2011 Mazda RX-8

Description

This 2011 Mazda RX-8 is a one-owner car that is a sleek reminder of how this was one of the most unique and useful sports cars ever. With its rev-happy rotary motor, clever rear half-doors, and quite an agile chassis, it's a rare treat to find such a well-respected example of a car that's also a lot of fun.

This may be a young car, but it's also a classic. Its unique style has well-defined front fenders and a style line that starts above the grille and doesn't stop until the rear spoiler. So where its predecessors tried to blend in with the crowd of regular sports cars, the RX-8 ensured it would forever stand out. That's why it's an instant classic. So when you're looking for the best example, you want a one-owner car that is revered like this one. The Sparkling Black paint is a beautiful, darkly radiant finish. You understand precisely how it earns its name once the sunlight hits this, and you get a deep look with plenty of metallic - almost like looking into a deep well of caviar. It has such a well-kept look that you'd think the odometer was even less than what this already low-mileage car shows. And because this is a modern classic, it also comes with the best modern features, like crystal clear headlights, LED tail lights, and stylish 18-inch wheels.

The interior is just as nicely presented as the exterior, where you have good care and a very minimal car/use. We love the look of the well-contoured high-back front bucket seats that even have a rotor done in chrome in the headrests - it shows you how thoughtful they were about this special car. This has the proper sports car feel, a grippy steering wheel on a tilt column, a snick-like shifter, and a terrific gauge layout with the distinct 9000 rpm redline tach at the center. This includes excellent modern amenities like cold-blowing air conditioning, power windows, power locks, keyless entry, an electric rear defogger, cruise control, and a premium AM/FM/CD changer stereo. A modern classic also means the best safety features, like dual airbags, side airbags, and ABS. Even the doors were part of this car's revolutionary style. The rear-hinged half doors made the back seat useful for passengers or cargo. They weren't the first company to do this, but because Mazda designed it this way from day one, it was a smart mix of practical and stylish.

One of the major reasons the RX-8 will always be unique is what's under the hood. The rotary engine is known for providing one of the best power outputs from such a smaller/lightweight design. The size allowed Mazda to place it further back for better middle-focused weight distribution. This is a warranty replacement motor, so it was a new replacement done by a Mazda dealer about 10k miles ago. The rotary motor loves to rev in a way you don't get in a piston engine, so the six-speed manual transmission is an ideal setup because you get to explore the full power and range whenever you choose. And the well-balanced weight, fully independent sports suspension, power steering, and four-wheel power disc brakes all come together to deliver one of the most satisfying driver's cars in a generation.

The sale comes complete with the owner's manual and maintenance records. This is the ultra-sleek one-owner RX-8 that you always hoped was out there. So don't let this opportunity slip away. Call now!