Mazda RX-8 POV Drive - And Why You're All Wrong

[@GarageofLuke]

Again, a huge thanks to everyone still watching! Cannot believe we passed 100,000 views today - the new video is now up! I was really rusty so my apologies, should improve over the next few videos! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIWZZGedq7Z3jJI

[@emberframe6994]

rx8 is ugly thats the only issue

[@meusepeus321]

@@emberframe6994 that may be your opinion, but i think it looks alright

[@marcuscollins490]

the most expensive bit is road tax

[@Janshevik]

@@emberframe6994 I think it has very unique design I really like quirky cars, but rotary engine are not really the best, I wish they still produced these quad coupes.

[@RotaryPoweredRX]

@@emberframe6994 The front is kinda meh but the side and rear i've always liked

[@robbierotten5829]

This is the most Jeremy Clarkson review I've ever seen without it actually being Jeremy Clarkson

[@guitarguy7847]

his voice sounds like james may

[@lukedanielgalon1596]

not to mention he says fuss than james's wiss

[@HelloThere-gm6sl]

I was thinking the same hahah

[@michawesoek3255]

Yeah and he isn't annoying and arrogant like Clarskon, (not to say that I don't like Clarskon, but im just spitting facts nevertheless) Shit I don't remeber being so amazed by how one can make so good car review. I haven't evened watched this guy prior to this video, and now I sure will

[@quinnobi42]

I recall clarkson did a bit on the RX-8 back in Season 3, I think it was, of Top Gear. This video is a much better review than clarkson did, I would say.

[@smufr9277]

This is the most British review I've seen on anything.

[@brr4328]

Most accurate rx8 review I’ve seen in a while tbh

[@GarageofLuke]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@blakemoreno458]

I’m about to get one Thursday the previous owners where older so they took it to Mazda for every service and it’s got 133k

[@jethroharris6932]

@@blakemoreno458 They’re great cars man, I personally love the RX8, everything about it. If you haven’t drove one before you’re in for a treat bro! They handle sooooooo good!

[@jdm-devil6985]

@@GarageofLuke i mean rotaries arent ment for road driving,its more of a race spec engine,cuz high rpm,allways needs oil,drinks fuel(kinda alot),sets low in the engine bay,if u dont rev it high co2 will turn into a solid and over time will overload the apexseals,needs top notch performance parts to keep up with the high rpms,etc... in a road car u dont need these types of specs to get ur kids to football practice,or whatever the hell karens do these days,ur review is the most accurate,realistic and logical review yet,keep up the goodwork :)

[@GarageofLuke]

@@jdm-devil6985 thanks man! It's funny you mention the low revs bit, I've had a lot of people get quite annoyed at this video because I wasn't driving it above 6000 for the full video, despite by pretty basic recording setup meaning if I did that, you wouldn't be able to hear me! Appreciate your kind words :)

[@Sunny-qo2lt]

Thank you for this video 1. no shitty dubstep 2. down to earth 3. honest 4. entertaining

[@Maximus20778]

Dude are you still living in 2013? 😂

[@kyblckwd246]

This guy reminds me of James may

[@ps2bndled]

The deepish voice is not helping me unhear that he sounds similar to May.

[@toorandomenvi]

Until you drive it you dont get how amazing it is. Its soo god damn smooth its unreal.

[@ralliartfanevoix]

Creamy smooth is definitely a good description of how it drives.

[@mechwarrior83]

In the corners is where is really comes alive. Puts a smile on my face every single time!

[@teme5529]

@@mechwarrior83 I will die trying to tell you the same thing about Celica T-Sport. When you get to drive it, holy shit.

[@ToraxReborn]

is it only for manuals? What are they like in an auto?

[@aaroncousins4750]

​@@ToraxRebornhand in your licence if you cant drive a manual

[@FrenkeeS]

Just bought one last year and everyone told me dont do it. Iam so glad and dont listen to them, this car is so much fun. I know when times come the engine swallow lot of money for rebuild but the experience of driving something amazing like this is worth of it. Long live your apex!

[@doppies2001]

actually not as bad as People make it out to be ! mostly from People that haven't got a clue !

[@wargames43]

If you have a good garage to go to its not even that expensive either. My local garage has worked on these cars and if taken care of enough all you need to do is small repairs and changes every now and then to prevent the big bank breaker from ever happening. Doing certain engine part changes when doing new seals etc

[@farcere]

@@wargames43 Just for the cost of basic seals, you could rebuild other motors 3+ times

[@markflint2629]

@@farcere Yeah but it’s ordinary

[@limbo2469]

What if engine swapped is it ok then?

[@mindspinn311]

This video had actually made me want one far more than not want one.

