Mazda RX-8 R3 owners' review - why it's worth the risk! 

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When the Tokyo drift song came on with a rotary man you made me so hype

I've been dailying my '09 R3 for 3 years now. I bought it with 109,000 KM and a full warranty for $13,000 CAD. Tbh it has been the best choice I could have done being a car enthusiast. It is like a mini exotic car, revving it out past 9,000 RPM is a thrilling experience. I have driven my son to school everyday, winter & summer, driven across Canada, and autocrossed it. I beat on it hard and finally the engine compression starting to go on chamber 2. Thankfully warranty covered most of the new engine (reman from Mazda) + labour at Mazda dealership. I went in to ownership knowing that this would most likely happening, and thats why I had a warranty. GET A WARRANTY. but such a cool car. Still gets me excited when I drive it! For those that appreciate it, vanity plate simply reads DORITO

I bought an RX-8 last month. It needs a little TLC before I put it on the road but this should be fun. I had an FC in college so I'm very familiar with the Dorito motor

Nice review mate. I had a 10 plate R3 for four years, and as a daily driver, she never let me down once. As you said, not cheap to run, but worth the cost any day. Just make sure that you get the car serviced regularly, and use a specialist such as Ben at Rotary Revs, Batley. Just the engine start up sound made me want to go out and buy another one!

I bloody love my RX8 I wouldn't sell it for anything! I have a black 03 6spd manual with 3inch stainless exhaust it sounds insane at high revs. I take it to work everyday and everyday it makes me smile, just love it!

This was an amazing review bro. Making me really consider looking into one now

I wanted one of these for years, then i got a 192 and then replaced that with a PZ. It's hands down the best car i've ever driven!

TOP, TOP review, i like the take off in the beginning and makes me wanna go out an buy one.....keep the WIKED reviews coming, Thanks these really do cheer me up.

Only needed the first 30 seconds of the video to know why it is worth it. That grin of joy cannot be facked 👍

I bought mine 3 weeks ago, an absolute joy to drive! It hugs the road like no other car.

I have an R3 myself and I absolutely love it! Never letting go of this one, very fun car to drive

Great review, I used to own one. That is the key with these, they need to be respected. Check the engine compression is good, (crucial I would say), but look after it, and it will look after you! Amazing cars, but running costs high.

I love Rotaries, I've owned 5 of them. I've had an FC, 3 FDs, and an RX-8, and I've enjoyed them all. I am looking to get back into another rotary soon. Great review!

I’ve come back to watch this video so many times now. Easily one of the best rx8 vids on RU-vid

Was looking to pick one up and they are much more money now. Looks like this has been a good investment if you kept it

I love my RX8 R3. I've been looking for a good video about this specific model and this is one of them! Nicely done, bro!

Nice review i took a R3 out for a long test drive back in 09 and i love it. At the time i had a 2004 Rx8 and you could feel the difference especially in the transmission and suspension. Amazing cars.

I had an 87 RX-7 growing up and I cherished that car. It was a 2 seater, but people wanted to pile in hatch regardless. Wasn't the quickest in the low end, but man that thing would fly on the interstates and highways. Anyways, as fun as the rotary engine is, I don't think I would buy one now as there are much better options out there in terms of maintenance and fuel efficiency, but I would get one if I had a daily driver because they are fun asf to drift.

Another great review! Even better shots, audio and road choices! 👍

Great Review man. You got a bargain. I picked up my R3 for £4K. Best purchase of my life.

I've been thinking of switching from 335i to an R3 but I'm worried about the engine mileage, like I don't like going over 100k on BMWs but I heard the rotary is hit or miss at about 140k

Two things keep me from buying one. One is fuel efficiency even if it got like 25mpg mixed driving that would be enough. Two the trunk opening is way too small for my needs in something I plan on running as a daily, I put stuff in there on occasion that would not fit which would require me to get another practical car.

Went out and bought one today :)

Great review. You should buy an Rx8 r3 if so people who want to get rid of theirs can sell them ;). Great looking car let down by running costs.

Have same as you have, R3 Black Mica :) I should thing about changing my ignition, my starts are little bit worse, than one year ago :) Yours is about 1 sec. Mine about 2-3secs. Also sometimes wigling rpms on idle.

i loved the RX-8 when i first laid my eyes on it in NFS Most Wanted and again in F&F Tokyo Drift. but to me, it always felt like a female oriented car, NFS MW owned by Izzy and F&F TD owned by Neela.

