WTB: RX-8 auto
 

G'day from DMRH

Wanted: JDM "Type-E" RX-8

6-speed auto version.

If anyone knows of any 6-speed versions here in Oz I would like to buy it...

I know it will be hard to find but not impossible as I have seen multiple RX-8's come into Oz via private import (getting around the Mazda Oz rip off pricing) & am hoping at least 1 of them is a 6-speed auto thats for sale.

Having said that, am still off to check out a (Oz spec 4-SP) blue 03 model model this wekeend. Asking $33k with 48,000km on it so my options are always open.

REgards

No you dont want to buy an auto

6 Speed is ok. They have the 6 pot engine much similar to ours. Rated 210ps in Japan.

Why but more importantly how is private import of a new car cheaper than buying it here.

I ask because I want a Jap Spec Civic Type R and thought that it will be very expensive if I import that.

What makes the Jap Spec Type R better?


Isnt it just the ECU thats different?

Safer - limited to 180kmh

Otherwise yeah.

But I want the MazdaSpeed version though.

Hmm, that's something I've always been wondering about ... can we just swap ecus with a j-spec RX8?

No

Unfortunely there are other stuff in the car called BCM

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...hlight=BCM+PCM

Tell that to my partner.

She cant drive a manual.............. Sigh!

Anyway, have the 20B-REW powered Cosmo for the serious fun.

Any takers on a JDM 6-SP auto in Oz.....................????

REgards

She can learn. :P

no, she SHOULD learn ;)

She has tried guys.

Crunching gearboxes. Slipping clutches, smoking tyres on take off. Over reving before changing, under reving before changing.

It all got too much for her & quite frankly, I am happy to compromise with an Auto because I can't bear to watch her punish a car like that. It gets too damned expensive.

Getting back on subject...................Any one know any importers with a "personally imported" JDM RX-8 ......??

REgards

I doubt you will find one. If you have a read of this site http://www.japanperformancedirect.com.au/ you will find out why. Give them a call and they will be happy to explain your options.

Cheers

Andrew