The Mazda RX-8 Is a Fun Car You Probably Shouldn't Buy

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024

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  • @yugodealer
    @yugodealer 4 года назад +809

    Doug leaning on the hood "I'm gonna start the features with one of it's most bizzare quirks..."
    Everyone : The engine
    Doug : Key

    • @mattbishop7796
      @mattbishop7796 4 года назад +3

      Soupisgood2 HAHAHAHA!!

    • @Jr-if4ge
      @Jr-if4ge 4 года назад +1

      Alan Harper rotary

    • @chrisdavidson911
      @chrisdavidson911 4 года назад +1

      @@Jr-if4ge but you know it's going to be a rotary

    • @Jr-if4ge
      @Jr-if4ge 4 года назад

      chris davidson the guy above me clearly didn’t know if he asked lol

  • @jakumeitgerd
    @jakumeitgerd 4 года назад +1097

    RX-8: has a engine with a triangle, and several triangular design pieces
    Doug: starts off by telling us the car is all about circles

    • @semihskc
      @semihskc 4 года назад +36

      IKR this car is all about triangles. There is a huge one ON THE BONNET!

    • @Rocko892
      @Rocko892 4 года назад +7

      Gabriel Godina I would say for the time when it was designed (I.e. the very early 2000’s) it’s pretty good.

    • @apleatherworking9952
      @apleatherworking9952 4 года назад +1

      @Gabriel Godina some people have their cars some people don't I honestly love the 2nd gen manuals I have a first gen one but have had to have the engine replace twice since I bought it 9 years ago

    • @80s_Boombox_Collector
      @80s_Boombox_Collector 4 года назад +9

      Anyone who watches this vid is going to know more about rotary engines than he does, so he shouldn't even bother talking about it. Just stick with the quirks and features.

    • @Patrick94GSR
      @Patrick94GSR 4 года назад +2

      @Gabriel Godina that was pretty much Mazda's whole design language for the 2000's, which was sort of the end of their relationship with Ford. All their cars from that time period looked blehh to me. The NC Miata, the 6, 3, CX-7 and so on. The newest KODO design language, though, looks really cool in my opinion. Would be interesting to see how a car like this would look with the current Mazda styling.

  • @Tej132
    @Tej132 4 года назад +590

    Lots of "Circles" he says, have you ever seen the interior of a mini cooper??

    • @PlymouthNeon
      @PlymouthNeon 4 года назад +8

      Have you ever seen the interior of a Volkswagen Atlas? It has 17 cupholders!!!

    • @Benzinilinguine
      @Benzinilinguine 4 года назад +1

      Literally 2x as many triangles on this car than circles.

    • @jakewhiton6624
      @jakewhiton6624 4 года назад

      Not to mention the 90s Taurus!

  • @SugarJRay
    @SugarJRay 2 года назад +1962

    Fun facts about my rx8 story
    - Had it for 10 years as a daily driver, including in harsh Canadian winters
    - Went snowboarding in it and managed to fit 3 guys and 3 snowboards
    - Bought a 55" tv from best buy and managed to bring it home in the backseat
    - Had no mechanical issues besides basic maintenance, even though I bought it second hand with 100,000 kms

    • @culturevoyageofficial
      @culturevoyageofficial 2 года назад +78

      Thanks I needed this!

    • @xMorbidArtx
      @xMorbidArtx 2 года назад +154

      It just needs a little bit of maintenance and hands on diy stuff, it can be reliable. Most people that complain about them or ruin them are the type that just buy a car to fuck around and not bother with any maintenance or preventative measures, as if theyd even know where to begin.

    • @PristineReviews
      @PristineReviews 2 года назад +4

      Awesome

    • @bernlin2000
      @bernlin2000 2 года назад +51

      What happened next? 😂 You skipped the part that explains why you stopped using it

    • @AmxrJ99
      @AmxrJ99 2 года назад

      How much did you get it for? What year?

  • @joetacchino4470
    @joetacchino4470 4 года назад +1620

    Doug: “the owner says he hasn’t had any real issues with the rotary engine”
    Me: Eyes the stains on the engine cover that looks suspiciously like the coolant cap went full Fukushima on him....

    • @submariner103182
      @submariner103182 4 года назад +54

      I thought the exact same thing! I guess the key qualifier here was the word "powertrain." Haha

    • @albinbjork5763
      @albinbjork5763 4 года назад +34

      Well that aint a issue when u open the Cap while the coolant is warm it will spray up a bit on any vehicle

    • @jackkenny4194
      @jackkenny4194 4 года назад +22

      Naw he probably opened it when the engine was still hot

    • @jackkenny4194
      @jackkenny4194 4 года назад +10

      @Dee Jay sorry I tried using common sense and didn't know a small detail that mechanics do...

    • @submariner103182
      @submariner103182 4 года назад +22

      @Dee Jay Let's all be honest with one another. That splatter pattern is clearly originating from the radiator cap. Anyone who says otherwise either is disingenuous, or has absolutely no understanding of fluid dynamics. Also, silicon would be an awful lubricant. Silicone lubricant is excellent however. And, I've worked on many cars, I've never had to spray lubricant onto the hood (bonnet across the pond) latch to open it.

  • @christopherstarnes9933
    @christopherstarnes9933 4 года назад +3449

    The owner going driving his car after Doug reviews it:
    “Hey where are my 37 cents”

    • @udeshikrish
      @udeshikrish 4 года назад +20

      Lmao

    • @lukesylvester2022
      @lukesylvester2022 4 года назад +66

      damn what a thief

    • @mrinsanitii
      @mrinsanitii 4 года назад +135

      Owner be like where is my 37 cents cause they need to replace the engine rotary seals.

    • @Marc28031984
      @Marc28031984 4 года назад +55

      Plot twist: he gives him 35 cents back and says: only my two cents...

    • @Mich_-mu7fz
      @Mich_-mu7fz 4 года назад +34

      Looks like Doug is 37 cents richer

  • @maxweinbach3996
    @maxweinbach3996 4 года назад +929

    "There is too many circles in this car. Let's start with the steering wheel" - Doug

    • @malcolmhardwick4258
      @malcolmhardwick4258 4 года назад +41

      And the tyres !

    • @reinodjanghardt8604
      @reinodjanghardt8604 4 года назад +31

      And the volume knob...

    • @beatsbybaya3995
      @beatsbybaya3995 4 года назад +1

      I lost it when he said that XD

    • @nickkaarslev290
      @nickkaarslev290 4 года назад +2

      But doesnt mention the gear shifter, which has 4 circles on it..

    • @dcarbs2979
      @dcarbs2979 4 года назад

      @@beatsbybaya3995 The last car review I saw before this *didn't* have a circular steering wheel ('60 Plymouth Fury). An almost oblong with curved corners. So it seemed to me like something that needed pointing out! (I Like weird cars).

  • @jrbetances6496
    @jrbetances6496 3 года назад +6013

    this guy talks about rx8’s like his girl left him for a guy with an rx8

    • @ElPouakomemes79
      @ElPouakomemes79 3 года назад +70

      bruh

    • @me4927
      @me4927 3 года назад +67

      Trueeee

    • @doodlykong6791
      @doodlykong6791 3 года назад +15

      Noope

    • @JoseSanchez-ln8mr
      @JoseSanchez-ln8mr 3 года назад +109

      Well, I know nobody cares but I could say that I hate the Ford raptor just for that reason...

    • @imperizal9558
      @imperizal9558 3 года назад +14

      @@JoseSanchez-ln8mr Damn, I like ford raptors

  • @matt2m
    @matt2m 4 года назад +337

    I wish Mazdas engineers had a larger budget to take risks again damn it.

    • @Shepard_AU
      @Shepard_AU 4 года назад +7

      In some of their official reports, they have mentioned the development of a new rotary engine.

    • @yahstino
      @yahstino 4 года назад +13

      I know man...imagine a present day Speed3 or Speed6. I wish their US sales weren't so poor.

    • @TheAdatto
      @TheAdatto 4 года назад +13

      It's more an emission thing.

    • @campkira
      @campkira 4 года назад +1

      they just don't sell much car nowday... they had to sub contract other brand just to made end met.... like a bitch...

    • @roberth4395
      @roberth4395 4 года назад +7

      @@campkira name a single japanese carmanufacturer that still makes sports cars.
      Barely anyone wants a sport car anymore.
      Q:Where is your Datsun/Nissan, Toyota, Mitsubishi, etc japanese sport car?
      A:They do not exist.

  • @Patrick94GSR
    @Patrick94GSR 4 года назад +428

    Viewer: "hey here's my RX8 you can review!"
    Doug: "Here's why this car sucks!"
    Viewer: "yeah well, that's like, your opinion man!"

    • @Doenerlover69
      @Doenerlover69 4 года назад +39

      *vapes angrily*

    • @eyalny
      @eyalny 4 года назад +12

      Chris Harris did it to Ferrari and Lamborghini so they told him f..k you, you will not get cars from us ever again.
      Doug DeMuro is the only one they say that a car is a piece of junk if it is

    • @guac8927
      @guac8927 4 года назад +3

      @@Doenerlover69 *aggressively ghost inhales*

    • @yahstino
      @yahstino 4 года назад +10

      Just bought one for 3500 last month now I get to see doug rip it to shreds lmao *rotary tears*

    • @rahundsigma
      @rahundsigma 4 года назад

      quinlan vos

  • @Vercus100
    @Vercus100 4 года назад +557

    I love how Doug just completely ignores the massive coolant explosion that clearly happened under the hood. I think it's safe to say the coolant sensor isn't on because it's faulty. This owner obviously doesn't take care of the car. Look how messy the trunk was! Who leaves their car like that for a Doug DeMuro review?

    • @j_freed
      @j_freed 4 года назад +47

      a MONSTER. That's who...

    • @sumosloths98
      @sumosloths98 4 года назад +59

      Makes me annoyed because my RX-8 is well maintained and regularly cleaned. The exterior has a couple blemishes, but the interior is very good. I just detailed it a few days ago. I even emailed Doug a few months ago offering him to review mine, but I'm in NorCal and not the San Diego area so I guess this one beat me out.

