{ FS } 2004 RX-8 w/ New Warrantied Motor - "Clean and Simple" Mods :]
02-06-2013, 03:12 PM
#1
2004 RX-8 w/ New Warrantied Motor - "Clean and Simple" Mods :]
Hey guys, thanks for stopping by.
The Basics
2004 Mazda RX-8
6-Speed Manual Transmission
Brilliant Black w/ Black Interior
VIN #: Available upon request
102,XXX miles on the body
<3,000 miles on a new warrantied Mazda reman'd motor (12k miles/1 year warranty) - Was installed by Mazda dealership.
Pics
Some are older, some are newer.
Sorry, but no gauges anymore. The gauge pod is still there, though!
Backup camera shot :]
iPod cable being routed into center console area.
Interior lighting
Story
So, what happened was...LOL :P
I bought this car a little over a year ago. It was originally turbo'd with a "blown" motor. I was able to get it running, but it ended up blowing a few months later regardless. Unfortunately, I had to part out with the turbo stuff in order to afford a new motor. I had the new Madza OEM reman'd motor installed by Mazdatrix for $3,900 total. They apparently forgot to flash the ECU back to stock for the new motor, so that brand new motor blew at only ~1,000 miles or so. They wouldn't warranty their work, so I had to bring it to a local dealership instead.
$3,200 later - I had another OEM reman'd motor installed by John Hine Mazda here in San Diego. The motor is warrantied for 1 year/12,000 miles. Some factory emissions parts were also re-installed, and I had some additional parts replaced that were worn, like the motor mounts.
Bottom Line
Basically, although the car looks great now and runs great, it just isn't what I need right now. My wife is 34 weeks pregnant and I basically just need something more practical.
The "Goods"
Mazda OEM Reman'd motor (only 1,100 miles on it)
->Motor is warrantied for 12,000 miles/1 year
New motor mounts were installed from dealer while the motor was out
3" Mid-pipe w/ resonator & high-flow cat (has CARB # for CA emissions)
3" Turbo XS Cat-Back Exhaust
Espillir Lowering Springs
Mazdaspeed replica urethane front-bumper
VIS Racing carbon-fiber trunk
Painted red tail-lights w/ relocated reverse LED light in rotor accent
JDM White Clear-Corner Lights
Powder-Coated Factory 18" Rims
Kenwood Double-Din CD/DVD/Navigation System w/ matching METRA dash kit
Kenwood Bluetooth Hands-Free and Back-Up Camera
Sony 1000W X-Plod Subwoofer w/ Kicker Amp
Dash-mounted triple gauge pod
Cloth/suede seats were swapped to heated and power leather seats
The "Bads"
- The replica Mazdaspeed bumper doesn't fit up that great. It's urethane at least, so it's nice and flexible...but still, it just doesn't line up perfectly.
- Paint is about a 7/10. Just various nicks/scratches and a small area of oxidized paint around the trunk/rear-windshield.
- Small area of oxidized paint on passenger side by the rear windshield/trunk.
Asking Price:
$9,000 FIRM
Location:
San Diego, CA 92139
Contact Info:
Mike
Cell: 678-464-4317
The Basics
2004 Mazda RX-8
6-Speed Manual Transmission
Brilliant Black w/ Black Interior
VIN #: Available upon request
102,XXX miles on the body
<3,000 miles on a new warrantied Mazda reman'd motor (12k miles/1 year warranty) - Was installed by Mazda dealership.
Pics
Some are older, some are newer.
Sorry, but no gauges anymore. The gauge pod is still there, though!
Backup camera shot :]
iPod cable being routed into center console area.
Interior lighting
Story
So, what happened was...LOL :P
I bought this car a little over a year ago. It was originally turbo'd with a "blown" motor. I was able to get it running, but it ended up blowing a few months later regardless. Unfortunately, I had to part out with the turbo stuff in order to afford a new motor. I had the new Madza OEM reman'd motor installed by Mazdatrix for $3,900 total. They apparently forgot to flash the ECU back to stock for the new motor, so that brand new motor blew at only ~1,000 miles or so. They wouldn't warranty their work, so I had to bring it to a local dealership instead.
$3,200 later - I had another OEM reman'd motor installed by John Hine Mazda here in San Diego. The motor is warrantied for 1 year/12,000 miles. Some factory emissions parts were also re-installed, and I had some additional parts replaced that were worn, like the motor mounts.
Bottom Line
Basically, although the car looks great now and runs great, it just isn't what I need right now. My wife is 34 weeks pregnant and I basically just need something more practical.
The "Goods"
Mazda OEM Reman'd motor (only 1,100 miles on it)
->Motor is warrantied for 12,000 miles/1 year
New motor mounts were installed from dealer while the motor was out
3" Mid-pipe w/ resonator & high-flow cat (has CARB # for CA emissions)
3" Turbo XS Cat-Back Exhaust
Espillir Lowering Springs
Mazdaspeed replica urethane front-bumper
VIS Racing carbon-fiber trunk
Painted red tail-lights w/ relocated reverse LED light in rotor accent
JDM White Clear-Corner Lights
Powder-Coated Factory 18" Rims
Kenwood Double-Din CD/DVD/Navigation System w/ matching METRA dash kit
Kenwood Bluetooth Hands-Free and Back-Up Camera
Sony 1000W X-Plod Subwoofer w/ Kicker Amp
Dash-mounted triple gauge pod
Cloth/suede seats were swapped to heated and power leather seats
The "Bads"
- The replica Mazdaspeed bumper doesn't fit up that great. It's urethane at least, so it's nice and flexible...but still, it just doesn't line up perfectly.
- Paint is about a 7/10. Just various nicks/scratches and a small area of oxidized paint around the trunk/rear-windshield.
- Small area of oxidized paint on passenger side by the rear windshield/trunk.
Asking Price:
$9,000 FIRM
Location:
San Diego, CA 92139
Contact Info:
Mike
Cell: 678-464-4317
Last edited by YoshiFD3S; 04-25-2013 at 10:59 AM.
02-06-2013, 08:13 PM
#3
Thank you.
Yeah, it was a REALLY disappointing experience.
It turned into a "According to XXXX, you said that you..."
And I'm like "WHAT?! Why the F would I say that? You're referring to Y scenario where I said ZZZ..."
Thank you for the bump.
It's a nice car. Maybe not a family car..which is why I'm selling it...but it's definitely a nice cruiser, car meet, weekend kind of car. :P
Yeah, it was a REALLY disappointing experience.
It turned into a "According to XXXX, you said that you..."
And I'm like "WHAT?! Why the F would I say that? You're referring to Y scenario where I said ZZZ..."
Thank you for the bump.
It's a nice car. Maybe not a family car..which is why I'm selling it...but it's definitely a nice cruiser, car meet, weekend kind of car. :P
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