I'm buying an RX-8 fairly soon, but my friend told me its not a good daily driver?

is that true? as in like the MPG isnt to good/reliable as honda but whats the highest mileage on an rx-8 anyone has seen..on cars and autotrader highest is like 80K i never seen over 100...something is odd and making me worried

can it b driven to like 200K? or so like honda? and long drives from liike LA to Las Vegas..Non-Stop??

I would like to know if anyone knows

plz and ty

:lol:

Also very interested, as I am currently looking at the 8-- one of the best looking cars imo. Would love to get it. I know the MPG is not great (20mpg on average i think) but i am also curious about the long term reliability.

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=116484

if that does not help..

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

watch it to the end.. does wonders.

beers :beer:

People who do not own RX-8's. do not know about RX-8's. Yes the gas mileage isnt as good as a honda...but are you trying to compair our car to a honda? Please... An RX-8 will last just as long as most cars as long as you maintain it right.

PS. If you do get an RX-8. you should search next time before asking questions that have been discussed many times before.

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=116484

if that does not help..

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

watch it to the end.. does wonders.

beers :beer:

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

*sniff...thats good stuff right there...I find a refresher course is needed every so often...

buy a honda

I'm buying an RX-8 fairly soon, but my friend told me its not a good daily driver?

is that true? as in like the MPG isnt to good/reliable as honda but whats the highest mileage on an rx-8 anyone has seen..on cars and autotrader highest is like 80K i never seen over 100...something is odd and making me worried

can it b driven to like 200K? or so like honda? and long drives from liike LA to Las Vegas..Non-Stop??

I would like to know if anyone knows

plz and ty

:lol:

I would think it would be hard to find one with high mileage as the car has only been out for about 4 or 5 years. I would not use this system to judge a cars reliability (spotting high mileage examples on lots).

My 8 usually gets 14-18 mpg city and I have achieved 23 mpg highway (that's driving like a bat out of hell every where I go revving to the redline 9 times out of ten and sitting at lunch sometimes in my car for an hour while idling!).

2008 Honda Accord V6 Coupe test in this months Car & Driver or one of those big 4 car mags was 17 mpg city, 23 or 24 mpg highway. And it's not a sports car.

Reliability: Rotary engines were always commonly known for their reliability back in the day. A Mazda RX-8 just took first place in 24 hours of Daytona race so that says something. Granted this isn't really close to the same engine you would have in yours (but it is a rotary engine).

PS- if your getting a PureWhite RX-8 then you're already heading in the right direction. :)

figure out your budget for gas before deciding on any car.


Cars aren't fun or practical if you can only afford to drive it one day a week.


That being said I ususally budget myself $180 a month for gas if I daily drive (work 15 miles from my house, and my gf lives 15 miles away also) So its not a stretch to put 60-80 miles per day down a few times a week for me.

I'm buying an RX-8 fairly soon, but my friend told me its not a good daily driver?

1.is that true? 2. as in like the MPG isnt to good/reliable as honda but whats the highest mileage on an rx-8 anyone has seen..on cars and autotrader highest is like 80K i never seen over 100...something is odd and making me worried

3.can it b driven to like 200K? or so like honda? 4.and long drives from liike LA to Las Vegas..Non-Stop??

I would like to know if anyone knows

plz and ty

:lol:

1.they are a great daily driver.
2. we have a bunch of members with over 100,000. I am sure a couple will chime in. Or search 100,000
3. yes
4. done that trip TONS of times. I average about 24mpg, and still have the power to pass people up those long hills. But you will need to stop. (small tank)


Listen . . . if you want a boring, slow, no pussy gettin commuter . . . get a honda. Hondas have their positives, I actually like Hondas, but at the end of the day . . . it is JUST a honda
If you are a true car enthusiast, and especially if you really enjoy driving, you will LOVE this car.

...and long drives from liike LA to Las Vegas..Non-Stop??

Don't know the distance from LA to Las Vegas, but you'll have to stop every 300 miles or so to gas up.

