Is The Mazda RX8 Worth BUYING In 2024? *RX8 R3 In Depth REVIEW*

"It revs all the way to 9,500rpm!"

Hello world!

Welcome to one of the most controversial cars we've ever featured; the Mazda RX8 R3!

The RX8 is the cause of many debates among petrol heads, even today. So we were so excited when Liam offered us his great example to feature on the channel.

The famous rotary-wankel engine is considered by many as a master piece, others disagree. With a fair bit of experience with the "brap brap" powerplant, we felt it was time to give our opinion on the matter.

Join us as we take a good walk around Liam's RX8, put it through it's paces around around our beautiful Welsh mountain roads, & catch up with the owner to get his real world opionons on ownership of the R3, to help us answer the question; is it worth buying in 2024?

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[embyrdev]

Sun visor is because the car is low, it allows you to look through to see traffic lights. Just align it slightly differently to block the sun.

[evil-looking-shoebill]

The condo I used to live in Singapore had a few Rx-8 owners, and my dad was one of them. He still loves his Rx-8 till this day, ever since from 18 years ago when he first bought a 6-Manual Transmission Mat Black Rx-8 with a black-brown interior. No mods, just a beautiful mat black stock Rx-8 without a wing.

[jamezb]

I have an 2007 series 1 and love it. Great fun on the twisties and on track. The engine though will always be the star of the show.

[djdj]

5 weeks ago I bought a 2008 S1, 230bhp version, 56k miles, for £2k! Am having great fun in it!!

[Wonkamandan]

I wanna drive one I just don't wanna own one it's one of those cars

[rotartarx]

I have owned 3 of them and never had an flooding, check engine light on and no engine failures. Own a 2006 with 40K and drove it from CT to Florida and got almost 23 mpg and used about 16 oz of oil for the 1000 miles. Great cars.

[rxmandude]

Best thing to open up the renny 13b 230hp is a bigger exhaust, mid pipe and ram cold air induction. Not only improves top end and response but sound wise is heavenly!

[robstoneshoots]

I own one and just got back from the Deals Gap Rotary rally. It held up great to the tail of the dragon. Not many could keep up with it on that road while I was there

[TwistedTattoo.WarShorts]

Fantastic vid👌 Kenny and Drew, brilliant editing! I don't mind these cars, I see you made the most of the weather ☀️ first sun we have seen in 7 months 😅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[falcodog]

I owned the exact same car as in this video. It does suck gas, it does use oil. But, if you love it and take care of it properly, they can be very reliable. Plan on a rebuild at about 120k miles for apex seals. Is it worth it? For many it is. It's completely unique and feels very special when you drive it. Fun car.

[jamiewalters]

Brilliant vid bois very informative 👏 great editing as always

[weegeesoul]

Got mine in January. 2008 40th Anniversary version with the Bilstein dampers. Prestine condition 40k kms on it. Absolutely love it.

[geraintpayne]

I've always been a big fan of even the early rx8 purely and simply just because their different.. great video lads

[zetecryt]

I bought mine last week - a 2006 series 1 with relatively low mileage and pristine interior. I owned one before and regretted selling it. This one is much nicer and seems to have a bit more poke. Loving it.

[alastairhutt]

The perforations in the sun visor is to enable you to see high level traffic lights with the visor down.

[vstyr-un]

wanted this car for years and i still do jst gotta wait lil bit more till i can

[AzraqueYazdhani]

I'm in love with RX-8, I don't care about the drawbacks, I'll own one day❤

[JittyLaRoot]

I had a 2008 RX8 in that amazing blue color. I loved it! Had 4 years with no issues at all. Just stick to the few rules that help save the engine etc and it’s all good.

[cmplord]

Used to have a black R3 - beautiful car, loved it....but 20mpg was just silly after a couple of years. Drive it like you stole it and you'll never stop smiling....until you go to the petrol station every few days 🤣

[demingsun]

It is the other way around. nc is based on rx8 chassis with materials shed off from the rx8 parts because of lower stress from a smaller car