didnt even know it had poor trade in value. That just strengthens the fact that I would not buy it again. I am like VikingDJ I only keep my cars for about 2-3 years.

 

Good observation. I will not deny the obsessive trend, and admit I have yet to get over this. I definitely must stop this nonsense, so thanks for the wake up call. It's the first thing that pops in my mind when responding to a post regarding resale value and likes dislikes about car. I MUST IGNORE THE BAD AND FOCUS ON THE GOOD.

 

I would buy one again without hesitation. I researched the RX-8 before I got mine and knew all the "issues" going in. It is a very nice car, that is a bit misunderstood right now. Sport car fanatics are upset cause it has 4 seats, muscle car fans think it needs more torque, and (most likely) the younger set think it needs to go faster (well, I don't think any of us will ever be satisfied with going fast enough).

I don't care about resale as I lease (been doing so for the past 12 years), the residual was known at the time of the sale. According to CARS.COM resale calculator the RX-8 is right up there (actually better than) a Honda Accord 2dr cpe EX-L V6 resale value. I don't care about what Consumer Reports thinks, because they are EXTREMELY biased and are INACCURATE on many items they test/review.

I think the sound/feel of the rotary engine is amazing, and am not sure if I can ever go back to pistons again.

I think the RX-8 is an extremely well balanced useful sports car that can be driven as close to 10/10 ths whenever/wherever you choose. I also think the style is a cut above most cars in its price range.

Bottom line: My RX-8 puts a smile on my face, and I can't wait to to get in it and drive it.

 

Don't get me started, but yes, it's BAD That is certainly not my only reason for saying no though. I think those of us who have owned car for a longer time have more of a sense long term of what they want. Had you asked me this a year ago, I'd have SAID IN A HEARTBEAT. I've had time with car and plenty of miles, and realize just the fact that I love variety, and cannot imagine ever buying the same kind of car. This market is flooded constantly with the next best thing, and I just know in like 2006-2007 something else out there is gonna get my attention. It's great to be a fan of a wide variety of cars, it's also an achilies heel. So many great cars out there now, it's enough to drive one insane. I envy you all you can look at RX* for years to come and say I DON'T WANT ANYTHING ELSE. I most certainly envy you.

 

VikingDJ makes a good point about how one's love for a car might wane over the years. I'm sure for virtually everyone the excitement fades at least a little bit. It's certainly a concern, however I can't predict what will be out there in a few years, so I will stand by my answer with the caveat that my answer is based on if I had to make a purchase today.

 

Without a doubt.

Many of us enjoy this car and build a bond to it just because it has a rotary engine, the looks and all other things are icing on the cake. I've had 3 RX-7's the last I sold just 3 years ago and until I picked up my RX-8 there was a void. If I had the money and storage I would take a version of every rotary car available from different years. And unless you understand that bond i'm talking about you will not understand why.

For those that complain about the resale value because you're looking to turn the car over in 2-3 years, you should have leased, unless you did and got a bum deal on the residual. Cars are not an investment.

I gave up my rotary 3 years ago, I will never do that again, I will own this car until it's death or until I trade in for another or possibly the 7.

 

No doubt about it. This has been my first rotary, and I love every bit of it. I was worried about it when I first had it, but now nothing change my decision. I would buy it again if I could. For sure a manual.

 

Considering I have had no problems other than the e-brake needing to be tightened, I wouldn't buy this car again. I am 21 and have had a different car every year of driving.(No accidents) I just get bored. Nothing against the 8, I love it for while it is going to last. It's a lease so this is going to be the longest time I have ever had a car for a period of time.(A whopping 2 whole years) Usually it is 6 months-1 year and I get a new car. I have had a 1995 Toyota Supra N/A Single Turbo(MY favorite),1998 Honda Prelude, 1999 Eclipse GSX and a 2000 BMW 3 Series. Yeah yeah ....I'm not spoiled.....I work for everything I have and have had. Who knows, Maybe Mazda will answer our prayers and release a 13 second Turbo'd 8 with only minor problems if any. Then, I will most definately buy one.

 

I did not read the other posts, but I definitely would buy an RX8 again!!! actually I am!!! This is why I love RX8's even more now

 

I would definately buy another one. This car is even more enjoyable than my first rotary (79 RX7). Plus I have usable back seat. No regrets at all. I am a little worried about the curse of the silver though.