In the fall I took a 400 mile trip (each way) from NoVa to Charlotte. Just fine on the long haul. The only problem was that my passenger complained about the seat. He's about 6' 3", 280 pounds. He found that the bucket seat was a little tight, and squeezed his ass together so he couldn't fart.

Personally, I found his issue to be of great benefit to me.

Ken

^ lol

They are plenty of people with over 100k now.

Milage is dependent upon how you drive.

Sure it's not good on gas but so are all spoerts cars and BMW's.

So what's your point?

thanks for all your help..really helped me decide..all i know so far is changing the seal ever so often but thats about it..will start to explore the site..

thanks =)

keep it in mind, you're buying the car, not your friend!

huh?

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

watch it to the end.. does wonders.

beers :beer:

Nice...

huh?

I'm buying an RX-8 fairly soon, but my friend told me its not a good daily driver?

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If MPG is a concern of yours, this car isn't for you.

Last tank I got 11.5 mpg.

If MPG is a concern of yours, this car, or any other motorized transportation isn't for you.

Last tank I got 11.5 mpg.


Fixed :)

thanks for all your help..really helped me decide..all i know so far is changing the seal ever so often but thats about it..will start to explore the site..

thanks =)

changing the seal? you mean adding oil once in a while, right? coz if something goes wrong with your seal (if you're referring to the apex seal) means you have a blown engine and you need a new/reman one :uhh:

changing the seal? you mean adding oil once in a while, right? coz if something goes wrong with your seal (if you're referring to the apex seal) means you have a blown engine and you need a new/reman one :uhh:

How you know it is not a cherry seal??

HHHHHHMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm???

Don't know the distance from LA to Las Vegas, but you'll have to stop every 300 miles or so to gas up.

In the fall I took a 400 mile trip (each way) from NoVa to Charlotte. Just fine on the long haul. The only problem was that my passenger complained about the seat. He's about 6' 3", 280 pounds. He found that the bucket seat was a little tight, and squeezed his ass together so he couldn't fart.

Personally, I found his issue to be of great benefit to me.

Ken
classic

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=116484

if that does not help..

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

watch it to the end.. does wonders.

beers :beer:

Hahahaha, that was funny and so true. Don't wanna be a little billy.

if you want a car with gas mileage and reliability like a honda, get a honda

honda, there is no substitute

QFT.

The 8 is perfectly serviceable as a daily driver anywhere that you won't get severe weather (not so good in the rain or snow but it can still be done with good tires)

It drinks gasoline like the sports car it is; and for a sports car, it is very reliable, which translates to not nearly as reliable as a Honda.

Performance, reliability, low cost. Pick 2.

what Honda are you looking at?.. do you need 4 seats and 4 doors?.... the rotary is awesome, but i wouldn't mind getting an s2000 either :)

Being the 8 is a sports car at heart, it isn't as maintenance free compared to todays combustion engine. Oil change MUST be done without fail... you can't go oh.. i'm at 3k, i don't have $ to do it until 2 weeks later, but i drive 1000 miles a day, so going 5k without an oil change, or just with dirty oil in general will land you needing a new engine sooner then later.

this car will get you laid. thats all you need to know ;)

do hot chicks stip down for you in a "commuter car" the answer is no! hhaha

seriously though ... i avg soemtimes 16 mpg to 20 mpg. If you daily driving is one way at 80 mph . youll average 22 mpg .. i still dotn know why that is ... but its true.

The car handles like a dream and you wont ever get tired of it.

I've daily driven my 8 for over 2 years and 46,000 miles and it's the best part of my workday.

One thing I'll say (and this may be the case with all cars, but I think it's worse with the 8) is that gas milage plummets when cold. I drive mine every day to work, but it's only about 10 minutes/8miles each way. Gas mileage in regular driving is around 21mpg average, but when i'm just commuting, and i'm 1/2 way there by the time it's totally warmed up, I get ~16mpg.

just thought id throw my input in there... my 04' 8 has 110000 miles on it and its still runnin like a top... of course the car needs general stuff like im buying a new battery for it here soon but other than small minor things its a great car... you'll have to deal with the minor stuff with honda's too just to let you know...

like everyone else has said.. dont buy this car for good gas mileage- you'll be majorly disappointed...buy this car to have fun and fun you will have

just thought id throw my input in there... my 04' 8 has 110000 miles on it and its still runnin like a top... of course the car needs general stuff like im buying a new battery for it here soon but other than small minor things its a great car... you'll have to deal with the minor stuff with honda's too just to let you know...

