Representative photoTowing for a 2005 Mazda RX-8
Towing for the 2005 Mazda RX-8: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2005 Mazda RX-8 for towing
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
2005 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) | 22 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 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$4,550 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 | $4,586 |
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 2005 Mazda RX-8
- NHTSA lists 6 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 162 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (55), engine and engine cooling (29) and air bags (24). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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,... |
| 18V404000 | 2018-06-15 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Mazda MPV vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah,... |
| 17V474000 | 2017-07-26 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing... |
| 17V354000 | 2017-06-01 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles. Heat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack. |
| 16V793000 | 2016-10-31 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles manufactured April 10, 2003, to February 18, 2008. The affected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to exposure to heat from the engine or exhaust pipe. |
| 05V317000 | 2005-07-07 | engine and engine cooling | IF CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE PARKED AND THE ENGINE IS OPERATED AT HIGH RPM'S FOR AN EXCESSIVE LENGTH OF TIME, SOME OF THE PARTS AROUND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN MELT AND PRODUCE A VARIETY OF MALFUNCTIONS. PROBLEMS CAUSED BY THE EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD-UP CAN RANGE FROM INOPERATIVE OXYGEN SENSOR, NEUTRAL SWITCH AND... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the RX-8
For a tow on the 2005 Mazda RX-8, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and never does the work itself. Once you are safe, send a request with where the car is and where it should go.
Before the shop sees your RX-8
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. The 1.3L 2-cylinder with rear-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.
What to send us
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
A rental while you wait
We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Between shop visits
Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Look at the tire tread before long trips.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts.
One more step
Start with a short request; a person replies within one business day.
Request towing
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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