What it's Like to Daily Drive a Mazda RX8

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  • Have you ever thought about if a Mazda RX8 would make a good daily driver? Well neither have I, so here is a pointless video I made! Enjoy!
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  • @d4s2k
    @d4s2k 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2877

    Just want to state, your engine will last very very long as long as you:
    1.) Warm up past C symbol on temp gauge before every drive.
    2.) Avoid redlining or over 5000 rpm until after 15 min of driving or oil temp reaching operation temperature.
    3.) After reaching operational temp and/or driving for 15+ minutes, redlining your engine often.
    9k a day, keeps the mechanic away.
    4.) Ensuing cooling system is fully functional, bonus if you replace radiator with a aluminum one and a better electric fan.
    5.) Check and ensure oil level never falls below .5 quart low. As in, you should always have a full engine by dip stick measurement. Never let it get 1 quart or more low.
    6.) Change your oil every 3,000 miles without fail and use a GOOD oil filter.
    And that’s it.
    2004 RX8, original motor. I still own her, 154,000 original miles. Never really premixed. It’s not rocket science, it’s just attention to detail. I also have daily driven her for years, my wife mostly. 6spd manual.
    I’ve driven across America with it twice, and ran it for over 24 hours straight. I’ve tracked it hard. And not once did she fail me.

    • @royalundersteer1737
      @royalundersteer1737 5 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      I might trade my mr2 in now

    • @FFSteve81
      @FFSteve81 5 ปีที่แล้ว +288

      That's a unicorn sir. Never let it go.

    • @majinleon7682
      @majinleon7682 5 ปีที่แล้ว +138

      This is literally all I’ve really wanted to see thank you 😭🙏🏾

    • @TheRealDirtySkillz
      @TheRealDirtySkillz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Good points - but there have been plenty of fails - even with rotary enthusiasts

    • @theguudstuff
      @theguudstuff 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      .SpiinDeX you don’t buy a race car for efficiency. And it’s important to let your car idle at least 1min before driving. It will make your car last longer

  • @mattbod
    @mattbod 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think it is one of those cars for an enthusiast only. If you keep on top of everything (oil top ups and not shutting down a cold engine) you should be ok. I'd buy a very cheap non runner and spend a few grand on a full engine rebuild though just to be sure. Good thing about buyer nervousness is these are cheap. That's an open road commute though, I hear these don't like stop start city traffic.

  • @PepeDaily
    @PepeDaily 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1903

    I can't stop thinking about this car lol. All my friends dislike it due to the engine, I just love it

    • @celticwind4122
      @celticwind4122 6 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      same man haha, my current car probably looks better than it to most but I still love the rx8 for all its quirks and looks. not forgetting the rotary goodness.

    • @Squidhead
      @Squidhead 6 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      If you can afford the gas mileage and really do keep up with taking good care of it, I say get one. It's a unique car, and personally, I think it looks super clean.

    • @Squidhead
      @Squidhead 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Haseeb rehman it's got a happy boi smile so it should work with the ladies.

    • @mitchellmobley7700
      @mitchellmobley7700 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      take it from an owner, i daily mine as well, if they hate it, when you get one let them drive it and watch their face light up. It's near impossible to not like it after driving it.

    • @daarken66
      @daarken66 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Bought one, had to return it after couple of days, the engine had to be completely rebuilt and at the time my budget sadly wasn't enough for that. I definitely plan on buying one in the future. The rotary just has so much character, I loved it.

  • @DombBartek
    @DombBartek 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1001

    "The price of gas is just a price you have to pay to have a good time while your everyday drive." ---> well told, sir. Thumbs up! Have fun riding your RX8.

    • @traldarlp48
      @traldarlp48 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hookie look at the subaru brz, great fun car and the fuel economy is unbeatable for a sports car

    • @cadenfarley6660
      @cadenfarley6660 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      But aren't there cars with higher horsepower and way better gas mileage that also handle as good as the rx8? What makes the rotary better than a piston engine? Seems like there's too many drawbacks.

    • @Mastifffriend
      @Mastifffriend 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Caden Farley it
      It's an exotic.

    • @cottard7698
      @cottard7698 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What makes the rotary better than a piston engine? I think it's about .. it being something different - THE ROTARY.

    • @epoxeclipse
      @epoxeclipse 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Except you can also drive a v8 for the price so.. If your at v8 power levels your good?

  • @bojanbozic1542
    @bojanbozic1542 5 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    "Dont do that, dont give me hope."

