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The 2008 Mazda RX-8 range of configurations is currently priced from $5,060.
Our most recent review of the 2008 Mazda RX-8 resulted in a score of 7 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Ewan Kennedy had this to say at the time: Budget on paying from: $5000 to $9000 for a 2003 Mazda RX-8;$9000 to $14,000 for a 2005 RX-8;$11,000 to $16,000 for a 2008 40th Anniversary;$15,000 to $21,000 for a 2010 Luxury;$19,000 to $27,000 for a 2011 GT;$22,000 to $30,000 for a 2012 GT.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Ewan Kennedy liked most about this particular version of the Mazda RX-8: Excellent handling, Unique rotary performance, Surprisingly large boot
The 2008 Mazda RX-8 carries a braked towing capacity of up to 950 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Mazda RX-8 2008 prices range from $5,060 for the basic trim level Coupe Base to $10,560 for the top of the range Coupe GT.
The short answer is: nobody knows.
Recent rumours suggest that a hybrid-powered piston-engined coupe with a small rotary range-extender engine might be under consideration, or even a non-rotary-powered piston-hybrid sports car bearing the 'RX-9' badge may be in the pipeline. With Mazda developing inline six-cylinder petrol engines, the latter might be more on the money.
But a low-volume expensive coupe is probably not on Mazda's priorities list, sadly.
Thank you.
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Turn the gear knob anti-clockwise, the pop the centre console out using trim removal tools. Remove two Phillips head screws holding the base of the radio trim and ashtray to the centre console support structure. Pull the ashtray and cigarette lighter assembly out. Remove the plastic trim from under the steering column, then remove the two Phillips head screws under the radio trim panel in the centre console, and one bolt tucked up the side of the radio unit which is accessed from the passenger side. The radio then pops out of its clips when lifted from the bottom of the unit..
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BUY the RX8. Rotary engines are typically heavier on fuel than a four-cylinder engine, and your V8 comparison is probably correct. They have also been a little heavier on oil than a piston engine, but that's not a problem. The RX8 is a high-performance sports car and needs oils that protect it against hard driving.
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