SteerlessWonder

Hey guys, happy to be joining. I bought my RX-8 a couple months ago from a dealership that seemed eager to sell it. It's had a couple of problems but nothing I can't handle just yet. It's got 106k miles and is an '04. I've heard all about the problems supposedly coming my way in a few thousand miles and, with the way this thing runs, I could care less. I was in love with this thing the second I test drove it!

Anyway, love the car, and this looks like a great forum. I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions coming this way (first time with a rotary, came from a Honda ;D ).

jer2911

iTrader: (1)

Start saving for the rebuild and read the new owner threads, they are a well of information. Welcome to the site and the world of rotary's. These cars are addictive and expensive so prepare yourself...

SteerlessWonder

So, these things WILL fail for sure?

Okki-Jakarta

Every car will fail at some point of time, but if u do take care and follow the ways to maintain it, it's as reliable as any car out there.

But parts is relatively expensive tho, they even use a different type of spark plugs.

Did u get a compression test before?

SteerlessWonder

Nope. I read that thread immediately after getting the 8 though, and kind of brushed it off.

Okki-Jakarta

Im new too haha so good luck for the both of us!

But i think it's nicer there as there's alot of good aftermarket parts.

Loki

iTrader: (1)

Go back to that thread. The engine will fail for sure if you don't follow it. If it starts showing symptoms, it's too late.

jer2911

iTrader: (1)

Both of mine are '04's the ss just had a rebuild finished a few weeks ago. It's on the third engine, second one lasted just over 90,000 miles. According to the builder, the engine wore itself out, no major part failure. My wb has 63,000 miles and still getting 18-19 miles per gallon so I believe it's still healthy. Maintenence is key to the longevity of these cars. I would go 12 to 15 thousand miles before an oil change in my old car which I sold to buy parts for the ss. I know that sounds awful but I owned that car for 18 years and put over 200,000 miles on it. These cars are not as forgiving as piston engine cars. Read and listen to what is posted here, most of the information is tried, tested and valid. The more you read, the easier it will become to sift out the misinformation that has developed over the 14 years this forum has discussed these cars . Personally, I love this car and want a 3rd. Physically talk to mature rotary owners and they're more than happy to share their experiences and are fun to drive with.

SteerlessWonder

Thanks guys, can't wait to get the best out of this car!

Steve Dallas

Oh man. Don't brush that stuff off. Everything in the stickies is critically important information. Do yourself a huge favor and read these threads in their entirety and take the information to heart:

https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...t-here-202454/

https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...rx-8-a-233937/

https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...causes-249529/