    • @sumosloths98
      @sumosloths98 4 года назад +32

      Just goes to show that Doug only looks for the "best and nicest example" of the cars he likes the most. You can tell that while he ended up enjoying the driving experience, he probably wasn't too enthusiastic about reviewing this car initially, probably because he thinks they're so ugly. It wouldn't have been hard to find a nicer example nearby.

    • @JaegerZ3
      @JaegerZ3 4 года назад +19

      For the number of views/subscribers he has, it should have been Doug to offer washingthe car

    • @megglesy
      @megglesy 4 года назад +7

      @@JaegerZ3 How does he have so many subscribers? I spent the whole video wanting to punch him in the face.

  • @WorldOfSinMusic
    @WorldOfSinMusic 3 года назад +979

    "It's not that fast." In the hands of Top Gear's Stig it was exactly as fast on the racing track as a BMW M3 back then. But with a 1.3 liter engine... I think you just gotta love this one.

    • @brosef4154
      @brosef4154 3 года назад +88

      yes, with the gas mileage of a full size truck.

    • @snapchatsnacks3154
      @snapchatsnacks3154 3 года назад +25

      It has a rotary engine it can rev higher and rev faster so that is why it doesn't need as much displacement.

    • @mike9535
      @mike9535 3 года назад +59

      @@brosef4154 yeah you probably the guy that brings he’s hot date to McDonald’s

    • @alcantarainterior8078
      @alcantarainterior8078 3 года назад +3

      @@mike9535 😂

    • @D3X1M3REMIXED
      @D3X1M3REMIXED 3 года назад +14

      @@brosef4154 you don’t know what you’re talking about. I owned an 05, then an 07. Both had better fuel efficiency than most modern sedans. Get outta here.

  • @TOAAWASHERE
    @TOAAWASHERE 4 года назад +300

    Doug's "I 🥔 Idaho" shirt is by far the best shirt he has ever worn for a video I mean it

    • @globaltasker3160
      @globaltasker3160 4 года назад +2

      Your right

    • @rockforhall2206
      @rockforhall2206 4 года назад +3

      It's a New Doug's Quirks and Features

    • @Richie6098
      @Richie6098 4 года назад +1

      Woah I hadn’t noticed 😂

    • @globaltasker3160
      @globaltasker3160 4 года назад +1

      @@Richie6098 me too😂😂

    • @Caplax40
      @Caplax40 4 года назад +1

      As a native resident of the state I shall send him a gift basket of Russets as a token of gratitude.

  • @josephpantelidis4626
    @josephpantelidis4626 4 года назад +2546

    Doug the type of guy to be like: “Even the wheels and tired are circles in this car”

    • @reggiewarrington4586
      @reggiewarrington4586 4 года назад +11

      Joseph Pantelidis *tyres..

    • @killcondo
      @killcondo 4 года назад +31

      Doug the type of guy who thinks round things are circles.
      He ain't no square type of guy, oh no nooooo no.

    • @rome4060
      @rome4060 4 года назад +45

      @@reggiewarrington4586 Tires

    • @futurism0
      @futurism0 4 года назад +6

      @@rome4060 Tyres is the british spelling

    • @ivana.946
      @ivana.946 4 года назад +11

      Tired

  • @toddepley6624
    @toddepley6624 4 года назад +840

    Doug: Owner said this car has had no issues
    Also Doug: Kneeling in front of engine bay with coolant sprayed all over it.

    • @dutchvanderlinde9991
      @dutchvanderlinde9991 4 года назад +33

      Todd Epley That sounds dirty af lmao

    • @Iowa599
      @Iowa599 4 года назад +42

      "no real/major problems"
      The coolant is spray is from in front of the engine. The radiator is not a part of the engine, and the most likely cause would be damage, not wear.

    • @boxedfender4810
      @boxedfender4810 4 года назад +1

      @@dutchvanderlinde9991 you dirty af lol don't kinkshame that's Todd Epley being classic Todd Epley

    • @zeroelus
      @zeroelus 4 года назад +19

      A coworker had one of these bought since new and they never had any problems with it (they did learn how to care for a dorito engine with an rx7 though). It no longer drives because someone else crashed into them and that was that.
      A fucking shame. Manage to get one of these last this long and then someone crashes into you.

    • @LPMusicON
      @LPMusicON 4 года назад +14

      Sounds pretty normal for RX8. Coolant all over the place in RX8 can happen due to faulty reservoir or cracked plastic top mount on the radiator. Had both, had to change reservoir twice, radiator once. Pretty meh as overheating kills the engine really quick.

  • @isaachelgens3694
    @isaachelgens3694 2 года назад +175

    That coolant light made me laugh. In 1998 I bought a one owner Toyota Supra Turbo with 30,000 miles - and I started driving it 100 miles a day every day. During my first week of ownership that light pops on. No cell phones, no internet research, I just had to stop at a payphone and call the dealership. They asked what was going on and all I could explain was "My Lincoln Memorial light came on..."

    • @duress8801
      @duress8801 Год назад +1

      Great story haha

    • @Newo48
      @Newo48 10 месяцев назад

      do you still own it?

    • @StealthFoxx_
      @StealthFoxx_ 9 месяцев назад

      Lmaoo, that’s amazing

  • @adnamamedia
    @adnamamedia 4 года назад +263

    I cant believe he didn't mention ALL OF THE OTHER triangles!! there are at least 30 on/in this car.

    • @d1c3y97
      @d1c3y97 4 года назад +5

      I read the part in CAPS in Doug's voice.

    • @titohe2481
      @titohe2481 4 года назад +3

      Especially the hidden ones in the headlights!!

    • @InfinityR319
      @InfinityR319 4 года назад +1

      *T R I A N G L E S*

    • @NickyLong89
      @NickyLong89 4 года назад +2

      Like the MASSIVE TRIANGLE on the bonnet

    • @remytv
      @remytv 4 года назад +2

      No, it's all about the circles, get with the program!

  • @thephao4327
    @thephao4327 4 года назад +554

    When Doug was pressing the buttons, my microwave started beeping back

    • @justagiraffe2868
      @justagiraffe2868 4 года назад +20

      Machines together strong

    • @EmptyHeadHeavyFoot
      @EmptyHeadHeavyFoot 4 года назад +8

      They have become sentient; it is judgement day 😀😀

    • @thephao4327
      @thephao4327 4 года назад +8

      Yeah we're screwed

    • @2450logan
      @2450logan 4 года назад +8

      Than the Decepticon kettle laughed

    • @michaeldesignbig2538
      @michaeldesignbig2538 4 года назад +2

      @@justagiraffe2868 you genuinely made me laugh out loud, thanks for that ! :D

  • @Alextheskater91
    @Alextheskater91 3 года назад +2571

    “The owner says the car hasn’t had one single problem” as there is remnants of coolant splattered all over the engine.

    • @Alextheskater91
      @Alextheskater91 3 года назад +44

      @Alex Frideres not if the car overheated and blew a hose or radiator cap. Happened to me once

    • @Alextheskater91
      @Alextheskater91 3 года назад +63

      @@punishmint a car overheating is kind of a big deal. It shortens the life of the head gasket and other major components

    • @MrLosefireball
      @MrLosefireball 3 года назад +172

      @@Alextheskater91 It sure isn't good to overheat it but there isn't a head gasket in these to destroy lmao

    • @Alextheskater91
      @Alextheskater91 3 года назад +29

      @@MrLosefireball that’s why I said “and other major components” you can still warp components in a rotary engine.

    • @SoWhatCwalk
      @SoWhatCwalk 3 года назад +13

      Actually its just the coolant sensor :))))))))))

  • @Kevbo75
    @Kevbo75 2 года назад +68

    I owned the RX-8 as a daily driver for 8 years. was active in the user groups on line and worked on the car. So I think I can add a lot here. I will start out by saying this was a love hate relationship with this car. I hated the fact that the engine could go out on me and knew many who had engines fail and rebuilt sometime multiple times. The RX-8 engine was different from the earlier RX-7 engines and was not as reliable. Engine compression seal failure was the problem and due to a variety of reasons that Mazda only really knows for sure. Heat and oil had a lot to play in this issue. The second major issue for me, as a daily driver, was the fuel economy. I averaged 12 mpg combined. Now I did drive the car hard but this was hard to swallow.
    The above being said this was one of my favorite cars. It was quick if not fast (0-60 in 5.9sec) and was so smooth and sounded so great. The car handled like it was on rails but kept a subtle ride and did not knock your fillings out on bumps. Don't know how MAzda did it. The car had a 50/50 balance and the engine sat behind the front wheels so was considered mid engine. Really one of the best handling cars I ever drove. The breaks were also outstanding some of the best of its time. One of the big car shows would time the cars they tested on the track and the RX tied with the BMW M3 of the time despite having significantly less power, the car was that good. The car weighed less than 3000 lbs yet could seat 4 comfortably and had great truck space for a sports car. It was such an easy car to live with. Driver ergonomics was one of the best I have used. Everything right where you needed it. Just great. Build quality was also excellent for its time, no rattles just that great rotary noise.
    In 8 years of ownership I have very few problems. here they are below:
    - I used the sunroof a lot and it would develop a rattle, when opened, after round 30K miles. New one started to rattle at 60K, this was a design defect but not a big one.
    - I drove this in Chicago winters where road salt is used in large quantities. In the 8 years the car developed a Oil line leak to the oil coolers. The cars used some metal piping that was not treated for corion and rotten out. Had to replace it with a braided steel line throughout the car.
    - Failed ignition coils. This is a common problem that all RX owners had. A rotary engine's coil sparks 3 times as much as a piston engine and the coils used were not up to the job. They would fail at around 30K and if not addressed immediately would dump unburnt gas into the exhaust system which would then melt the CAT. If you get one of these the first thing you do is upgrade the coil packs to either a corvettes or GM Yukon's coil pack. There are kits out there for this.

    • @juanmuller6519
      @juanmuller6519 2 года назад +1

      What you smoking its more like 0-60 in 6.4 seconds

    • @nickm8425
      @nickm8425 7 месяцев назад

      link to good coils?

