And let's not forget Hyundai's upcoming 2010 Genesis Coupe, which will be powered by a 310-hp V6.
Conclusion
The RX-8 is a nice-looking, great-handling sports car. It lacks a little muscle under the hood, and the rotary engine is questionable for its fuel consumption and the fact that only Mazda dealers can service it, but a sports car with usable room for four is a rare as seeing a flying saucer. For 42 grand, though, the rapid BMW 135i seems like a better proposition to me.
By the way, Mazda extended the engine's warranty to 8 years or 160,000 km, and has retroactively applied the extra coverage to every RX-8 since 2003, which should please current owners and those looking for a pre-owned model.
This 40th Anniversary model drew a fair amount of attention despite the car being six years old. Only 100 copies of the limited-edition RX-8 have been produced for Canada, so there might still be a few left on dealer lots. Alternately, you can check out the 2009 RX-8 which should be on sale as you read this.
photo:Matthieu Lambert
Conclusion
The RX-8 is a nice-looking, great-handling sports car. It lacks a little muscle under the hood, and the rotary engine is questionable for its fuel consumption and the fact that only Mazda dealers can service it, but a sports car with usable room for four is a rare as seeing a flying saucer. For 42 grand, though, the rapid BMW 135i seems like a better proposition to me.
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| Only 100 copies of the limited-edition RX-8 have been produced for Canada. |
By the way, Mazda extended the engine's warranty to 8 years or 160,000 km, and has retroactively applied the extra coverage to every RX-8 since 2003, which should please current owners and those looking for a pre-owned model.
This 40th Anniversary model drew a fair amount of attention despite the car being six years old. Only 100 copies of the limited-edition RX-8 have been produced for Canada, so there might still be a few left on dealer lots. Alternately, you can check out the 2009 RX-8 which should be on sale as you read this.
photo:Matthieu Lambert
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