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2008 Mazda RX-8

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Kelley Blue Book Retail:  $20,200 – $22,100   Change Vehicle
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EPA Fuel Economy:
 City: 16   Highway: 22 – 23
Available Engines:
 212-hp, 1.3-liter Rotary (premium)
232-hp, 1.3-liter Rotary (premium)
Available Transmissions: 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed manual w/OD

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 What We Like

 What We Don't
•Twin-rotor engine
•Rear-hinged backdoors
•New 40th Anniversary Edition
•9,000-rpm redline (manual transmission)
 
+Handling
+Engine smoothness
+Short-throw shifter
+Driving position
 
-Minimal low-end torque
-Gas mileage
-Backseat legroom
-20-hp loss with automatic
 

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 an automatic transmission, the RX-8 combines an urbane driving experience with the vitality of rotary-engine power. For 2008, a limited-edition 40th Anniversary model recognizes 40 years of Mazda rotary engines. Competitors include the Mitsubishi Eclipse and Nissan 350Z.  Read more 

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  Original MSRP

4dr Coupe Sport

 $26,435

4dr Coupe Touring

 $29,535

4dr Coupe Grand Touring

 $31,070

4dr Coupe 40th Anniversary Edition

 $31,370

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