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Mazda RX8 For Sale
The RX-8 is Mazda’s follow-up to the classic RX-7 eight years after they ceased production of it. Mazda launched the first Mazda RX-8 for sale in 2003, and has made one every year since. While the car still boasts the trademark rotary engine, the RX-8 has never managed to capture the American car buyer’s imagination the way that the RX-7 once did. The Mazda RX-8 for sale in the 2010 model year is an amazing performer in some scenarios, and it has gone a long way toward changing perspective. However, it still has some unfortunate issues, and thus a long way to go.
The 2010 Mazda RX-8 for sale is a rear-hinged 2-door 4-seat coupe available at three trim levels: Sport, Grand Touring, and R3. The “base” Sport package includes 18-inch wheels, performance tires, cruise control, air-conditioning, full power accessories, a leather-wrapped shifter and steering wheel, a 6-speaker CD stereo system, and an auxiliary audio jack. There is also a rear-lip spoiler, but it is only available on manual-transmission models.
The Grand Touring package adds a limited-slip rear differential, fog lamps, automatic xenon headlights, rain-sensing wipers, heated side mirrors, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, automatic climate control, keyless ignition and entry, heated front seats, an eight-way power driver seat with memory, leather upholstery, a sunroof, Bluetooth, and a 9-speaker Bose surround-sound system with a 6-CD change and satellite radio. The only option, a touchscreen navigation system with voice commands, is available for the GT only.
The premium, high-performance R3 trim includes much, but not all, of what is in the GT trim. For instance, the keyless ignition and entry, Bluetooth connectivity, xenon headlights, and the audio system, are there. The R3 package brings 19-inch wheels, a racing-tuned suspension, Recaro front sport seats, a restyled front bumper, and a rear wing spoiler.
Under the hood of the rear-wheel-drive Mazda RX-8, is the 1.3L rotary engine. Paired with the 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, the engine produces 212 horsepower and redlines at 7,500 rpm. The 6-speed manual transmission increases that output to 232 horsepower, and the redline sits at an impressive 9,000 rpm. Both setups generate a limited 152 pound-feet of torque. Most tests put the RX-8 with the manual transmission at the 7-second range for 0-60 mph times. That’s quick, but not quick enough for a sport car of this caliber at this price point.
The Mazda RX-8 is the only rotary-powered car on the planet, and that definitely increases the excitement level, at least temporarily. However, with the rotary power comes that low-end torque, which makes the vehicle underwhelming for everyday use. The other problem is that the high-revving nature of the engine makes the car an awful fuel performer even compared to other sports car. The mileage ratings are up there in the league of 4,000+ pound SUVs, and that is just unacceptable. While we hope that Mazda can innovate Wenkel’s engine in a way that can make it palatable to modern drivers, our hunch is that this is just an outdate technology.
The 2010 Mazda RX-8 for sale may be the right sports car for some people, especially those who simply have an affinity for the rotary engine Mazdas. Considering price starts at about $25,000, most consumers will be better off waiting for the RX-8 to be more refined. For those considering a Mazda RX-8, they may also want to experience the Mazda MX-5 Miata, the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, the Nissan 370Z, and the Mitsubishi Eclipse for comparison.
