hello from nyc - just joined to get a better feel for the rx8 and rotarys in general. love the rev range, concerned about the LT reliability.

 

welcome, if you haven't yet read the new owners thread about 13 times
No really read this!

Hoping you got a rotary engine compression check before purchasing.

 

Welcome. Good to find another New Yorker here!

 

Welcome! You are right to be concerned about their reliability. You will need to make sure the car was cared for and the maintenance kept up to date. When the maintenance falls behind and the car is bear on, the longevity of the car's life rapidly declines. These are enthusiast cars and should be cared for by enthusiasts.