I did own the first generation RX8 Auto when it was first launched, nice sharp drive, perhaps it is the auto gear system, throttle response is kinda of laggy, this is very obvious on track when you are clearing out of the apex and ready to gun for the straight. Driving on normal day to day road is not going to do justice to the car as it is the same for Civic Type R. In addition, your heart beat will be in sync with the speed the fuel gauge needle heading to the 'E' sign. Not exaggerating, it is that fast.

Do a google search on the year of make for that lady you are looking at, learn about her more. As with what the others said, this car you need to know your stuff to own her. Rotary is sweet but can be a bitch when she decided to throw tantrum at you. Broken piston rings, out of sync, miss firing error, consume engine oil is just part and parcel of daily life. However I did hear that 2nd gen onwards, things are better as Mazda engineers went ahead to improve the model.