  • @dxboy1513
    @dxboy1513 6 ปีที่แล้ว +852

    It's all about the SMILES per Gallon, not Miles per Gallon ;)

    • @jakegarrett8109
      @jakegarrett8109 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's pretty good. I've built a motorized bike (extremely good handling for drifts at 30 mph even on ramps getting air and landing sideways continuing the drift), it got about 200 mpg with a customized 2 stroke engine. Cruise RPM was 10k+. I always wondered how it would do with a quality 4 stroke engine, that and I needed a bigger fuel tank than 10 oz, because that's only like 30 minutes of burn time around 15 miles (more if you're not full throttle, but what's the fun in that?)
      Talk about smiles per gallon! Every person walking by would stare, a lot of random people cheered (I find this strange, but its fine with me). I can't tell you how many people got the biggest smile that seemed to be permanently affixed after I'd let them take it for a spin, lots of people got to try it out and had a blast.

    • @Garrett.
      @Garrett. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Pick up a smiles per gallon sticker from thatdudeinblue

    • @InSaN3ViSioN
      @InSaN3ViSioN 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I have an RX-8 and will be getting rid of it for a Tesla Model 3 very soon. The Tesla is amazing. My RX-8 was fun but is nowhere near as enjoyable as driving a Tesla. No gas. Zero smelly toxic emissions. Plug in at home. No more gas stations. And insanely quicker and faster than my RX8 and it's significantly cheaper in fueling costs. My Mazda costed $2,500 for a year of filling up in gas roughly 12,000 miles. Only ~$340 for 12,000 miles in a Tesla Model 3.

    • @ErnestKhamilov
      @ErnestKhamilov 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Outdated imperial system

    • @drgnzadiel101
      @drgnzadiel101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Smiles per gallon only applies if the rx8 is actually running lulz. Even then, civics are still quicker

  • @istriver.
    @istriver. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    This car is like nearly everyone's childhood crush. It reminds me of Nfs Mostwanted

  • @Drivenbymadness
    @Drivenbymadness 6 ปีที่แล้ว +631

    Blasting eurobeat and driving my rx8 is the best stess relief, antidepressant, mind clearing act of them all. It's totally worth owning this car. Good work, cheers!

    • @joekanitz1660
      @joekanitz1660 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Driven by madness you made my day saying you listen to eurobeat and drive a sick Japanese car!!! My hero lol

    • @Drivenbymadness
      @Drivenbymadness 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yaaaay :D Well, if you go JDM, you might as well go with the full package :P

    • @darkspinspard4258
      @darkspinspard4258 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Driven by madness you know I wonder how well would an rx8 do in a touge race .

    • @jonathanmorataya2318
      @jonathanmorataya2318 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Man can't mait till im 16 soo i can get a job and hopefully buy one...two more years baby

    • @myyoutubechannel3161
      @myyoutubechannel3161 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anyone know the name of the song ??

  • @elaxel1469
    @elaxel1469 6 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    maybe in USA where petrol is almost for free the RX8 can be a daily driver. Try in Europe and you'd be broke easily.

    • @CanCan911
      @CanCan911 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Moreira Da Lima its not free dumbass

    • @Reefer-Rampage69
      @Reefer-Rampage69 6 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      I wouldn't call $3.00 a gallon or more, free. Or even cheap

    • @elaxel1469
      @elaxel1469 6 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      In europe it's 6 dollars per gallon ^^

    • @hellopellos
      @hellopellos 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      its objectively cheap though, compared to the rest of the western world

    • @jakegarrett8109
      @jakegarrett8109 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      $3 a gallon? Are you running race fuel? Its not even $2.60 here for premium. Maybe when it gets to $60 a gallon (there are some fuels this expensive), then I wouldn't touch my car. Nah, I probably would, lets face it, its a blast to drive! I just wouldn't take it on a road trip.
      Edit: I'm in the middle of the US

  • @godfreypoon5148
    @godfreypoon5148 6 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    I have daily driven rotaries for most of my life. They are win.
    The haters are just parroting what their friend's bother's cousin read on the forums.

    • @Dastardly_X
      @Dastardly_X 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Damn right !!!

    • @StepBraad
      @StepBraad 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thinking of getting one so bad! Is it really worth it? I drive 5 miles to get to work and to the gym that’s it. I know the insurance is low and I could probably buy one easy for a grand without finance which would be a win, but still not sure

    • @jamesbilik2745
      @jamesbilik2745 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Brad G if it’s a cheap rx 8, make sure you get it compression tested,

    • @YouTubeSupportTeams
      @YouTubeSupportTeams 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      then why are they the cheapest modern sports car money can buy if they're so good?

    • @rei_sen7646
      @rei_sen7646 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TH-camSupportTeams so in your mind, higher price = more fun, better performance, higher speed or better control?

