jmhinkle
10-01-2010, 05:11 PM
Looking at an '05 with 20k miles that had the engine replaced and all the things that went along with it like plugs, cats and ECM flash and an '06 with 15k miles that didn't need the engine replaced, but got the updated cats and plugs and programming. Price is about a 1000 apart, but the '05 is leather and Nav which I really prefer to the '06. Both are pretty clean as I can tell, but they are both carmax cars so I can't drive until I buy and transfer, but I get 5 days to return it if I don't like. I'm new to Rotary completely, but have been wanting an RX-8 for a while and now is the time. I'm not new to engines and maintenance at all. I do all my own, top to bottom, front to back on anything I've ever owned. Grew up in the garage with my dad so I"m pretty good at it. I have a Mazdaspeed6 currently that keeps me plenty busy if you know anything about those cars. I guess my question is should I run away from those cars or not. Should I look for a newer model or are those cars ok since they've had the work done? Is the '05 better since it had the motor replaced or worse because the replacement motors are questionable? I've done a little reading on the issue, but I'm a bit short on time to do a ton of digging. Any advice you can throw at me quickly is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Joel
Thanks,
Joel