Not sure if for the win is still around. Angel motorsports is mixed review in the Hampton Roads region. IPR is the best place on the Northeast in New Jersey, now Speed one is no more. Then can't beat Kevin Landers in Tennessee for rebuilds. Addicted out of Maryville is another option. Used to be guy in Maryland trying to make a go of it, not sure of quality or if still in business.

BTW I just acquired a rotary compression tester that I'd be happy to let folks use at my garage.

Quite generous! Wish I could get my sled there. :)

Would you consider taking a deposit, allowing people to borrow for a few days, return it along with $20 (or a local 6 pack of microbrew, etc.) and get the deposit $ back?

Does anyone know where Ray (from PFSupercars) ran off to?

I know he's long gone from NoVA, but curious if he popped up somewhere else.

Adding to this thread because it seems like this is an on-going search here. New RX-8 Owner, picking up my 2010 R3 in Aurora Blue in 2 days! I've talked to Browns Mazda in Chantilly, Northern Virginia just yesterday. They apparently have two technicians who specifically travelled and was trained in Japan to work specifically on rotaries. Apparently they are the Rotary Hub in DMV + rest of Virginia? I have a schedule for them next week to check out my purchase and I'll let you guys know about my experience! I think they're the only certified Mazda dealership with specifically trained rotary techs in like a 150 mile radius or so???? I can't verify that but I'll definitely update you guys when I meet with them with my RX-8.

Hubie, did you pick this one up off of eBay recently?

I got this one off of a good friend I've known for years. He is a thorough JDM enthusiast and actually has the money to chase his passion. He currently owns a 700hp RX7 and daily'd this RX8 but needs to get rid of most of his cars as he is moving out of country.

I posted pics of the new car here!

UPDATE on the Mazda Dealership in Chantilly, VA. I took my car to them and they do comprehensive checks (like a prepurchase inspection), compression checks, and seem to generally know what they are talking about. Though, they aren't exactly super preventative on maintenance. They knew typical stuff like changing plugs and coils at around 30k miles, but usually their philosophy is if it isn't broken, prob don't need to fix it. I asked about if I should change the fuel pumps and engine thermometer, and they said either see the lights on the dash or you will know based on how your car drives.

So overall, I recommend having your own maintenance schedule that works for you, and asking them to do any of it or any repairs since they seem fairly knowledgeable. This is my daily and I really don't want to mess around with it, so I will be taking my car there quite often.

Any suggestions on where I might get the best price for an RX-8 from a dealer in the MD, VA, DC area? Just went to a dealer today around Baltimore, and they offered $200 over what CarMax said they would give me.

Best price is to sell it to someone who wants the car - like someone on this forum or someone looking for a sporty car. What model/year and features are you selling?

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Just checking in any technicians or rotary mechanics in the middle of virginia or towards the DC area? Close to Charlottesville or DC would really appreciate it if any one knows somebody. Looking to fix my manifold close to the oil metering nozzles.

Only ones I know of that are reputable around the area is Browns Mazda Dealership in Chantilly, Rotor Piston Motorsportz in Hagerstown MD, and Angel Motorsports in Hampton, VA. There's IR Performance in New Jersey but that's a bit of a hike. Browns Dealership does essentially OEM only though, so prob RPM or Angel are your bets. Rx7 forums pointed me to those same places too.

If anyone else knows any, please let me know! I'm looking for more too.

I live out in the Burke/Springfield area. Anyone have recommendations on where to take my ‘04 RX-8?

Safford Brown Fairfax just replaced wires, spark plugs, starter, and battery, despite the fact I told them I was confident I had a bad/clogged catalytic converter that was causing loss of power and a misfire CEL. Wanting to charge $2,100 for a new OEM cat was the final straw as I would be paying more than the car was worth when adding it all up.

I’m wanting to either replace the cat with a used OEM one from someone here on the forums, get a cheaper Davesport (heard they hold up to our high EGTs), or sell my car to someone who wants to take on a little work. Got ~100K miles ($55K on the engine since it was replaced at $45K).

Any advice?

@apex1 has a like new BHR catted midpipe for about $500 iIrc,
It's a bolt on, so if you have stands and tools you could DIY, or a regular muffler shop could do it for probably less than $100.

Thanks, BigCajun! I’ll send apex1 a message. Appreciate the assist!

He sold it.
Did you buy it?

Sure did…thanks again for the linkup!

Good deal.