Auto loans: 2011 Mazda RX-8
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 12.6 to 12.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 12.6 to 12.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2011 Mazda RX-8 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2011 Mazda RX-8 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.3L 2-cylinder | 1.3L 2-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 14.5 L/100 km | 14.3 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 12.6 L/100 km | 12.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 291 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $22.05 | $22.40 |
2011 Mazda RX-8: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.3 L | 1.3 L |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 227 L (8 cu ft) | 227 L (8 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,350 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,410 | $4,480 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2011 Mazda RX-8
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system (1), fuel/propulsion system (1) and suspension (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V744000 | 2021-09-24 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2009-2011 RX-8 and 2006-2007 MazdaSpeed6 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the fuel pump mounting rings. |
| 19V488000 | 2019-06-24 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Mazda RX-8 vehicles that were previously recalled under recall 18V-716 but have not yet been repaired. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original... |
| 18V402000 | 2018-06-15 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2011 Mazda RX-8
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2011 Mazda RX-8 for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page helps you judge the 2011 Mazda RX-8 before you buy one anywhere.
Recalls and complaints
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system, fuel/propulsion system and suspension; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
What the specs mean
The 1.3L 2-cylinder, paired with a 6-speed automatic, drives it. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Fuel use is rated 12.6 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 38 litres. For 1,000 km, budget about $220.50 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$4,350 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
What the RX-8 is like
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. Luggage space is rated at 227 litres: about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
A good match for
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Drive it on your own roads
Try the RX-8 on your commute, then decide. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Rent the RX-8 first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Running costs
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $22.05 in fuel. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Narrowing it down
Within the 2011 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Talk to a person
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2011 Mazda RX-8 from us first.
Ask us about the 2011 Mazda RX-8
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2011 Mazda RX-8 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2011 Mazda RX-8
Does CarmaCars sell the 2011 Mazda RX-8?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2011 Mazda RX-8 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2011 Mazda RX-8 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2011 Mazda RX-8 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,350 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4410.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.