rx8buyer11

Hello Everyone,

Just signed on the forums, have never owned an RX8 and would love to ask a few questions if you all don't mind answering them! Today I test drove/looked at a 2005 Mazda RX8 grand touring! The car was nice, although it was in needing of a good detailing. I took a couple pictures, of the side panels that I have a couple questions about. Also below I attached the Carfax report, if someone has experience or notices anything that throws up a red flag please do not hesitate to share.

LINK TO THE "FREE" CARFAX REPORT PROVIDED BY DEALER: http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory...FE17NX50141569

First Picture Link: imgur: the simple image sharer

Question: Is this an easy 'wash off' or 'buff up' deal? Being a young adult, and having only owned one car in my life I am no expert, and frankly do not know what I am looking at here.

2nd Question: How reliable/dependable are they? The first car I drove was a Lexus IS250, and I loved it, and it was great reliability wise! I am way downgrading to something cheaper, and so I can pay off tuition etc.

Thanks, Corey

Mysterion

First, welcome to the family. You will find that pretty near any question that pops into your head has been covered on these forums and that the members are more than willing to help out a fellow fan8ic in need.
With that in mind, it is a bit hard to tell from the picture but the marking on the pillar looks as though it might buff out. Just remember to use a REALLY fine polishing compound and lots of elbow grease. On most cars that black surface is easily scratched and worn through, so go easy in steps with a quick wash off between attempts to make sure you aren't damaging the surface.

As to your second inquiry and with your inexperience with 8's, check out the following link;
https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...t-here-202454/

Be sure to read it carefully and understand it all. Then, once you have learned the contents, read it again. Most of the basics of ownership and care are covered there and it should answer pretty near all the questions that are lurking in your mind. If you wind up looking like this, , you have read enough for now and anything you don't understand, just ask and someone will be able to help.

Razz1

That side panel needs to be re-painted.