Mazda RX-8?

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I just got a new car and it's a 2004 Mazda RX-8 and even though it's about 4 years old, it's in almost perfect condition. I want to know some things about this car. Like, how much is the average gas mileage? Can this car go on long distance trips [about 700 miles or more]? How dependable is it?

Thanks for the help.

 

[Spartan warrior]

Mazda's are awesome cars, great choice! You'll have tons of fun driving it. As far as gas mileage goes its all about your driving style. Rotory engines don't get as good as gas mileage as a regular 4 cyl but you should see upper teen's or low 20s. Of course it can go long distances, you'll need to fill up once or 2ice. Mazda's are extreamly reliable they are on pare with Honda's. All the car asks is to keep up the maintenance. You do your part and it will do its. Happy motoring!

Oh as far as getting more info check out http://www.rx8club.com/ or google: RX8 Forums.

 

[C7S]

I have driven the 2004 Mazda RX-8, but it was a 6 speed manual, which is more fuel efficient and much faster than the automatic.

You will get an average of 20mpg.

This car can go on long trips.
This car has a rotary engine, which is different to maintain than piston engines found in all other cars.

Only use 5w-20 regular oil. Do not use synthetic, or high mileage oil on this car.

MAke sure it is driven every day. If you do not drive it for 2 days, it will not start and the engine will need to be decompressed. With Rotary engines, you need to keep the oil in the engine pumping and keep it from getting hardened.

If you go on vacation and leave your car, it will not start when you get back and it will need to be towed to the Mazda Dealer.

If you know how Rotary engines work, they can easily last 150,000 miles. These engines also burn oil faster, so oil changes are different than other cars.

Check the compartments for a book that came with the car. It is the owners manual. It will tell you how to take care of the car and teh maintenance schedules.