drifter_d

Year: 2004
Make: Mazda
Model: RX-8
Price: $11500
Mileage: 26795
Color: LIGHTNING YELLOW
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (US State/Canada/Int): CA

PRICE REDUCED!!! The car is a 6-speed Grand Touring model with under 27k original miles on it. Clear/clean CA title. Garage kept always. Meticulously maintained. One owner ever - me! Car was featured at the Tri-Point Engineering booth at Sevenstock/Mazfest.

Here's the list of mods:

Engine: Mazsport Upgraded Clutch Pedal Bracket; ACT Light-weight Flywheel; ACT Clutch; Racing Beat A/C and Oil Cooler Screens; Kaaz 2-Way LSD; Ron Davis Racing Radiator; Mazmart Water Pump; Tri-Point Engineering sourced Ignition and NGK RX-8 race plugs; Mazsport Upgraded Fuel Pump; Agency Power Silicon Hoses (Blue)

***Car had the following FI items removed that will be sold separately or with the car for an additional charge(s): GReddy T618Z Turbo Kit - the turbo needs to be rebuilt; GReddy intercooler; Mazsport CAI; GReddy Upgraded Oil Pan***

***Engine Management: Cobb Tuning AccessPort (unmated from car);

Exhaust:

GReddy EVO-TT Exhaust; Tri-Point Engineering Custom Fabricated Catalytic Converter - passed CA emissions testing (smog) on 9/13/2013). Certificate included.

Interior:

AFE Short Shifter

***Sold separately or with the car for additional charge(s): GReddy Profec EO-1 Boost Controller; PFP Custom Gauge Pod; Defi BF Series Gauges (Water Temp, EGT, Fuel Pressure); UEGO AFR Gauge; PFS Wideband***

Suspension:

JIC-Magic FLT-A2 Coilovers; GReddy Front and Rear Strut Tower Bars; Progress Technology Front and Rear Anti-Sway Bars

Rollers:

PIAA Superozza Wheels (Hyperblack) - Front: 19x8.5; Rear: 19x9.5

Stoppers:

Racing Brake OEM-Size Cross-Drilled and Slotted Rotors; Hawk Ceramic Brake Pads; Painted Brake Calipers

Exterior:

Authentic MazdaSpeed Body Kit; R-Magic Eye Lids

drifter_d

I just checked the threads - you will not find a cleaner 8 with this low mileage and number of quality mods as I have for this price.

drifter_d

Not one offer or even a GLWS post. Imagine that.

yomomspimp06

most are straying away from 04 models even with low miles and great condition. The ones who might be interested are most likely younger with no actual cash meaning they need a loan. with the value of an 04 the bank most likely will not give out 13k.
In my opinion you would come out better money wise with a complete partout if you still have stock parts available and lower your price of the car to move it.
I feel like only a collector will be willing to pay 13k as mazda only releases yellow the first production year. Great looking car. GLWS

morkusyambo

I disagree. This is a nice ride. I have been trying to figure out what to do with my 04 and seeing this made me think of purchasing a second with lower miles and keeping mine for parts. I have the cash to buy this or any other car I might be interested in outright. There are a some on this forum who have never had the good fortune to drive the **** out of sports cars that cost 2, 3, 4X more than an 8. I have and will tell you the 8 matches the handling, steering, braking, and feel of most of them.

It is obvious from the condition of the vehicle and the parts he is selling and/or including he is an enthusiast. It would be a shame if he is letting it go for financial reasons, but if he isn't he should absolutely NOT part it out (OEM) and wait for the right buyer. The economy sucks, but having the ability to pay $500+ for a mod is a luxury. His market is other enthusiasts and he should wait for someone who recognizes what he is getting.

GLWS

RX8Soldier

iTrader: (24)

If the OP is in a rush to sell, then parting out would be the best way to do it.
If not, then let the waiting commence.

For instance, I would be interested on getting my hands on some of the parts on this car, as they are quality parts. I would be helping the OP make some money.

At the same time, I know that if I were to sell my car, I would hate to see it torn up and spread across the continent, after all the work I put into it.

It's a matter of financial management and convenience.

GLWS

morkusyambo

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Do you have any more pictures? I'd like to see the interior and more exterior pics. Do you have all of the OEM parts from the intake manifold to the bumper?

drifter_d

Sorry it's taking so long to respond - I was not forwarded any updates to the posting to my email account. Maybe I disabled that function here?

Anyway, thanks to everyone for your posts. I am not interested in parting out the vehicle as I've moved into an apartment complex with no place to work on the car. I also do not have most of OEM parts needed and would have to search for quality used pieces or order them. As you could tell, that would be cost prohibitive. I do have the OEM wheels, if anyone is interested! Lol.

If anyone has any questions on the condition of the car from a technical standpoint, I would simply refer you to Mark Shuler of Tri-Point Engineering (TPE) in Chatsworth, CA. TPE has done extensive, quality work on my car and has seen the condition of almost every engine/drivetrain and exhaust component. Mark actually sourced NGK RX-8 specific race plugs from Japan. According to NGK, my car was the first street-driven RX-8 in the U.S. to have these plugs.

Am I an enthusiast? I guess you can tell I knew what I was doing when building this car.

While I am in no hurry to sell, I have lowered the price due to the austere economic environment. Sucks for me - great news for the potential buyer.

drifter_d

I'll definitely will take and post some new pictures shortly - everything is in perfect condition. You can almost detect that new car smell from the interior!

hachiroku999

Is this car still available?

drifter_d

86-999,

It is. I'm located in Orange County, CA.

drifter_d

Price reduced.

hachiroku999

How much was it reduced to? I'm on the forum app & can't see the price.

drifter_d

11,500. If one has cash in hand, I may drop it a tad.

drifter_d

Selling a built car is a lot like fishing - you have to be patient.

drifter_d

Interest in the car from potential buyers on Autotrader.com.

hachiroku999

Was the car ever sold?

morkusyambo

I wish you were on the east coast. I would come take a look at it. GLWS.

ron2005

nice car BUMP.

drifter_d

Sorry to anyone waiting on updates - I haven't been on here in a while. The car was sold AND I got my asking price!

If you live in and around Orange/L.A./Riverside Counties, you may see this baby driving around, so show the new owner some RX8Club love!

morkusyambo

Congrats!!

Grace_Excel

iTrader: (5)

I was waiting for pictures...