  • @atomic_ryu
    @atomic_ryu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    "The rx8 may not be fast, but it's a ton of fun." Sums up my 5 year experience owning one. 90k miles and not a single problem except for a bent shift fork.

    • @dukatiwho
      @dukatiwho 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Mitchell McDonald it sure is a hell of a lot faster than my ‘66 vw bug. Haha

    • @JahoSelamaj
      @JahoSelamaj ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's plenty fast for where I live with bunch of narrow roads and crappy roads

  • @GMAd-yc1vj
    @GMAd-yc1vj 6 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I drove one and I loved the feeling just sitting inside that car it's amazing. I feel like it was made for me fits like a glove, but I can't afford to buy and maintain one at the moment your videos will have to do for now.

  • @marlonroman74
    @marlonroman74 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    My RX8 has around 140k miles and never had a problem with the Rotary but then again I never beat on it

    • @mikblues_146
      @mikblues_146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      2 years late but c'mon man, beat the shit out of that rotary, THEY LOVE THAT!

    • @nova8747
      @nova8747 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mikblues_146 I think he meant that he didn't rev the shit out of it when cold.

    • @mikblues_146
      @mikblues_146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nova8747 Yeah revving it when cold will kill your engine

    • @nova8747
      @nova8747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mikblues_146
      Yep.
      I'll try to take good care of my RX-8 when I get it.
      I going to check out one on Saturday.

  • @typicaldad559
    @typicaldad559 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I owned my rx8 for 6 years (2005 rx8) it was my DD for 3 of those 6 years never gave me problems always kept up with oil changes it drives awesome handles great only complaint was the gas mileage but it was finally time to part ways with this car after first child was born I really do miss this car!

  • @Pepe-qw4ec
    @Pepe-qw4ec 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    RX8 was my first choice to replace my Miata while my kids still visited and needed the extra seats, but ended up with a Z4 when that changed. The pleasure and smile you feel from a daily driver while getting from home to work and back again is worth so much more than the $$ saved on gas ;-)

  • @RayyTX
    @RayyTX 6 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    11mpg in the city? 😳

    • @Bokie469
      @Bokie469 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Ray Ray lol give or take, I sometimes get 14mpg. But yah it’s not the most fuel efficient. It’s no Prius, but if you have the money I’d recommend having an RX8 as a 2nd car.
      I plan to buy a corolla and keep my RX8 as a fun car. But rn I’m stuck using it as a daily for now. It’s still smiles per gallon for now lol 😅

    • @christianlule5764
      @christianlule5764 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Bokie469 how much would you say is the daily average $$$ you put in gas a week?

    • @xMorbidArtx
      @xMorbidArtx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Rique id kill myself before that.

  • @RickSuaz
    @RickSuaz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That's it I'm gonna but an rx8 I just need it to drive 20 mins to work and back everyday.

    • @InfectiousViper
      @InfectiousViper 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Did you end up getting it? Planning on getting one myself and I have a 20 min drive to school.

    • @JustJoshBruh
      @JustJoshBruh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      1 year later do you have it?

    • @gretelannelies3828
      @gretelannelies3828 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JustJoshBruh He don't have it unfortunately

  • @Contempt805
    @Contempt805 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I've had ALOT of cars, and the RX8 had always been my low key want to buy car for years now. Maybe one day I'll bite the bullet and pick one up. Thumbs up for a short streight to the point review. 👌

    • @DpRD_DucK
      @DpRD_DucK 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Did you do it?

    • @AliAbbasi-nn4on
      @AliAbbasi-nn4on ปีที่แล้ว

      So?

    • @Contempt805
      @Contempt805 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AliAbbasi-nn4on I did, it lasted a month before loosing compression 💀

    • @AliAbbasi-nn4on
      @AliAbbasi-nn4on ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Contempt805 ffs I really want to buy as my first car 💀 but I can’t afford repairs. How did it cost you?

  • @paramecia6839
    @paramecia6839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    4 more months to own this car and I can't stop thinking about it

    • @nekroos9547
      @nekroos9547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same!!

