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{ FS } Black 2004 RX8 (Blown Apex Seal)

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Old 06-29-2011, 08:26 AM
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OH Black 2004 RX8 (Blown Apex Seal) CLE / OHIO

Year: 2004
Make: Mazda
Model: RX-8
Price: $6000
Mileage: 106500
Color: Black
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (US State/Canada/Int): OH

Car has all black interior and every option but Navigation. Apex seal blew in the engine on my way home from my all highway work commute a couple weeks ago. Either selling it or trading it in - No time to fix.

I have been busy doing maintenance the past few months:
New Battery
New Brakes & Rotors
New Spark Plugs
New Ignition Coils
Continental DWS Tires ($850 set)
Front tires have about 85% tread left
Rear Tires are about 30% (I don't rotate them just replace when the rears get bad and the tires wear almost completely even this way)

I used to be a smoker, HOWEVER this car was never smoked in (The reason I quit is because it smells bad, I never wanted my house or cars to smell like smoke)

I plan on taking a small hit on this vehicle for what I owe but I am trying to minimize that as much as possible - $6,000 OBO

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Old 06-29-2011, 08:53 PM
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Have you looked into new/remanufactured engines for it yet? I'm curious how much total investment someone would have...You have my attention.
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Yes I have. Engine rebuild would be about 2k roughly with everything shipped. The problem is that I don't have the time to do this. I drive 2 hours a day for work, 84 miles round trip. (less than a mile of my commute is off the highway). Looking like even ordering an engine would take me 2-4 weeks to put everything together.

Another option I looked at was ordering a rebuilt with ceramic seals for $4500 and send them my core for about $750 in return (they cover shipping costs). Forget what the name of this place was but I'm pretty positive I decided I would rather move on to something else.

Walking past her in the garage tonight though I started to become nostalgic.

The car is in Cleveland Ohio btw.
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any pictures ?
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Originally Posted by czar
any pictures ?
My comment has a pic of the car - I will post some pictures soon.
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can a 06 engine go in there?
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Im def intersted, pics to rkeshsingh@gmail.com unless you post it here
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Sorry the pictures aren't exactly high quality:

Please note the car has been sitting in my garage not moving for 2 1/2 weeks now... It is a little dusty. I will clean her up before anyone picks up. On a second note you may be more comfortable knowing this car is garaged even when it's not running.

Back view of the car (rear lights have never had the moisture issue | rear window tint is around 5%)


Steering wheel, radio, ect are in great condition. You may see a small square hole in the center console. This was for my radar detector that was hard wired in. I have removed it but would be willing to sell it with the car for a good deal . It is an escort 9500i. There is a small box that popped up through that hole and had a mute button on it. Very easy to install.


Rear Seats are in Perfect condition... I think someone has sat back here three times the entire car's life.


Gauges look great, all lit. (this is night mode). All of my warning lights came on when my engine died.


106,615mi on the car. (clutch was changed about a year ago)


Day mode on the gauge cluster:


Top shot with sunroof (this is tinted as well)


Rear drivers side tire



Headlights are in great condition:



Side view of car:


Engine compartment (again a little dusty... hood has been open while the car was parked.



Still uploading. I will have more up soon... Sorry to keep you guys waiting. I had a busy weekend with the holiday.

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https://picasaweb.google.com/1070510...Lje7KbPsrrIeA#

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Please understand the car has been sitting for 2 1/2 weeks and it is was my normal daily commuter. It will be vacuumed / washed / waxed / polished before pickup - I have a pressure washer at my location and a claybar to use up on this (as well as rubbing compound, polish, and expensive wax).
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i could do 3500... or trade for my 04 with 113k miles, (rebuilt engine at 111k miles) plus like 4k on top. GLWS sorry for your loss.
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Oh man I really want this, does anybody knows how much a tow truck will charge to have it tow from cleveland to philadelphia pa 19149? thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by lepichichi
Oh man I really want this, does anybody knows how much a tow truck will charge to have it tow from cleveland to philadelphia pa 19149? thanks in advance.
I could probably tow it there.
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i would still like to trade my 04 for this, are you interested in a running car as a trade, i also have a 90 rx-7 VERT auto. i wouldn't give or take any cash for the rx7.. it would be an even trade.
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If I'm not mistaken the bank still have the title right?? If you have the title in hand i will defenetly buy it, send me a PM thanks bro
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Originally Posted by lepichichi
If I'm not mistaken the bank still have the title right?? If you have the title in hand i will defenetly buy it, send me a PM thanks bro
Bank still has the title yes - but I have the cash to get it.
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Need to sell this car immediately. Buying a new car this week.... it will be traded in
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Originally Posted by lastphaseofthis
i would still like to trade my 04 for this, are you interested in a running car as a trade, i also have a 90 rx-7 VERT auto. i wouldn't give or take any cash for the rx7.. it would be an even trade.
I just bought a BMW - I need to get rid of this and preferably not pick anything else up... otherwise I would consider.
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Originally Posted by lepichichi
If I'm not mistaken the bank still have the title right?? If you have the title in hand i will defenetly buy it, send me a PM thanks bro
Sent you a PM with my number, haven't heard back from you. I could tow this car to PA for you at no additional charge.
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Would you tow this to NY?
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Is the 6K price firm? What was the trade in value? I am interested but can't offer that much. Feel free to PM me if your willing to take less. I promise it wont get parted and it will go to a good home

Thanks,
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Originally Posted by sblethen
Is the 6K price firm? What was the trade in value? I am interested but can't offer that much. Feel free to PM me if your willing to take less. I promise it wont get parted and it will go to a good home

Thanks,
Stephen
I have some play room if it is an easy painless sale... however I am trying to cushion what already is a several thousand dollar hit.
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Originally Posted by Rkesh88
Would you tow this to NY?
Yes (though depending how far I might charge a fee)
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