 

Have to agree. I drove a G35 and almost bought it. Sure glad I went to test an 8 before I did. After driving the 8 it was an easy decision for me, one I certainly don't regret

 

My answer would be a likely 'no', for the same reasons everyone else gave. You can't buy a "performance car" just for looks, and while I'm sure the 8 is great on the twisties, I'm not a track guy. So if I don't see "performance" in my everday experiences with the car, to me, there's something lacking. I do love my 8 for all that it has to give me, and part of my problem is that I bought an auto b/c I can't drive a stick, so you can imagine my sort of disappointment when I get lacking torque, slow acceleration, poor gas mileage and a high-maintenance engine all bundled into one package. Yes, I did do my research on the car, but this is my first sports car, so when I was comparing the numbers, I was looking at them in comparison to my SUV's of the past. The 8 was properly in my price range, and the Mazda dealers were good to us and throwing every possible incentive at us, so at the time, it was an easy sell. Not so sure what I would have gone with in hindsight...

 

You bet your a$$ I would!

 

See, I always thought of all sports cars as requiring a bit more maintenance, awareness and dedication. I'm almost disappointed the 8 doesn't give me more reason to get under the hood.

 

If I lost my Rx8 tomorrow Idont know what Id go into next. I dontlike any other car in the Rx8s price range andI dont like having a car that you see 5 of on every major street.

Thats why I really like the Lotus Elise but unfortunately its as inconvenient as you can get. Its weighs than 2000 pounds but there arent even cupholders in the damn thing and power windows are extra! Also for the price of an Elise youcould get a BMW M3 or 05 Corvette for just a littlemore which both outperform the Lotus in acceleration. Sound familiar (350z s2000 g35 vs Rx8)?

I guesswhat Im saying is my next car would be in the next price range (35k+). If Istayed below 35k Id have to get another Rx8. This time in stick. Though Im not very fond of buying the same car twice.

 

I guess it depends on what's available in the next 15 years or so.

 

This is the first car I've considered keeping for more than 2 or 3 years in a long time. More than likely I'll keep it until repairs become prohibitively expensive, and just buy a 2 seater convertible when it's paid off (maybe a used S2000). I don't think I'll buy new again for quite a while. That first year depreciation is killer.

But if I got zipped back in time with the knowledge I have now, I'd buy the car again in a heartbeat.

 

If the car had more horsepower, it could be great instead of good. If it had really 250 hp and a decent torque band, what a car it would have been, with that chassis, center of gravity, quality parts generally, etc.

In the great $ per horsepower race, it got left behind.

I normally would never consider buying the same car twice, but if Mazda came out with a truly pumped up FI version (not like the Miata), I just might do it.

 

I have no regrets and would do it all over in a heartbeat. 16 months later I still get excited about getting up and going to work so I can get some time behind the wheel. I sometimes feel disappointed that I don't have anywhere to drive the days that I work from home. You don't get those feelings from many cars...

I notice a lot of complaints about not enough power... didn't they research and test drive it? I still question those that say that -- do they really know how to drive a high revving car like the '8? Yeah, you have to work at keeping it in the powerband, shifting and clutching- but that's what a sports car experience is about. Mashing the pedal and spinning the rear tires doesn't take any skill and is a short lived thrill to me...

 

I would say, NO. I love the car but some days I regret not getting another BMW instead.

 

This is the perfect car for me and my family. I could not justify purchasing a sports car with "0" utility due to my job (I get a car allowance) If I have to transport clients, I use the Odyssey and my wife has a fully functional automobile that can transport our 4 year old daughter, grab groceries, and hold a shopping cart full of stuff from Costco.

Given my...ahem.."maturity", the boy-racer STI and EVO's of the world just didn't have any appeal (plus they are just plain ugly.) I looked at many sedans after my debacle with the Pacifica, but kept coming back to the 8.

Funny though, I find myself caught up in the "mod" mode as if it were our old FD! The car brings out the kid in me.

Once the Greddy is on, then I think I'll have the ultimate car for personal and family use.

There's just nothing like this car...it can do it all. :D