    • @DyslexicCookie
      @DyslexicCookie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bought mine almost a month ago and I love it😭

    • @paramecia6839
      @paramecia6839 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DyslexicCookie well I'll buy mine in a month but I have the dilemma between a Toyota Celica GT-S or a RX-8 Cosmo (mainly reliability)

    • @tamuren1397
      @tamuren1397 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@paramecia6839 so hows the rx8

  • @StarChomp
    @StarChomp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I'm living in Japan and gonna buy a RX8 or a 350z as my first car soon

    • @manymusicians3743
      @manymusicians3743 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      350z is best

    • @YouTubeSupportTeams
      @YouTubeSupportTeams 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      350z all day long. buy mine haha

    • @phunistle442
      @phunistle442 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I’ve owned a 370Z, a 370Z Nismo (traded my original Z for the Nismo, and got rid of the Nismo last year and bought my current RX-8) and an RX-8 and I can tell you I personally love driving my RX-8 more than either 370Z, including the Nismo. My RX-8 handles way better than the Nismo. Yes the Nismo was faster, but not near as much fun to drive and there’s something about revving up the Wankel to 9,000 rpms that’s so thrilling. My daily driver is an SUV, but my weekend toy car is an RX-8 and I would never own another Z in place of it. Just my own personal experience, but like I said my 8 isn’t my daily driver either.

    • @fongchye1946
      @fongchye1946 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      350z all day.
      piston saves you money,my g

    • @ssjdavid
      @ssjdavid 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don’t buy an rx8 they’re highly unreliable.

  • @-PR0METHEUS-
    @-PR0METHEUS- 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I have a 05 Shinka edition in black cherry and it’s absolutely stunning when it’s all cleaned!

    • @Shinkaaaa
      @Shinkaaaa 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, I didn't know there was a Shinka Edition of one of my favourite cars when I switched my name lmao. Gotta get that car someday

  • @Tomfissh
    @Tomfissh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The rotary engine baffles me. I cannot believe it exists. I don't know what it is about it but I feel like its something from another dimension.

  • @stewartcastillo3693
    @stewartcastillo3693 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m buying one today, so exited! And happy to find your channel, u got rid of all of my doubts! Appreciate it dude!

    • @termiteconsumer7145
      @termiteconsumer7145 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You enjoying it? :D

    • @G.I._Jose
      @G.I._Jose 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How is it 🙇🏼‍♀️

  • @jaydenwake
    @jaydenwake หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Anyone here In 2024?

  • @freeonlineuser474
    @freeonlineuser474 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    notice how he has two cars, the only way u can own one of these

  • @MarcusS103
    @MarcusS103 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've been dailying my rx8 for a couple years now as well and although she doesnt get good gas mileage the smile she gives me when I put my foot down is totally worth it 😁

  • @MexicanBagpiper96
    @MexicanBagpiper96 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really want one, but my commute distance is going to murder that rotary.

  • @doktorbimmer
    @doktorbimmer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    *Today marks the 6th anniversary of the end of RX production, on Thursday June 21, 2012 at **4:30**pm the very last RX car ever to be produced rolled off the assembly line.*

    • @sw50zxjzdgvsbgfy30
      @sw50zxjzdgvsbgfy30 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting

    • @zay-zv9pq
      @zay-zv9pq 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      doktorbimmer didn’t mazda release an rx9 concept

    • @adrianleon1731
      @adrianleon1731 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      *LIAR*

    • @sandervanderkammen9230
      @sandervanderkammen9230 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zay-zv9pq Mazda never produces its concept cars for sale... in fact the RX9 never even existed as a concept, it was nothing but an internet hoax.

    • @sandervanderkammen9230
      @sandervanderkammen9230 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@adrianleon1731 The Mazda RX brand was cancelled in 2012 with the last RX8.
      Mazda discontinued development of Wankel engines in 2009 and has not unveiled any new production Wankel engines in 25 years.

  • @frbrbrgrblgrr7777
    @frbrbrgrblgrr7777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I hate like these cars.
    But I feel they get too much hate. Out of all the mediocrity made and forced down our throats the RX8 is really quite exceptional for what it is.
    To me cars like this shine because of the used market. New no thanks, but that's pretty much every car for me.
    I'm glad your 8 has found a great home.

  • @ICON-11-
    @ICON-11- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I test drove the rx-8 once about 8 years ago and really loved it, amazing car

  • @makina2022
    @makina2022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    11 miles per gallon is fine if you steal your fuel. shit... at £2.00 a litre 11 miles per gallon is pretty costly for 11 miles lmao.

  • @joseluisberrios7087
    @joseluisberrios7087 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    1:53 love the sound

  • @Jake-yw9id
    @Jake-yw9id 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Getting this as first car. Can't wait

    • @zachmoser9416
      @zachmoser9416 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you end up getting it? I’m thinking about it but don’t know too much about using it for daily use

    • @daveunknown01
      @daveunknown01 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      RIP

    • @G.I._Jose
      @G.I._Jose 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you get it 🙇🏼‍♀️

  • @windeast9747
    @windeast9747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How much hp does it have?
    I am seriously obsessed with this car for some reason, i just love it 🤷‍♂️dont know🤷‍♂️

  • @joachim8543
    @joachim8543 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    1 gallon of gas in sweden is 6 $ so dont complaim

    • @Marko-cv3yb
      @Marko-cv3yb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      In Serbia is same price, but salary is 300$/m... So dont complain

    • @SimbaTheGreat
      @SimbaTheGreat 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      $4 a gallon. Not that much difference

    • @sw50zxjzdgvsbgfy30
      @sw50zxjzdgvsbgfy30 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SimbaTheGreat
      Um yes it is

  • @a.k6839
    @a.k6839 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    wish our country had mazda RX8 or supra:( atleast we have lancer and m3 lol..