[@Snow1998v1]

As an rx8 owner with the son adapter and software knowledge i can tell u my engine lasts probably longer than 100k miles with an average 2 stroke oil consuption of about 1 liter per 500 miles :D

[@thenet9537]

Sohn*

[@xMorbidArtx]

I have a son adapter too, thanks to my wife.

[@martin1649]

@@xMorbidArtx 🤣🤣

[@kzz8971]

@SnowSaysAhhh hey what oil are you putting into your sohn adapter?

[@Snow1998v1]

@@kzz8971 Liqui Moly 2 stroke oil. (Blue bottle) mixes good with gasoline and can be used seperatly aswell.

[@KartsAgainstHumanity]

I like the simplicity of these videos. Straight to the chase, down to earth talking whilst driving the car you're talking about. And you obviously know what you're on about. Love it. And, yes, I agree. What more could you want from a sports car?

[@GarageofLuke]

Thank you so much, means a lot to hear such kind words - hopefully you'll enjoy the future videos!

[@KartsAgainstHumanity]

@@GarageofLuke I'm sure I will! :)

[@DJHENTONATOR]

agreed, rx8 is bloody brilliant, mine is overused at this point!

[@matthewirizarry8467]

I love my RX8. It has 177k miles on it. First engine went tits up at 133K miles. Coolant seals blew, car would still run though, you'd just have to dump coolant into it every drive and it wasnt making much power. But the compression was still good and the apex seals were fine. I got the engine replaced with a mazda remanufactured engine through Rotary Performance in Garland, TX. They also replaced the cooling equipment (radiator, fans, stuff like that), modified the ecu to run the fan longer and turn on earlier, increased oil metering. Also opted to replace the 6speed with a later gen JDM 5 speed. I bought the car for 7000 usd and spent 6500 on the new engine, cooling gear, and transmission. I have done no other major maintenance on the vehicle. Only consumables (ignition coils, brakes, tires, etc) and oil changes. Let it heat up before driving, take it on longer drives, hit those higher rpms every once in a while, keep an eye on your oil level and change your oil frequently. Treat the rotary well and it will treat you well. I drive the rx8 to work every day, 50 miles of highway time every day, and it makes the drive lovely.

[@thesituator8392]

i needed this , im buying one tomorrow with 64k !

[@jethroharris6932]

After owning 3 RX8s. 1 £600 shit box I fixed up. Now I got my 3rd I’m building from a shell. I always say there is a car out there for everyone. The RX8 is my car.

[@Buildingolives]

Just bought a used up one that doesn't turn on , anything you reccomend that I should try to turn it on? It turns on for around 10 seconds but turns off after

[@gdsrj924]

I've been doing research about RX8 ownerships for almost a year now. This is the make or break vid. A true honest review

[@caszzxs4104]

Thank you!! Soon as you said you like the Rx8 over the Rx7, you got my heart! ❤️

[@evan.drakee7085]

Love how England always seems so picturesque with the flora everywhere, I wish America was like that.

[@GarageofLuke]

It's pretty nice in most parts of the countryside, but I'd rather have your gas prices!

[@blurreaper1238]

England is picturesque....until you see council estates

[@LupusInfernum]

I live in the UK and have been to the USA...trust me...USA shits on UK for picturesque drives.

[@psycheevolved1428]

I live in UK and been to USA also, UK is a shithole in comparison

[@doppies2001]

that is when you get to go out. most of the time the Weather is piss-poor !

[@smilepermile888]

As a total novice to rotary ownership, I learnt a lot from this video, thank you. There's a youtube channel called 'The Slip Angle' and the guy there called 'Quinn' recently debunked a lot of the myths associated with the RX-8. He also goes into great depth about its suspension design and how he thinks that the RX-8 has one of the best chassis to ever come out over the past few decades.

[@GarageofLuke]

He's definitely got a point with the chassis, it's a lovely car to drive.

[@thomass8118]

Can also highly recommend his build-series. It's a lovely, 'normal' build.

[@chefcc90]

Multi-link rear end + 2 wishbone up front really means you stay planted through corners.

[@isaacfimbres1671]

Here’s the video he’s talking about kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHLci5ipmJmag68

[@cliffynjovelyn893]

Love my RX8, highly recommend to change the exhaust and upgrade to a 100cel catalytic converter and premix!

