2006 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
VIN JM1FE173660206594
What’s special about this listing
According to the seller, this 2006 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring is a remarkably low-mileage example of one of Japan's most distinctive modern sports cars, finished in elegant Snowflake White Pearl with a black interior and showing fewer than 44,000 actual miles. The RX-8 occupies a unique place in automotive history as the final production vehicle to carry Mazda's legendary Wankel rotary engine, the high-revving 1.3L RENESIS that delivers a driving character unlike any conventional piston engine. Paired with an automatic transmission in this example, the RX-8 still offers the responsive chassis and near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution that earned it praise as one of the best-handling sports coupes of its generation.
Described by the seller as a clean example inside and out, this RX-8 presents in original and highly original condition per Classic.com's curatorial assessment. The Grand Touring trim adds appreciated comfort features including heated front sport seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and a driver-focused cockpit that makes the most of the car's innovative Freestyle Doors—rear-hinged rear doors that provide easy access to the genuinely usable four-seat cabin while preserving the sleek profile of a two-door coupe. The seller notes this vehicle carries a rebuilt title, which they say is reflected in its value positioning.
The RX-8 was produced from 2004 through 2012 and remains Mazda's last rotary-powered production car, making well-preserved examples increasingly compelling for enthusiasts. Market activity for the Grand Touring variant shows recent sales spanning from roughly $7,000 to $17,000, with significant value placed on low mileage and condition. The Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring market on Classic.com reflects steady interest in these models as accessible entry points into Japanese performance car ownership.
Key characteristics of this vehicle and model:
- 1.3L RENESIS rotary engine — Mazda's last production Wankel, renowned for its unique high-revving character and compact design
- Freestyle rear-hinged doors — signature RX-8 feature providing coupe styling with genuine four-seat practicality
- Near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution — front-mid engine, rear-wheel-drive layout delivering exceptional balance
- Under 44,000 actual miles — exceptionally low mileage for a nearly 20-year-old sports car
- Original & Highly Original condition — maintained in largely factory-correct specification per curatorial review
- Grand Touring trim — upgraded with heated sport seats, leather accents, and convenience features over base Sport models
Specs
Details about this vehicle - decoded from the VIN & CLASSIC.COM curators. Contact the seller for specifics about this listing.
- Year
- 2006
- Make
- Mazda
- Model Family
- RX-8
- Model Generation
- -
- Model Variant
- Grand Touring
- Model Trim
- -
- VIN
- JM1FE173660206594
- Mileage
- 43,433 mi
- Originality
- Original & Highly Original
- Engine
- 1.3L Twin-Rotor (13B-MSP)
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
- Vehicle Type
- Automobile
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Driver Side
- LHD
- Doors
- 2 Doors
- Color Group (Ext)
- White
- Color Group (Int)
- Black
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About this Seller
Rides Auto Sales & Customs
Rides Auto Sales in Bismarck, North Dakota offers a curated selection of classic cars alongside trucks, SUVs, and late-model vehicles from popular brands like Ford, GMC, Toyota, and Honda. Their inventory highlights a mix of collectible classics and everyday drivers, giving buyers a wide range of options in one showroom.