Hi guys, I'm a Saab fan, but also have been interested in the RX-8 for a while. My aunt has one, and thats how I learned how to drive a standard transmission. I've been thinking about putting my 2002 Saab 9-3 Convertible for sale in the spring and purchasing a used RX-8.

My local mechanic has an RX-8 for sale. It's a 2004, he bought it off a kid who somehow drove it onto someone's yard denting the door. He's selling it for $5000, but it needs 4 new tires, AND it has 141,000 miles on it. Supposedly the engine was replaced 20,000 miles ago by Mazda under warranty, but regardless, I think thats to much. Even $4000 with new tires seems like a lot for the mileage.

What would you pay for a used 2004 RX-8? with under 100,000 miles?

 

Different cars, different histories, different prices.
Try Edmunds or KBB for ball park estimates.
2-1/2 years ago my '04 GT with 18.5k in pristine condition was well over $10k.
Some '04s with less than 100k are piles of junk that aren't worth 1/10th of that.

 

something is fishy. the math does not add up.

the warranty on the original engine ended at 100k miles. so if replaced then it would the new motor would have 41k miles on it..

need a compression test to be sure. if the motor is good and the car is in good shape 4 k is a good price.

beers

 

Well he said the new motor has 20,000 miles. Keep in mind, he bought it from a guy's father. Son was irresponsible with the car. It's had 5 previous owners though, so not sure if thats a good sign.

 

For examples, check out the classifieds threads here.
There's one '04 NG with 91k, decent shape, second owner, nice list of mods, original engine and exhaust, but supposedly failing compression, still runs good, and he's asking $4k.