[@adamsheffield4019]

I agree with this, I got a toyo decat down pipe into a 200 cell system.. no eml, bags of flow :)

[@samcohen1625]

I couldn’t agree with you more. You’ve captured the true happiness and satisfaction that an RX8 owner feels. Also you’ve correctly described what you get for your money. I bought a low mileage one, 15 years ago and do about 4000 miles a year. It’s a dream car and everyone I know loves it, including my very critical aero engineer and car enthusiast brother. It’s hardly gone wrong, 4 new Bridgestones, a Lambda sensor and 4 new brake discs. Currently got a MIL 661 error after using very very cheap fuel. Happened once before and cleared after using high octane.it’s oiled and watered regularly.

[@blackmount1]

Big fan of my RX-8. I think its an excellent alternative to an S2000, if not one of the best. Alot of people can get past the Rotaryisms once they've had it and enjoyed it for a short time. I think buying a clean well maintained example is key, that's what I did and mine has been beyond flawlessly reliable for 40,000 miles/4.5 years

[@Selrisitai]

How about now? Did it make it past 50 or 60,000 miles without blowing up?

[@peterjohnson9438]

These can't be had for quite that cheap where I live, but they're still way less than half the price of a 350Z. I've been wanting to buy one for quite a while now, but I've been put off several times now by either my friends telling me that it's a bad purchase or the amount of failed inspections I see when I pull up the car's MOT history. That sound is awesome, though, and I've started to know my way around Mazdas in general. My current daily is a first gen Mazda 3; this is almost like its sporty brother. Guess I'll pull the trigger on one when I find a high power model that's had its engine recently swapped, or a cheap relatively rust-free one as well as an affordable fresh-ish replacement engine that I can fit a direct lube system on. Any downsides you mentioned aren't really showstoppers at all for me, and you're right: most of the complaints I've heard all boil down to insufficient maintenance or wrong expectations. Obviously, I'd still keep the daily for daily tasks. The RX-8 is for the evenings and weekends.

[@calin97100]

If you know how to fix cars go for it. If you go to workshops to get it fixed forget about it.

[@farcere]

@@calin97100 Its not even the knowledge thats the problem, the cost of rebuilding them is absurd

[@Carlos.Rivera]

@@farcere thats right. Over 5k for a rebuild?! Absurd, If was 2k-2.5k maybe

[@christopherchurch9415]

Bought my first RX8 in the summer. 2005 model. 30k miles on the clock. Runs fantastically! This video was helpful.

[@jimmygarcia8409]

I own a Rx-8, has 125,000 miles.

[@albertmac2556]

What have you had to do to it so far

[@jonathangriffin3396]

Own an 04 rx8 with 114k miles

[@jonathangriffin3396]

@@albertmac2556 just keep maintaining it.

[@SupeRadJUSTable]

I have a r3 it has 150000 miles premix and run 10w30 or 20w50 oil 🥳

[@moed9767]

@@jonathangriffin3396 I have an 05 rx8 and 114k miles also

[@pushslice]

I’ve been enjoying mine since I bought it new in 2005. Tons of autoX and track days. You’re absolutely right about that “tingle” when you get up close to the red line. And the accompanying synaptic throttle response is just quite addictive. Lastly, one thing that makes this car enjoyable even when not being driven hard, is the shifter. It’s a joy . I’d venture to say, apart from a low-mileage S2K I’ve never driven a stick that just felt as satisfying.

[@Jamesmorley1999]

Brilliant review! I’ve got a nemesis in stormy blue with the stone interior and I absolutely love it. Thank you for for acknowledging the good and the bad points. Nice to see someone being genuinely honest

[@GarageofLuke]

Thanks for the feedback, very much appreciated :)

[@savergon]

The 50/50 balance on the RX-8 really makes it a fun drive and yes I did get 100k miles on the original engine.

[@TcupsYorkiesAvailable]

Wow. Incredible. Well Said. Just bought one yesterday. I went with my gut feeling. A 2008 40th anniversary with 37k miles. Fully loaded. Sound system. Headers. 18’’ wheels low rider. Payed $11k, here in NYC. Happy with my ride

[@19franek87]

I’ve been considering buying one for a time now. Have done much research, and gathering information. But this video push me a long way into conviction to buy one. Finally an objective video about rx8. Much respect

[@GarageofLuke]

Thank you very much for your kind comments :)

[@thearousedeunuch]

Great vvideo. I don't understand the "I've bought a car that costs 500€ and it's garbage, stay away from them all" mentality. While sure, there are less and more reliable models out there (regardless of price), a very cheap car with lots of wear to it is... well, a car that's been driven to Hell and back, really. A car that's regularly serviced and in good condition is far less likely to have severe issues. Edit: I've noticed that you've only made two videos. I'd like to watch more of your content.

[@thearousedeunuch]

*video

[@psychemike]

@@thearousedeunuch Must've convinced him to post another! xD

[@thearousedeunuch]

@@psychemike I hope so, as he's a good content creator. :)

[@richarddalkranian3261]

2005 6 Speed, over 120,000 miles on the original engine. No issues. Daily driven in South Florida. Very honest review.