    • @Kevbo75
      @Kevbo75 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@nickm8425 Sorry that was 12 years ago, try the RX-8 boards they will know there. Worse case you will create your own harness, not complicated but you will have to manufacture the bracket and source the electrical connectors.

  • @austinradtke2896
    @austinradtke2896 3 года назад +2498

    I always thought the reason why the rx8 technically has 4 doors and rear seats was to make it cheaper to insure. Because all the insurance company would see was that it’s a 4 door, 4-seater car with a 1.3L engine. Might as well be a Toyota Corolla lol.

    • @RLX28G
      @RLX28G 3 года назад +74

      It’s classified as a sports car

    • @oldrrocr
      @oldrrocr 3 года назад +81

      it was Ford's contribution to the demise of the rotary engine. Like they did to the T-bird in 1958, a car has a bigger market if it can fit 4 people and/or have 4 doors. It worked for Thunderbird because they sold a lot more cars with the box t-bird. but sadly, it was the end of a great sporty car.

    • @Lawdog652
      @Lawdog652 3 года назад +39

      Insurance is very cheap with this car!!

    • @alexfrazier1105
      @alexfrazier1105 3 года назад +6

      That's exactly how my insurance was

    • @Thenerdyskater
      @Thenerdyskater 3 года назад +18

      @@RLX28G my 2015 civic si coupe is considered a “sports car” but my insurance puts it as a regular civic I don’t get the extra charge.

  • @akdcx
    @akdcx 4 года назад +130

    Doug: Hates the long wheelbase look
    Also Doug: Loves the great handling associated with longer wheelbases

    • @Zinex-u8b
      @Zinex-u8b 4 года назад +2

      Answer for yourselft+stop creating these stupid dialogues yourself

    • @kotarojujo2737
      @kotarojujo2737 4 года назад +1

      longer wheelbase=/=good handling

    • @Carlisho
      @Carlisho 4 года назад +3

      Kotaro Jujo it does help thou, why do you think Formula cars have their wheelbase so far apart?

    • @Cursalock
      @Cursalock 4 года назад +6

      It’s not the long wheelbase itself, it’s the visual relationship between the wheelbase, the door, and rooflines, where the driver sits. If it had only two seats, the driver was pushed back six inches, and the rear glass was brought forward a bit over the rear wheel well it would look a lot better.

  • @reinisvimba8605
    @reinisvimba8605 4 года назад +4998

    “car isn’t beautiful” said guy who owns convertible G Wagon

    • @14yearold85
      @14yearold85 4 года назад +92

      Why would anyone want that when you can just get a regular one

    • @tvanb
      @tvanb 4 года назад +39

      14 year old r u dumb guy

    • @speterbilt
      @speterbilt 4 года назад +119

      And he paid $100k for it

    • @pattonkesselring4247
      @pattonkesselring4247 4 года назад +44

      True, but I think he is pretty open about how hideous that mistake is. Also, DEAR GOD MERCEDES WHY?!!

    • @JJ-iy8dx
      @JJ-iy8dx 4 года назад +4

      @@tvanb no, he seems actually really smart

  • @dadtype2339
    @dadtype2339 2 года назад +217

    Test drive one in 2005, was super easy, probably the easiest manual to drive I've ever driven, also a neat thing, some models had a pop up GPS screen that cam up from the center of the dash. Burns oil up like nobody's business, but I always thought these were cool cars. It's starting to look aged but hey, it still looks cool in my opinion and it's nearly 20 years old.

    • @jfoxxbrowning
      @jfoxxbrowning 2 года назад +3

      My 04 had the screen with navigation it was 6speed n went to 124K miles which was amazing for these sold it before bad things happened

    • @bigseff23
      @bigseff23 2 года назад +9

      It's actually designed to burn oil. If you want it reliable you need to run 2 stroke pre mix in the gas

    • @dadtype2339
      @dadtype2339 2 года назад +3

      @@bigseff23 isn't that the truth. Thanks for the reply 😊

    • @AceticTWO
      @AceticTWO Год назад

      Did you ever drive a diesel

    • @t3hgir
      @t3hgir Год назад +4

      @@bigseff23 wish I could have told my know-it-all BMW mechanical engineer friend about this, he'd dismiss cars because of one thing he found wrong with it LOL. I remember watching an onboard of the beastly Alfa 155V6 TI in a hillclimb, he goes "ahh, v6s are prone to vibration, never as smooth as an inline 6..." Yeah, we know your dad gave you his inline 6 5 series but c'mon dude.

  • @holydiver701
    @holydiver701 4 года назад +214

    Doug really needs to review more Japanese cars from this era and earlier.

  • @NiricDigital
    @NiricDigital 3 года назад +1759

    As a former RX-8 owner and someone who loved this car here's some input to this review:
    >You can disable the beep in the settings.
    >The see-though sun visor is genius actually because you can easily see Traffic Lights in direct eye shot sun. It functions 99.9% the same as a normal sun visor otherwise unless you're putting your eyes literally up against the holes.
    > The true Brilliance of the 2 Rotor engine and rear seat suicide doors in my state was that got registered as a 2-Cylnder 4 Door car. Making the insurance incredibly reasonable for a sports car, even with full coverage.
    >The pro of the Rotary (and my favorite thing about it) is the sound. It just sounds so cool. Its a crazy high rev'ing engine and its power and optimal punch is DEEP into the red line of traditional cylinder combustion engines. Also a major reason the car has amazing handling is thanks to the size and location placement in the car 's design. Its practically behind the dash making the car remarkably balanced in weight distribution and likely more of the reason why the car is so long in the middle. Also, not a pro or con but its placement takes up some foot room realistate in the passenger floorboard space. Its odd and makes the car asymmetrical there and I'm a little surprised he didn't mention it.
    >The cons of the rotary is the car hates cold starts. You really need to warm the car up before you start driving it. I didn't have any issues with mine but took good care of it-- but one fateful day someone moved my car out of the driveway at request, without letting me know. After a cold start quick move, it somehow had a downhill effect on the performance of the car. I did buy the car used, it could have had existing issues that we finally exposed fully at this point and I agree its absurd something like that would do damage to the car but it did.
    I loved my RX-8 and I miss having it. Its a true practical joyride machine that made rural highway twists and turns an absolute joy. Most amazing sports cars are valued for their horsepower performance. This car is made even more unique by being a practical sports car that is valued for its absurdly good handling.

    • @josephtran-day6281
      @josephtran-day6281 3 года назад +26

      But mine had oil flood all the time lmao i sold that piece of crab but i loved driving it so much tho but it was a money pit

    • @hamzasheraz3292
      @hamzasheraz3292 3 года назад +11

      Did it’s maintenance cost much? I’m like a student so I want a fun car already have a family car. Any idea how much it’s maintenance costs yearly

    • @jamesowen418
      @jamesowen418 3 года назад +45

      @@hamzasheraz3292 it's not the cheapest to maintain if you intend to look after it properly, fuel costs, regular oil changes, and I'd suggest replacing coils/leads & plugs straight after buying one (small problems with the ignition system can quite quickly cause big problems with the engine). As a student I probably wouldn't buy one, having said that I've had 2 RX8's now, so I must like them! So far no issues with them at all, just keep on top of maintenance and redline it every weekend 👍🏻

    • @zootius
      @zootius 2 года назад +31

      It's one of those cars that you look back on very fondly, but when you have it you spend most of the time thinking about getting rid of it.

    • @nunyabusiness896
      @nunyabusiness896 2 года назад +13

      Yeah, I don't think idling a car down a driveway ruined it, at least not unless it was like -20F outside and the oil wasn't moving and mixing into the combustion chamber like it should. If you had said someone did an autocross run without warming it up, OK, maybe, but not moving it out of the driveway.
      *edited "cylinder" to "combustion chamber" because some stupid zoomer can't read between the lines and thinks I don't know what a f-ing rotary is.

  • @Antibionic50
    @Antibionic50 4 года назад +655

    When you pull out that handbreak you will find out it is actually a sword.

    • @JoshCraver9000
      @JoshCraver9000 4 года назад +24

      Very Japanese!

    • @Mamo878
      @Mamo878 4 года назад +36

      Sigh
      Break and brake. It's just not that hard to get it right.

    • @Patrick94GSR
      @Patrick94GSR 4 года назад +10

      the legend of the Sword in the ... Center Console.

    • @GabrielDegurechaff
      @GabrielDegurechaff 4 года назад +6

      *Katana

    • @stickytarmacs
      @stickytarmacs 4 года назад +1

      Percussierups Wtf ?? ruclips.net/video/BnuHKimwH1I/видео.html

  • @ashimotosuperdeluxe1291
    @ashimotosuperdeluxe1291 3 года назад +72

    Doug: "Probably shouldn't buy"
    Me: been looking at used Rx8 listings for a month now.

    • @derpturtle42
      @derpturtle42 3 года назад +3

      Do it anyways

    • @ashimotosuperdeluxe1291
      @ashimotosuperdeluxe1291 Год назад +15

      update: 2 years later I got an RX8 and it's still going fine, keep up with services and do a little research and you can't really go wrong. Just buy one that starts up strong hot or cold and definitely go manual.

    • @james_money
      @james_money 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@ashimotosuperdeluxe1291 Don't forget to add 1/4 oz to 1/2 oz of two stroke per gal of 93 gas (will prolong the apex seals)...and do a catalytic converter delete to avoid it clogging and catching fire. Also, make sure to redline at least once every time you drive to blow the carbon out.
      Good luck getting it to pass inspection after all that though, unless you know a guy ;)

  • @thestigsamericancousin4588
    @thestigsamericancousin4588 4 года назад +349

    Rcr: "TRIANGLES EVERYWHERE"
    Doug: "CIRCLES!"

    • @sarcasticpanda84
      @sarcasticpanda84 4 года назад +17

      I’MMA TELL YOU ANYWAY!

    • @ultraguy8771
      @ultraguy8771 4 года назад +1

      @O 99 I bet you think BMW's new kidn- I mean lung grills look good, huh?

