Hello everyone,

First off I would like to thank everyone for the usefull information provided here through the stickies and posts. It's helped me alot. I've been reading here off and on everytime I get an itch to buy one of these things but this latest itch wouldn't go away lol.

Its been a good 6 months of me running around looking at and driving these cars but none of them seemed to be what they were as advertised (maybe I'm picky). That and not a single seller was willing to have a compression test done. It came to a point where I pretty much gave up. That was until a white R3 caught my eye for a fair price. Figured whats one more car to go to look at. Well I'm glad I went because the car was in mint condition complete with a passing compression test from a month ago. Complete service history, clean carproof/facts and only 40k kms/26k miles on it. I paid more than what I originally planned (was looking to try an older/cheaper one first) but I'm really happy with my buy.
Only problem now is i got to wait for winter to finish so I can drive it. And of course it starts snowing the day before I pick it up lol.

So again Thanks All

P.S. Quick question... shouldn't the seller be responsible for the compression test? Many said that if I was willing to pay for it then they would do it. I might as well go to Vegas with my money lol... Cheers

 

Welcome aboard and nice find. Sounds like you're in Canada?

The seller is responsible for whatever you can convince him of. If they think they can sell the car without spending money on a test, they won't be jumping at the chance to spend money on a test ::

 

Thanks Loki... here in Toronto

I figured as such regarding the compression tests. I went with the pitch of "If it passes I will pay for test and asking price... but if it fails you pay me the test cost". Nobody would go for it lol.

 

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your purchase! Share with us few pictures when you can. Do you have any particular mods in mind yet? There are lots of great choices for parts, service and many owners willing to help you. You'll find just about anything you might have questions about there.

 

Thanks Carid. As soon as the weather get a little better I will post a few pics. Right now we have a little snow and -20 temps in the forcast going through the weekend and I dont want any salt getting on it. As for mods I was planning on keeping it as close to stock as possible. Only thing i would like is to get that cat out of there while keeping noise down. I dont like the idea of these things costing us our engines. Maybe put a midpipe while keeping the stock muffler and putting it back in when it comes time for a smog test. Any recommendations on a midpipe would be great. I understand heat is known to melt resonators so im unsure of what to get.

 

Welcome. Please ensure you read the following threads. Take the time to learn about the car as it is sitting in hibernation.
https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...t-here-202454/
https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...%2A%2A-245479/

For your midpipe request, check out blackhaloracing.com (BHR)

 

Welcome to the board. Post up some pics of the 8.

My own personal opinion would be the seller should pay for that test. However, as mentioned above, you can only make the seller pay for what the seller is willing to pay for.

 

Hey Congrats on your find.
Welcome to the club!

Did you get it it from Markham/scarborough area? I checked a white r3 2 weeks ago in markham was prettyy mint.

If you have any questions, feel free to post em up.

Cheers,

 

Thanks all

Looks like the BHR midpipe will be a must. I like the sound it gives in this clip . Though mine will be with stock catback. Will it give off much smoke without the cat?

I found this car up in the Richmond Hill area. It was on Kijiji for a good couple of months maybe more.

And I promise to get some pics up as soon as I get it here. Just waiting for them to complete a small list of things i wanted done.

Cheers

 

Nicee..You won't notice much difference in smoke volume.

However, be aware the sexylicious, intoxicating smell of rotary will be a lot stronger without CAT lol..

 

Also, if you are on facebook, join "GTA Rotary car club" we have quite a few knowledgeable folks up there to help and assist you with maintenance, repairs and etc We also organize the summer meets and car shows via fb page and watsapp group :-)

 

Disagree, you want the car you pay for the test or walk away, it's for your own piece of mind, they have no obligation to convince you or secure your purchase for you, that's up to the buyer to do.

 

Why does the clip have to be on it's side? What a numpty..

 

Wow almost sounds like you bought mine... 2010 White R3 with 40k on it...

Only mine is still in my garage.... I HOPE!!!!! XD

Congrats on the purchase, you will love it!

 

Hey guys,

Got a chance to grab a few pics today while its in the shop. Just waiting on plugs wires and coils to be done then a good clean/buff and I will be bringing it home. Here's hoping for some nice weather so I can drive it... though it don't look like anytime soon.

Cheers

 

Great looking car! How does it deal with the snow in TO?

 

It's well camouflaged when out stalking...

 

Hello Everyone

I finally got a chance to drive it today and I have to say I love it. Im actually surprised how well it pulls despite its lack of power on paper. I was definitely smiling most of the time. The only time I wasn't smiling was on my way back home when I got too close to a curb and put a scuff in the rim. Whats even funnier is that it happened after buying rim cleaner... the irony lol. All in all though, this thing is a hoot. I can't wait to get out for a couple track days this summer. A couple more pics below.

Cheers

 

That it sooooo sweet. Love the white R3's!

Oh and don't worry about scuffing it.. It happens. You can always get wheels refurbished if it really bothers you.

 

Thanks Zoom

It's an eye sore when you're up close to it, at least for me it is lol. Tomorrow I will be looking into having it fixed or try touch up paint. I understand there is no paint code so I'm not sure yet.