2006
Mazda RX-8

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  • 4dr Cpe Auto
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    $26,435
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas Rotary
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Cpe 6-Spd Manual
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    $26,435
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    4
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    Gas Rotary
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    Rear Wheel Drive
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4 years / 50,000 miles
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5 years
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4 years / 50,000 miles
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4 years / 50,000 miles

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95% of drivers recommend this car
4.7 / 5
Based on 21 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.8
Performance 4.7
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.3

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  • By Megajeff from San Jacinto, CA.
    Owns this car
    December 24, 2019

    Super sexy and fun to drive for sure!

    If you want a really good looking car that is fast and fun with Suicide doors , this is it. The Mazda RX-8 has never given me any problems and it drives like a race car. Fun ,sporty and good looking . 5 star car!!!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By S_06rx8 from Margate, FL
    Owns this car
    October 23, 2019

    Fun car

    Really fun car to drive when is manual and the sound of his rotary engine is awesome!, the handling is perfect, those back suicide door are so cool and is a neck breaker wherever you go.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Indianman from Marysville,Wa
    Owns this car
    October 28, 2018

    I will not buy a another mazda

    I bought this car 3 years ago and had nothing but problems with it. And spent a fortune trying to fix it. I'm done with Mazda period.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By pete48
    Owns this car
    June 8, 2018

    Really fun car to drive

    This car is extremely fun to drive and will last a long time as long as its maintained properly. You have to let it warm up and make sure to keep a check on the oil level, and if you do this car will reward you with alot of fun driving it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By ShinkaTheory from Gainesville FL
    Owns this car
    February 11, 2018

    06 Shinka - still fun

    I bought my 06 Shinka in 2008 and drive it daily. Learned that it has to be driven hard to stay healthy. Maintenance is a must but in return you have a car that turns heads and is still a blast to drive. Don't buy this car for the fuel mileage - buy it because you want a special car that never seems to get out of control and yet is very spunky. I only have 85k on mine. Had some modifications done by Pettit Racing in WPB FL to improve a few things. I had a three year old at time of purchase so the rear seating with doors was magnificent. This is a sexy family car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By UNFORGIVEN from Queens, NY
    Owns this car
    September 20, 2017

    A SWEET 4-DOOR COUPE

    I have never driven a rotary, let alone own one. I have heard that this car is troublesome at times and should be enthusiast owned. That is my only reason for giving it 4 stars. To prepare new owners for the possibility of what may happen if neglected. It has never given me any problems since having it personally. It's a blast to drive!!! The suicide rear doors are a killer plus for me. 4 door access with the look of only 2 doors... are you kidding me??? LOVE IT!!! The rear windows only pop out on a hinge. If you have an enthusiast Jr. (like me) who wants a face full of breeze, then it's a total bummer for them. He still enjoyed the ride because it was sporty and modified though.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Nykesta76 from Sydney nsw
    Owns this car
    June 21, 2017

    Rx8 Road driven racecar

    This car met all of my needs and more i have stock 6spd was quit and very tame so i went to my local exhaust shop dropped 1200 on a high flow cat into duels at the back car sounds and drives like a racecar i can seem to get out of third amazing little animal great handeling and reliability most important top 2 check oil every weekend YOU MUST WARM THESE CARS UP AND warm down if you start and turn off before car gets to temp it double pumps fuel into the engine WHICH FLOODS ENGIne here starts your problems othe than this the car is and sounds like a absolute weapon turns head everywhere i go love it once you have one and realise its potential youll find it hard to let go ive had many rotories before but the 8 is just somthing else this thing is a weapon animal beast machine and more nick from sydney nsw
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Ace_ASE from Los Angeles, CA
    Owns this car
    September 5, 2016