[@GarageofLuke]

Thanks Richard! Glad to hear yours is going well!

[@Ivanzter]

What part of Florida are you in?

[@richarddalkranian3261]

@@Ivanzter Miami

[@NickyLong89]

Very good video and very realistic. I bought one 6 months ago for £1200 knowing it wouldn’t be perfect. I think the ignition system is the only thing you missed really. Mine had done 108k miles (UK) and it has just had to go for a full rebuild. Went for a Bridgeport so cost a lot of money but the car now owes me nearly £7k but I honestly can’t think of a car I’d rather own for £7k so to me it’s a great deal! Hope you continue to enjoy your 8... I agree with you on the FD too, it is hailed but I prefer the 8 personally.

[@gomilopez1]

I've had one and can confirm it's an amazing car! The engagement it gives you it's just brilliant, the thing handles amazingly and I just keep loving it!❤️

[@eltoneisenschmidt]

Luke is Jeremy Clarkson reborn in a body that is 40 years younger, just the way he speaks is super reminisent of jeremys way of talking :-)

[@huhwhuhing]

The piano gloss black is a major supporting character in this video

[@hellogram888]

that "buzz in the penis" feeling is REALLY the only way to explain it, I'm gonna use that from now on!

[@framelessmonk1724]

Original owner here. Bought back in 2007. Still have it to this day at almost 100k miles with original engine. Pulls just as strong as the before. No real problems if you perform the necessary maintenance. I've also had 2 RX7s in the past. Rotary is not new to me. I've since owned other cars like STI, 135i, Z3M and M3. They come and go through the garage but this enigmatic RX8 remains. I don't know why. As the poster of this video, somethings just can't be replicated with hp and high suspension rate. It's a sublime feeling revving to the 9000rpm. It's also quite easy to wrench by comparison... :)

[@davidpriestley7585]

I have a 2008 40th anniversary edition and I absolutely love it. Most of the bad reputation comes from people who had one and didn't understand how to maintain the rotary engine, then it died and the owner moaned about it to everyone who would listen. Then people who have never owned or even been in one slag them off, when it's mostly down to the owners fault. I got rid of my 420hp cls merc and don't have any regrets at all.

[@tonkinesenchill4240]

If I earned a higher salary I’d have one in a heartbeat, always loved them. I’ve always viewed the RX8 as a very flawed car which is fabulous to own as long as money is no object when bits go wrong.

[@omanchahal574]

im absolutely gutted that you have only 3 videos on your channel i wanna see you do more reviews

[@thenet9537]

Bought an 04 with 52k immediately did the reliability mods and have been loving life ever since

[@X1erra]

As a sim player, something draws me to RX-8 more than the RX-7 playing various racing games, maybe it's because it's more fun to drive, looks a lot more beautiful out of the box. I'm just sad to hear how they are treated irl had it not been for the poor handling of the rotary engine which simply wanted to be treated properly.

[@mousecop]

Really considering buying an RX-8 and have been looking at videos all day. Great review! Definitely made me itch more for it! Also read that the mpg is pretty rough.

[@GarageofLuke]

Yeah, the fuel economy is pretty poor - expect around 24mpg in the cruise, down to just under half that on track.

[@chancecannon5777]

The truth is, the rx8 is a fantastic car if you can get one taken care of. Then continue to look after it, the cars are quick, handle crazy good, and if your a rotor guy like myself, you can't beat it. People just like to fanboy over the rx7s, then hate on the less popular rx8 cause its naturally aspirated. Truly the rx8 is the updated more refined car, and one of the best investments you can make in a sports car right now, the prices are going up on them. My girlfriend has a s2 with over 150k, I'm about to pick up my own 8 tomorrow, 8 thousand mile mint s2, very excited to say the least.

[@GarageofLuke]

You're absolutely correct - enjoy your new one!

[@okumakamizu3030]

Dude, there're still people who believe the earth is flat and everyone with a camera on their phone is now a humble, or not so humble, expert with an option 🤷‍♂️

[@GarageofLuke]

Well thank god I filmed this on my GoPro!

[@specialgaming1403]

The RX-8 is my first car, I bought it in February 2021, even though i did not have a license back then. I can genuinely say that it's the only vehicle I'll have ever developed such a strong relationship with. It's great!

