Mazda RX8 R3 - Is this the best RX8?

[@jayespi37]

Waiting for a review on this forgotten gem! I have my r3 for 3 years now. The handling is so dam good, I take off ramps with so much speed and confidence it's great! Dipping through traffic is like an obstacle course in this thing! I will definitely keep mine til the end! Then a rebuild will be even more fun😊

[@jayespi37]

@Team rocket rockin blue

[@jayespi37]

@Team rocket rockin 09

[@mitchharper6237]

I passed on a 2011 R3 16,000km for $19,000 CND, this was 3 months ago, I still lose sleep

[@Isthatchin]

Loool that’s too much money it was a rip off

[@maybelive765]

Yeah straight up dont buy 19K RX8s thats just a waste esp that the engine WILL STILL drop dead eventually. If you're canadian, you're in great luck. RX8s are the cheapest in the world here and except for an engine rebuild, most of the time they're in decent condition. Buy an S1, modify to you heart's contempt and you can get the looks and the performance of the R3 for a fraction of the cost.

[@Suspicious0ne]

I passed on a 2011 R3 39,000km for $15,000 CND. Lost so much sleep I bought a 2006 Shinka Copper Mica Red with 101,000km for $5,900 CND. Going to buy a reman and get it built by next year. NO REGRETS!

[@juhadexcelsior]

Thats WAY too much money

[@durschfalltv7505]

@@juhadexcelsior Stuff like that really depends on the country youre in. In some countrys rx's are just much rarer.

[@michaellowery6201]

I missed your uploads so much man, I can't wait to see more videos of the renesis engine you're rebuilding. Keep up the great content!

[@c.b.6350]

Same here bro. I think we all miss your vids.

[@dylankitchener6421]

him and drivenbymadness

[@haroldsthoughts3628]

I am busy for my driving license right now, and i already know i want an RX8 as my first car. This car is just so awesome!!

[@sosagonebrazzy4788]

Yessir imma see one this sat imma be the first student to own a rotary car in my school

[@CalvinPuah]

Had my Aurora blue R3 since 2011 :) Hardly driven, but always puts a smile on my face when i do.

[@jasonscotta7129]

Would you consider selling it? Love that particular color!

[@jasonscotta7129]

Would you consider selling it? Love that particular color!

[@CalvinPuah]

@@jasonscotta7129 Sorry, no plans for the immediate future. But thanks for asking.

[@joogullae3456]

Sell it to me bro. 16k rn

[@ericbrusuelas1807]

I love my R3!!! Drove 3 hours just to get mine after my S1 got rear ended and my insurance totalled it out. I see a few S1 and S2 but never any R3s

[@Isthatchin]

Thank god that I am getting this car on Sunday

[@youngdraco7822]

Lucky you

[@michaellowery6201]

Best of luck to you man, they're amazing cars

[@mischiefpwns]

Will be the best day of your life haha, enjoy.

[@Isthatchin]

@@mischiefpwns it has been a good day today gotta start working on it for problems

[@beethoven8256]

Mines is this Saturday. I cant wait.

[@ndr_pc]

Welcome back, we missed you

[@DriveAndBeDriven]

Nice work with this review, man!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 This R3 sounds like a blast to drive. 💯

[@miamigt4922]

Been looking for a nice Series 2 R3 for a while now. Love to find one in blue!

[@CalvinPuah]

Rare as hen's teeth :P

[@azazelakira12]

I was trying to sell my Blue 2009 R3, and a guy lowball me saying that this cars are not rare at all. I just told him, good luck finding other one soon. I have not see them on sale for more than a year now...

[@runnerpizza-bn8ln]

Yey finnaly you upload video 😁😁😁😁😁😁🔥😏

[@OFFICIALBARNS24]

Thought your channel died good to see you back !

[@DharmaRotary]

4:32 a rx7 style oil pump system on this is more important significant change as some basic sport coilovers

[@tomasiglo8742]

I'm so proud I owe my R3 lady...

[@does_not_matter_91]

From what I know, R3 have a lot of changes compared to previous models. New injections of oil, new alternator, new pumps and so on. List is quite long.

[@gpajic1987]

Same as the S2

[@does_not_matter_91]

There are still differences between S2 and R3. It's year later now, i know a little more w out them. R3 owner here too :)

[@gpajic1987]

@@does_not_matter_91 can you provide some details on the additional updates? Thanks!

[@eldinmemic1839]

Upload more videos man, you are the best!

[@BedjamRivera]

I've been wanting an R3 for the longest time. They're price in the 10k-15k range regardless of how bad the motor is which is sad.