  • @เหล็กแท่ง
    @เหล็กแท่ง 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RX8
    Now: Mazda 3
    10 years later: Wow nice RX8 doritos
    RX7
    Then: This car sound like shit
    Now: This car is legendary
    .
    So never say that Doritos Power NO.8 is not good

  • @grimreaper5731
    @grimreaper5731 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A friend of mine swoped a rx7 13b in his engine after it blew up and it doesnt give him any probs as long as his up to date in maintenance

  • @TheTechnicalWizard
    @TheTechnicalWizard 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My RX-7 has 193k miles on the original motor and is still going strong

  • @bootervlogs9230
    @bootervlogs9230 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn with the LEDs it looks like a spaceship in the car lol

  • @jcr32sky
    @jcr32sky 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I daily drive my R3 also and agree with everything you said. The rx8 is a fantastic car to drive for sure and whole Hartley believe gas mileage is not the reason you buy a sports car lol

  • @smks8er
    @smks8er 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the physical embodiment of need for speed most wanted

  • @ElMenorLatino
    @ElMenorLatino 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Do you still have the car? And for how long have you had it?

  • @787brx8
    @787brx8 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If modified in a certain way the rotary engine becomes fairly reliable. Even can do multiple engine starts and stops while it is cold. Had a FC with these mods on it but sold years ago.
    I should get a RX8 in the future and put as many miles on it as I can. See if it will hit 300k plus before it needs a rebuild.

  • @ggdave6287
    @ggdave6287 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really want to buy an rx8 and take the risk do yall think I should do it?

    • @fradi-xe6og
      @fradi-xe6og 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you do it?

  • @edim108
    @edim108 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This seems like a pretty awesome car for me. I don't do very long distances and maintenance isn't a problem for me. The only thing is gas mileage, but I can live with that.
    I thought about buying one with the engine completely torn to pieces and putting in something like an LS or M52 or maybe even 2JZ because all the rest is just a perfect fit for me. If I bought a working Rotary I would take a really good care for it, but If I was to buy a dead RX8, I might as well put an LS in it- I'm living in Poland so it is not that common and an LS would sound just amazing.
    Either way, it's great to see people taking such a great care for their cars, especially as quirky and unique as the RX8 :)

  • @Crispymolecules
    @Crispymolecules 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mia : No matter what, that ride is hot !

  • @issiahmatlock3186
    @issiahmatlock3186 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m about to buy my first car and this is gonna be it and I wanna wide body it and make it suicide doors

  • @xorkatoss
    @xorkatoss 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    a guy told me he needed 500-600 euro on gas for an rx8 as daily driver lol...I really like the rx8 as a design but if I ever get one I'm definitely changing the gnein lol...

  • @harryt988
    @harryt988 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The rotary engine is too unreliable to qualify as an everyday driver

  • @LongWalker730
    @LongWalker730 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey what are those triple gauges above the center console? Are those aftermarket?

  • @lyhaikudai3
    @lyhaikudai3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What it like to drive a daily RX-8 ? You constantly thinking about new engine

  • @nfsgt-r_4451
    @nfsgt-r_4451 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You make me proud of owning my 05 RX-8. Everything he said is true.

  • @VisionQuest057
    @VisionQuest057 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    3:27 "The RX8 may not be fast...." I can't contest this, but there are many turbo kits (mostly GReddy, with a few others) and a few supercharger kits (Pettit, DNA Motorsports, or a used Hymee) available, and despite the negative stigma you can actually put 7-8psi of forced induction on a Renesis and it will last another 50-70k miles as long as you have a good stable tune and take extra-careful care of it in terms of keeping the oil fresh, premixing, monitoring temps and keeping the engine as cool as possible with cooling upgrades, etc. I'm in the process of installing my Pettit Stage II supercharger right now (very slowly lol), and I'm going to keep it at 8psi for the most part since my engine is at about 60k miles. Even a lowly 7-8psi, with either a turbo _or_ supercharger, will still put you up to almost 300rwhp (or around 340 at the crank, but who cares about that besides advertisers?), which is MORE than enough oomph to have fun in a car that only weighs about 3,200lbs total!