    • @stickytarmacs
      @stickytarmacs 4 года назад

      Wtf ?? ruclips.net/video/BnuHKimwH1I/видео.html

    • @Edeptacija
      @Edeptacija 4 года назад +8

      @O 99 lol all of your comments on Doug's videos are hate on Alfa Romeo. Do you have a problem with Alfa, or hating on it makes you happier?

    • @cs-yz9yo
      @cs-yz9yo 4 года назад +8

      @@Edeptacija haha I've noticed him as well. Clearly has problem with Alfa Romeo for some reason...

  • @aeliusdawn
    @aeliusdawn 4 года назад +470

    Doug: I'm 37 cents richer
    RX-8 Owner: I'm never gonna financially recover from this

    • @ksawiprod9140
      @ksawiprod9140 4 года назад +1

      this be kinda true seeing the fucking trunk and engine bay

    • @thumbscrampgaming7034
      @thumbscrampgaming7034 4 года назад +2

      I hope people caught this reference 🤣

    • @xMorbidArtx
      @xMorbidArtx 2 года назад

      It’s our savings for the rebuild. Definitely set him back considering the cost of our mileage.

  • @FETFAZIDIS
    @FETFAZIDIS 4 года назад +281

    Doug the type of guy who wears an Idaho shirt in San Diego

    • @edwardvalivonis23
      @edwardvalivonis23 4 года назад +2

      And cowboy hat in New York

    • @deathbychoice2522
      @deathbychoice2522 4 года назад +1

      RICKY tf does that even mean

    • @KloneOne1111
      @KloneOne1111 4 года назад +2

      I’m pretty sure it’s a thing he does, I always get excited when I seem him wear a shirt featuring my state!

    • @caitlynchristiansen4671
      @caitlynchristiansen4671 4 года назад +1

      @@KloneOne1111 same, im from idaho

  • @evolv.e
    @evolv.e 2 года назад +61

    I had a 2006 Shinka and I really enjoyed owning and driving it. On a closed course, I turned a faster lap time than a Lotus Elise. It’s handling and high 9500 redline in the twisties made up for its lack of torque, though it’s worth mentioning that I upgraded the wheels to lighter Mazdaspeeds along with the Mazdaspeed suspension. Doug is pretty spot on with the review, though the beeping button sound can be turned off in settings, and the sun visors with the holes are actually functional at blocking the sun while allowing a bit of visibility. Manual transmission was the only way to go in this car. It didn’t need very much oil in between changes and usually only required one small top off. In all, it was fun, reliable, and a unique experience to drive.

    • @Alex-ve1og
      @Alex-ve1og Год назад

      Reliable? Lol, if you need to do significantly more work to make sure it doesn't break compared to a normal piston engine then it's not particularly reliable.

    • @evolv.e
      @evolv.e Год назад +7

      @@Alex-ve1og adding a few oz of oil once in a while was hardly “significantly more work”.

    • @literallyleo
      @literallyleo 8 месяцев назад

      @@evolv.e How often did you have to change the oil? any more often than a piston engine?

    • @evolv.e
      @evolv.e 8 месяцев назад +2

      @@literallyleo it ate a little oil with regular driving, but checking the dip stick and adding a little to top it off once or twice in between oil changes wasn’t too much of a hassle. What was kind of a hassle though was how much gas I had to put in it. I averaged around 13-14 miles/gallon driving it, and while it’s fun to wind up, it had very little torque for something that got worse fuel economy than a corvette 😅. But still, it was an enjoyable experience while I had it. Anyways, the oil top offs were no big deal, and oil changes were done at roughly the same intervals as a piston engine.

  • @sundstrom193
    @sundstrom193 4 года назад +305

    “The coolant light is on, which really isn’t a problem” *coolant is sprayed all over the front of the engine* “the owner said he’s had no real major problems with this car”

    • @betterbeavailable
      @betterbeavailable 4 года назад +3

      Yeah, there is that...

    • @ironicgoose9913
      @ironicgoose9913 4 года назад +42

      That's factory

    • @IronicTonic8
      @IronicTonic8 4 года назад +47

      The coolant sensor is located in the coolant overflow tank and it's integrated into the tank. The sensor goes bad on just about every RX-8, it's a common problem. I had mine go bad around 50k miles and you can't just replace the sensor, you have to replace the entire overflow tank, and it's not cheap. Most owners don't replace it.

    • @d4rbo
      @d4rbo 4 года назад

      Bahaha

    • @CptTennant
      @CptTennant 4 года назад +9

      Most Rx-8 including the two i've owned both had a coolant light on, It's a bastard to change as it's tucked away and they always fail, but they don't relay any information to the ECU so it's often not changed lmao

  • @theodorbean2604
    @theodorbean2604 4 года назад +127

    The interior is all about circles apart from where it's all about triangles

    • @DrewLSsix
      @DrewLSsix 4 года назад +1

      And lines and curves and straight edges.....

    • @sgreensdlintl
      @sgreensdlintl 4 года назад +4

      Yeah, literally there is one unusual circle (in the centre of the dash) and the rest are all just normal. There are a million triangles (ya know rotor shapes) but that's not what Doug focuses on!

    • @batialexis9339
      @batialexis9339 4 года назад

      6:40 you are welcome

  • @jonasgeisner7336
    @jonasgeisner7336 4 года назад +2730

    Oooh, I always agree with you Doug - But today I have to disagree with you. I think this car is good looking!

    • @christopherjongte865
      @christopherjongte865 4 года назад +63

      Good looking yes... But they're very notorious for breaking down.

    • @kendernicholas151
      @kendernicholas151 4 года назад +205

      @@christopherjongte865 he was talking about looks not reliability

    • @JasonEisenberg81
      @JasonEisenberg81 4 года назад +31

      Jonas, yes 100%. Those "too big" wheel wells are awesome!

    • @yasaswijeratne7535
      @yasaswijeratne7535 4 года назад +10

      Looks are good, but what matters the most is what is inside.

    • @PrinceFluffy
      @PrinceFluffy 4 года назад +40

      @@christopherjongte865 I had one for four years and never had one issue.

  • @ewanwilson1974
    @ewanwilson1974 3 года назад +124

    I honestly love the way the rx8 looks, inside and out, and just how unique it is as a car. I think one thing that would have saved it, aside from the dorito engine, was if they jade the rear a hatch, rather than a normal trunk, keep everything else that would probably have worked.

    • @btownballer27
      @btownballer27 Год назад +4

      If you pick it apart like Doug it has some large awkward features, it has certain weird angles but the car as a whole is very unique and sporty looking and I like it.

    • @obeseperson
      @obeseperson Год назад +2

      The more I see these the more I like them. Like, really like them.

    • @justadummy8076
      @justadummy8076 Год назад +1

      @@btownballer27 when it released it was seen as ugly, but I kinda like it

    • @btownballer27
      @btownballer27 Год назад

      @justadummy8076 they age well especially with the right mods. Mine is black on black lowered on BCs with black FC04 18x9. Looks like a batmobile. Gets a lot of thumbs up.

  • @JuiceBoxScott
    @JuiceBoxScott 4 года назад +95

    This is such a perfect Doug car. I'm typing this as he said it's not his kind of car. But quirkyness is the name of the game in the RX8

    • @joeylarson9885
      @joeylarson9885 4 года назад +3

      Reliability is the main reason why people say don’t buy these. But they are a cool car

  • @MeatLeBeef
    @MeatLeBeef 4 года назад +207

    7:22 the coolant light is on, which is not really a problem
    15:27 ah yes, definitely no coolant issue there

    • @brianshaggy
      @brianshaggy 4 года назад +9

      Probably opened it when it was running hot lol

    • @jenneweiner
      @jenneweiner 4 года назад +3

      Yeah wtfffff lol

    • @jenneweiner
      @jenneweiner 4 года назад +4

      Last time I saw that on my rx8 I needed a new radiator fan😂

  • @nickys1008
    @nickys1008 4 года назад +186

    “The owner has had this car for over 10 years with no problems”
    Coolant stains on the engine cover: “am I a joke to you?”

    • @MaxResDefault2600
      @MaxResDefault2600 4 года назад +29

      "Oh that? That's normal, all rotaries do that."

    • @scubaemt25
      @scubaemt25 4 года назад +3

      And how about the engine bay?? You'd think of you're going to get it filmed you'd at least have it detailed lol wtf. That engine bay made my car OCD go insane i had to turn away haha

    • @roddevereaux1830
      @roddevereaux1830 4 года назад

      savage flamez every other problem except the engine not spontaneously exploding so in rotary car terms thats 'no major problems' 😂

    • @RattlesnakeTequila
      @RattlesnakeTequila 4 года назад

      I had mine for 8 years before the compression on one rotor was low.

  • @HeavensBladeTM
    @HeavensBladeTM 3 года назад +24

    I don't know dude. I personally love how this car looks, it is totally beautiful to me. especially black rx8 looks gorgeous !!! I used to drive it and tune in Need for Speed Underground 2 back in 2006 or something and it was one of my favorite cars in that game !!! (yeah, not like I ever drive one in real life.. but you get idea. I still love this car)

  • @mazdaguy_6046
    @mazdaguy_6046 4 года назад +1826

    Gotta respect Mazda , punishing people who bought the automatic.
    Edit: thanks for 1.3k!

    • @Pwng
      @Pwng 4 года назад +18

      mazdaguy _ mazda makes ugly cars

    • @earnestbunbury2103
      @earnestbunbury2103 4 года назад +91

      They punish all who purchase their cars ...

    • @alexnather7614
      @alexnather7614 4 года назад +46

      It was because the transmission they chose was only rated for so much HP not because of Mazda’s preferences but rather a cost saving measure

    • @justryan5697
      @justryan5697 4 года назад +9

      nice miata

    • @konstantinoszabelakis1215
      @konstantinoszabelakis1215 4 года назад +53

      @@Pwng Mazda makes great cars

  • @MisterChief1117
    @MisterChief1117 4 года назад +498

    The beeping can be disabled in the audio settings...

    • @axemanracing6222
      @axemanracing6222 4 года назад +53

      Yeah I always see that stupid people complaining about the beep. I've found it on the very first day I owned the car.