[@ezpz4659]

I watch this video and 3 days later I bought a 2004 RX8 is a beautiful yellow with oem wheels in a gloss black. didn't know but it has a mazdaspeed exhaust, and I found Idimitsu in the trunk! Engine runs great. 124k. I've owned a CLS55 AMG, Z3, Mazdaspeed 6 (MPS 6 in Euro), and I gotta say man my wife and I are blown away by how nice it is for 4.5k. We got a steal. Rx8 feels better than any other car. The note at 08:22 really is true

[@joetaka7620]

Really informative video, and I especially love this POV driving video because it gives an immersive experience to get to know how a car drives. Hope to see more content like this, subscribed!

[@GarageofLuke]

Thanks! I can't wait to get back to doing more videos once my health allows!

[@alecstacy3362]

Trying to decide on a 05 6port with 133k miles. This video is the most straight forward pro and con I’ve watched. If more of the community was like this, it wouldn’t be as bad

[@phil_d]

Can't wait to pick up mine on Saturday! Khan's ULEZ killed my low mileage E Class E350 diesel, so after having numerous MX-5s (some with over 250bhp!!) I bagged a 43k mile 2007 with PZ wheels, spoiler and suspension! Looking forward to driving a car with some soul again!

[@POVwithRC]

Khan needs to stuff it.

[@misaelrivera1920]

I have a 2004 rx8 has 125000 and still working perfectly. Good compresion .

[@GarageofLuke]

Amazing you've owned one since new, not many people can say that!

[@ItsEddieLads]

Most honest and enjoying at the same time!

[@DartzIRL]

I've owned one for 9 years. What'll finally kill it, is the rust. I used it as a normal car - and just kept on top of oil changes, used 2-stroke in the fuel and did basic maintenance. It got to 160k - up until a bogey sparkplug dropped into the engine and spun around. It was in good order up to that point. It ran and made good power afterwards. I'll probably rebuild the engine eventually - just a life extension.

[@_tim]

I had an RX8, had around 90,000km on it. I miss it so much. I used it as a daily drive, and while I didn't sit in stop start traffic daily it did get used through the week to and from work, and it was brilliant. I was constantly paranoid though - never really knowing the previous owner's attention to detail on the engine meant I always kept $5k in a dedicated 'engine rebuild' bank account, just in case. And my aftermarket exhaust didn't have an air sensor in it which would always set off the check engine light - nothing wrong with the car, it just didn't like not having that sensor. So OBDII sensor was a frequent passenger in the centre console too. But I'd buy it back if I could. I dearly miss that thing. Evidently "But it has ISOFIX in the back seat" doesn't mean it's a kid friendly car, according to the wife.

[@levye3169]

i spent like 5.5k euro (just all that not even a dime more) and im so happy about it im driving that beast like a year now

[@fdsamatt5763]

I'm going to be buying one shortly. Buying a cheap one with reasonably high mileage (76,000) with the idea that I can afford to buy an engine rebuild if required!

[@Bald_Monkey]

“Well I’d probably be able to rebuild the engine on this car” is an answer so good it conveys the question with it 😂 perfect

[@supraxv12]

I like how you blurred the gauge cluster near the end 😂

[@jackedgar7145]

Got about 3 mins into this and realised that you’re driving on the road I go down when I go for a drive haha. Nice to see someone local :)

[@kills4678]

I currently Drive a 2005 Honda accord but I do own a 2009 RX8 that went over 125k (approximately) and i adored the car but even through I took care the care with extreme vigor the engine finally gave out and lost all compression currently Im waiting on my mechanic to finish the rebuild. Thanks for the video man, gives me some hope for it to perform well for when the day its done.

[@dolantrumf]

drove one for the first time today, amazing car, every car enjoyer has to drive a rotary at least once

[@dolantrumf]

also I imagine you'd get a lot of funny looks when your revving at 7500 going 40kph lol

[@IronicTonic8]

I did over 100k on my first RX8. I sold it because of fuel economy and recently bought another one which has over 100k on the original motor. The key to longevity is performing several reliability mods. First, premix with 2-cycle oil. Second, get the SOHN OMP adapter so you can run 2-cycle oil into the engine instead of having it inject dirty oil from the crankcase that wasn't meant to burn in combustion. Third, get rid of the cat, it fails by clogging and can take the motor with it. Fourth, upgrade the stock ignition system because it's weak and fails prematurely. Fifth, make sure the cooling system is healthy and maintained. Last, perform frequent oil changes and increase the oil weight to 10w-30 or 10w-40 depending on the climate you live in. Do all of that and it should run 100k+, assuming you treat it like that from the start (which means you need to start with a fresh rebuild that uses *new* components). The best way to get into one of these is buy a clean chassis with a bad motor and have it rebuilt. Start with a fresh rebuild and maintain it properly, then you'll have a badass sports car that will treat you well for years to come.

