Ukrainians like it: why you should not buy used Japanese Mazda RX-8

Ukrainians looking for an inexpensive sports car with a striking design really like the Mazda RX-8. There are many offers on the secondary market at good prices, but this Japanese car should not be bought.

On the market, the used Mazda RX-8 has long been on par with budget models. A stylish sports car at the price of a small sedan - what could go wrong? OBOZ.UA talks about the reasons why you should pay attention to other models in this class.

Professional mechanics complain about the used Mazda RX-8. At the same time, there were no reliability issues with the new copies (the model was produced in 2003-2012). It's all about the design, the shortcomings of which were revealed later.

The Mazda RX-8 engine is the car's weakest point. The mileage of the unit is approximately 100,000 km. After this, the engine will most likely have to be replaced.

Rotary engines have never been known for their reliability and long service life. However, the Japanese company assessed the potential of this type of powerplant, modernized the engine circuit and offered customers a compact and powerful engine that can do its job in a sports car.

At first, the first buyers criticized the increased fuel consumption, but they turned a blind eye to this due to the dynamic characteristics. And then many of them had to go to workshops. As you know, replacing the engine is very expensive. Therefore, it is better to pay attention to another sports car - for example, Mazda MX-5.