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MAZDA RX8 RX-8 ORIGINAL MAZDA IGNITION COILS NGK SPARK PLUG NGK WIRE SET EURO $259.95 |
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LED DAYTIME LIGHT FOG MAZDA 3 6 MIATA RX7 RX8 PROTEGE 5 $24.98 |
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MAZDA SPINNING ROTOR KEYCHAIN RX7 RX2 RX8 R100 ROTARY ENGINE 10A 12A 13B SILVER $9.99 |
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Mazda : RX-8 SPORT 2004 MAZDA RX8 SUNROOF 2 TONE LEATHER LOOKS GREAT 66K. $10,750.00 |
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18″ MAZDA 3 FACTORY OEM CHROME WHEELS RX8 5 6 9 MVP MX-6 PROTEGE TRIBUTE 17 16 $799.00 |
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18″ MAZDA 3 FACTORY OEM CHROME WHEELS RX8 5 6 9 MVP MX-6 PROTEGE TRIBUTE 17 16 $899.00 |
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MAZDA RX8 PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW MOTOR $4.95 |
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JADA IMPORT RACER HTF MAZDA RX-8 WITH TRADING CARD FREE SHIPPING !!! $7.99 |
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REAL CARBON FIBER MAZDA 04-10 RX8 RX-8 JDM REAR WING TRUNK SPOILER $161.99 |
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04 05 06 07 08 Mazda RX8 RX-8 OEM Fog Lights Sets NEW FE03-V7-220 #FB24 $49.50 |
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4″ SLANT CARBON FIBER TIP 3″ INLET UNIVERSAL MUFFLER MAZDA 626 RX7 RX8 MIATA $37.95 |
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04 MAZDA RX-8 AC COMPRESSOR THRU VIN 112713 $125.00 |
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ULTRA RACING 2-Points Front Strut Bar: MAZDA RX8 [UR-TW2-986] $185.00 |
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11 Mazda RX8 Back Glass Heated and Antenna Type $225.00 |
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05 06 07 08 MAZDA RX8 ALUMINUM HOOD OEM!!! $170.00 |
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Mazda RX8 passenger side upper seat cover $15.00 |
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4600mm WARRANTY WATERPROOF UNIVERSAL CAR COVER MAZDA 3 MAZDA3 HATCHBACK MX6 RX8 $38.00 |
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NEW OEM MAZDA RX-8 REAR AERO FLARES F151-V4-930F $45.95 |
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NGK LASER IRIDIUM Iridium Spark Plugs RE9B-T 6701 Mazda RX-8 TRAILING Set of 2 $45.40 |
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NGK LASER IRIDIUM Iridium Spark Plugs RE7C-L 6700 Mazda RX-8 LEADING Set of 2 $45.40 |
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Purple LED Glow Lighting Interior Neon Lights Mazda RX-8 $12.95 |
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NEW Philips 85122+ D2S Xenon HID Bulbs Lamps Mazda 3 CX-7 CX-9 RX-8 Honda S2000 $132.99 |
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Green LED Glow Lighting Interior Neon Lights Mazda RX-8 $12.95 |
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04 05 06 07 08 09 10 MAZDA RX-8 L. CALIPER REAR $50.00 |
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04 05 06 07 08 09 10 MAZDA RX-8 R. CALIPER REAR $50.00 |
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04 05 06 07 08 09 10 MAZDA RX-8 L. CALIPER FRONT $50.00 |
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04 05 06 07 08 09 10 MAZDA RX-8 R. CALIPER $50.00 |
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04 05 06 07 08 Mazda RX8 OEM stock factory exhaust manifold header $120.00 |
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NO PISTON – ROTARY POWER TSHIRT WANKEL ONLY MAZDA RX7 RX8 RX2 12A 13B 20B LADIES $7.77 |
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NO PISTON – ROTARY POWER TSHIRT WANKEL ONLY MAZDA RX7 RX8 RX2 12A 13B 20B TURBO $8.88 |
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ROTARY BOMBER TSHIRT WANKEL MAZDA RX7 RX8 RX2 12A 13B 20B TURBO RX2 RX3 ROTOR $14.99 |
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04 05 06 07 08 Mazda RX8 OEM stock factory front strut brace $45.00 |
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Mazda RX7 RX8 Black 1st Edition 2012 Hot Wheels 1:64 NEW *MINT ON BLISTER* RARE $1.56 |
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USED USED 11 MAZDA RX8 STEERING GEAR/RACK POWER RACK PINON $312.99 |
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MAZDA 2 3 5 6 626 323 929 MX-5 MIATA MPV RX-8 RX-7 CHROME WHEEL VALVE STEM CAPS $0.99 |
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MAZDA 2 3 6 323 626 MX5 RX7 RX8 3 BUTTON REMOTE ALARM UNCUT FLIP KEY FOB REMOTE $55.29 |
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MAZDA RX-8 2003 RIGHT SIDE MIRROR ASSEMBLY [61350] $189.00 |
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MAZDA RX-8 2003 Left Side Mirror Assembly [61360] $199.00 |
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EIBACH PRO-KIT LOWERING SPRINGS 03-09 10 MAZDA RX-8 RX8 $260.86 |
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04 05 06 07 08 MAZDA RX8 RX-8 LEFT TAIL LIGHT LAMP TAILLIGHT ORIGINAL OEM #A146 $129.98 |
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1/24 Fujimi Mazda RX-8 Type S – NEW & Still SEALED in Box! $24.95 |
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04-08 Mazda RX-8 Silver & Red Background Taillight Taillamp Driver Side Left LH $174.90 |
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USED 11 MAZDA RX8 STEERING GEAR/RACK POWER RACK PINON $280.54 |
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04-08 Mazda RX-8 Silver & Red Background Taillight Taillamp Driver Side Left LH $140.95 |
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