Greetings from sunny Florida!
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Greetings from sunny Florida!
Howdy folks, the name's Ed. I found this site rather quickly once I found out I'd be having the chance to buy my ex's RX8. I've honestly never really been an import guy (I think the last one I owned was a Nissan back in the late 80's) but since my trusty Dodge has been giving me problems lately, and is down indefinitely, the ex was nice enough to lend me her RX8 for a while. Her and her husband both have new cars and nobody is driving the RX8. "It needs to be driven" she says.
OMG!! I've got to say, after driving this little car for a few days, I AM IN LOVE! So sporty and fun to drive! I want it!!! I asked her about selling it to me and she said "sure!". She's giving me a great deal on it. (special baby momma price!)
Here she is, an '04 Mazda RX8 6 spd with just over 92k miles on the clock. All scheduled maintenance has been done on time and they've never had any major problems with the car at all. Original engine.
The car does however, have some small issues. The paint is heavily oxidized from sitting out in the sun forever. Needs a real good buffing, if not a paint job. The front lower bumper skirt/air dam is broken and the front bumper cover itself has broken clips etc. Also the rear bumper is missing the triangle shaped piece that goes around the tail pipe.
Also, after driving it for a few days, the engine light came on. I pulled in to an Advance Auto and had the code(s) read. It only had one:
P0661 - SSV solenoid valve control circuit low
So it looks like I get to fix my first thing on it. I've already found the thread on the SSV here by using the advanced google search method...
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tro...ow-2-a-182125/
I'm no newbie to these car forums, btw. Been a member of dodgeintrepid.net since 2003 with my '98 Dodge Intrepid ES. Here's a pic of her and a link to my sig thread.
<<<Intrep_Ed's new sig thread>>> - DodgeIntrepid.Net Forums - Dodge Intrepid, Concorde, 300m and Eagle Vision chat
^^^TONS of pics.... 56k beware!
Anyway, a great looking site you guys have here. Lots of useful info. I'm looking forward to many happy miles and smiles with the RX8! I think I've found the right place here...
Cheers!
OMG!! I've got to say, after driving this little car for a few days, I AM IN LOVE! So sporty and fun to drive! I want it!!! I asked her about selling it to me and she said "sure!". She's giving me a great deal on it. (special baby momma price!)
Here she is, an '04 Mazda RX8 6 spd with just over 92k miles on the clock. All scheduled maintenance has been done on time and they've never had any major problems with the car at all. Original engine.
The car does however, have some small issues. The paint is heavily oxidized from sitting out in the sun forever. Needs a real good buffing, if not a paint job. The front lower bumper skirt/air dam is broken and the front bumper cover itself has broken clips etc. Also the rear bumper is missing the triangle shaped piece that goes around the tail pipe.
Also, after driving it for a few days, the engine light came on. I pulled in to an Advance Auto and had the code(s) read. It only had one:
P0661 - SSV solenoid valve control circuit low
So it looks like I get to fix my first thing on it. I've already found the thread on the SSV here by using the advanced google search method...
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tro...ow-2-a-182125/
I'm no newbie to these car forums, btw. Been a member of dodgeintrepid.net since 2003 with my '98 Dodge Intrepid ES. Here's a pic of her and a link to my sig thread.
<<<Intrep_Ed's new sig thread>>> - DodgeIntrepid.Net Forums - Dodge Intrepid, Concorde, 300m and Eagle Vision chat
^^^TONS of pics.... 56k beware!
Anyway, a great looking site you guys have here. Lots of useful info. I'm looking forward to many happy miles and smiles with the RX8! I think I've found the right place here...
Cheers!
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Welcome! You'll definitely be enjoying the 8 and congrats on getting one! She's definitely a beauty! And awesome searching unlike other new members around here :P
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I would choose handling and agility over power any day except for when i'm late to work on an open freeway, then power is always good
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Oh, i know how you feel, ever since i retired the rx8 as a daily driver and been driving around my mazdaspeed6, each and everyday i'm reminded how spoiled i was with the rx8 in regards to handling and chassis feel and how nimble it is.
I would choose handling and agility over power any day except for when i'm late to work on an open freeway, then power is always good
I would choose handling and agility over power any day except for when i'm late to work on an open freeway, then power is always good
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That sounds like fun. I'd actually like to take this car up into the mountains as well. The Dragon, anyone?
Thanks!
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Well, I got in the rx8 this morning and the code and engine light went away all by itself. Haven't messed with the SSV or anything, so I guess I'll just leave it alone until (or IF) it pops up again. Maybe it was just a quirk that threw the code/light the other day, when I was "seeing what this car could do" yeah, I did kinda open her up a little.
Did I mention I love this car?
Did I mention I love this car?
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So the p0661 code (and the CEL) popped back up today. I guess it's something I'm going to have to fix. Doesn't look too complicated according to the video posted here.
This'll be the very first time I've ever worked on a rotary engine. I've worked on a ton of vehicles with piston engines, but never a rotary... so wish me luck!
This'll be the very first time I've ever worked on a rotary engine. I've worked on a ton of vehicles with piston engines, but never a rotary... so wish me luck!
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Another day with the RX8 and it continues to grow on me. I love it! And you know, I wasn't really looking for a car.. This one just kinda found me.... And I'm glad it did!
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Here's a couple more pics of her. I'm gonna take her out for a real photo shoot soon... I got a new Nokia Lumia 1020 (the one with the 41MP camera!)...
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