    • @MisterChief1117
      @MisterChief1117 4 года назад +30

      @@axemanracing6222 lol it's like the first thing that shows up in the audio settings 😂

    • @jasondeland5487
      @jasondeland5487 4 года назад +26

      Yeah, I have an '06 Mazda 3 and it has the same beep, and it is very easy and quick to disable as well. It takes about 5 minutes tops of poking around the head unit's buttons/menus to figure that out. Sometimes Doug really does seem like an alien invader disguised as a human that really enjoys reviewing cars despite not having human intuition/common sense.

    • @tgene2223
      @tgene2223 4 года назад +5

      @@jasondeland5487 me who put up with it for 8 years

    • @SeanFlaherty
      @SeanFlaherty 4 года назад +2

      my rx-8 has never beeped (except for the 9k RMP beep) since I owned it (40 miles on the clock.)

  • @coxienormous7814
    @coxienormous7814 4 года назад +1407

    I really dont get why people don’t clean their cars when they know thats it is beeing reviewed...

    • @chromawave6526
      @chromawave6526 4 года назад +317

      I don’t get why people don’t clean their cars, period.

    • @dereksans1015
      @dereksans1015 4 года назад +15

      Maybe he would have given it a better review

    • @squeakers27
      @squeakers27 4 года назад +64

      Yeah, overall quite surprised how it wasn't cleaned. The engine bay would have looked 10 times better with just dusting the plastic which would have taken 2 minutes

    • @mpgrim3312
      @mpgrim3312 4 года назад +48

      The scary thought is maybe the owner did clean the car o.O

    • @raserx63
      @raserx63 4 года назад +7

      Yeah , the HHR SS he did a few days a go was filthy too

  • @louie111887
    @louie111887 3 года назад +32

    Drove one of these back in 2007 when a friend I knew got too drunk to drive home and she let me take her. It was one of the funnest car I've driven. It wasn't the fastest, but very very fun. Nice little six speed

  • @StrengthdartRS
    @StrengthdartRS 4 года назад +147

    Decades long RX-8 owner, it was my first car!
    The “very unique” label on gas cap is just reminding you that the rotary engine only has a thirst for premium fuel!

    • @brosef4154
      @brosef4154 3 года назад +4

      That's really the worst thing about the car, honestly. Bad gas mileage and you're putting in premium.

    • @BixbyConsequence
      @BixbyConsequence 3 года назад +17

      @@brosef4154 Meh, I ran 87 octane for the entire 8 years I had the car. 2004 did not specify premium fuel. I think the later octane admonition was an attempt to cover up for weaknesses in the design. Dealerships absolutely hated the vehicle due to the amount of warranty work (and thus bad customer surveys) it generated. And instead of acknowledging the design problems, Mazda would punish dealerships for the poor survey results. Lol.

    • @AndyZULUL
      @AndyZULUL Год назад +1

      ​@@brosef4154 I got a 2008 40th anniversary edition recently, funnily enough the owners manual says it's ok to use 87.

  • @dnaslinky369
    @dnaslinky369 4 года назад +234

    Circle volume control? Well there’s goes my mind being blown into a million pieces

    • @dinzulgauls3502
      @dinzulgauls3502 3 года назад +5

      Thought it was just me 😂🤣

    • @nubby3896
      @nubby3896 3 года назад +5

      AND A CIRCLE WHEEL????

  • @benix94
    @benix94 4 года назад +113

    Three weeks ago: I rather wait and get a rare spec, last year model of the car im going to review.
    Thiiiiiiis is a Black Mazda RX8 with worn and dirty seats, foggy headlights, never polished paint with the engine all sprayed with coolant.

    • @SniperBlitz2234
      @SniperBlitz2234 4 года назад +11

      I imagine it being difficult to find RX8 R3 owners in san diego where gas is $10 a gallon and your 200hp car gets the gas mileage of a ram 1500. Still would’ve wanted to see a review of the R3 though.

    • @faeinthebay
      @faeinthebay 4 года назад +2

      @@SniperBlitz2234 Have you been to California recently? Even in the Bay Area, gas is below $2.50 a gallon. $3 a gallon was more normal, especially in medium cost of living places like San Diego, which is higher but still pretty sane.

    • @Tigertamer01
      @Tigertamer01 4 года назад +1

      Probably due to corona I'd think

    • @zebracherub
      @zebracherub 4 года назад +1

      Also it must be hard to find a stock, unabused one. Where I live people buy it exclusively either for the meme, or to build crazy 1000HP.

    • @Desertfox92308
      @Desertfox92308 4 года назад

      I think the first two model years killed this car. High oil consumption, lousy gas mileage, and failed engine stories. I agree, The styling is hit or miss.

  • @HerculeanPearl
    @HerculeanPearl 3 года назад +67

    You can't talk about a rotary car without saying the phrase: "apex seals".

  • @rysi0k110
    @rysi0k110 4 года назад +807

    Doug is a type of guy to pull over when he needs to sneeze

    • @mattyxd20.68
      @mattyxd20.68 4 года назад +6

      I’m dead 💀😂

    • @samugere5483
      @samugere5483 4 года назад +21

      Obama prism

    • @BobThe9534
      @BobThe9534 4 года назад +56

      Doug is the type of guy to rev an electric car

    • @RLX28G
      @RLX28G 3 года назад +4

      It looks like dog sneezed all over the stereo before he did the video.

    • @randyroberts855
      @randyroberts855 2 года назад

      🤣🤣🤣

  • @sumosloths98
    @sumosloths98 4 года назад +181

    Finally, you reviewed the car that I own! As an RX-8 owner, it's time to respond to literally everything Doug said:
    3:00 My car is a 2004 and it has a normal key and fob, the same as other Mazdas at the time. Not sure when they started using the weird flat key fob thing.
    5:07 You can turn the beep off in the settings menu that you access by pushing the tuner knob. I turned it off the day I got it so I haven't been annoyed by it at all.
    6:13 Fun fact: the parking brake is on the same side in right hand drive models. The plastic usually covers the hole at the base when the handle is up, but as you can see, in this car a piece has broken off. The same piece is broken off in my car.
    7:27 I think it's supposed to look like a radiator. The first time I saw it, I also thought it looked like a trolley.
    7:42 Can confirm, the cupholders suck. I use a kid's size water bottle so I can still have it in the cupholder while I'm driving. HOWEVER, Doug neglected to mention that there are cupholders in the back seat! In front of the rear seat storage cubby there is a panel that you can flip open to reveal two cupholders. This is where I put any larger drinks that I might have.
    Worth mentioning that my car has the navigation system, meaning it has an extra panel above the center climate vents that flips up to reveal a screen. The controls for it are between the shift lever and the heated seat controls. It's outdated and extremely slow, so it's pretty much useless and I just keep the screen closed.
    10:55 I'm pretty short (about 5'7). I have to sit pretty far forward in order to reach the clutch, so as a result there is plenty of room to sit behind me as long as you're not much taller than me. I've been in plenty of 4-door cars with far less legroom in the back.
    11:20 This can be really annoying if I am dropping off a rear passenger. Even if I'm not getting out, I have to open my door AND remove my seatbelt to let the person out. The good part is that I still don't have to stand up, as I can open the rear door from the front seat no problem, so it IS still easier than a conventional 2-door coupe.
    12:59 My car just says "premium recommended".
    13:45 Can confirm, I have had items that would totally fit in the trunk if the opening wasn't so small. Fortunately, the extra doors make it easy to just put these items in the back seat.
    17:23 With all that oil consumption, you'd think that Mazda would make the dipstick and oil filler cap easily accessible. Nope! They're underneath the "Multi Side Port" cover, almost exactly in the center of the engine. I took the cover off long ago and it now sits in my garage.
    18:11 Doug how could you (;﹏;) I thought you'd like the wraparound rear window at least :(
    19:24 That's why I took mine off.
    22:18 My car is an 04. It broke down a few months ago and required a full engine replacement. It made it just under 110,000 miles before this. The worst part was that there aren't any rotary specialists near me, so I had to take it to a place near LA (I'm in the SF bay area. The dealer said they would install a new engine for me, but I would have had to find the engine myself and it would've cost almost twice as much). After all the work they did (replaced a couple other things as well, like the clutch), it ended up costing about what I originally paid for the whole car three years ago. The good thing is that I have a brand new engine that functions perfectly, all for the price of a down payment on a new car of similar caliber. All I have to say is if you want to buy one with >80k miles, be prepared to basically buy the car again within the next few years. Still a lot of fun and definitely worth it in my opinion, and I plan on keeping it forever. If it's well taken care of, it just might go on for close to 200k, but be ready, just in case.
    25:30 That's really weird. Mine is the opposite, like most cars. I wonder if this car has had seats replaced, and if they somehow got RHD seats.

    • @francoisluneau
      @francoisluneau 4 года назад +7

      They flat car keys started on the 2009 models, with an exception for the 40th Anniversary 2008 model. It pains me to use any traditional car keys since then...As for the oil dipstick and filler cap, it is an eternal annoyance. Got a special light in the glove box just to see where the dipstick is at when filling it at night. The angle makes it difficult to find, even when the gas station is well lit (but from the front of the car).

    • @Rev3_11
      @Rev3_11 4 года назад +11

      Yeah, Doug is a judgmental bastard. These cars are gorgeous.

    • @ServiceInstaller
      @ServiceInstaller 4 года назад +3

      This was a good tutorial on how to make everything about yourself.

    • @2450logan
      @2450logan 4 года назад +5

      @@ServiceInstaller agree lol who cares 😂

    • @andrijamitic3434
      @andrijamitic3434 4 года назад +5

      THIS..... is a 2020 Mazda RX8 review by Doug DeMuro, and today....... I'm going to review it

  • @MichaelNNguyen
    @MichaelNNguyen 4 года назад +779

    Mazda RX-8 owner: hey Doug! I'm gunna need that 37 cents back asap
    Doug's Bank Statement: - $0.37

  • @tedwalker1370
    @tedwalker1370 3 года назад +9

    The coolant light looks like a radiator to me.
    Doors are just like the extended cabs on the pic-up trucks. They can be very handy when putting shopping bags in the car in a parking space.

