qtipconnoisseur

Hi fellow 8 owners! I recently purchased a 1 owner 2009 Touring in white. This car popped not just my rotary cherry, but also my RWD cherry. The new owner's threads/ prospective buyer threads ( THANKS RIWWP! ) had me apprehensive at first, but I found this car with 55k at a reasonable price for the Bay Area, and in quite good condition... with the one unknown being compression =/. I went for the plunge anyways as the situation, and I was quite sure -- any rx-8 buying situation in my area, would not let me get a compression test within a reasonable amount of time ( I know, bad bad ). Anywhoo, I've budgeted for engine work anyways, and plan to get a test soon. Just changed to the latest revision coils right when I got it, and started premixing with Idemitsu right away. No trouble signs yet, and I have some more preventative maintenance done soon.

The car's been a blast to drive in the canyons (though expensive) and I can't believe how confidence inspiring it is! It feels like a more stable, bigger, less powerful s2000, which I'm okay with! For perspective, my daily for the last 10 years (and maybe a few more) is a 1997 Protege.

I've got only modest modifications planned for this car, as it'll be mostly street with some track driving planned: so just some brake lines, pads, suspension, wheels, and good sticky rubber for this car.

Anyways, I'm excited to live the rotary experience!

G_ man

iTrader: (2)

Nice and welcome, you still have engine warranty left 8 years or 100k (miles) just make sure you get your test done before your time runs past

qtipconnoisseur

Thanks for the warm welcome, G Man!

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the warranty for 08 and earlier cars?

gwilliams6

warranty is also good on his 2009 RX8. Welcome !

RX8 Club’s recommended maintenance schedule , more comprehensive and proactive than Mazda's schedule.

30,000 miles:
- Replace Ignition coils
- Replace Plug wires
- Replace Spark plugs
- Clean MAF (mass air flow sensor)
- Clean ESS (e-shaft sensor)
- Reset ESS profile
- Clean power steering connections
- Clean battery terminals and clamps
- Replace transmission fluid
- Replace coolant (Mazda FL-22 is highly recommended)
- Replace air filter
- Replace brake fluid (fluid in the brake lines AND the clutch line)
~$300 USD in parts if you shop smartly.


every 60,000:
...all 30,000, plus...
- Clean all chassis electrical grounding points
- Replace accessory belts
- Clean OMP lines
- Replace rear differential fluid
- Replace thermostat
- Clean / Straighten AC condenser fins
- Clean / Straighten oil cooler fins
- Inspect catalytic converter
- Clean / Inspect intake valving
- Consider / inspect all points in 90,000+ as well, many items fail early
~$130 USD in parts if you shop smartly.

90,000:
...all 30,000, plus any 60,000 not yet done, plus...
- Replace coolant bottle
- Replace radiator hoses
- Replace radiator
- Replace front O2 sensor
- Replace motor mounts
- Inspect clutch pedal assembly for flex / weld breaks
~$900 USD in parts if you shop smartly.
At 100k, anything original in the cooling system is really suspect and failure prone. It represents the biggest threat to your engine.

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

Welcome.

qtipconnoisseur

Thanks, guys for the warm welcome and for reminding me about our strict maintenance schedule! Here's my baby.

WaitingforFI

iTrader: (1)

Nice choice, welcome to the club.