Final Farewell
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Final Farewell
This will be my last post on the RX8 website.
Sold my RX8...Developed the hard start to the point that I could not keep the car running. The car was a 2004 w/6-speed manual with 139,000. Car was a wonderful experience, but I no longer wanted to keep putting money into it.
Sold the car as is and replaced it with a 2008 Corvette w-Z51 handling, NPP exhaust and 6-speed manual.
Still learning to be comfortable with the torque. I never use 1st gear. Really no need too. Torque is EVERYWHERE with this car...
Take care Everyone!
Sold my RX8...Developed the hard start to the point that I could not keep the car running. The car was a 2004 w/6-speed manual with 139,000. Car was a wonderful experience, but I no longer wanted to keep putting money into it.
Sold the car as is and replaced it with a 2008 Corvette w-Z51 handling, NPP exhaust and 6-speed manual.
Still learning to be comfortable with the torque. I never use 1st gear. Really no need too. Torque is EVERYWHERE with this car...
Take care Everyone!
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Thank You...
I always wanted a Corvette, every since the C5 model. There were 2 that I was looking at:
1 - 2005 Black on Black w/ 16,500...All the options with a 6-speed manual. But then I go t to thinking about the mileage and the lack of usage. Concern about belts and hoses, just initial usage...Plus the dealership was asking nearly $35k.
2- Found a 2008 Red with 22,000 miles. All the options with a 6-speed manual. Plus he had the factory exhaust option, that I would have spent another $1700...
I decided with option number 2. Plus, GM put in 6.2 liter instead of the 6.0. This motor comes with another 30 horses, to make a total of 430. Paid $31k... What is really cool, car insurance is LESS than my RX-8. Go figure... The sound is crazy, especially when slowing down.
On a side note, the guy that bought my RX-8 was able to get it running after a couple of weeks. Replaced the starter and put in fresh spark plugs. He is VERY excited about the car and thanked me numerous times.
Like I posted earlier, the car has been paid off for almost 4 years and I no longer wanted to put anymore money into it.
I always wanted a Corvette, every since the C5 model. There were 2 that I was looking at:
1 - 2005 Black on Black w/ 16,500...All the options with a 6-speed manual. But then I go t to thinking about the mileage and the lack of usage. Concern about belts and hoses, just initial usage...Plus the dealership was asking nearly $35k.
2- Found a 2008 Red with 22,000 miles. All the options with a 6-speed manual. Plus he had the factory exhaust option, that I would have spent another $1700...
I decided with option number 2. Plus, GM put in 6.2 liter instead of the 6.0. This motor comes with another 30 horses, to make a total of 430. Paid $31k... What is really cool, car insurance is LESS than my RX-8. Go figure... The sound is crazy, especially when slowing down.
On a side note, the guy that bought my RX-8 was able to get it running after a couple of weeks. Replaced the starter and put in fresh spark plugs. He is VERY excited about the car and thanked me numerous times.
Like I posted earlier, the car has been paid off for almost 4 years and I no longer wanted to put anymore money into it.
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Mind you, I reached my point and really just wanted to let the car go....
I was paid $1500 in cash...
It seems low, but for me, I did not want the car anymore. I really wanted to get rid of it. If this person had not come along, I would have donated the vehicle to a local charity. Car was stuck at my employer and I knew that I could not keep it there forever. I did not want to pay for a tow to my home.
Again, for me, I was satisfied with the offer. I consider myself to be blessed and I was in a position to help someone who needed a car. Good news he did not have to spend a WHOLE lot of money to get it running, BUT he spent more than I was ready to part with.
It also helped that the car was paid for. If you still owe money, your situation may be a little different than mine.
I was paid $1500 in cash...
It seems low, but for me, I did not want the car anymore. I really wanted to get rid of it. If this person had not come along, I would have donated the vehicle to a local charity. Car was stuck at my employer and I knew that I could not keep it there forever. I did not want to pay for a tow to my home.
Again, for me, I was satisfied with the offer. I consider myself to be blessed and I was in a position to help someone who needed a car. Good news he did not have to spend a WHOLE lot of money to get it running, BUT he spent more than I was ready to part with.
It also helped that the car was paid for. If you still owe money, your situation may be a little different than mine.
Mind you, I reached my point and really just wanted to let the car go....
I was paid $1500 in cash...
It seems low, but for me, I did not want the car anymore. I really wanted to get rid of it. If this person had not come along, I would have donated the vehicle to a local charity. Car was stuck at my employer and I knew that I could not keep it there forever. I did not want to pay for a tow to my home.
Again, for me, I was satisfied with the offer. I consider myself to be blessed and I was in a position to help someone who needed a car. Good news he did not have to spend a WHOLE lot of money to get it running, BUT he spent more than I was ready to part with.
It also helped that the car was paid for. If you still owe money, your situation may be a little different than mine.
I was paid $1500 in cash...