Having watched this, I suddenly find myself lusting for a Heuer Monaco!

I’ve just purchased this exact car!

that's a sport car so when people start talking about gas consumption it's plain ignorant, cause for a sports car mine did take 8,6-9,2L/100 and it consummes less than most SUV and sports cars so please stop thinking it's an economic car! Its a fun winter/daily drive with a good engine bay setup suspension set up and exhaust set up! its one of the best car ever! Taking care of it, is sure more tidious! But it's 100% worth it

Love the sound of the starter motor

I own one Of these. Same year same color. If you can believe it, the second generation gets even worse mileage than the first. My first gen averaged 19, the one I own now averages a whopping 15.5. And it’s slow asf lol. Turns heads though

Excellent review Ashraf.

me watching after buying one , waitting to take it to the mechanic in an hour after blowing sparkplug

I found a 07 RX-8 GT for $8000. It's got 120,000 miles. It will be my daily driver, do you think it's a good deal?

I have an 04 with a ratty interior, disgusting exhaust which is partly held together by an old coke can, and cold air intake. The refined nature of the rx8 has definitely been stripped away from mine but still a very fun car. Just not for more than and hour or so at a time.

I see you saw Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift as well, sir!

Brilliant review. Looking for one

Running cost is the only thing that puts me off the rx8

Tokyo drift at the start I’m 14 but My parents kept money for me to buy one of these love them so much good as a first car

Wish i could buy this car for my first car, I could buy it but the insurance is crazy high like £1k a month :(, wish I didn't live in England I'm still heartbroken about it.

Hey man, great video and really unexpected...didn't know your channel and really enjoyed the aspects you covered...I totally agree and am currently looking for an 43 myself!

I'm considering changing my mazda 3 mps for one of these. Great video, filmed in the Brecon Beacons?

love the punjabi music in the bg

Did you seriously pay 3 grand for a 09 R3? Thats amazing.. Wish they came in LHD too

I still own one. Loving it but still confused either to sell it for a bike or not😅

I got one too, im from the south east 👍🏻

Don’t see them mirrors on most of them they look good

But how much do you put into it each week in fuel

You have to be a nerd to own and maintain a rx8 the right way meticulous details need to be paid attention to on the wankle, mine is a 04, I love it.

Wow how did you steal that for £2.5k amazing find

Not very popular but very beautiful car.

Too bad it was raining for your video. That would have been a lot more fun if it was dry and you could show how the car handles in the curves. Shhhh don’t tell people the smiles per gallon this car gets!

Man that’s stone grey one looks hot

You had me looking at Autotrader after this lol.

2 and a half thousand at 55mph? My e class sits at less than 1000 at those speeds

hopefully picking up an R3 tomorrow in white! does it have bluetooth audio streaming or is it just for phone calls?

Noticed the Heuer Monaco watch aswell

It’s fricken Alex albon

Im looking at two cars for my first car one is an rx8 2004 rebuilt with only 500 miles with a turbo but im nit quite sure about it because of everything i hear about

Great video, but you need a microphone to really upgrade the quality of your videos!

5 gran for an R3 ??? where?

"cheap"? I'm sorry, come again? I had a daily RX8 and that's not what I'd call cheap. Maybe "fucked dry" wouldn't be a better term. Still I love them and I'll happy own another in a heart beat!

and 53k miles for 3 grand? I paid 6,250 for 43k... You got that soooo cheap.

Would you recommend this car for young drivers?

2,500 for rx-8? wtffffff how i wish i can get it with that price here in Malaysia.

Where do you live? i cant get one for that money in the USA hell I cant even find an r3

How in the hell did you buy an R3 for £2500 😅😅😅

Save the manuals

I badly want a r3 I live in ireland and road tax for these alone is 2400k

Need to get some drilled, and slotted brake rotors

2.5k??!?!?!?! WHAT!????

One problem it’s the rx8. It’s slow as fuck. Thinking of getting one to rip out the engine and k20 turbo the bitch

You only paid 2.5k?

2500 bucks ? Lol lucky you 😂 I paid 9k for mine they are way expensive on the states ( the s2/r3 )

Hi I'm rx8 13b crazy guy nd I'm in love with ur car would u consider selling?

Why its not