Rotary Engine Rx-8?

Dear All,
What do you guys know about the rotary engines like the one used in the new RX-8? Are they more reliable than the conventional engines? Have you all driven it? What do you guys think about it? Would you own it? Are they more difficult to maintain? I have also heard that they last longer than conventional engines.
The reason I am posting this in diesel discussion is because my diesel bros know EVERYTHING