  • @patrickbateman4425
    @patrickbateman4425 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im about to buy my first RX8 in about a month Ive seen some 2004 models that are cheap and reliable so im looking forward to that

  • @RPMCarReviews
    @RPMCarReviews 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your RX8 has a wicked note! One more reason to give the Renesis a bit of a rev :) I take my kids to school most days in by my Black Series 2 RX8 and it is absolutely fine. Plenty of legroom and enough boot space for 3 school bags, plus the number of people who just stare at the suicide doors as everyone piles out, it's priceless!
    My 3 rules to remember daily driving an RX8 are, always warm it up, redline it every drive and change the oil often. After 4 years of ownership I still look forward to driving it everyday, which I guess is the best recommendation you can have.

    • @andrewtroy4090
      @andrewtroy4090 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Had my rx8 two and a half years used every day. Driven hard serviced using mazda oil been brilliant.. When I get another car gonna keep this one.. It's. A 2010 r3

    • @MrAdamPG
      @MrAdamPG 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You forgot to mention about renewing some engine parts after 100 000 km. This is rotary baby.

  • @kokobean666
    @kokobean666 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve been driving mine for 3 yrs,124000 miles, 60 miles a day.

  • @KRAUSER0130
    @KRAUSER0130 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The only reason why i gave up on buying one (at least for now) is because i only can get something used, there are no brand new ones obviously. And each additional mile on it is actually one step closer to engine failure, that's how i see it. I need car maybe 2-3 times a week but i simply can't have fun with something that i constantly have to worry when is engine going to fail. MK4 GTI is source of endless fun, lasts for freaking ever if you take good care of it and it never gets old. Refused to trade it for MK6.
    Oh and yeah i totally forgot we still have them under warranty in US lol, from what i know, if you happen to own RX8 in Europe, you are screwed xD. No recalls, no free rebuilds.

  • @gloryholdofficial
    @gloryholdofficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Used to have a rx8 engine blew did a k swap like a good swap 10 grand just to be installed and tuned this was to make everything work the air heat radio seats everything worked like factory then we supercharged it made 376 HP on pump gas and it felt like a stock engine and I sold it the man who bought it Dailey drives it and it's super reliable and cheap to maintain because it's basically a Honda

  • @lllfijilll
    @lllfijilll ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been wanting this as my first car. I've found an 05 for about 6k and under 90k miles. I live in a small town in western missouri. Is it worth getting?

    • @fidecarsuspects3481
      @fidecarsuspects3481 ปีที่แล้ว

      If possible do a compression test on it or if ask if he has recent compression test on it doing so tells you how much life is left on it

  • @supermoop
    @supermoop 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've owned mine for 20 years. Such a great car to drive at the limit.
    There are some issues that pop up occasionally. But with a service manual and lots of tools, this car is pretty simple to work on and resolve the issues.

  • @ft.kiddjoker9094
    @ft.kiddjoker9094 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got a question. One of my neighbors told me to call Mazda it self and give them the car number so they can take a look at it. He said if the car has a problem, they’ll fix it themselves with no cost. Idk if this is true or there has to be a certain thing you have to do.

  • @LowkeyEmerald
    @LowkeyEmerald 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i got an 04 rx8 as my first car recently and my dad and i are currently working to rebuild an extra engine and transmission we have, if you have any tips on how to preform the right maintenance that would help me a lot

  • @Internetgamer420
    @Internetgamer420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Picking one up with 15k on the new motor but the winter driving is a big deal. From what I’ve read it’s actually a pretty decent car in the winter

  • @hellfaretv150
    @hellfaretv150 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've owned mine for four years people say it unreliable but I push it to the limit and it never broke down or had problems mine currently has 158k miles on it

  • @ledenkmems2503
    @ledenkmems2503 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it expensive to maintain? And how about insurance? I want to buy one but I earn around 1.5k a month and am wondering if it would be too expensive to maintain.

    • @Scorpion54092
      @Scorpion54092 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes. & Same as a v6 Accord insurance basically. & Too expensive to maintain? No if you budget your money right you can maintain it.

  • @mcqcjc8409
    @mcqcjc8409 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2:51- Are u suggesting that there is no piston in wankel engine?
    Must be really low inertia....

  • @samonellauniversity1182
    @samonellauniversity1182 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    21mpg is damn good compared to my 93 Toyota Land Cruiser's 8mpg.

  • @EyeoftheStoner
    @EyeoftheStoner 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    these vids will keep me sane over the winter as my r3 is parked

  • @howlerhtm
    @howlerhtm 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is that a vw eos?