[@arcticviper55]

I like the front bumper style of the series 1 the best tbh

[@threadworm437]

Especially the mazdaspeed one, makes the car look so good

[@DaGhostChild]

I think exactly the same, in my eyes this way too similar to 2009 Mazda 3 front, so it is less exotic and looks more mundane

[@NRSherjl]

I want to buy an RX-8 so freaking badddd, but they've shot in prices in the local market, should've bought it when I could've lmaooo

[@DAMC122]

i just got a 05 recently for $5750 with 39k miles! Love it!

[@NRSherjl]

@@DAMC122 omg dang congratulations man, enjoy!!

[@DAMC122]

@DinoRexGamingHD I used to drive a Chevy Volt. So I was in the 100+mpg club. I want to modify my RX8 in such a way that my mpg and reliability go up. 🤞 I want the highest mpg RX8 on earth. 😄 Easier said than done, but I'm gonna try something different. It'll be fun!

[@Carlos.Rivera]

@DinoRexGamingHD which problems you are getting or got

[@jukebox9175]

@@DAMC122 is it a decent daily driver?

[@mazdamedia5995]

I drove the R8 and my series 1 on the track last weekend, big difference! The Recaro seats are superior on the track but i find them uncomfortable on the street, too restrictive if you know what I mean for a daily.

[@batou486]

I don't know what problems I have with the Recaro brand but I don't like them.

[@riverward7161]

ROTARY MAN IS BACK

[@takemebacktothen]

i hate that the front grill has that blocked line in the middle

[@Carlos.Rivera]

Thats for license plate

[@Baaang360]

I got one here, my advice get them before they get all crashed or ruined..happening more and more down here in FL :/ and they are very hard to find

[@willlong4258]

The gearbox in the R3 will be newer than your series 1, so that's why the gear lever will feel smoother.

[@nabatron21]

Used to have a 2010 r3 in white. Miss it but got rid of it due to kids lol don't miss the gas mileage though lol

[@walterlongo7918]

That's a beautiful car! Any plans on modding it in the future?

[@batou486]

I would love to own the R3 rx8 in a few years time and I'll get the engine to race spec and get a wide body kit to look like the Gran Turismo concept lm RX8 lol and still have it street legal lol.

[@ethansmith9504]

Still have my 2010 R3, 103k on the original engine

[@loo_9]

Damn this is almost the perfect car for me. The Bose speakers are a dealbreaker though #JBLGang

[@shaanhashmi1918]

R3 owner here, the speakers are actually great, ive owned the original rx8 and these hit way harder and have no issues digging deep. midrange is a bit lacking though. The only issue is that the 9 inch door speakers actually shake the door panel at high volumes, so you need to install some sound deadening material to sort that out.

[@infamousrx8960]

@@shaanhashmi1918 40th owner hear and I can agree the bose speakers are really good

[@batou486]

I really don't care about speakers as long as they have a heavy bass.

[@thomass8118]

To bad you can't test a 192bhp 5 speed with 'sport' suspension like the EU, Australia and Japan got. The 192bhp engine has more torque and the 5 speed came out off the RX7FD. I prefer the feel from the 5 speed over the 6 speed. Thanks for the upload :) .

[@grandchampion4u]

The 5 speed was the same engine as the automatic. Sluggish.

[@thomass8118]

@@grandchampion4u It's not the engine that is sluggish, it's the autobox.

[@hullak5298]

Really 5 speed and 192 feels better than 6 speed and 231? Cuz i am looking for rx-8 and I was sure that 231 will be much better.

[@thomass8118]

@@hullak5298 Drive both and decide which one you prefer. The only reason I would choose the 6 port over the 4 port (6 speed vs 5 speed) is the rev limiter. But you can increase the rev limiter on a 5 speed to approx 8200rpm if you like (even more).

[@flat4wankel]

I have the exact car,color,and year. Im already at 101k miles and the only problems i had were coils, and the damn car getting flooded.

[@Johndeer325]

🔥🔥🔥YOOO THIS VIDEO 🔥🔥🔥👌🏽

[@blackmount1]

Doing any more videos soon?

[@JapandaTuning]

yeah, Friday morning 9am EST. Sorry I've been at college, but I will be cranking out videos this summer

[@SeanFlaherty]

I have a 2010 GT and I would miss the sunroof and I don't like the wing. I guess the seats, wheels and the suspension are plusses.

[@emmanuelmacias2702]

Can anyone help me where can I buy one in the USA I haven't been able to find it 😫

[@samhooni2636]

Man I have heard that r3 has 2 squarters that throw oil into housing so that you have to be less worry about premix

[@TheBaccaClench]

Hehe I own that s2 you drove a year ago. I wouldn’t mind taking it back to you once it’s back on the road with a Bridgeport ;)

[@mischiefpwns]

Please don't Bridgeport a Renesis. It does nothing but mess with your idle. Only port polishing is required if not using FI.