  • @traviszack3
    @traviszack3 4 года назад +734

    "Doug is 37¢ richer" rubs hands*

    • @ameenchewan3040
      @ameenchewan3040 4 года назад +20

      I bet he steal those coins

    • @OrbitalTrails-x5s
      @OrbitalTrails-x5s 4 года назад +48

      is Doug Jewish ?

    • @corey3642
      @corey3642 4 года назад +8

      Oh cool, you watched the video, too?

    • @Daddyme92
      @Daddyme92 4 года назад +2

      The Birdman hand rub. Somebody get doug the lotion

    • @bunating
      @bunating 4 года назад +8

      lol Doug channeled his inner Ferengi.

  • @stratis722
    @stratis722 4 года назад +358

    *When Mazda makes the Tesla Model 3 key like 15 years before Tesla*

    • @NickyLong89
      @NickyLong89 4 года назад +23

      ForgedCarbon actually Renault were doing it many years before 👍

    • @psychologicaldig
      @psychologicaldig 4 года назад +1

      No

    • @pa2219
      @pa2219 4 года назад +1

      @@NickyLong89 yup

    • @InSaN3ViSioN
      @InSaN3ViSioN 4 года назад +2

      Huh? RX-8 has a keyfob. Model 3 has a keycard like a credit card or your phone. And I sold my RX-8 for my Model 3. Don't miss the RX-8 in any way. But will always like the design

    • @rageagainstthehygiene2357
      @rageagainstthehygiene2357 4 года назад

      @@NickyLong89 My Renault has the exact same philosophy. It does have a keyring hole though. And only 2 buttons

  • @julienducro6281
    @julienducro6281 4 года назад +315

    "Super unique" means "Super uniquement" in French, that translate into premium only. Probably for Canada

    • @michaellk2254
      @michaellk2254 4 года назад +12

      Pretty sure its still super unique. Reference, im from quebec

    • @jamesclarke4653
      @jamesclarke4653 4 года назад +1

      Was just going to say that

    • @pepitoramucho1402
      @pepitoramucho1402 4 года назад +5

      Still super unique. I’m french FYI the fuel in France is “sans plomb” and not super unique

    • @kadaboukhanfour9115
      @kadaboukhanfour9115 4 года назад

      T'as raison, il existe 3 types d'essence normal sans plomb et super

    • @Crolis
      @Crolis 4 года назад +2

      @@pepitoramucho1402 I don't speak French, but isn't "sans plomb" just "unleaded"?

  • @Gadavillers-Panoir
    @Gadavillers-Panoir 2 года назад +14

    Interesting that the design features that Doug hates are the same ones that i love. (Love the long wheelbase and the huge wheel arches, reminds me of the Viper or maybe a retro design). I suppose it's just personal taste.

  • @Buildingblox17
    @Buildingblox17 4 года назад +296

    Doug the type of guy that says “ahhhhhhh” after he takes a sip of his drink

    • @paulcarmi8130
      @paulcarmi8130 4 года назад +3

      Are you trying to show off in front of the other children?

    • @1986Mrmatrix
      @1986Mrmatrix 4 года назад

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @LokNex915
      @LokNex915 4 года назад

      Ngl I do that but only when it’s hot af

    • @Buildingblox17
      @Buildingblox17 4 года назад

      Tanmay Jamwal we all do it at some point, but sssshhhh don’t expose us

    • @YounesLayachi
      @YounesLayachi 4 года назад

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @Maeryaenus
    @Maeryaenus 4 года назад +128

    Mr.Regular: Triangles!
    Doug: Circles!

    • @edwardvalivonis23
      @edwardvalivonis23 4 года назад +6

      Also Doug: hexagons

    • @kaidoChess
      @kaidoChess 4 года назад

      I felt that

    • @matios83
      @matios83 4 года назад

      Me: ah! retardation isn't gone from this planet.

  • @alfaromeo8ccompetizione098
    @alfaromeo8ccompetizione098 4 года назад +78

    Doug: i don't like the styling of the RX-8 its too bulbous and looks stretched to me
    Also Doug: owns a merc G class cabriolet and used to own a s-cargo

    • @d4vekoz
      @d4vekoz 4 года назад

      Alfa Romeo 8c competizione '09 cool pp you have

  • @akariakaza2642
    @akariakaza2642 3 года назад +45

    Plot twist: Doug doesn’t want people to buy the car to keep the fun to himself

    • @skidzofrennic4279
      @skidzofrennic4279 3 года назад +2

      I’m watching rn at the door rant. It’s very funny cause I don’t see the problem. 😆

  • @warsshan
    @warsshan 4 года назад +274

    Pretty sure everyone will start leaving 37 cents in their cars before letting you review them from now on.

  • @oliverroo59
    @oliverroo59 4 года назад +347

    Doug: reviews RX-8 with incredibly rare engine
    Also Doug: fails to comment on noise, smoothness, or 9K RPM redline of said engine during test drive

    • @willosteel2k1
      @willosteel2k1 4 года назад +15

      Did you not watch the driving section? He literally praised the driving experience

    • @EricWZ
      @EricWZ 4 года назад +57

      @@willosteel2k1 He literally talked about the acceleration and handling and nothing about the 9k redline, noise, or smoothness of driving.

    • @stanlee7635
      @stanlee7635 4 года назад +16

      Eric Zigmont who cares about the redline? Still makes no power at 9k

    • @pex_the_unalivedrunk6785
      @pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 4 года назад +9

      @@stanlee7635 true...but it still sounds awesome

    • @kevinduprey9326
      @kevinduprey9326 4 года назад +9

      Doug only likes unique cars when they are ugly.. example kia soul...

  • @jonsnowandghost
    @jonsnowandghost 4 года назад +134

    Doug: "I hate how it looks"
    Also Doug: Rates it higher than a C5 Corvette in styling

    • @bonzobonanza
      @bonzobonanza 4 года назад +11

      Like what Doug said, he is only in the minority. There are a lot of people who actually like the styling.

    • @filipstefan9384
      @filipstefan9384 4 года назад +1

      Yup, classic doug

    • @vladvulcan
      @vladvulcan 4 года назад +3

      @@bonzobonanza, I thought it's his personal score...

    • @bonzobonanza
      @bonzobonanza 4 года назад

      @@vladvulcan That's just Doug's opinion.

    • @TheHuskyGT
      @TheHuskyGT 4 года назад +2

      I mean, as a Chevy guy, I have to say the C5 is not pretty at all. The RX8 is ugly, but in a pretty way (?) idk...

  • @emilymeyerding3392
    @emilymeyerding3392 2 года назад +4

    I had a co-worker who had one of these. He liked it. He also came to work in it - about 4 miles from his house to the office. When he did this, he got something like 11 mpg. So he did not keep the car very long. He did say that this mileage was the only real drawback of the car.

  • @submariner103182
    @submariner103182 4 года назад +615

    Doug: "The cupholder placement is absolutely terrible."
    Proceeds to put a 5 gallon jug into the cupholder...

    • @lzh4950
      @lzh4950 4 года назад +13

      The gear stick is probably designed more to be held from the top rather than from the side I think

    • @billmankin6204
      @billmankin6204 3 года назад +7

      The RX-7 didn't have a cup holder at all. My guess is, if this hadn't been a sport coupe disguised as a 4 seater, it wouldn't have had them either. Put down the drink and keep your hands on the wheel and shifter where they belong.

    • @Himanu92
      @Himanu92 3 года назад

      You took my thoughts i mean it is a CUPholder of course it seems terrible if you put a bottle or jug in it.

    • @thegovernment4477
      @thegovernment4477 3 года назад +1

      nah trust me i own one, the cup holders are straight up useless no matter what you put in there

  • @IFrancyISantosI
    @IFrancyISantosI 4 года назад +735

    "Don't buy this unreliable car!" - guy who drives a defender

    • @gabem.5691
      @gabem.5691 4 года назад +24

      The NA defenders are actually alright without reliability, most suffered from poor maintenance

    • @boltmix7294
      @boltmix7294 4 года назад +26

      Every defender ever made is tens of times more reliable them an RX 8

    • @stanisawkwasniewski2087
      @stanisawkwasniewski2087 4 года назад +7

      he never said that

    • @davaomemoirs9839
      @davaomemoirs9839 4 года назад +14

      He never asked anyone to buy a Defender as well, he said he loves weird cars and hence his defender and barbie merc.

    • @PaddyOutback
      @PaddyOutback 4 года назад +14

      Doug was interviewed by James May recently. He freely admitted that the Defender was unreliable.

  • @Blei1986
    @Blei1986 4 года назад +614

    It looks terrible to me. **still gives it a 6/10**
    every super car out there:
    It's the coolest car ever! **still gives it a 6/10**

    • @rolandsv8
      @rolandsv8 4 года назад +10

      And somehow manages to give 4 points for acceleration in 6 sec, when anything with less than 7 or less gets only 1.

    • @vanderslagmulders
      @vanderslagmulders 4 года назад

      Yeah that weirded me out too. I guess maybe he already had a final score in mind or something. But then it still doesn’t seem to make sense entirely.

    • @Zerbax-t3t
      @Zerbax-t3t 4 года назад

      @@rolandsv8 that 1 second is a big difference

    • @rolandsv8
      @rolandsv8 4 года назад

      @@Zerbax-t3t really - 6 and 7 seconds - big difference? 4 and 1 point? i changed Mercedes CLS 350 to BWM 530E- 7 and 6 seconds to 100 respectively. Feel very similar

    • @markonikolic7957
      @markonikolic7957 4 года назад

      @@rolandsv8 that's literally how he awards points for acceleration a point gets deducted for every 0.5 s starting with 3 s or lower being a 10. It's the only Doug score part that strictly objective. So yeah if I'm not wrong 6 sec is just barely a 4.

  • @donmoore7785
    @donmoore7785 3 года назад +8

    I test drove one, and sadly they had changed the drivetrain from early rotaries so you almost could not tell it was rotary engine powered anymore. My dad's RX3 was so fun to drive - the RX8 did not strike me the same way. It did handle nicely though. Rotaries do have reliability problems - my dad's had a seal failure. I did the rebuild and it was fun - I could carry the block myself. Plenty of power in a small package.