[@kzz8971]

Hey, which 2-cycle oil do you use? And do you use the same oil for your Sohn and premix?

[@IronicTonic8]

@@kzz8971 On my original RX8 (the one that went over 100k) I used a synthetic 2-cycle racing oil design for 2-stroke motorcycles, unfortunately I can't remember the brand . I used it mainly because it was convenient, there was a motorcycle shop around the corner that sold it. I have another RX8 now and I'm using Idemitsu for both the SOHN and for premix. You don't have to use Idemitsu, but I would recommend a high quality synthetic 2-cycle oil. Also, I recommend at least half an ounce of premix per gallon of gas. If you drive the car hard or track it, then you could go as high as 1 ounce per gallon. I've never seen any negative side effects from premixing up to a full ounce per gallon, however some people claim it's too much and could clog the fuel filter. Maybe that's possible if your filter is already partially clogged, but it never happened to me over the course of 100k miles.

[@kzz8971]

@@IronicTonic8 Are you using the Idemitsu Racing Rotary Premix? I can't find that around here. But there are lots of mineral, semi and full synthetic 2-stroke motorcycle oils here. Can I use any 2T motorcycle oil? Or does it have to be a specific spec (viscosity, flashpoint, etc.)? How do you measure how much premix to put into fuel tank? Do you use measuring bottles? And you have to put in the premix before filling the tank up with gasoline right? I'm having trouble measuring how much premix to put in, because I don't know how much gas I need at every fill up.

[@IronicTonic8]

@@kzz8971 I'd recommend something that's synthetic if you can find it. Idemitsu can be bought online, as can many other brands of stock 2-cycle. The motorcycle stuff is probably better suited for a rotary engine compared to something that's designed for a snow blower or some kind of marine motor. Those kinds can have additives that may not jive well in a rotary motor. You want something that burns clean and doesn't leave too many deposits. I use an Idemitsu rotary premix kit that comes with a measuring bottle. You need a good idea of how much gas you'll be filling up because you need to add the oil before gas. I always fill up at the quarter tank mark because that's 10 gallons. I usually mix 6-7 oz for a 10 gallon fill up.

[@mateopoland1876]

This day i got it in my recommended and was disappointed that you had only two videos posted

[@GarageofLuke]

Thank you so much - new video finally out tomorrow!

[@mateopoland1876]

@@GarageofLuke well i hope so because the way you made this video was very nice to watch

[@shaneklazema6912]

Love the last words, so true.. "what more could you want out of a sports car then to make you feel good"

[@mickzero]

Hey Luke, American chiming in. So far have owned 2 Rx8s both made it well past 140,000 miles. 1st car would have gone longer but was sadly lost to a track accident. 2md car made it to 170,000 miles before compression was low enough that I just got a prebuilt motor from PineApple racing for around $3k-4k all I paid aside from the engine was labor and bam! Brand new car essentially. Love these cars, more than my old FC3S. Keep spreading the truth man

[@davidmusic824]

Right, this video has convinced me, gonna get an RX-8 again, but this time as a second car 😅 I miss that buzzy little engine, miss the way it felt through the corners, and you're right, that gear change was sublime.

[@GarageofLuke]

Just wanted to say a massive thank you to all those watching! Whether you liked it and commented kind words, or weren't a fan but provided some constructive criticism, I appreciate all of you! I'm still fighting to be medically cleared to drive but as soon as I am, I'll be making more videos, I promise :)

[@4our6ixkwvmz]

This showed up in my recommended and love your style. Saw the empty channel and wondered why. Hope things go well, looking forward to more reviews

[@GarageofLuke]

@@4our6ixkwvmz should be back on the road really soon with any luck, I've invested in better microphones, software, mounts etc. so I'm excited to release more stuff as soon as I can :)

[@mark_xo]

@@GarageofLuke am super excited for more videos, your "style" is really unique and entertaining. Reminds me of old Top Gear reviews a bit, which is great

[@whitefalcon3449]

Nice vid. What year is this RX8? What year of RX8 is advisable to go for if you have a limited budget? The price of yours sounded great!

[@NamacilHDx]

really looking forward to more driving videos u actually hooked me get well soon!

[@dimitrismanavis9081]

The video was so good that made me thought this man made youtube videos for years, but when you click on the channel you see that there are only 2 videos a year ago, I guess some people just know how to talk properly...

[@GarageofLuke]

Thank you very much! Health issues got in the way a bit, but I'll have a video out tomorrow!

[@rebecrra]

I just purchased a 2010 rx8 , excellent car has just over 1 hundred thousand miles and runs very well , very happy with car, my first sports car

[@spice2688]

This was a really good review! Definitely gave me a different perspective on the RX-8. I will admit I was always a bit of a hater on these cars for no reason. Also as an American these roads make me very nervous!