110,000 miles - that was kind of a magic number for my Accord. It now has just under 210,000 miles, but around 110 a *lot* of stuff wore out. Nothing really unexpected. Clutch. CV boots. Timing belt. The 8 should actually be cheaper than a Honda at that point. It has no timing belt. Also, as RWD, it does not have the kind of CV boot issues that a FWD car does.

Ken

i drive 60+ miles a day, 5 days a week. plus maybe 20-40 miles on the weekend. i fill up $40/2x a week.

its a fucking fantastic commuter car. this is why.... you look forward to your commute.

And where does your friend have his SAE cert from?

buy a honda

The 8 is perfectly serviceable as a daily driver anywhere that you won't get severe weather (not so good in the rain or snow but it can still be done with good tires) Actually, with its Traction Control System (TCS), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and 50/50 weight balance, I find the 8 to be quite good in the rain, and snow and ice, too (provided it's fitted with winter tires). The only drawback is that the car—and engine—are relatively low. So I avoid driving thru puddles (more so than with other cars), and more than 4" of snow is… too much.

Actually, with its Traction Control System (TCS), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and 50/50 weight balance, I find the 8 to be quite good in the rain, and snow and ice, too (provided it's fitted with winter tires). The only drawback is that the car—and engine—are relatively low. So I avoid driving thru puddles (more so than with other cars), and more than 4" of snow is… too much.

True...with semi-slicks on I was able to take a nice graceful line in a heavy downpour and "swim" my way thru 60 mph home...

the only car you can get that will perform close to as well as the rx-8 and still get fantastic gas mileage (up to 35 mpg on the highway) is the Honda civic Si or SiR, the handling won't be as good, but your gas mileage will rock and it's just as fast.

I don't use the rx-8 as a daily driver. My commute, or lack thereof, is too short and the mileage on a cold engine is worse than bad (my drive is just long enough to heat the engine to normal operating temp). However this car cruises like a dream, it's relaxed and quiet on the highway, and you're still just a downshift away from a lot of power and some decent and very unique noise. Handles like a dream on a twisty back country road.

There are very very few cars out there that will handle as well as the rx-8 and be more practical. the only ones that come to mind in the same price class are the subaru impreza wrx and maybe the civic Si.

As for reliability, take care of it and it'll take care of you. There have been many ppl with issues and many more without. I personally don't think rotary engines can last as long as piston engines, I'd like to see a rotary with the 275.000 miles on my saturn's engine (granted, it's a gutless oil burning piece of shit by now, but it works ok still), but very few people keep a car for that long, it will probably last you it's useful life before you decide to upgrade or mod.

hmm.. IS-300, IS-350. s2000 if 4 seats aren't needed. New Pontiac g8, used BMW 3's & 5s. Mercedes C classes.

But... what sets this car apart is the rotary. I don't think comparing a FF to a RWD or AWD car is an even comparison, having one of each at some point, the driving style very's greatly. Yes you can achieve the same performance level between the 3 types (i didn't even list MRs), Sure late breaking in a FF will compensate vs a rwd and a typical driver will have more confidence... then the AWD you can be a hero and just turn and stomp it. RWD and especially MR are probably one of the most difficult cars to drive at their limit. :)

The Wankel is definitely awesome. Now if Mazda can standardize the Hydrogen fuel usage on the fly, and beat Mercedes out the gates... i think the Rotary comeback in imminent.

For a RWD 4dr that handles like a 2dr coupe with a very balanced initial turn in, it's a pretty stable car to drive fast. Leave the DSC & TCS on, you won't have to worry to much of overdriving your car, great for rainy days... Which alot of the other comparative models from 04+ don't have in the same price point.

Have anyone seen the video of that honda civic that went past 999,999 miles and back to 0... LOL IT was quite an achievement haha :)