EnjoiAndroid

I'm buying a car in a few months (I know a few months is awhile) and I want an Rx8. Is there anything specific I should look for on a used Rx8 like problems that can't be noticed with out really looking?

RIWWP

iTrader: (2)

Yup, certainly, plenty of things to look for and learn about this car. But, since I've already typed it all up once, I'm just going to point you there instead of re-typing everything again.

New and Potential Owners: https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/

EnjoiAndroid

Thanks! :]

monchie

First things first...compression test the engine. A low or failed compression means it needs a new engine.

EnjoiAndroid

I don't think a dealership would just let me compression test the engine right there.

wcs

iTrader: (2)

Let you?
Tell them to do it or let you take it to some one who will or you don't buy it.

It's that simple.

I would walk away if they gave you any challenge about doing a compression test.

EnjoiAndroid

Second question is there a year I should look for? I'm trying to stay around $12,000. Looking at an 05 and an 06.

Ometta

Try to go for an 06 if you can just for warranty reasons. With an 06 you should still have a little over two years left on the engine core warranty.

EnjoiAndroid

Sorry for the extremely noob question and I know these questions get annoying but what specifically is the warranty?

RIWWP

iTrader: (2)

The compression question is answered in the thread I linked.

The warranty question is also answered in the thread I linked.