[@GarageofLuke]

Thank you! And yeah you're not the first to mention the roads, I chose some even worse ones on the new video!

[@HelloThere-gm6sl]

This dude would actually fit into top hear

[@jd88gtr19]

You're extremely well spoken and i didn't get bored listening to your explanation here. Well said, well done. 👏

[@warc8us]

I drive a 6th gen Camaro SS these days, but once had an opportunity to get an RX8 for free - Which I passed up. Always kind of regretted it. You get out of these cars what you put into it. My Camaro for instance has a pretty rock solid LT1 V8 engine but is well known to need semi-regular rear differential fluid changes, transmission fluid changes on the A8 and A10's, there are even bolts under the car you need to monitor and keep tightened. I love the car so I do all that work myself. The RX8 sounds similar. Those are very cool, unique cars - Whereas a Camaro you see almost every day now here in the States. Good luck to you and your RX8 and happy motoring!

[@GarageofLuke]

Cheers dude!

[@danogh2227]

I'm currently looking to buy an RX-8, I've read a lot, watched a lot of vids about her and got yours recommended. Very good video mate, I didn't even notice that I spend 16 minutes watching it, very good flow, good job :)

[@ironlungthe3rd]

Money pit is the phrase I'd use, and it's getting harder and harder to find any with lower milage.

[@vortex1628]

Because the majority of people that own one don't know how to take care of them, and knowing you're supposed to redline them more than twice a week to get the excess carbon buildup out, and im talking from experience as my parents used to own one our rx8 broke down quite a bit because they didnt know that and we tried to daily it like that, so thats usually why

[@ironlungthe3rd]

@@vortex1628 yeah I mean unless you're willing to do tune ups yourself, which in my case isn't an issue, but still tbh I would probably rather a 7 over an 8 or even an MX5, just less hassle, unless I had the choice of an NSX or Supra, but they're not exactly in everyones budget range.

[@vortex1628]

@@ironlungthe3rd and yeah i know what you mean Rx7>rx8>supra>mx5>NSX for me

[@JayCras]

I've got a 2004 with just under 140,000 that still does 0 - 60 mph in 5 seconds (and change) which is what the first years RX-8 was listed to do. I agree that its not a car that doesn't need some extra special care. Here is what I do for what its worth. I premix 2 cycle oil (a small container) every time I fill the tank. I always fill it with the correct octaine. No "cheap" gas / petrol. I don't hammer the engine until its come up to temp. So when its cold no 9K revving for example. Once its warm I do rev it quite high even if I'm going to the grocery store and back. When I park and stop it I rev the engine to 2 to 3K count to 4 and while revved up I turn the key to the off position. Oh... and frequent oil changes and checking its not low. Everytime I fill the gas unless I'm in some major rush. What this does is this. The reason I add oil to the fuel is that the normal scheme of counting on used 10/30 (or whatever) dirty engine oil (of not enough qty) keeping the engine happy is wrong. The engineers just blew it... It should have its own secondary injection scheme for putting in two cycle oil and of enough qty to lubricate the rotors. I'm too busy to try to buy or design an automated way of doing it and its just not that much trouble to just do it myself at the pump. Not high revving when cold I think is obvious... A car that redlines at 9K is.... Quite unusually high so you need everything to have warmed up. Once warmed up you do want to rev high to blow out the crud? This one I'm not sure about it was something I was told and seems right. The rev, hold, count 4 is so the engine doesn't flood. These engines don't explode or flood without a reason. The years after the 2004 were filled with things to reduce emissions and slow it down. Maybe they included an auto self destruct engine as well?! All I have is my experience with the first years model... I will say one thing that I think is unacceptable about the RX-8. The gauges for temp and oil need to be torn out and stomped flat. One doesn't attach to anything! The other gives you no useful information. Other than that its the most agile and quickest car I've ever owned. *I'm not claiming to have experience with a lot of fast cars. Going round cloverleafs posted as 20 MPH at 55 is great fun and shows that at least one of the designers was indeed a race car driver that knew how to make a proper suspension so the car stays glued to the road. Thanks for your great video btw!

[@viktor4757]

honestly, how do you only have 900 subscribers, I really enjoyed this video actually. Right of the bat I was engaged by your enthusiasm and beautiful voice (nohomo). The fact that you only have 2 videos makes me really sad honestly. Really hope you'll upload some more, I'll be subscribed with notifications on and waiting for that next video ;)

[@emmettroberts1064]

I wasn't sure if I should look into getting one of these, but after watching this video I think I need one

[@bf2703]

Great review! Love the humor and driving pov and sound. Trying to figure out whether to go with this or an RX-7 FB, and this definitely makes the RX-8 more appealing!