    • @VeryAli
      @VeryAli 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think so

  • @vkmicro2
    @vkmicro2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey. I'm getting a new job soon, it'll be about 12-15 mile drive there and back every day.
    Looking to buy RX8 2004 with about 60-70k miles.
    would you say it'll last? or would you recommend something else?
    p.s. thanks for the video.

    • @secanlau1020
      @secanlau1020 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you manage to get it and how is the car ?

  • @shrubsaba45
    @shrubsaba45 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please don't refer to apex seals going as the engine "blowing up" or "dying" as both are inadequate. It is closer to a head gasket going on a piston engine. Both require the engine to be taken apart and put back together again to correct. And yes, it can be corrected. If you take good care of your rotary, give it lots of love, and high rev's, the housings can be reused and the only thing you need to change are the seals. So it isn't a new engine, it is a rebuild, which piston engines have done as well. We don't refer to piston engines as "blowing up" or "dying" when they lose compression, why do we do it to rotary?

    • @pamspencer5733
      @pamspencer5733 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ty for this comment! I really am intimidated now because of all the neg reviews!

  • @spaceinvaderys
    @spaceinvaderys 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    id get one but i just cannot pass my driving theory :/

    • @Janni069
      @Janni069 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I studied every night and still failed (because i didnt sleep thr night before the test) but after the 2. try i passed without 1 mistake.

  • @batriczivkovic2601
    @batriczivkovic2601 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Song--- Ubervice - Staring Into The Eye of Infinity !

  • @Slooby
    @Slooby 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Everyone I've ever talked to about the rx7 and rx8 hate them. Hate rotaries. They're fucking yummy, they rev high, sound amazing, look fucking awesome and make a surprising amount of power when tuned. One day when I'm loaded I will 10000% buy an RX8

  • @treydelagarza9569
    @treydelagarza9569 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When you did that high way pull that mini van was right next to you 😂😂😂

  • @thesurvivaljunkie8326
    @thesurvivaljunkie8326 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Has your Rx8 ever went into limp mode if so how did you fix if?

  • @hazel_7618
    @hazel_7618 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does anyone know where can I get those interior lights ?

  • @daniellittlewood9670
    @daniellittlewood9670 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    for your go kart, check if the fuel return line is working.

  • @Gonin60
    @Gonin60 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Just bought an RX8 and excited to create content on my channel around it.

  • @maneuveranceontwitch5279
    @maneuveranceontwitch5279 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wanna make this my first far but I'm getting nervous. HELP

  • @annaboivin9209
    @annaboivin9209 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I first drove one a month ago and bought it. Every day I look forward to driving. Mines the red. So damned pretty and fun. Thanks for your videos.

  • @modelrc9500
    @modelrc9500 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As someone who has daily driven an RX-8 for the past year you’ll quickly find that the engine isn’t the biggest issue with this car, it’s the gas consumption. I could deal with driving an unreliable car, but I draw the line at an unreliable car with gas mileage that’s worse than an H2 Hummer.
    Please trust me on this, don’t get this as your first car. It’ll end up just breaking your heart more then never getting one. I just wanted to learn the hard way lol

    • @sandervanderkammen9230
      @sandervanderkammen9230 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When the engine loses compression the first symptoms are higher fuel consumption and lower power... it will advance to complete engine failure with flooding and hard starting.

    • @pamspencer5733
      @pamspencer5733 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you convert these cars to electric?

    • @sandervanderkammen9230
      @sandervanderkammen9230 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@pamspencer5733 You can convert them the A GM LS motor, Toyota 2JZ or a Barra engine.

  • @grom5756
    @grom5756 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful. If it was more reliable it would have been the talk for years

  • @capitaljbcomics3738
    @capitaljbcomics3738 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good stuff man !! the Rx8 qas my first car man did i love that car and man did it cost me money lol i love how it drives and the sound was just wow..i compare it to my now audi RS3 in my opinion the are both #1 in therm of engine noise and fun but the rx8 handles better hands down !! great vid!!

  • @NoName-zi3yb
    @NoName-zi3yb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fellow rx8 owner here, what lift is that in your garage?

  • @TheJoecoronado
    @TheJoecoronado 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My mom used to daily drive one back in the late 2000s. Was a great car to grow up with. My mates loved it too

  • @brendantravers1044
    @brendantravers1044 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "only 21 MPG" lmfao I get only 19 MAX in my v8 5.0 NA L322, you're getting better mileage than a 3 ton truck :)

    • @Bokie469
      @Bokie469 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brendan Travers Struggle of a rotary owner haha. Full thrashing it I’ve gotten maybe 4 mpg. Haha 😅

  • @Khan-_-Art1st
    @Khan-_-Art1st 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mannn! This thing is just so clean! RX8s and 350z are my favorite cars

  • @gehtdianschasau8372
    @gehtdianschasau8372 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally a guy who drives it on snow. I live in austria near the alps, it is awesome to drive on snow, you can drift it with a cold engine torsen and the perfect weight distribution gets you up the hill, and you will grin like a maniac, because it was so much fun.

