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2005 Mazda RX-8

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Kelley Blue Book Retail:  $12,600 – $14,000   Change Vehicle

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EPA Fuel Economy:
 City: 18   Highway: 24
Available Engines:
 197-hp, 1.3-liter Rotary (premium)
238-hp, 1.3-liter Rotary (premium)
Available Transmissions: 4-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed manual w/OD

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 What We Like

 What We Don't
•Rotary engine
•Shapely styling
•Rear-hinged half doors
•50/50 weight distribution
•Optional navigation system
 
+Price and refinement
+Smooth ride for a sports car
+Easy-shifting manual
+Easy backseat entry
+Cocoonlike front seats
 
-Overly civilized sports car
-Tight rear-seat legroom
-Small trunk opening
 

Vehicle Summary

Mazda revived its rotary engine for 2004 when the company tucked it into a sports car with four doors. Available with a manual or automatic transmission, the RX-8 combines an urbane driving experience with the vitality of rotary-engine power. A new Shinka Special Edition is available for 2005.  Read more 

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  Original MSRP

4dr Coupe Sport Automatic

 $25,375

4dr Coupe 6 Speed Manual

 $26,875

4dr Coupe Shinka Special Edition

 $31,700

4dr Coupe Shinka Special Edition

 $32,470

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