[@zakswindle]

Yeah I’m at 145k no rebuild. It has been meticulously taken care of, and it has been premixed for a very long time.

[@HDLifter]

Great summary! My RX8 has been such a pleasure to drive. I cherish every opportunity I get to zoom around.

[@Jakuzziful]

"Noice" Video Mate, very interessting and it felt like going on a tour with a friend that shows you his ride. The OBD-Reader and the hold of your talk as you saw the Oldtimer in the driveway was priceless ;)

[@123-l2n2j]

7:25 just listen to the way he says it. Kinda reminds me of that one bloke you saw on the telly? haha Keep up these great vids

[@huiba1]

I love how you explain the feeling of driving

[@Adeus555]

Completely underrated car imo. Rev them high, hit the corners hard and use it for what it was meant to be used for. Ive had 2. 1 great and the other a bargain roll of the dice that i crapped out on. Thinking of picking up a 3rd for track use and teaching the kids how to drive stick. Ive owned cars 2x-3x faster and have an aprilia crotch rocket and still the rx8 was more fun than the other cars and on par with the aprilia but just in a different way.

[@Jimmy_Wei]

Don't worry about the OBD reader, we "understand"

[@koekcoek]

best rx8 movie on youtube. There is a guy in the Netherlands with 210.000 km at the moment with still the first engine, i mean its a special case and he buyed it new himself, so all driver by the same owner. on the other hand, my car had it second engine already on 53.000 km, i did own the car by 110.000 km.

[@GeldMachenJung_]

I got 140km on my mazda rx8 and the compression is still good! Lets see how far it will go :D

[@albertmac2556]

Howd you do that? What have you done to maintain your engine

[@GeldMachenJung_]

@@albertmac2556 honestly Not much. Im using the best fuel that i can get which is e.g shell v-power which has 102 octane. (i dont premix) When the engine is cold i keep it at maximum 3.500 RPM. I only use high quality oil and check it once a week just to be safe. Thats all im doing to be honest

[@lastbreathexe]

I've been toyin with the idea of buying and RX8 and I have to say this is the best video I've seen on it. Thank you for sharing this

[@MF1Z]

Yup... Love RX8... Always racing in Sepang Circuit 😎🏁

[@gamingdonehere3497]

something also underrated about the rx8 is its chassis, with really good times its very competitive I have a lot of fun autocrossing mine

[@kinrettler2431]

I am glad you did this video. I am glad you like it better than the 7 too.

[@Gronkhsau]

4:10 just as I wanted to write that the Fiesta ST has a fantastic gearshift, you said it. Love my ST, its a real drivers car

[@ralliartfanevoix]

I stumbled (unknowingly) across a 300,000km original engine well cared for example here in Australia, which was running like clockwork for about a year of me owning it, until I started getting oil leak issues and having to replace a radiator due to it cracking, and not at that time having a vaccum filler. Safe to say I cooked it, but, when I tore it down, I got a lot of parts that cleaned up spectacularly. I'm now in the process of gathering tools and parts to rebuild a replacement engine I have acquired, while I streetport the old engine. They are cracking little cars, the hate is undeserved.

[@miner4236]

Amazing work haha, great review & a good laugh too ! definitely deserve the 100k+ views ! Keep it up my man

[@lucrenwick4226]

This was a great video dude! Perfect commentary, covers everything so well. Makes me really want to drive (not buy haha) one.

[@callanh1394]

Smashing video chap, can tell your an avid Top Gear trio fan. Certainly one of the better video reviews ive seen

[@seanhenry8030]

The cat blockage is due to the need for oil to be present in the combustion chamber for apex seal lubrication. In the end it doesn't matter how it gets there (injection, premix), or whether it's ashless 2 cycle oil, or fully synthetic engine oil; rotary catalysts live on borrowed time, period, the end.

[@vortex1628]

Omg you only got 2 videos but after watching this it feels like you have made a thousand 😭 i request you make more, you deserve more subscribers

[@GarageofLuke]

Haha, thank you so much! I've just hit upload on the new video, I felt a bit rusty doing it but people wanted the one-take videos so I went with it!

[@vortex1628]

@@GarageofLuke i dont see it, is it uploading?

[@GarageofLuke]

@@vortex1628 hey - not sure why you can't see it as it's all uploaded, here's the link :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIWZZGedq7Z3jJI

[@MiChael92617]

Actually the Mazda Cosmo 20b, and 13b is the holy grail awesome car and super rare. I have the 13b Cosmo great car.

[@madmarv4n]

Your reviews will blow, keep doing it my friend