beastman_5

Hey I searched around and didn't find too much but the question is which is worth more, a 2005 rx8 with 70k miles or a 2005 rx8 with 70k miles on the body and a brand new engine installed by mazda. Also do they give you the 2005 model engine or a newer model engine?I realize that value is kind of hard to judge in this situation and a lot depends on the buyer but what do you guys think?

dannobre

iTrader: (3)

The one with the new motor everything else being equal should be the winner

The everything else being equal is the difficult part

Loki

iTrader: (1)

You get a rebuilt series 1 (2004-2007 engine). I don't know if it's really related like that. You could have a rock solid original engine or a crappy rebuild. It's all down to the compression test I think.

alnielsen

iTrader: (4)

This answer. Some of the Mazda rebuilds haven't been the most reliable.