  • @mckou1547
    @mckou1547 4 года назад +477

    "I love Idaho", is a fun shirt you probably shouldn't wear.

    • @fridbertaugust
      @fridbertaugust 4 года назад +17

      This is his undershirt. Where's the other one gone?

    • @jaccuster8258
      @jaccuster8258 4 года назад +29

      Fridbert August he’s just wearing two I love Idaho shirts

    • @ClassyGentleman69
      @ClassyGentleman69 4 года назад

      Got em.

    • @stickytarmacs
      @stickytarmacs 4 года назад

      Wtf ?? ruclips.net/video/BnuHKimwH1I/видео.html

    • @JordanBlue1
      @JordanBlue1 4 года назад +22

      It’s a good thing he is wearing an “I 🥔 Idaho” shirt and not an “I love Idaho” shirt.

  • @Hbk1998G
    @Hbk1998G 4 года назад +345

    I kinda like how it looks...I mean, if it wasnt for the enginge, I would get one as a fun weekend/3rd car.

    • @FinHemo
      @FinHemo 4 года назад +21

      3rd car u mad?

    • @camaro25
      @camaro25 4 года назад +50

      I mean, you could still get one. It's not like the engine is going to crap out on you every week. As long as you keep oil in it and keep up on regular maintenance, rotaries are still pretty reliable motors. Plus they go BRAP!

    • @Its-Just-Gizmo
      @Its-Just-Gizmo 4 года назад +22

      Unpopular opinion but I prefer how the Rx8 looks over Rx7.

    • @Trussme96
      @Trussme96 4 года назад +25

      @Wladpad 50/50 weight distribution, manual transmission and high revving motor with rwd. Its basically a less reliable and heavier S2000.

    • @RNKel1
      @RNKel1 4 года назад +2

      Alex, if you want something like the RX8 what about a 3 series Mazda?

  • @mindaugasStarkis
    @mindaugasStarkis 4 года назад +1979

    He missed the whole point of this car: 9k rpm 😏

    • @SubaruWRXspdManual
      @SubaruWRXspdManual 4 года назад +146

      Exactly. That's really the best thing about a rotary engine. Quite high redline.

    • @imamakeit5163
      @imamakeit5163 4 года назад +139

      @@SubaruWRXspdManualRedline?
      There Is No Redline😠😁

    • @ifarewelli
      @ifarewelli 4 года назад +25

      @@imamakeit5163 rev limit... many names

    • @CraziFuzzy
      @CraziFuzzy 4 года назад +19

      Which makes that 160 lbft, which exists across the entire team, very impressive.

    • @boomcannon9732
      @boomcannon9732 4 года назад +34

      @@ifarewelli do you know what a joke is?

  • @karld4737
    @karld4737 Год назад +4

    I had a 2004, one of my first cars. Coolant sensor broke on mine too at one point. I really liked how it drove, definitely fun, but often had issues. Was an earlier model tho I don’t think much changed over time. The triangular shaped stick is nice to hold when shifting. Mazda replace my motor under warranty at 85,000 miles but the next motor starting having issues at about 45,000. First motor would stall often when coming to a stop, and the second wouldn’t start after stopping unless u let it cool down for 10-15 mins. Both were signs of compression loss. Maybe the latter doesn’t seem like a big deal, but don’t stall out in traffic. I couldn’t get it through inspection since they shut off the car during inspection. A higher powered starter helped for a while, but eventually didn’t matter. I eventually sold mine to a friend for $500 even with a body still in good shape. Very cool car, better at windy roads and not really made for straight speed (tho it’s pretty quick) but not one I’d recommend due to potential motor issues. Even if ur someone to take good care of it, a lot of enthusiasts had issues. He mentioned how inexpensive they typically are used, and motor reliability is why, with rarity being attributed to many now being dead.

  • @epicchickenproductions
    @epicchickenproductions 4 года назад +86

    I would clean the heck of my car before passing it to Doug!

    • @wibble5676
      @wibble5676 4 года назад +6

      I was just thinking that really .... Doug should have the cars detailed for the owner. How much does 443,706 views bring in?

    • @jpw0206
      @jpw0206 4 года назад

      He normally gets a really good example of the car and they are normally cleaned and looked after really good. This is a shitty example and very untidy. Come on Doug!! Dat engine bay 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

    • @thatsounditmakes9177
      @thatsounditmakes9177 4 года назад

      Yeah, I thought this was RCR for a minute

    • @epicchickenproductions
      @epicchickenproductions 4 года назад

      @@wibble5676 It just too much dirt here and there and until he opened the trunk it just hit me hard lol

  • @flatfourluka1306
    @flatfourluka1306 4 года назад +346

    Doug: the rx8 is ugly
    His G wagon: *are you challenging me?!*

    • @Joemama-ip8di
      @Joemama-ip8di 4 года назад +3

      69th like

    • @flatfourluka1306
      @flatfourluka1306 4 года назад

      @@Joemama-ip8di nice

    • @bradleymeyer9775
      @bradleymeyer9775 4 года назад +1

      I don’t like that convertible G wagon, but it’s also very interesting because it’s something you don’t see everyday. A few days ago, I saw a Cadillac DTS that was turn into a convertible, a 4 door convertible, and I tweeted the picture to show Doug. It looks ugly but it was also interesting.

    • @flatfourluka1306
      @flatfourluka1306 4 года назад

      @@bradleymeyer9775 agree

    • @asterionse4769
      @asterionse4769 4 года назад +1

      @Click absolutely not

  • @Thestorm48
    @Thestorm48 4 года назад +177

    Ok .. Glad he finally reviewed this car as I recently bought an 07 GT with only 26k miles on the clock, about a little over a year ago. There are some facts in the video but way too many myths about ownership.
    - First off, the rotary engine is actually very reliable IF YOU FOLLOW PROPER maintenance and follow certain rules. You have to do these things in order to get the most out of the rotary and its performance.
    - You must premix at the pump on an empty tank. This ensures you are lubricating the apex seals that yes, is the main culprit as to why most owners need an engine overhaul nearing 100k miles. It does cost a little more bc you must use high quality 2 stroke oil. I use Idemitsu Premix Oil and keep a kit with a filler tube and funnel in my trunk. You can buy it online for $25. The oil I recommend buying in bulk to save money. You can go on forums to get all the info on premixing guidelines as there are a few based on driving conditions.
    - I have never had an issue with oil consumption. When I get close to changing oil @ 3k mile intervals is the only time I add a little oil but Ive never seen it on low.
    - Most Rx8 have the coolant light on, its a known defect with the coolant reservoir sensor. You can replace the whole unit with an aluminum one that wont wear over time and get rid of the coolant light on the dash.
    - The ignition system and coils are a weak point but can easily be remedied by an oem replacement. Mine is perfect to this day.
    - YOU MUST WARM THE CAR UP BEFORE DRIVING HARD OR REVVING HIGH. This is probably the most common mistake most RX8 owners in the past made. The seals need to be lubricated and the only way of doing so is by warming up the car on a cold start for at least a few minutes. If you don’t, your seals wont last shit.
    - You cannot cold start an RX8 and then turn it off and turn it back on with out being warmed up, if you do, you will flood the engine.
    - The car does handle like a dream. Ive driven many cars and this is by far the best handling car Ive been in. It never gets old to rev up to 8k or go 50+ on a tight turn. What it lacks in power it makes up for in handling and driver feedback.
    - Performance is actually pretty good. Yes its not the beast the FD RX7 was but it handles way better and you can bump up performance with mods.
    - Speaking of mods, I drove this car for a year in its stock version and loved it. Its currently getting headers, intake, exhaust, coil overs.. can’t wait.
    -YES IT DRINKS GAS LIKE NO OTHER. That is the downside. If you drive hard, you’ll get 11-12 mpg. If you drive normal you can get 15-16mpg.
    - Overall I love this car and with proper maintenance and following a few rules, your RX8 will not let you down. Mines a keeper. The end

    • @ariskaitamialastakagela9187
      @ariskaitamialastakagela9187 4 года назад +22

      Thanks for telling the truth......this video made me angry

    • @kabar123ar
      @kabar123ar 4 года назад +14

      this car definetly seems like its only for someone who wants it hard enough to deal with the pain in the ass taking care of one is

    • @wjweaver63
      @wjweaver63 4 года назад +1

      THANK YOU ditto this comment!

    • @ariskaitamialastakagela9187
      @ariskaitamialastakagela9187 4 года назад +2

      @@kabar123ar you just have to put oil....thats it!!!!

    • @mnursey
      @mnursey 4 года назад +9

      Fellow rx8 owner here.
      ( 09 R3 81100km )
      Here are some things that should be mentioned...
      Also note: There is a Series 1 rx8 and a series 2. From 04 to 08 is series 1, 09 to 12 is series 2.
      Key note between series besides interior and exterior is that on the series 2 mazda added another oil injector into the engine for a total of 3, and increase oil pressure (even needs a unique high pressure oil filter). This greatly increased engine reliability, but also seems that the car drinks much more oil then series 1 cars. Given that change many series 2 owners dont premix and have no issues.
      Series 2 rarely if ever has flooding issues.
      Also picking the correct oil for your climate is important. Thicker is better in general. Mazda suggests 5 w 20 but lots of owners run 10 w 30 or higher. These engines can also only use nonsynthic oil due to certian seals used in the engine.. if synthetic oil is used the seals will slowly degrade.
      Rx-8 engines die from overheating often from failed/plugged catalytic converters.. how does this happen? Bad/failing ignition coils and spark plugs. Either keep on top of them to make sure they are running flawlessly all the time or just remove the catalytic converter ( mid pipe or just hollow out the catalytic converter).
      Dont believe any of this?
      Go read some posts on rx8club.com

  • @SlamTF2
    @SlamTF2 3 года назад +7

    the "super unique fuel" thing might refer to how most gas stations in the US have special names for their top-grade fuel, meaning you should go for the "premium uniquely named fuel".

