So i am picking up my first RX8 friday its an 04 touring and it has about 40k miles, ive read alot about it and done alot of research but are there any other tips or secrets to keeping my car in good running condition

thanks

Drive the crap out of it. I'm serious Redlines are good for this car to keep the carbon away. Also read up on the oil threads for maximum protection.

Welcome and congrats.

congrats on a great car
keep it safe though

So i am picking up my first RX8 friday its an 04 touring and it has about 40k miles, ive read alot about it and done alot of research but are there any other tips or secrets to keeping my car in good running condition

thanks
The more you read in this forum the better your experience with the your 8 will be. Redline daily, premix, keep the engine cool and warm up before using.

Congrats and Welcome...! :p

post pics when you get it...and welcome to the addiction

get some pics up!

post pics when you get it...and welcome to the addiction

That will be the first thing i do as soon as i get it

welcome... post pics when you get it!

if you dont mind me asking how much did you pay. i am currently looking into a few and have may of found my first one too. a 05 red (not sure if its touring or what not but it has leather red/black interior with 19's but NO spoilers or lip kits) with 28k miles for 15k.

Anyways congrats man and im jealous :)

if you dont mind me asking how much did you pay. i am currently looking into a few and have may of found my first one too. a 05 red (not sure if its touring or what not but it has leather red/black interior with 19's but NO spoilers or lip kits) with 28k miles for 15k.

Anyways congrats man and im jealous :)

i paid 14k for mine it has the back aero flairs and a spoiler

and welcome to the club. Great website, lots of info and controversy. My favorite car to date.

welcome, there fun to drive, is it MT or AT? i hope MT, and what was he talking about premix? i drive 8 hour days with my rx8 and its great

welcome, there fun to drive, is it MT or AT? i hope MT,Now don't become one of those insufferable MT people that will not admit that ATs can be fun. and what was he talking about premix?Do a search on premix and see what you get. Mazda did not set up the oiling system quite right and adding a premix will add life to your ride i drive 8 hour days with my rx8 and its great

The search button can answer a most of your questions.

ITS FRIDAY!!!!!! wheres the car, and the damn PICS!!!!

well here are the pics you've all been waiting for

Does it have heated seats and bose, I think its a GT....

Does it have heated seats and bose, I think its a GT....

Yea it has both ... so its a GT hmmmm that makes sense... my bad

Only the GT's have leather seats also. Anyways congrats man!

Only the GT's have leather seats also. Anyways congrats man!

What if it has leather and heated seats but no spoiler or looks?

What if it has leather and heated seats but no spoiler or looks?

Its still a grand touring; the appearance package is an option.

Its still a grand touring; the appearance package is an option.

ok so its a GT then which is the "best" or "highest" one, correct?

ok so its a GT then which is the "best" or "highest" one, correct?

aside from the specail editions (shinka, 40th ann) yes. On the 09's, Im not sure if the Grand Touring or the R3 is the highest.

nice color congrats and welcome to the addiction :)

For longevity sake, possibly consider premixing, I started late, around 50K, but I did just put in a turbo so I probably need the extra protection. But even if the car is stock, I hear it is a wise preventative measure. Oil is the lifeblood of the car, so read up on it. Redlining this car is important to clear out some carbon, and increase OMP flow to the seals to lube them up (at least that's what I have gathered so far). And as someone with an 04 myself, definitely don't start and stop the engine in very cold weather, it'll flood. Let it warm up. Also, the stock tires are useless in snow, so be warned.