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Old 03-24-2006, 10:51 AM   #1
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Want to buy a used Rx-8. What to look out for?

What do I need to avoid?
What are some common problems?

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Old 03-24-2006, 11:03 AM   #2
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Make sure warranty work is completed and service was kept up. Run a Carfax report. There is also another detailed report system that someone can chime in on. Inspect the car top to bottome for blemishes, damage. Of course drive the car to listen for any weird noises and to feel the engine and tranny.
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Old 03-24-2006, 02:53 PM   #3
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Just try not to pay attention to all the women that are gonna be looking your way while you're driving the 8, it's very distracting.
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Old 03-24-2006, 02:57 PM   #4
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Check the used RX8 section here. I've seen great deals here that will be much better than what you'd get from a dealer. And for the most part people who are selling their cars here knew how to take care of them.
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Old 03-27-2006, 10:32 AM   #5
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watch the price. a 2005 with with very low miles (under 10,000) loaded, should be 21-23g
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Old 03-27-2006, 11:32 AM   #6
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Dont smoke crack in it thre smell stays for too long
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Old 03-28-2006, 02:34 AM   #7
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make sure its got 4 wheels
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Old 03-28-2006, 07:46 AM   #8
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check tires for nails in them. this happened to me last week when i bought mine, i didnt look now i need to get a new tire because it is not fixable.
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Old 03-28-2006, 12:58 PM   #9
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I don't know how true it is, but the top gear website says to watch for sticking second stage breathing actuators, it says that if they are sticking the car won't accelerate hard at over 6000 rpms.

check the tires to see how worn they are and what brand and model they are. the stock bridgestone potenzas can give you leverage since they're worthless in the snow and mediocre at best in the rain, depends on where you live.

you should also talk to the dealer the owner bought it from to see if it's ever flooded, and if it has it should have the new starter and battery, but then again I'd say that increases the car's worth. Mods detract from the worth unless they're cosmetic AND you like them
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