Hello!

As the title says, I am looking for a 2006+ RX-8. I have the following criteria:

- Color: white. (I would consider black or VR, if the car is clean enough to give me a boner.)
- Proper running order.
- No winters.
- No rust.
- No dings and no major scratches. (I do understand that 10 year-old cars will have some wear and tear.)
- Clean, complete, and well maintained interior.
- Mileage: under 100 000 km. (This is a baseline, and could be adjusted depending on the availability of maintenance records, a compression check, or Mazda reman.)

I realize I am picky, but after scouring AutoTrader/Kijiji for the past 2 months, I have seen too many over-valued, under-appreciated and neglected examples.

If someone here might be considering selling their car, then please let me know.

I'm a long-standing member over at RX7club, not a tire-kicker, and will pay a good price for the right car.

I'm from the Ottawa area, but willing to travel a decent distance.

 

Good luck guy.... most of the examples in the GTA area are all beat up... low compression.... >100000km vehicles with extensive rust and body wear. You're trying to find a no rust 2006+ (10 year old Mazda)..... a MAZDA.. with known rust issues in that generation.

It's not going to happen easily. The ones that are rust free, are definitely owners not intending to sell it. You might just have to live with it and fix it up yourself afterwards.

Wish you good luck.

 

These generation of mazda have well know rust issues?? First I've heard of it.... my 04 is pristine

 

Funny you should post this as I have been toying with the idea of selling mine as my new job is only 5 km's away and that is really not fair to the car, so I just drive my winter beater focus instead.

Obviously I am not a motivated seller and it would have to be to the right buyer if I were to let it go. I have all service records, and it just got a new set of shoes, last month, about 50 Km's ago. BFGoodrich g-force sport comp 2's.

I have a crystal white pearl 2010 RX-8 R3 and it still has warranty left until May 2017



Here's a link to the album of when I bought it: Gravey's 2010 R3 RX-8 by Gravey | RX8Club.com

It has 40,800ish Km's on it. I bought it at 14,600 Km's

I had a compression test at 37,XXX Km's Here are the results:



The only mods on it are stainless steel brake lines, tein hood dampers, and RB oil cooler screens.

It had some body work done on it as I had minor accident, and the passenger door, sideskirt, and rear rim were damaged. All damaged pieces were replaced, not repaired, including the ridiculously expensive rim. I was getting some bearing noise and took it back so the bearing and hub have been replaced as well, and it is running great again. The body work that has been done is guaranteed for the life of the vehicle, and IS transferrable to the next owner.



Anyways, let me know if you are interested, or if you are just looking for a series 1.

 

Not super motivated to let my baby, go just testing the water!

Series1 2006 VR original paint.
Rust Free, very minor wear and tear. only seen 1 winter in 10 years.
Engine was rebuilt and Street Ported last year at MAzdees by Dave
Odometer currently reads 222k however, rebuilt motor has 14k on it.
Drives great and looks stunning.

It uses Mobil1 full synthethic oil every 3k
Redline stuff in Tranny and Diffrentials

Mod's I can think off;
[*]Ported Motor
[*]AEM Intake
[*]BHR Ignition
[*]Remedy Water pump and T-stat
[*]AF short Shifter
[*]Prosport Gauges with Lotek Pod (coolant Temp, Oil Temp, Oil Level)
[*]Vacuum Gauge
[*]AP Cobb
[*]Car is fitted with Black Box includes;
[*](Front Cam, Rear Cam, GPS Tracker and built in wifi)
[*]RB 12m End Links front
[*]RB 10m End Links rear
[*]HSD DualTech MonoPro Coilovers
[*]BHR Midpipe (Catless)
[*]Exotic Speed RII 3' Full Catback Exhaust
[*]MazdaSpeed Rear Diffuser
[*]MazdaSpeed Wing/Spoiler
[*]TSunami Front Bumper will be installed soon
[*]Velocity Red OEM Bumper + OEM Lip (Gloss Black)
[*]Seibon Carbon Fiber Venter Hood
[*]Falken Azenis FK453 235-45-19 front
[*]Falken Azenis FK453 255-30-20 Rears
[*]Niche Rims 19' X 9.5 Front
[*]Niche Rims 20' X 10.5 Rears
[*]Slotted Brakes done last year with Vortech Pads


There's some stuff I am forgetting but oh well.
This car easily has about 18K invested in mods just the mods...

There is only one issue currently...Power steering is out..not sure what the issue is; but i have a working rack n pinion sitting in the garage just need some to time to install it :-)

this car has been tracked regularly every summer for last 5 years, yes even without the power steering lol.

 

Rust issues are well documented on the rear fender area, just google or search on this forum for fender rust. Especially in regions where they use salt in the winter. I don't know what they use in saskatchewan.

 

yuppers...Rear fenders and trunk areas are notorious for rust.

On pretty much most Mazda3 and most Rx8's and seen fewer mazda6 with rusted panels mainly cuz I don't really pay attention to 6 lol.

 

Thanks for the responses so far guys!

Khurram, nice car. But a bit too flashy these days for an old fart like myself.
Gravey, ouch! I can feel the pain! Nice car though!

 

Yes, the tears did flow... and It was just going for it's winter hibernation oil change... I almost didn't go out that day... wish I hadn't...

 

Here's what it looks like as of yesterday, bonus points when you see it....








This was the damaged side.

 

Gravey, she Looks beautiful :-)

 

Look carefully at the first pic Khurram Not particularly the RX-8...

 

Oh, the name of the street is "rotary"! Lol!
Nice one!
Now do I get a discount for that? Lol! :P

 

jhahahaha good catch Sato

 

We should perhaps host Rotary meeet there :-)
That's a wicked shot.

Hate the fact that i browse this forum at work so keep my window super tiny lol..

 

Hi,

I have a 2005 GT MT White with Red & Black Interior. 60,000 kms. Never wintered. New Coils, Plugs and Wires. New Tires with 1 summer on them.

It's a US car that I bought from a fellow member back in 2007. I had to start a new profile because my previous one used my hotmail account!!

I'm in Toronto.

Kevin