It seems low, but for me, I did not want the car anymore. I really wanted to get rid of it. If this person had not come along, I would have donated the vehicle to a local charity. Car was stuck at my employer and I knew that I could not keep it there forever. I did not want to pay for a tow to my home.
Again, for me, I was satisfied with the offer. I consider myself to be blessed and I was in a position to help someone who needed a car. Good news he did not have to spend a WHOLE lot of money to get it running, BUT he spent more than I was ready to part with.
It also helped that the car was paid for. If you still owe money, your situation may be a little different than mine.
That's fair considering what and engine replacement cost and that is inevitable at that mileage.
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Well, my odometer says 123k but the engine has around 80k on it. A few scratches and dings on the body but it runs completely fine. Compression test a couple of months ago was excellent. I know I'll get raped on a trade in so I was just considering what I should ask for it.
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Thank You...
I always wanted a Corvette, every since the C5 model. There were 2 that I was looking at:
1 - 2005 Black on Black w/ 16,500...All the options with a 6-speed manual. But then I go t to thinking about the mileage and the lack of usage. Concern about belts and hoses, just initial usage...Plus the dealership was asking nearly $35k.
2- Found a 2008 Red with 22,000 miles. All the options with a 6-speed manual. Plus he had the factory exhaust option, that I would have spent another $1700...
I decided with option number 2. Plus, GM put in 6.2 liter instead of the 6.0. This motor comes with another 30 horses, to make a total of 430. Paid $31k... What is really cool, car insurance is LESS than my RX-8. Go figure... The sound is crazy, especially when slowing down.
On a side note, the guy that bought my RX-8 was able to get it running after a couple of weeks. Replaced the starter and put in fresh spark plugs. He is VERY excited about the car and thanked me numerous times.
Like I posted earlier, the car has been paid off for almost 4 years and I no longer wanted to put anymore money into it.
I always wanted a Corvette, every since the C5 model. There were 2 that I was looking at:
1 - 2005 Black on Black w/ 16,500...All the options with a 6-speed manual. But then I go t to thinking about the mileage and the lack of usage. Concern about belts and hoses, just initial usage...Plus the dealership was asking nearly $35k.
2- Found a 2008 Red with 22,000 miles. All the options with a 6-speed manual. Plus he had the factory exhaust option, that I would have spent another $1700...
I decided with option number 2. Plus, GM put in 6.2 liter instead of the 6.0. This motor comes with another 30 horses, to make a total of 430. Paid $31k... What is really cool, car insurance is LESS than my RX-8. Go figure... The sound is crazy, especially when slowing down.
On a side note, the guy that bought my RX-8 was able to get it running after a couple of weeks. Replaced the starter and put in fresh spark plugs. He is VERY excited about the car and thanked me numerous times.
Like I posted earlier, the car has been paid off for almost 4 years and I no longer wanted to put anymore money into it.
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Thank You...
I always wanted a Corvette, every since the C5 model. There were 2 that I was looking at:
1 - 2005 Black on Black w/ 16,500...All the options with a 6-speed manual. But then I go t to thinking about the mileage and the lack of usage. Concern about belts and hoses, just initial usage...Plus the dealership was asking nearly $35k.
2- Found a 2008 Red with 22,000 miles. All the options with a 6-speed manual. Plus he had the factory exhaust option, that I would have spent another $1700...
I decided with option number 2. Plus, GM put in 6.2 liter instead of the 6.0. This motor comes with another 30 horses, to make a total of 430. Paid $31k... What is really cool, car insurance is LESS than my RX-8. Go figure... The sound is crazy, especially when slowing down.
On a side note, the guy that bought my RX-8 was able to get it running after a couple of weeks. Replaced the starter and put in fresh spark plugs. He is VERY excited about the car and thanked me numerous times.
Like I posted earlier, the car has been paid off for almost 4 years and I no longer wanted to put anymore money into it.
I always wanted a Corvette, every since the C5 model. There were 2 that I was looking at:
1 - 2005 Black on Black w/ 16,500...All the options with a 6-speed manual. But then I go t to thinking about the mileage and the lack of usage. Concern about belts and hoses, just initial usage...Plus the dealership was asking nearly $35k.
2- Found a 2008 Red with 22,000 miles. All the options with a 6-speed manual. Plus he had the factory exhaust option, that I would have spent another $1700...
I decided with option number 2. Plus, GM put in 6.2 liter instead of the 6.0. This motor comes with another 30 horses, to make a total of 430. Paid $31k... What is really cool, car insurance is LESS than my RX-8. Go figure... The sound is crazy, especially when slowing down.
On a side note, the guy that bought my RX-8 was able to get it running after a couple of weeks. Replaced the starter and put in fresh spark plugs. He is VERY excited about the car and thanked me numerous times.
Like I posted earlier, the car has been paid off for almost 4 years and I no longer wanted to put anymore money into it.
I guess it wasn't your last post. LOL
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Nice choice. I've had a few Corvettes including a C6. Night and day between the C6 and the RX8. Enjoy it. By the way, www.corvetteforum.com ...you can't go wrong. GREAT forum.
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