  • @xZeroMechanismx
    @xZeroMechanismx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Do you ever have an issue with condensation getting into the tail lights?

    • @LuxuryLeet
      @LuxuryLeet 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Remove them and add black silicone around the seals, worked with mine.

    • @xZeroMechanismx
      @xZeroMechanismx 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Skizzlle I'll try that. Thanks, man.

    • @LuxuryLeet
      @LuxuryLeet 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      xZeroMechanismx Yea np, be very patient lol.

    • @ManuelHernandez-nu6ss
      @ManuelHernandez-nu6ss 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do

    • @JMatrx
      @JMatrx 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check for dust/foilage and things that build up in the space between the rear lights and the chassis.. open the trunk. If stuff gets stuck there, it will keep a lot of water between the tail light and the outside of the trunk resulting in condensation passing through. Clean it often especially if you park it outside. Or improve the sealing as others said ;)

  • @JoseARomo-qv5fk
    @JoseARomo-qv5fk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a beautiful car. I've always been a fan of the way the RX8 looks. However, I must say they are not worth it. The rotary guys will defend it to their last breath (and I expect one of them to come and give me crap about this) but that rotary engine is not worth it. It burns wayyy too much gas (and I'm choosing to put aside the fact that it also burns oil as if it were a 2 stroke, and reliability issues) for the amount of power that it makes, and the performance you get from the car. I know someone's gonna say "you don't buy a sports car to save gas," but let me tell you, that's one of the most bullshit things you could say. Yes, it's true that you buy a sports car to have fun. But that doesn't mean you want the fun to burn a hole through your wallet. The average guy that buys a sports car can't just ignore the fact that his car is getting less than 20 mpg, and isn't even close to making enough power to make up for it. You'd be better off buying a Mazdaspeed 3, Nissan 350Z, or even an FRS...

    • @dirtyd9219
      @dirtyd9219 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jose A. Romo Nissan 350z is one of the most unsafe cars ever built. People dont seem to talk about it as much as they should, but its true look it up. Also FRS/BRZ is much slower than RX8 and also the RX8 is way better looking and cheaper to buy that all the cars you listed.

  • @weeb121
    @weeb121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet ride tho 😁👍👌

  • @epoxeclipse
    @epoxeclipse 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Drive these hard and they get about 8mpg. Hence rx8

  • @matthewirizarry8467
    @matthewirizarry8467 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Daily drive my Rx8 for 4 years now. Still love it.

    • @RVCAXD
      @RVCAXD 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How is it now?

    • @matthewirizarry8467
      @matthewirizarry8467 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RVCAXD Still driving it every day to and from work. 185,000 miles on my RX8. Has had some clutch and exhaust work done but otherwise, it's been a great car. Paint looks like hell though lol

  • @bibleman7015
    @bibleman7015 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My RX8 made it to 146k miles before finally getting low compression and hot start issues, but it took me everywhere and was pretty damn reliable while I had it. Just sold it, and definitely gonna miss having such a fun and unique car as a daily driver. I took it to Autocross a couple of times, and it really does handle like a dream around corners. I'm going to miss it for sure, but I'm also happy to have a boring and fuel efficient car now lol

  • @bolin38jg
    @bolin38jg ปีที่แล้ว

    After owning a RX-8 for about 3 years,my best advice is stay away from them, very addictive to the engine sounds, you don't need a stereo believe me..😅
    They are very expensive to keep running right, sparks plugs alone are
    $ 25 each, rotary engine oil 5 quarts are
    around $85 .
    You got to use premium ⛽️ and eat it like nothing 😅, you can actually see my gas needle moving when I step on it, I got some videos of my rebuild on my channel...Mr.Rx8

  • @TheRazorJDM
    @TheRazorJDM 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like your build, looks very clean mate. I give you a sub mate :)

  • @SERAKYT
    @SERAKYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    my school is about 15 minutes away from my home. is it safe for me to drive my rx8 to there? What precaution should i take. I am a new Rx8 owner and im trying to get most infos as possible to avoid ruining it like im in love with rx8

  • @EVOLLOVEx
    @EVOLLOVEx ปีที่แล้ว

    People just don’t understand them, I’ll keep replacing the engine in mine if I have to I can’t see me having any other car any time soon. Love my rx8