2005 Mazda RX-8 Road Test

The term practical sports car is an oxymoron, but in the case of the Mazda RX 8 it is not only accurate, but an understatement. This is a tremendously fun car to drive, extremely well priced, and you get four useable doors to boot. It is without doubt the most underestimated car we have tested and only its lackluster fuel mileage prevents it from being irresistible. One caveat, don't get the automatic transmission version because it dulls the high revving rotary engine and the engine has been detuned for less power.