    Reliable car, great acceleration & handling

    Overall, this car has been better than I expected it to be. I bought it new with the Touring package (sunroof, leather, etc.) and it has lasted up until now at about 80K miles. It has been through snow, rain, severe hot weather, and a demanding cross-country drive. I only do the regular recommended maintenance on it. Oil change every 3K miles, comprehensive tune-ups every 30K miles, and the occasional Seafoam treatment to remove carbon build up and keep the engine running smoothly. My car prior to this one was a Honda Accord, which was virtually problem-free up until 70K when I sold it. This RX8 has been just as reliable. The only thing a new car owner should know if you've never driven an RX8 before is that you must let the engine heat up if you plan to move the car a short distance and turn off the engine after just turning it on. It's a rotary engine and needs to reach a certain temperature to burn off fuel or the engine will flood. You must hold the gas pedal while in park with e-brake on to rev it above 3K rpm for about 3 seconds and then turn off the engine or drive it around a couple blocks.But, if you accidentally flood it, the fix is simple. You can just press down on the gas pedal at the same time you crank the engine to start, which will burn off the excess fuel in the line. Be sure to use Premium grade 91 or higher grade gas as the user manual instructs you to and to replace your spark plugs regularly. Those are just a few things that extend the life of your car, but it's quite reliable and I haven't had to have any other major service performed. I can accelerate from 0 to 60 in seconds and the optional manual controls allow you to shift gears as you like. It is quite roomy for a sports car and the suicide rear doors make it easy to transport boxes. I love how I can easily make U-turns. The dash control panel is well-organized so that all of the important information is easy to find and not so cluttered. Now that they have discontinued the RX8 line, it is in even greater demand as a collectible car. I can't tell you how many notes people have left on my car leaving their phone numbers and wanting to buy my car (even though I wasn't selling it!). Even the mechanics where I get it serviced offered to buy it from me. It is quite the car that stands out and is fun to drive.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By mitch from Minneapolis, MN
    Owns this car
    August 29, 2014

    What else could you want in a car?

    A few months ago I bought a used, black, Mazda RX-8 with black racing rims. The previous owner only racked up 24,000m, so I was really excited when I found this car. I had previously worked in Brazil and drove a manual Peugeot down there for awhile. When I came back I wanted a nice, fun, sexy, manual. I also wanted much more power than the Peugeot gave me. I saw this car at a local dealership and took it to my old mechanic. This man has worked on cars for over 20 years and he was floored by this car. Yes, it has a rotary engine which may cause problems for you around the 110,000 mile mark, but the positives outweigh the negatives. 1. I passed a car on the highway, going 105, in 5th, and the RPM never even touched 5. The hummmm that comes from this is incredible. 2. It's one of the sexiest cars I've ever seen. Like one reviewer before me said, I still look at my car after I lock it 3. The sound system in this car is amazing. I can rock out whenever I want. 4. This car doesn't pretend to be what it's not. This car is not practical, it's not for everyone. If you are young or old and want a sports car to fly around in, this is for you. If you have a family and want trunk space....this car is not for you. In the end, this car may take a bit of maintenance in the long run, but that's the price you'll pay for driving a car like this. I hope I didn't come off as a douchey sports car owner, I just really love this car!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Cole from Denver, CO
    Owns this car
    December 20, 2012

    Sexy!!

    This car is a BLAST!! a little extra user maintanace needed (check the oil a couple times a month. this is normal for rotary RX motors as they inject oil into the Rotaries), but well worth it. FUN FUN FUN! super sexy styling that gets looks everyday - fun to see a brand new Audi driver staring you down.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Mr. Baseball from New yORK
    Owns this car
    April 19, 2011

    Hot Rocket

    What a fun car to drive. When I hit 50, I went out looking for a sports car. This by far was best value for the money. Handles like a dream, but driving a 2 cylinder rotary engine is completely different than anything I had before. Really have to punch it to get torque, but above 5000, it is peppy enough. Of course, with the Shinka edition stiffness, suspension, etc. you can basically pivot on a dime. Fun, fun and more fun to go along with the sexy appearance. Only minor negative is the ventilation/AC which is slightly inadequate in a hot NY summer.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By LQ from DALLAS, TX
    Owns this car
    November 17, 2010

    cant get rid of it

    Okay...I have a fully loaded GT /nav in brilliant blue. I purchased this vehicle in 06 as a 04 model, I now have 83000 miles on it and want to upgrade to a better car. The problem is I can't find anything better, that's affordable of course. It's so hard to find the combination of good looks, performance, comfort, reliability,low maintenance, and a really nice sound system. I still look back at my ride! The only complaint I have is it needs more power. This is the reason this car isn't the success it should be. There is no need to trade up to a newer model because they are actually a bit slower, so Mazda please hurry w/the new 300hp rx7 so I don't have to switch companies and get a BMW. I'm begging! Yall if your considering this vehicle, please buy it. Its really a great fun everyday...fun everyday car. Get the nav if possible! BLESS
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 2006 Mazda RX-8?

The 2006 Mazda RX-8 is available in 1 trim level:

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What is the MPG of the 2006 Mazda RX-8?

The 2006 Mazda RX-8 offers up to 18 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2006 Mazda RX-8 reliable?

The 2006 Mazda RX-8 has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2006 Mazda RX-8 owners.

Is the 2006 Mazda RX-8 a good Coupe?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2006 Mazda RX-8. 95.2% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 21 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.8
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.3
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