[@TheBaccaClench]

@@mischiefpwns that’s what I want. A brappy idle :D. And a street port ofc.

[@TheBaccaClench]

@@mischiefpwns and I’m not looking for power gains with this build. I’ll get power gains when I go supercharged or turbo with some form of hybrid renesis

[@mischiefpwns]

@@TheBaccaClench yea with FI it makes sense. Hope you have a $10k minimum budget. As far as the brap sound, it is possible in a Renesis.

[@TheBaccaClench]

@@mischiefpwns oh the budget isn’t an issue when you used to work for TREX Performance ;)

[@bloxbot3918]

What's the music called?

[@hammadali9414]

I thought you quit KZbin.

[@llavero5]

Maybe S2 and specially R3 is better, but your S1 is a lot more beautiful.

[@unclelive6918]

What’s a R3?

[@EyeoftheStoner]

I have a 2009 R3 in Canada .. 32S Galaxy Grey color code.. can someone please tell me about this unicorn color on the R3.. thought they only came in Red, Black, Blue or White

[@Pagodacoralsllc]

This looks Pennsylvania where I’m from

[@codyrowinski7403]

I had a 2009 r3 in blue that I got for $10,000 with 71k miles and R.I.P. I only had it for about 3 months when a drunk driver ran me off the road. Caused $10k in damages. 😪

[@Derek-kj9mt]

OMG that's terrible!!! I'd be devastated if it happened to mine. Hope you're alright though.

[@juhadexcelsior]

Lol why your music taste so good

[@pirihern9329]

Same maintenance issues as the series 2 ?

[@gehtdianschasau8372]

The thing i most hate about the EU is the climate dillusion trip, they're on. I'm not a denier, i just think that electric cars are even worse for the environment in the long run. The energy density of a battery will never be as high as in a liquid fuel. And you can make liquid fuel out of pretty much any plant. It's solar power, from a self building powerplant. The environmental friendly thing to do would be to give everybody a 3 rotor Wankel that runs on alcohol.

[@DaGhostChild]

In my opinion S2 and S2 R3 looks a bit worse than the S1, the uniqueness was lost a bit because the front looks like a lot like a 2009 Mazda 3. The release model 2003-2009 was so unique looking from other models of the brand and obvioulsly, very different from anything else on the road

[@tatianapanea7565]

A series 2 Sport will be faster as it weighs less. There is very little difference in the R3 for performance.

[@threadworm437]

In a straight line maybe, but the R3 would win on a track which is what these cars were made for

[@tatianapanea7565]

@@threadworm437 Most people don't drive to work on a track.

[@threadworm437]

@@tatianapanea7565 most people arent doing top speed runs to work either. Except you will be turning way more heads in an R3 and have more features. Get an R3 or a GT if you want an RX-8 and dont plan on gutting it.

[@tatianapanea7565]

@@threadworm437 Most people unless they have owned a RX-8 won't even notice the difference. If it had say 250 HP it would be a different story. It is basically a vehicle with more plastic panels added to it. Not worth the extra cost.

[@threadworm437]

@@tatianapanea7565 sounds like you're coping with the fact that you could only get a base model

[@wilfredogonzalez9091]

Hello I got r3 2011 perfect condition $21k I want

[@clonetrooper576]

yes it is the best it has to be right???

[@does_not_matter_91]

I recently bought 2010 R3. What an incredible car. Ikigai_project on instagram, posting about my MX5 and RX8, we can stay in touch.

[@felixwankel3989]

Having owned both an 09 R3 and currently an 04 GT, I like the GT better: for only 2 reasons. Sunroof and better seats, everything else the R3 was better.

[@robertorx7813]

Is not the gt is

[@billtolles7406]

The R3 package is so F'n tight!! Sexy Mazda! #RX8R3 #Mazda #Wankel #Renesis

[@maybelive765]

Hey guys if you wanna know more about RX8s and rotary engines OR be apart of a great community, join my friend's discord: discord.gg/YC7aJs5C

[@DAMC122]

S1 looks way better! Especially with the Mazdaspeed body!

[@ndr_pc]

Agreed

[@Huh-jx8kd]

R3 looks like 😃 and the 1st gen looks like 😡

[@Dainci]

Such a shame they destroyed whole rotary concept by introducing this 13-RE engine. Beside that you must do lots of improvements to make it more reliable (sohn adapter, coils, cooling) it just lack turbo. Every time I ride my rx8 I just feel it needs it. And it's not possible to add it since they moved exhaust ports