New 2009 RX8 R3 Owner...Pending Compression Test
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New 2009 RX8 R3 Owner...Pending Compression Test
Just wanted to say hi, and that I am looking at locking down a 2009 RX8 R3. We've agreed on price and given that I'm out of state from the seller, he has agreed to take it to the dealership for a compression test. If the numbers come back solid, then the purchase will be completed. I am beyond excited, a bit nervous, but really looking forward to the ownership experience of the RX-8. This will be my dedicated weekend mountain car. Car has about 64k miles on it.
I've been reading about the RX8 for years now, even bought myself a HyperRev magazine from Japan a few years back in prep for future ownership. And now the time may have come.
I've been reading about the RX8 for years now, even bought myself a HyperRev magazine from Japan a few years back in prep for future ownership. And now the time may have come.
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wow ! hope all goes well. Asking compression gods to smile upon you. you will simply love this car. suggestion - put some Michelin Pilot 4S on and go canyon ripping
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Welp.....not good. Dealer didnt even provide him specific numbers but noted compression was "weak."
I'm tempted to offer far less than I did and take my chance, or sit around and wait until another R3 is for sale, which can be a while.
I'm tempted to offer far less than I did and take my chance, or sit around and wait until another R3 is for sale, which can be a while.
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It's just incredibly frustrating that it appears incumbent upon the potential buyer to pony up the money for the compression test rather than the seller. Every dealerships are refusing to do them, claiming a good hot start is enough to prove the engine is healthy. WTF?
I'm not going to go around dropping $200 every time I see a potential RX-8. Bullshit.
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It's just incredibly frustrating that it appears incumbent upon the potential buyer to pony up the money for the compression test rather than the seller. Every dealerships are refusing to do them, claiming a good hot start is enough to prove the engine is healthy. WTF?
I'm not going to go around dropping $200 every time I see a potential RX-8. Bullshit.
I'm not going to go around dropping $200 every time I see a potential RX-8. Bullshit.
www.rotarycompressiontester.com
Last edited by CaymanRotary; 06-11-2020 at 10:36 AM.
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I just bought one of the testers from that company, its set to be delivered on Monday. They are $275 right now with the COVID coupon code on the site. I saw one recently sold on the forum for $200, so I figured even if I used it twice I'd be ahead over paying the dealer here in PA $125 per test.
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