    • @BixbyConsequence
      @BixbyConsequence 3 года назад +2

      It's for the French-Canadian market. "Super" (premium) "Unique" (only)

  • @Sht855
    @Sht855 4 года назад +130

    Owner: Wow Doug will review my car! Should I clean it.....na leave it dirty. Gives it the used look. Lol

  • @weswills9929
    @weswills9929 3 года назад +256

    The front license plate thing is funny because he said Mazda didn’t design the car for front license plates but the car was created and produced in Japan first where front license plates are required.

    • @oldrrocr
      @oldrrocr 3 года назад +12

      Many people don't put them on in front. (get that Mazda grin) Got tagged for it once...in 43 years (I was also going a little fast).

    • @kaiozanette7787
      @kaiozanette7787 2 года назад +1

      My state requires front license plates I haven’t used one ever in my whole life and speed past police every day with no issues coming from it

  • @NewAgeDIY
    @NewAgeDIY 4 года назад +31

    RX-8 owner: “ what do think Doug, do you like it?”
    Doug: “ it’s butt ugly, but it drive great !”

  • @MrLikeAsatellite
    @MrLikeAsatellite 2 года назад +1

    13:00 In some European countries Premium Gas was called "Super". For some unknown reason Mazda translated "Premium only" to French, although "uniquement" would have been more correct.

  • @NOTAMV
    @NOTAMV 4 года назад +330

    Doug: This credit card shaped key is so weird!
    Renault: ....

    • @hindblila1842
      @hindblila1842 4 года назад +7

      I had a renault one time and it has a huge card that broke 2 times in 3 months.

    • @tomast9034
      @tomast9034 4 года назад +3

      @@hindblila1842 still have one clio, the dreaded 1.5dci, and after 16 years and 260k km its still ok...only the 7 years old battery died on me....knocking on the wood :D

    • @hyphed4196
      @hyphed4196 4 года назад

      @@tomast9034 mum's got a captur it's been running fine 2018 one with the card thing it's a decent car tbh

    • @irvydasvoveraitis1794
      @irvydasvoveraitis1794 4 года назад +1

      My dad drives a mk3 Scenic, and I love that key in combination with keyless entry, just put the card in your wallet and you're good to go.

    • @zodspeed
      @zodspeed 4 года назад +1

      Tesla keys are actual credit cards

  • @HDLifter
    @HDLifter 4 года назад +687

    I love how my RX8 looks and HUGS the road! Take care of the rotary, and it'll take care of you.

    • @noxscotchxtape
      @noxscotchxtape 4 года назад +4

      How many miles does yours have

    • @HDLifter
      @HDLifter 4 года назад +43

      @@noxscotchxtape 119k kilometers. Yours?

    • @tumbes2000
      @tumbes2000 4 года назад +38

      I had one as well. Never had issues then again I took really good care of it.

    • @bobbybutt686
      @bobbybutt686 4 года назад +5

      @@tumbes2000 lies

    • @miloradbekic9781
      @miloradbekic9781 4 года назад +33

      Im a teen that likes sporty looking cars and im trying to save up money for a such car. The guys who owned/owns this car would you recommend this car is it cheap for maintenance does it break alot and such things? Thanks.

  • @lukylevel
    @lukylevel 4 года назад +298

    Me: Thinking abut buying an RX-8
    Doug: “...you probably shouldn’t buy”
    Me: 🤫

    • @bsosmoove
      @bsosmoove 4 года назад +25

      Lol he is right tho. The previous owner prob had no idea how to take care of it. That's why most are so cheap cause they're broken

    • @AbsoluteAbsurd
      @AbsoluteAbsurd 4 года назад +14

      Because everyone is so careless and think all cars are just for “point a-b” only buying it for the looks

    • @thechannelofrandomvideos789
      @thechannelofrandomvideos789 4 года назад

      LOL

    • @sickofthestupid1067
      @sickofthestupid1067 4 года назад +1

      @@bsosmoove they are broken because they are junk from the factory ......

    • @alexwebb9124
      @alexwebb9124 4 года назад +9

      @Warm Soft Kitty I hope you're joking 🤮

  • @jefrey5578
    @jefrey5578 3 года назад +3

    FYI for the damn beeping 1. Key in ignition, radio Off.
    2. Press and hold the Seek > Down button.
    3. While still holding it down, hold down the #5 button until it beeps.
    4. Bye-bye beep.

  • @mathieust-gelais4346
    @mathieust-gelais4346 4 года назад +110

    LOL that "super unique" (at 13:02) looks more like a mispelled "super uniquement", which is French for "premium only"

    • @jaakkopontinen
      @jaakkopontinen 4 года назад

      It would seem to have the space for the "ment", too! Mystery solved - translation proofreading error or/and misunderstanding?

    • @mathieust-gelais4346
      @mathieust-gelais4346 4 года назад +2

      @@jaakkopontinen It looks like a solid half-ass job there, because usually, car manufacturers write something along the line of "essence super sans plomb seulement" for the French part, which directly translates to "premium unleaded fuel only".... so, who knows what happenned at Mazda with this car, maybe they just said "fuck it, this is for the US market, why bother properly translating" or something like that lmao. BTW, i know all of this from my experience as a French Canadian living in Quebec!

    • @BobThe9534
      @BobThe9534 4 года назад +1

      lol

    • @johannesfranck1770
      @johannesfranck1770 4 года назад

      premium gas is called super in german speaking countries

    • @thorfirehawk4505
      @thorfirehawk4505 4 года назад

      It seems they might have had the intent of Canada and USA getting the exact same model, so they decided to include the broken french

  • @kflaltoo
    @kflaltoo 4 года назад +203

    Doug the type of guy who steals 37 cents out of the car he’s reviewing

    • @jonathonwilliams93
      @jonathonwilliams93 4 года назад +6

      Was looking for someone with my sense of humor and I'm glad I found you 🤣

    • @hugonubario
      @hugonubario 4 года назад

      I waited to read that kind of comment!
      lol

    • @brendancarlson1678
      @brendancarlson1678 4 года назад

      Doug's the kind of guy who would add another 37 cents so he could tell the owner he doubled his money.

  • @flame7315
    @flame7315 4 года назад +73

    Honestly. This was one of the vids I always wanted to see from Doug. And now it's here!! Woo hoo!! :D

  • @robertdickson2319
    @robertdickson2319 3 года назад +4

    This car is killing it on weight distribution. Look at the minute overhangs, both ends! Once you feel it out it must be possible to corner real quick!

  • @andychilds3518
    @andychilds3518 4 года назад +480

    Doug acting like he's never seen a truck with these doors.

    • @fiercepierce123
      @fiercepierce123 4 года назад +12

      that’s so true

    • @yaboitucktuck5952
      @yaboitucktuck5952 4 года назад +13

      Or a Saturn Ion Quad Coupe

    • @Shepard_AU
      @Shepard_AU 4 года назад +11

      I think it's the fact that it's a sports car with such doors.

    • @El_Tony_C
      @El_Tony_C 4 года назад

      I swear to God

    • @DougDeMuro
      @DougDeMuro  4 года назад +241

      These doors are normal on a truck or cargo van, but weird on a sports car. I would also say it's weird if a truck had a 9,000-rpm redline :)

  • @ando2251
    @ando2251 4 года назад +207

    When the viewer sells his car this is how the description will look like: Touched and Driven by Doug DeMuro... I don't care what KBB value is I know what I have.

  • @xdoctorblindx
    @xdoctorblindx 3 года назад +4

    This guy is the king of point out obvious things and pretending that they are significant problems.

  • @NotLilWien
    @NotLilWien 4 года назад +51

    Doug missed a quirk: The center console ,after you reveal the cup holders, it slides back once again and you can tilt it, showing hidden storage

  • @janpasierb5390
    @janpasierb5390 4 года назад +27

    Doing an rx8 review and not redlining the engine at least once until the beep comes on is a sin, and makes this review illegal

  • @terryc4vts670
    @terryc4vts670 4 года назад +106

    "it's so incredibly tiny, it's only 12 inches from the bottom to the top"
    Doug's wife walks like a cowboy btw 😉

  • @Brett101792
    @Brett101792 2 года назад +8

    It's beyond me why more cars don't use the 1 and 1/2 door set up

  • @matthias7569
    @matthias7569 4 года назад +37

    The most Doug shirt I have ever seen in my entire life

  • @hamhamable
    @hamhamable 4 года назад +119

    The reason there's a lot of rotor imagery in the car is to constantly remind you of the impending doom that is the Rotary engine underneath the hood.

    • @boatymcboatface666
      @boatymcboatface666 4 года назад +2

      Bollocks, my series1 12a was reliable, a little thirsty yes but look after it, damn fun. Ever driven a rotary?

    • @user-xw4vg1vy5e
      @user-xw4vg1vy5e 4 года назад +4

      Sword of Damocles 😅😅

  • @beatsbybaya3995
    @beatsbybaya3995 4 года назад +205

    Somehow this relatively negative review made me want this car more lmao

    • @rgbxgamer1382
      @rgbxgamer1382 4 года назад +7

      Im 14 and now i know what my dream car is now

    • @tinatr
      @tinatr 4 года назад +5

      @@rgbxgamer1382 we could not be more similar LOL

    • @iTzMeErick
      @iTzMeErick 4 года назад +11

      I’ve had mine for about 4 years now got it at 75k currently at 92k, it’s so fun to drive but high maintenance. If taken care of it’s just like any other car

    • @thundercookiez
      @thundercookiez 3 года назад +1

      Pretty much was sold after this video. My fiance got one last year for 3k off a dealership a week after watching this video.

    • @ethanvega4240
      @ethanvega4240 3 года назад

      @@iTzMeErick what’s your Instagram?

  • @marmelinho3405
    @marmelinho3405 Год назад +2

    Doug is a great guy with a wealth of awesome (and accurate) reviews. This is not one of them.

  • @mrkazman
    @mrkazman 4 года назад +220

    Owner sits back in his RX-8 after Doug's had a go:
    TEMP: 9999
    CD player: Eject-Eject-Eject...
    Radio Preset: 3-4-3-3-2-5
    AC:On-off-defrost
    Volume: avogadro's constant